2017 Asia CES: Garmin fenix5X Wins Official Innovation Award

The 2017 Asia Consumer Electronics Show is in full swing in Shanghai, and the official Innovation Award has been announced after fierce competition. The prestigious American GPS brand Garmin claimed the prize with its flagship product, the fenix5X. The Fenix5X is Garmin’s latest all-in-one outdoor sports GPS watch this year, featuring outstanding quality, top-tier industrial design, and a user-friendly smart experience. It offers multiple sport modes including running, cycling, swimming, mountaineering, skiing, skydiving, golf, and stand-up paddleboarding, making it the ultimate choice for countless outdoor enthusiasts. Winning the CES Innovation Award is truly well-deserved.

As one of Garmin’s proud product lines, the fenix series arguably represents the highest level in the sports watch category. It is not only highly sought after by sports enthusiasts but also used by many professional athletes as a training device to analyze performance data and improve competitive ability. As a result, this watch can be easily spotted across various outdoor sports fields.

The launch of the Fenix5 series carries the expectations of countless outdoor sports lovers, as the first generation was already powerful enough. People were eager to see what new innovations the next generation would bring. Clearly, the Fenix5 series has once again impressed everyone. It comes in different sizes tailored to users with varying wrist circumferences and features a quick-release strap mechanism for the first time. Compared to previous models, it offers a larger screen display area, higher resolution, longer battery life, yet without increasing the body size or thickness.

Particularly noteworthy, as the premium version of the Fenix5 series, the fenix5X adopts three satellite systems—GPS, GLONASS, and COMPASS (China’s BeiDou)—and comes with built-in detailed navigation maps. Users can search for nearby points of interest via the watch, and it can automatically plan a return route along the original path based on preset target distances. Even in areas without mobile phone signal, the fenix5X can still guide you back to your starting point, helping you avoid getting lost.

The Fenix5X uses optical heart rate monitoring technology to track heart rate data without the need for a chest strap. It also includes a multi-axis electronic compass, barometric altimeter, thermometer, and the industry’s unique EXO antenna. With its durable sapphire crystal display that remains visible even in bright light, 100-meter water resistance, and up to 20 hours of battery life with GPS enabled, users can embark on long outdoor adventures with complete peace of mind. The watch case is made from diamond-like carbon material, which boasts diamond-level hardness. For an outdoor sports watch, such exceptional durability allows it to withstand a wide range of harsh environments.

In terms of functionality, the fenix5X supports a wide range of outdoor activities including mountaineering, running, cycling, swimming, skiing, skydiving, rowing, and golf. It provides rich sports data to help users enhance their performance. It also includes daily functions such as fitness tracking and smart notifications. Users can customize the watch interface and data fields through Connect IQ, and even personalize the home screen with photos of themselves, family, or scenery using Face IT. With such powerful features and comprehensive upgrades in product details, along with innovative technologies enhancing design and quality, it’s no surprise that the fenix5X was officially awarded the Innovation Award at this CES.