Side by side comparison: ASICS Magic Speed 5 vs Saucony Endorphin Speed 5

ASICS Magic Speed 5
ASICSMagic Speed 5

Speed Trainer

Product Judgment

8.2

Strong

released 2026

Price Judgment

~$170$210$192$157$140

Reasonable

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 7Energy Return: 8Stability: 7Durability: 6Fun to Ride: 9

Run Fitness

Daily: 6Long: 7Tempo: 9Race: 8Recovery: 5

Pros & Cons

Lightweight, agile feel
Responsive carbon plate
Excellent grip
Upper mesh durability concerns
Narrow fit limits comfort

Specs

Best for3:45-5:15 min/km
Drop7 mm
Stack35.3 mm heel / 26.6 mm forefoot
Weight201 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
PlateCarbon

Judgment Summary

Light, responsive carbon-plated trainer ideal for tempo runs and fast training.

Product Judgment

8.7

Strong

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$175$249$228$187$166

Buy

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 8Energy Return: 9Stability: 8Durability: 8Fun to Ride: 8

Run Fitness

Daily: 8Long: 7Tempo: 9Race: 8Recovery: 6

Pros & Cons

Snappy, efficient ride
Improved upper breathability
Enhanced outsole durability
Firmer than some prefer
Slightly heavier than v4

Specs

Best for3:45-5:15 min/km
Drop8 mm
Stack36 mm heel / 28 mm forefoot
Weight237 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
PlateComposite

Judgment Summary

Versatile, fast trainer with a snappy ride and improved comfort; excels at tempo and speedwork.

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