Last Updated on March 31, 2020 by Jude Simeone

The Garmin Quatix 5 smartwatch is a premium smartwatch specifically designed for the water ways. It’s a great choice for those who want a great companion to easily navigate and track their activities in the ocean.The device is also well equipped in both design and loaded with a host of fitness tracking features. It was released in January 2017 and runs on Garmin’s proprietary OS.

Garmin Quatix 5 Full Specifications

EDITOR'S RATING	Design: (4.0 / 5) Battery: (3.5 / 5) Fitness tracking: (4.5 / 5) Features: (4.0 / 5) Price: (2.5 / 5) Average: (3.7 / 5)
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ABOUT DEVICE
Device name	Garmin Quatix 5
Device type	Classic/sporty smartwatch
Predessesor	--
Successor
Released date	January, 2017
Ideal for	Men (will look good too on women.)
DISPLAY
Display type	LED with Transflective memory-in-display (MIP)
Display size	1.2 inch
Screen resolution	240 x 240 pixels
Input type	Touchscreen with 5 buttons
BODY
Shape	Circular
Dimension	47 x 47 x 15.5 mm
Weight	85 grams (silicon strap) 156 grams (metal band)
Casing material	Fiber-reinforced polymer
Strap material	Silicone or steel
Bezel Material	stainless steel
Band size	22mm
Screen protection	Glass or sapphire crystal
Water resistant	Yes, 10ATM
Swim-proof	Yes
Color(s)	Gray
MEMORY
RAM	--
Internal storage	64MB
Memory card slot	--
CONNECTIVITY
Bluetooth	Yes
Wi-Fi	Yes
NFC	--
GPS	Yes, GPS/GLONASS.
CELLULAR TECHNOLOGY
Technology	--
SIM slot	No
Band	--
NOTIFICATIONS
Email alert	Yes
SMS alert	Yes
Calls alert	Yes
Event reminder	Yes
Weather forecast	Yes
Facebook notifacation	Yes
Twitter notification	Yes
Whatsapp notification	Yes
FITNESS TRACKING
Sleep tracking	Yes
Heart rate monitoring	Yes
Distance covered	Yes
Steps climbed	Yes
Calories burnt	Yes
Calories Consumption	Yes
MEDIA
Audio	mp3/mp4
Bluetooth music	Yes
Radio	No
Loudspeaker	No
Microphone	No
Camera	No
SENSORS
Thermometer	Yes
Accelerometer	Yes
Magnetometer	Yes
Heart rate monitor (HRM)	Yes
Barometer	Yes
Gyroscope	Yes
Ambient light	Yes
PLATFORM
Operating system (OS)	Proprietary OS
Chipset	--
CPU	--
GPU	--
BATTERY
Type of battery	Lithium-ion
Battery capacity	--
Battery life	12days+ on smartwatch mode , ~ 20 hours+ with GPS on
Charging	USB charging cable
Charging time	About 2 hours
MISC
Payment system	--
Compatibility	Andriod 4.4 or later IOS 10.0 or later Bluetooth 4.0 or later Check if your device is compatible
Companion app	Germin connect IQ store
Customizable watch face	Yes
Interchangeable band	Yes,22mm
Voice command	No
IN THE BOX CONTENTS
	Garmin Quatix 5
	Strap
	USB charging cable
	User manual

Germin Quatix 5 Features

1. Design

The Garmin Quatix 5 has a compact, stylish and classic design that makes it suitable for virtually any event. It is circular just like most Garmin smartwatches, features a 1.2inch screen size powered by high-resolution full-color Garmin chroma display with LED backlighting to make reading contents on the screen possible under all ambient conditions and as well a transflective technology that makes the screen visible even under intense sunlight.

The body of the Quatix 5 is built for durability, the casing is made of fiber-reinforced polymer material while the bezel material is a stainless steel material. The strap comes in different varieties of materials, a silicone material that weighs 85 grams with the Quatix 5 and a metal strap that weighs 156 grams which is quite heavy, but its totally dependent on your choice. The Quatix 5 doesn’t support touchscreen, but has an additional 5 physical buttons to make navigating the 1.2-inch screen very easy.

2. Battery

With the enormous features built into the Quatix 5, it still surpassed our expectations. The battery life is quite impressive. It comes with a Li-ion battery type which on smartwatch mode can last up to 2 weeks while with the GPS on, you should expect a battery life of about a day. This surpasses the average battery life with GPS on when compared with other good smartwatches.

The battery can be charged with a USB charging cable that comes with the device. It’s recommended that you use only Garmin chargers to charge the Quatix 5.

3. Water Resistance/Protection

The Quatix 5 is one of the few smartwatches with 10ATM rating, this is massive. This means you can wear the Quatix 5 under the rain, under the shower without worrying about damaging it. The device is specially crafted for those who want to go deep in water, like the pool and even more friendly the ocean as deep as 100 meters making it a perfect companion for a journey into the waterways.

The screen is protected as well with good materials, a glass material or a sapphire material which is stronger and scratch resistant, however, it will cost you more money.

4. Activity/Fitness tracking

The Quatix 5 is loaded with all the required sensors which are really sensitive and ready to track all your activities both on land and in the sea. It can track your steps, calories burnt, heart rate, hiking and a host of other activities.

The Quatix 5 is also one of the few smartwatches with lots of inbuilt activity tracking for swimming, boating, and other deep sea-related activities. There is a sail assist feature that lets you visualize all your sail racing activities. You can also monitor and track canoeing activities such as distance covered per stroke, total distance and a host of other interesting features that makes the Quatix 5 stand out as one of the best fitness smartwatches.

There is a built-in activity profile ranging from treadmill, bike, pool, and swimming. You can decide to create your own custom activity profiles. There is built-in support for lots of sports activities such as hiking, skiing, golfing and a host of other fitness and sporting activities.

You can add power data to your training by downloading the running power app from the Connect IQ store onto your compatible watch. Built by Garmin Labs, the Running Power app taps into metrics such as pace, vertical oscillation, grade and even local wind conditions to determine the amount of power you’re applying at the ground as you run.

With the inbuilt GPS /GLONASS you can navigate both on land and waterways activities easily like track distances you covered, routes, locations even in difficult environments where the GPS lags.

5. Notifications & Application

The Quatix 5 when connected to a compatible device is a great companion when it comes to is keeping you updated with latest notifications from your smartphone such as;

The Quatix 5 is customizable, you can customize the watch face simple by downloading your preferred choice from the Garmin connect IQ store. There are also different available straps that includes 22mm silicon and metal materials which you can choose from to customize to your choice.

The Quatix 5 is compatible with android 4.4 or later and iOS 10.0 or later devices. Check if your smartphone is compatible with the Quatix 5.

The Quatix 5 however doesn’t come with the NFC chip to support the Garmin pay a contactless payment system, which is quiet a draw back especially if you like to shop on the go. Another lagging end is the internal storage memory is also small.

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