Was a bit alarmed to see the posts re GPS accuracy and pace issues. Last night I looked at GPS tracks from my 235, 735xt, and my new 5S. Distances compared were between 8k and 25k running. Visually there seems to not be much difference between how each of these models recorded the same run. None track dead true, all seem to wander more around large buildings. So, for me the 5s is accurate enough and similar to the previous models. Guess I will be keeping mine as my daily wear and daily running watch. Good thing too as I just fitted a ISOFrane rubber strap:D
So your instant pace during the run was consistent and usable and lap markers spot on? Maybe you have different requirements on your device than others, which is fine, and I'm glad it works for you!
I would be interested to know if there is any difference in GPS strength between the 5 and the 5S. My 5 is really poor in an urban environment. The tracks zig zag along straight roads.
the 5s is accurate enough and similar to the previous models
Doesn't sound very convincing to me, like you wouldn't care about little inconsistencies in your data. No offense. Is your pace data complete? Does your pace graph look erratic?
I'd really like to know. I returned my F5 because of the faulty GPS and can't decide wether to buy a new F5 and try again or maybe go with a F5S instead.
Thanks.
I would be interested to know if there is any difference in GPS strength between the 5 and the 5S. My 5 is really poor in an urban environment. The tracks zig zag along straight roads.
So your instant pace during the run was consistent and usable and lap markers spot on? Maybe you have different requirements on your device than others, which is fine, and I'm glad it works for you!
Pace is close enough, no big blips. Lap markers also close enough. I map my runs on Garmin Connect prior so that's where I get the exact distance.
Doesn't sound very convincing to me, like you wouldn't care about little inconsistencies in your data. No offense.
Is your pace data complete? Does your pace graph look erratic?
Nope, don't see any significant inconsitencies. But then again I am not a professionally running, just getting ready for a marathon.
Hi, a follow up. Ran a marathon over the weekend. Countryside not urban for the most part. At as I crossed the finish line the watch was 100metres different from the official distance - not bad. Also lap times and pace were good. My verdict is that the 5s is a very useful running watch which is accurate enough. Only place I have had issues is around large buildings. When I compare with my 735 and 235 they had the same.
Doesn't sound very convincing to me, like you wouldn't care about little inconsistencies in your data. No offense. Is your pace data complete? Does your pace graph look erratic?
I'd really like to know. I returned my F5 because of the faulty GPS and can't decide wether to buy a new F5 and try again or maybe go with a F5S instead.
Well, good to hear you are happy with your watch of course but would be nice if you could share some tracks (garmin connect links preferably so we can check the pace ;) ).
I keep checking the f5 forum because I have a love/hate relationship with the watch... Sent it back because I hated the erratic gps/pace performance (this zigzagging/wiggling mentioned in this thread), but love the looks. So secretly hoping things will get fixed.
But 'seems fine by me' and 'pace looks ok' doesn't tell other users too much without knowing what fine and looking ok means to you, as your idea of it might be completely different from others.
And some people have realistic expectations from their devices. If the user of the device is happy, what right have you to pick faults?
*Sigh* Guess gps performance from a high end 600 euro watch being at least on par with my 735xt are unrealistic expectations?
Anyway, I'm not 'picking at faults'. I'm just interested in factual data. Also because I still prefer the looks of the fenix5 over my 935 (which btw performs just as expected) so if there is any chance of it actually being improved I would love to see it.
But if the user is happy, great! Very happy for him/her.
