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Garmin vívoactive 5 - black - smart watch with band - 4 GB

Mfg # 0100286210 CDW # 8128055

Quick tech specs

  • Black
  • silicone
  • 7.48 in
  • 4 GB
  • 0.92 oz
  • smart watch with band
  • wrist size: 4.92 in
  • display 1.2"
  • Bluetooth, ANT+, Wi-Fi
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From the company that has been developing robust, dedicated wearable technology to improve training metrics for athletes for more than a decade comes the GPS smartwatch for the active lifestyle. Introducing vívoactive - the ultra-thin, lightweight smartwatch with built-in Garmin sports apps that you can wear every day to help you keep a healthy balance between work and life.

This item was discontinued on May 10, 2025

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Garmin vívoactive 5 - black - smart watch with band - 4 GB is rated 4.30 out of 5 by 271.
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Good updates I am happy with the watch overall, the activities are easier to use and the sleep coach has been very helpful. It is not as easy to charge as the 4, but I am getting the hang of it. It often dropped from my Bluetooth and has twice put out an emergency notice, but these were easy fixes.
Date published: 2023-12-12T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Much to offer This is my first watch used to track fitness. I saw a friend and asked her about hers and decided to get the Vivioactive 5. I am imprpressed with the features and how easy it is to operate. I use it for high intensity interval training, yoga, walking and have tried to use it for kayaking. I did not see that as an activity and have substituted Rowing instead. I would love to see kayak as an activity! I like the feature that allows you to monitor your heart rate while doing an activity.
Date published: 2024-04-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best Christmas Gift I previously had Fit Bits....I use the plural because they would not last more than a year without issues and no company support. I received this for Christmas and am already loving it as it is reminding this 69 year-old obese woman move.
Date published: 2024-01-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from I love the COLOR! I had the Instinct Camo before this and got tired of the plain gray/black/white. Besides the colors, I like the swipe feature for viewing steps etc, the timer, and the wide variety of watch faces I find right on the watch.
Date published: 2024-03-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Very happy with the vivoactive 5! I love my vivoactive 5 so far. I previously had the Forerunner 245 and I love it too, but you can't beat the AMOLED display for its vivid colors and easy readability. I also wanted the open water swim feature, and I'm looking forward to trying it out this spring/summer. The vivoactive 5 is a great multipurpose watch at an excellent price point.
Date published: 2024-04-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Joey's vivoactive 5 Like the watch, but was disappointed that it doesn't have an altimeter - Got this as a replacement for my vivoactive 4, via the tech hotline. Knowing what I know now, would have probably gone one more level up.
Date published: 2024-02-29T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Some Feedback Where is the serial number? After I'm done running and press the A button to stop and save my data, it doesn't recognize that I pressed the button. How do I fix it? Also, it takes a long time to get the GPS signal. My very old Vivo watch was much faster. How do I fix it?
Date published: 2024-05-27T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great watch! It fits my needs! Nice design and great features that I can utilize during my workout!
Date published: 2024-03-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features , easy to set up. So i have been using the Vivoactie 5 for about 2 weeks now and i love it !! I replaced the Venu 2 square. Wow this watch does everything great. I am really enjoying the sleep coach and getting a good idea of how i sleep. I am still learning the HRV and what it does but i really like it to. The battery life is Really good also. The screen is so sharp and clear WOW!! My only complaint is the reminder to move. I love it because it let`s me know when i have been sitting to long. But i really wish Garmin would do an update and let me pick the hours that it reminds me. Because when i am trying to rest and recharge my body battery it tells me i need to get up and be active, but it is also telling me to rest. Please change this. Maybe set it like a reminder to move goal , when you hit the hours you pick you get fireworks.
Date published: 2023-12-09T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Golf, Cycling, Yoga so far; happy with my purchase I've had the watch for a couple weeks now. I've used it for Golf, Cycling, and Yoga so far. It works great. For golf, it automatically shows the distance to the green (front, middle, back); just what I want. And it can show the distance to hazards after a few clicks. After a round, you can see on a map exactly where each shot went. That's cool, but I don't expect it will help my game. For everyday use, I was able to select an alternate watch face to show time/date, heart rate, steps, and active minutes for the week. Again, this is what I'm interested in. It takes the watch 3 weeks before it can determine a baseline for heartrate variability, so I haven't seen the fullness of that feature yet, but I do like seeing the graph of nightly HRV on the connect app. Chis watch is a definite step up from my previous fitness tracker.
Date published: 2024-02-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from If you’re hesitant, know it’s worth every penny! I just started my running journey in March while using the VivoFit4 and quickly realized I needed something with GPS and the ability to track my heart rate as my Fit4 wasn’t truly meant for runs, just tracking basic activity (it had served its purpose well). Knowing I wanted to stick with Garmin as i’ve tried several competitors with zero luck, I bit the bullet and purchased the VivoSmart5. It has successfully helped me through my first 10k with its training features! I love that it notifies me of my heart rate, my stress, even tells me when i’ve reached each mile and my pace for it. While i’m no mega-athlete, this watch makes me feel like one! I’ll be a Garmin Girl for life!!
