Questions on Elliptical Training, Battery life and Navigation

Former Member
Former Member

Hello Fenix 5 users!

Hope you don't mind to help answer a few questions as I'm seriously considering a Fenix 5X or possibly 5+?

1.  Is Elliptical training is listed in the activities on the Fenix 5 series?  I know this is not written on the specs on the Garmin website, but wondered if it had been added to the Fenix series as a firmware update (the instinct has this).

2. What is the real world battery life in smartwatch mode with activity tracking on for the Fenix 5X / 5+?

3. Is it possible to get the watch to give you turn by turn navigation directions to an address or postal code like a car satnav or google maps would?

4. Can you wear the 5x or 5+ under a business shirt at work?

Basically I'm after a watch that has a long battery life, that can track elliptical exercise, has an always on display and can display maps / provide navigation directions, so I was thinking either the 5x or the 5+ which I have seen on offer may be the best option.

Many thanks for your help,

Philip.