Deciding on whether to buy a product like SONY Fes Watch U or perhaps GARMIN fenix 5 Plus? You’re in the right place as we’ll take you through all of the specs, features and look at the quality, pricing and reviews of both to help you make the decision on which one to go for.

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SONY Fes Watch U vs GARMIN fenix 5 Plus

SONY Fes Watch U specs

SONY Fes Watch U
GARMIN fenix 5 Plus specs

GARMIN fenix 5 Plus
Type: Smartwatch

Type: Smart watch

Strap material: Silicone & polyurethane elastomer

App store: Garmin Connect IQ store

FEATURES

Size: Fits wrist size 163 – 249 mm

Strap material: Silicone

Functionality: Changeable face and strap

Closure: Buckle

WATCH FACE

FEATURES

Shape: Circle

Functionality: – Smartphone notifications
– Contactless payment
– Music remote
– Alarm

Display: Active matrix e-paper

Health tracking: – Heart rate
– Steps taken
– Calories burned
– Distance travelled
– Route
– Sleep quality

Touchscreen: No

Weatherproofing: Waterproof (ATM 10)

CONNECTIVITY

WATCH FACE

Compatibility: – iOS 9 or later
– Android 5.0 or later

Size: 1.2”

Phone connection: Bluetooth

Shape: Circle

POWER

Display: LED

Touchscreen: No

Battery type: Lithium-ion battery

CONNECTIVITY

Charge time: Approx. 2.5 hours

GENERAL

Compatibility: – iOS
– Android

Phone connection: – Bluetooth
– ANT+
– WiFi

Colour: Black

GPS: Yes

Box contents: – Fes Watch U (FESWA1B.CE7)
– Instructions
– Warranty info

POWER

Dimensions: 43 x 43 x 12 mm (H x W x D)

Weight: 189 g

Battery type: Built in rechargeable lithium-ion battery

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 1 year

Battery life: Up to 12 days

Charging method: USB cable

GENERAL

Colour: – Face: Black
– Bezel: Silver
– Strap: Black

Box contents: – Garmin Fenix 5 Plus
– Charging / data cable
– Documentation

Dimensions: 47 x 47 x 15.8 mm (H x W x D)

Weight: 86 g

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 1 year

Price: £549

Price: £479

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews:

Review Score: 9.5 / 10

Review Score: 8.9 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy SONY Fes Watch U or GARMIN fenix 5 Plus, a very important consideration is the price. So we’re going to spend a bit of time looking at the price of both.

To start with, we looked at the price of the products in the same category as SONY Fes Watch U, which is the Smart watches category. Of these products the average price was £#DIV/0!, the most expensive was £ and the cheapest was just £. We then looked at the price of the in the same as the GARMIN fenix 5 Plus, which of course the average was £#DIV/0!, top price was £ and cheapest £.

We then looked specifically at the average price of products from Sony and Garmin, the average was £414.71 for Sony, £163.51 for Garmin. The max for each was £13999/£599 and minimum was £7.49/£12.99

Price analysis of SONY Fes Watch U

Price analysis of GARMIN fenix 5 Plus

  • SONY Fes Watch U
  • Compatible with iOS / Android
  • Wear something unique. The Sony FES Watch U lets you change up the look of your watch as often as you like. At the touch of a button, you can change the display and strap of this e-paper watch.Choose from the 12 pre-installed designs or discover more unique designs from featured artists, creators, and designs on the app.Feeling inspired? Create your own design from your photos and make a feature of your latte art or pet cat.
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  • GARMIN fenix 5 Plus
  • Smartphone notifications
  • Contactless payments via Garmin Pay
  • Battery life: Up to 12 days
  • Compatible with iOS / Android
  • Top features:- Built to last and made with premium materials- Find your way with multinetwork navigation- Stay on track with your fitness goals- Play your favourite songs while on the go- Smartphone notifications straight to your watchBuilt to lastWhether you are running, hiking or just taking a leisurely stroll, have the Garmin fenix 5 Plus join you on your adventures.Created from premium materials and designed for the outdoors, the smartwatch is durable and robust. The stainless-steel bezel is coated in PVD to prevent scratches and scrapes when on the move. In bright and sunny weather, you’ll still be able to clearly read the 1.2‚Äù display thanks to LED backlighting.Find your wayPerfect for exploring the great outdoors, you can stay on course with mapping and routing features. Expertly navigate your surroundings with the in-built altimeter, barometer and compass sensors. GPS, GLONASS and Galileo will keep you on the right track.Based on popular routes made by other users, the Garmin fenix 5 Plus finds you the best courses near you. Great for runners and cyclists who like to switch up their daily routine.Stay on track with your fitness goalsBy measuring your fitness progress, let the Garmin fenix 5 Plus be your new personal sports coach. Monitor your heart rate, step count and workout intensity to see how many calories you’ve burned. Or even track your sleeping patterns so you know you’re getting enough snooze time.Play your favourite songsWith space for up to 500 songs, the Garmin fenix 5 Plus can store all your favourite tunes. Select your workout playlist, pop in some Bluetooth headphones and enjoy your music without having to bring your phone along.Smartphone notificationsNo pockets, no problems. Free yourself from being glued to your phone by viewing texts, emails and other notifications on the Garmin fenix 5 Plus. And with the Garmin Pay contactless system, you can buy yourself a coffee after your morning walk.
  • Product codes: 753759207069

What’s better SONY Fes Watch U or GARMIN fenix 5 Plus?

There are obviously a number of differences between SONY Fes Watch U and GARMIN fenix 5 Plus, but there are several things that you can use when comparing the two. The first of these, which we’ve already covered, is price. Make sure you spend a bit of time deciding how much you are willing and able to spend on your product to really get a good idea if the £549 cost of SONY Fes Watch U is closer to the expectation you had than the £479 pricep point of GARMIN fenix 5 Plus.

Once you’ve nailed down everything there is to know on the price of both, the next step is to really study the reviews. Taking the time to read reviews of both will really help you to decide which is a better product between SONY Fes Watch U and GARMIN fenix 5 Plus. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that SONY Fes Watch U scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas GARMIN fenix 5 Plus scores out of 10 from reviews.

It’s also really worthwhile spending the time to look at the key differences between the two products. For that you can use our comparison table about which looks at the main features of both products to give you a clear idea of where one product perhaps benefits over another. When comparing the two it’s a really good idea to have an idea in your mind of the key features that you need from your Smart watches as this will help you to narrow down the products that do or don’t meet your criteria.



SONY Fes Watch U



Rating:
9.13 out of
10