Date published: 2024-06-22T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Exercise Centric I've been using the Garmin vivoactive 5 for two weeks now, and I'm absolutely thrilled with it. Previously, I wore an Apple Watch for eight years, going through three different models, and I was always satisfied with the Apple Watch. However, the Garmin better suits my lifestyle and caters more to my needs as a runner. The Garmin watch is incredibly accurate in every aspect; if it says you ran a mile, you can trust that you really did run a mile.
Date published: 2024-03-10T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love my new Vivoactive 5! It's been 3 weeks now and I'm loving all the features of Vivoactive 5. Graphics are beautiful! HRV is a new addition. All is helping me to better understand my body.
Date published: 2024-02-11T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Overall okay… BPM on screen varies from real BPM, especially when working out!
Date published: 2024-01-19T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Just What I Needed I had been a longtime Fitbit user but was ready for an upgrade. I’d read about Garmin for some time and I’m glad I made the switch. There’s way more features and it gives me great insights. The only thing is that I’m use to having an average resting heart rate after every night of sleep, this watch only gives 7 week averages which doesn’t help me. I’m still trying to figure out how to get a general RHR per day as it is important for my heart monitoring.
Date published: 2024-01-16T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best Watch I absolutely love my Garmin watch. I love that I can find workouts and find training for races. Love the different face options and love the morning report. Was worried that I was not going to like it since I did like my Apple Watch but will not be putting that Apple Watch back on again.
Date published: 2024-01-09T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Battery Life and Graphics Nice improvement on the Vivoactive 4. The battery life improvement is much better than I expected and the graphics and displays are significant improvements over the prior versions the 3&4. The interface and experience of this new device are great!
Date published: 2024-06-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from I love all the stuff it does I'm so glad I bought this watch!! Links directly to the app so that I can track my steps.
Date published: 2024-02-22T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great feature with negative feedback I am a new user to Garmin and I have had my watch for 6 days now. So far I am enjoy the watch with one complaint. I do not enjoy the negative feedback first thing in the morning or at the end of my day. Being told that I did not sleep well and I might be irritable is not a great way to wake up. It would be better if the watch said "it looks like you didn't sleep well. You can still rock today!" I have contacted the company already and was told to just turn off the notices. There should be a different option programmed in. Also, I am receiving notices that I am "stressed" when I am not stressed at all. I am very confused about how this is recorded.
Date published: 2024-01-19T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from great fitness tracker and more! I have had watch for 2 weeks and love it. Replaced an apple watch that couldn't make it through the day without charging. Holds a charge for 10 days, great tracking of fitness, sleep, steps, etc. Gives feedback on workouts. Can also share with family/friends and challenge each other.
Date published: 2024-01-19T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing features, easy to manage I used garmin for 6 years and I upgraded my watch, no regrets at all!
Date published: 2024-04-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent workout tracker Love it. Easy to use and track your workouts. Highly recommended.
Date published: 2024-02-17T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent Tracker!!! Hands down an incredible tracker. I bought this due to my fitbit having numerous issues since being taken over by google. The features associated with my garmin are way beyond what I expected. Absolutely highly recommend Garmin.
Date published: 2024-06-08T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Doesn’t work I bought this in hopes to replace my Apple Watch and keep some features like text notifications and so far I have not received any.
Date published: 2024-02-25T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from The best! I think this is my 4th Garmin and I love this one the best. They continue to refine the coaching helps, the brightness of the display is second to none (which I am thankful for as I get older), it’s the lightest one I’ve had so I don’t mind wearing it while I sleep so I can track sleep trends and it’s not as expensive as some of the other models. I use it primarily for running, golf and walking.
Date published: 2024-01-20T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Overall not a big jump forward from vivo 4 Not impressed, battery better, software on phone not impressive. New data not easily understood to be better
Date published: 2023-10-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Garmin Vivoactive5 Watch works very well. The touch screen is annoying at times. The buttons were better. The brightness of the display is great. The functions are very useful for tracking your health. I replaced the band on day two with a nylon one. Less chaffing on the wrist.
Date published: 2023-12-04T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love how readable the screen is. This was a replacement of my Vivoactive 4 which quit on me. I loved the 4 and love the 5 even more. I love that I can track my meditations, I also like the more indepth sleep report. I especially love the readability oh the screen and how much easier it is to access settings for my activities. Thank you Garmin.
Date published: 2024-02-27T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great watch I love this watch. I upgraded from the 4s to the 5. So Happy I did. The upgrades are awesome
