Online: www.REI.com
URL for this product:

From the U.S. and Canada — Call 1-800-426-4840
Mon. through Sun., 4 a.m. through 11 p.m. PT.
International — Call 1-253-891-2500
Mon. through Sun., 4 a.m. through 11 p.m. PT. English language only.

Garmin fenix Performer GPS + ABC Heart Rate Monitor Watch

BLACK

Garmin fenix Performer GPS + ABC Heart Rate Monitor Watch

$450.00

(5)

Item # 850196

REI Members get back an estimated $ 45.00 on this item as part of their annual member refund.

The REI Member Dividend

The REI dividend is a unique benefit of membership in the REI co-op. It's comprised of your member refund—typically 10% back on eligible purchases—and/or your REI Visa® card rebates.

Each March, active REI members and REI Visa cardholders who earned a rebate receive a refund in the form of an annual dividend notice.

Only active members receive annual dividend notices. To maintain your active status as an REI member, you need to make net merchandise or shipping purchases of at least $10 per year, unless you joined that year. Member numbers are issued in one name and only that person receives the member refund. Your number can be used by others in your family, but it cannot be transferred to someone else.

Questions? Call us at 1-800-426-4840 for more about your dividend or its redemption.

Learn more

100% Satisfaction Guaranteed
Gear and Advice You Can Trust

This item ships for free! Learn more

To view videos or use the zoom feature on REI's websites, please download the latest version of Adobe Flash Player.

NOW PLAYING

The Garmin fenix GPS + ABC Heart Rate Monitor watch utilizes GPS technology and tracking functions along with a powerful altimeter, barometer and compass.

GPS lets you create routes, record up to 1,000 waypoints and record tracks while on the move; TracBack® function guides you back along a previously recorded track
Included heart rate monitor chest strap stays put around your chest for sustained and accurate readings
Watch displays current heart rate; average heart rate and target heart rate zone are recorded so your workout stays on track
Barometric altimeter provides accurate elevation information to keep track of ascent and descent
Barometer helps you monitor and predict weather changes by showing you changes in air pressure
3-axis electronic compass keeps your bearing whether you're moving or not; sight a bearing and fēnix will keep you headed toward your goal
Sensors for the altimeter, barometer and compass are automatically calibrated using the GPS receiver; GPS also automatically sets the time based on your location
Temperature sensor keeps track of how rapidly the temperature is rising or falling, helping you to determine clothing and shelter needs
Real-time performance data including distance, pace and calories helps you track your progress during and after your adventures
ANT™ and Bluetooth® wireless capability makes it easy to share tracks, waypoints and routes among compatible devices
This watch is built to endure rough conditions with a shock-resistant, steel-reinforced housing, scratch-resistant mineral crystal and tough wristband
The Garmin fenix GPS + ABC watch is waterproof to 50m (165 ft.)

Please note: Garmin products can only be shipped to U.S. addresses.

Imported.

Item 850196

Backpacker Magazine 2013 Editors' Choice Winner
More Award-Winning Gear.

View all Garmin products

REI Membership

REI Membership $20.00

Garmin fenix Performer GPS + ABC Heart Rate Monitor Watch Customer Reviews

REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

by PowerReviews

Garmin fenix Performer GPS + ABC Heart Rate Monitor Watch

3.8

(based on 5 reviews)

60%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Accurate (5)
Great reception (3)

Cons

Best Uses

Running (5)
Cycling (3)
Hiking (3)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Enthusiast (3)
- How are you with directions:
- Great w/directions (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (5)

Reviewed by 5 customers

Sort by

Displaying reviews 1-5

May

2013

5.0

Fenix beats Suunto ABC Watches

By Stormy Barks

from Nashville, TN

About Me Avid Athlete

See all my reviews

Pros

Accurate
Compact Design
Easy to Read Display
Easy To Use
Gives A Quick Reading
Versatile

Cons

Best Uses

Biking
Calories Burned
Running
Sunset Sunrise
Temperature

Comments about Garmin fenix Performer GPS + ABC Heart Rate Monitor Watch:

I am a tech watch user. I have been with Suunto watches the past several years. After a compass issue I decided to try the Garmin Fenix. I have been nothing but impressed. It has all of the features of Suunto, plus GPS and the battery lasts a good long while between charges. You can reverse your track, monitor calorie burn, do heartrate, add an external sensor for exterior temp (which is great to mount in your vehicle to know how warm it is on the dogs inside), shows sunrise/sunset, is customizable for each type of activity, and so far has proven highly accurate. The back light is bright enough to serve as a crude flashlight at night and the face is quick and easy to read day or night. I have had this watch about a month and between biking, trail running, SUP, etc., it has excelled in all areas.

Comment on this review

Apr

2013

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Not advanced or useful for the price

By Michael from Santa Barbara

from Santa Barbara, CA

About Me Gym Rat

See all my reviews

Pros

Accurate
Gives A Quick Reading
Versatile

Cons

Bulky Design
Cheaply Made
Difficult to use
Limited Features

Best Uses

Hiking
Running
Walking

Comments about Garmin fenix Performer GPS + ABC Heart Rate Monitor Watch:

I purchased this watch to track my outdoor workouts, whether walking, running or hiking. It looked nice, and seemed to have everything I needed, including a very nice heart rate monitor on a chest strap. Actually, the heart rate monitor strap is one of the nicest designed ones I've seen, including the "standard" Polar version.

