Fenix 5s plus or new fenix 7x pro?
Im new to garmin watches (and smart watches in general) but I hike a lot and want a garmin watch for maps and hike tracking (nothing too in depth though the data is nice).
I can either get a brand new 7x pro for $800 AUD or a second hand 5s plus for $230 AUD. Since I'm someone who doesn't really like wearing watches and jewellery, Im not sure ill use it all the time. But I know the GPS is far superior on the newer models (and brand new vs second hand).
The 7X pro is the only one semi-affordable brand new right now and its enormous, while i have tiny wrists.
Is a 5s plus decent enough in 2026 to be a good hiking companion? Or bite the bullet and get the 7X pro while its half price and get the peace of mind of having it brand new with better GPS?
(I live in a fairly rural area and marketplace options are very limited, the updates GPS would probably be very useful as I hike in very tree covered areas, and very remote)