Here's what I like about the watch:

1. I think it actually looks cool with the orange strap that is included. Not bad for an exercise watch.
2. It appears to be very waterproof, though I have read several complaints online about it.
3. The GPS seems to be very accurate, and tracks my hikes very well, when compared to my other trail GPS handheld (which has better maps). So, if you get lost, you can follow the right paths back to the starting point.
4. It has a lot of menus and submenus for you to personalize the watch to your outdoor activities.
5. It has a geocaching function, for those into that sort of thing.

What I don't like about it:

1. It's a bulky watch, even if it kind of looks cool. There's a trend in men's watches to make them bigger and bigger, but it's not the diameter that's large, it's the thickness. I actually have to unbutton some of my long sleeved shirts' cuff to thread my arm through. It's that thick.
2. The menus, though very helpful in personalizing the watch, are complicated and sometimes confusing.
3. Battery life is great without the GPS. But forget to turn off the GPS, and the battery is gone in a few hours. Be aware of this problem.
4. My largest issue with the watch is what it doesn't do, but it really should do. For example, it measure distance, heart rate, etc. but it doesn't give you information like calories burned. Or steps taken (if you buy the fairly expensive foot pad that measures your walking or running cadence). Or some other useful workout information. It allows you input your height and weight, but I cannot figure out why it doesn't do some useful calculations.
5. Altimeter appears to use barometric readings. It's got a GPS chip, which gives altitude, so I have no clue why Garmin couldn't have written the software to give a more accurate altimeter reading.
6. The fenix, out of the box, is not Mac OSX friendly. You have to download two pieces of software. One allows you to update the watches' firmware, which I have had to do twice in a month. The other piece of software, Garmin's Base Camp, is OK, but again, gives no really good information about the exercise you've just done.
7. The watch face and bezel are just plain cheaply manufactured. This isn't a $50 watch, it's 8X that. And obviously Garmin is remiss in hiring design engineers for the watch, because it is not only badly manufactured, but badly designed. For example, along the outer edge of the bezel are these indentations that have no function but to accumulate the dirt, oils, and other detritus of a hike.
8. The watch is supposed to link with your iPhone. It does. But just to download data to the iOS version of Base Camp, which gives you even less information about your exercise.

I am very disappointed with this watch, and am considering a return, except it does a few things so well, that I can't think of a way to replace it. The GPS tracking during hiking is good enough to keep me from getting lost, even if there's no map visible.

It really gives you no information about your hike/run/walk that GPS watches half the cost can do. And Garmin software hasn't integrated the cadence + heart rate + distance + time into useful and meaningful information about your exercise routine. Nike and other companies have developed integrated tools, like the Nike Fuel, that connects with computers and iPhones directly to give you up to date info about your fitness and your goals.

If you're looking at this watch for hiking, there are better choices. If you're looking at this watch for exercise, this shouldn't even be considered, it's just plain useless in that area.

Comment on this review

Mar

2013

4.0

Surprigingly light and functional

By jvemea

from Spain

About Me Enthusiast

See all my reviews

Pros

Accurate
Large Screen
Quick Navigation
Reliable Reception
Superlight

Cons

Bulky
Complicated Controls

Best Uses

Cycling
Geocaching
Hiking
Jogging

Comments about Garmin fenix Performer GPS + ABC Heart Rate Monitor Watch:

First thing I noticed when I grabbed the Fenix is how light it s. As it is rather big, I was expecting a heavy unit. No way! It is super light and feels great on your wrist.

Menu system could be a bit more intuitive, but resembles a lot other Garmin products. Very functional and nice, not top notch in terms of usability and coolness.

Once you try it in the field you don´t want to go back to another gps unit. Provides a nice navigation interface with handy information always on the screen.

Comment on this review

Feb

2013

5.0

I like it!

By SD Vela

from San Diego, CA

About Me Casual User

See all my reviews

Pros

Accurate
Large Screen
Quick Navigation
Quick Signal
Reliable Reception
Simple Controls

Cons

Hard To Read

Best Uses

Cycling
Hiking
Jogging

Comments about Garmin fenix Performer GPS + ABC Heart Rate Monitor Watch:

I changed Garmin units, until I found this one! I like the easy to use & accessible buttons. Feels good with the larger strap. Nice everyday watch too. I did purchase the additional footpad and bike sensors. Heat rate works fine. I have not used for Geocaching, but have used indoors (at gym) and works really good - I like that you can turn off the GPS! I am sure that there are many more functions that I have not used, but I have not needed them yet. Screen is a bit small, but an ok tradeoff for multifunction unit!

Comment on this review

Jan

2013

(0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Works Okay

By Alonzo

from Nashville, TN

About Me Enthusiast

See all my reviews

Pros

Accurate
Reliable Reception

Cons

Complicated Controls
Hard To Read
Hr Seldom Functions

Best Uses

Jogging

Comments about Garmin fenix Performer GPS + ABC Heart Rate Monitor Watch:

Must scroll through small windows to get information. Some delay in getting display. While cycling must focus on unit to long and take eyes off road, thus, tended not to use unit. Heart rate function has never worked properly. Used approved lotion to improve sensor pick up with no result. Left unit on speed and time and it working fine. Thus, if all you want is a display of speed and time you may be satisfied. Was hoping it would be suitable for multiple uses and tried to use unit in gym, heart rate, timing, etc, inappropriate for gym use.