Date published: 2024-04-10T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from F Very informative watch but still easy on the eyes.
Date published: 2024-05-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Glitchy I bought this watch 2 months ago. It often stops counting steps, turns off after charging and stays off for several minutes, vibrates randomly with no notification, etc. I loved my Vivoactive 4s (which got damaged) and wish I had not “upgraded” to a 4.
Date published: 2024-06-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Absolutely Wonderful Love this watch. Took awhile to find the perfect one. Needed a watch for casual fitness and some smartwatch features. It strikes the perfect balance between smart and fitness watch features. Love the sleep tracker.
Date published: 2024-02-24T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great smartwatch and training aid I got tired of my Samsung smart watch needing to be charged every day, and sometimes not lasting through the day. I loved being able to track my rides and walks, sleep et cetera, but always in fear of the battery giving out. So I looked to Garmin. I haven't quite gotten the 11 days battery, that is really just in smart phone mode. But I do get multiple days with this one, I've used it for sleep tracking, heart rate when I've forgotten my chest strap, music, et cetera. Some of those things drain the battery faster, but it still holds up much better than my Samsung. It is not as bilgy as the Samsung, but it is a nice looking sporty watch. The band is super comfortable, the watch is really lite. It has a lot of features, and it took some getting used to, as the setup is different from the previous watches I had.
Date published: 2024-05-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Heart rate zones and ridiculous & can’t be changed I bought this a few weeks ago as a second device and noticed my HR Zones were not making any sense as I logged a workout. I went into the custom settings and tried to change them, but they keep reverting to random numbers that they want to be. I cannot change them to match my old device. That makes the Vivoactive useless to me. I contacted customer support and sent them a video of what is happening on May 21, 2 weeks ago. No one has bothered to follow up with me. I’m ready to return it, as it serves no purpose to me.
Date published: 2024-06-03T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love the data! This is my fourth Garmin watch and by far my favorite! I love the look and feel (super comfortable) of it, but I also love the additional data features it has (sleep, body battery, etc.). Love it!
Date published: 2023-12-17T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome so far Bought this watch a month ago and I love the battery life on it and not having to charge for multiple days. It’s also cool that you can make your own custom watch face with what you need
Date published: 2024-06-08T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome watch I switched from an Apple watch and it was the best decision. There are so many more useful features on the garmin watch. Only thing is I can’t make it receive texts but that’s not a big deal to me.
Date published: 2024-04-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great 5 Love the sleep features. More comfortable than the 4 so I wear it all night.
Date published: 2024-01-17T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Connect/Disconnect I've had various Garmin watches. I love the look and features of this watch but with the phone (Samsung A12) close by, it will disconnect from Garmin Connect. My phone will be on the nightstand as I sleep, it disconnects. I have to restart my phone each time. I sent the 1st watch back to Garmin after support team could not figure it out. When the 2nd watch arrived, I had issue pairing it. We need to uninstall/reinstall Garmin Connect. Needed Garmin support again. Still had issues. I had to send a report to my support person. I uninstalled/reinstalled again on my own. For a few days, everything was working as intended but...once again more connect/disconnect then restart phone. It nice to get an actual person to talk with but the issues keep arising. I'm not sure the next step to take. Send this one back and look at another Garmin or go with another company. As I said, I like having a fitness watch but this has been going on since December (Christmas present) and I'm not satisfied.
Date published: 2024-03-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from love it! Got it for my birthday and am so enjoying it. It was a step up from my Vivoactive 3, which was a step up from my Forerunner 35. I have had Garmin smart watches for a number of years and have never had a problem, just wanted more features. Have never been disappointed with any of them. I am a slow runner but have improved with the coach programs. I love the vibrant colors and all of the great features of the vivoactive 5.
Date published: 2023-12-05T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Misses first 2 hours of sleep. Fitness stats very interesting. Body battery, etc. Auto sleep tracking misses first 1 - 3 hours of sleep. I do wake up frequently. I had used a Fitbit Versa 2 whose auto sleep tracking also missed sleep, but let me enter sleep start time and wake up time. Display is great. Lots of on watch stats. Great battery life. 10 days.
Date published: 2023-12-16T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love it! I upgraded to the 5 from the 4 of the Vivoactive series and I love it! This is my favorite series. My new favorite feature is the rundown of my sleep first thing in the morning. I also love the upgrade to the graphics.
Date published: 2023-10-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from love the display and improvements! I have been a Vivoactive user since the beginning of this product series. Had Vivoactive, Vivoactive 3, Vivoactive 3 Music over a period of several years. Love the Vivoactive 5 display and improvements!!
Date published: 2024-06-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from One For All This watch has everything and more - its the first wearable that i actually trust...
Date published: 2024-04-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great watch! I bought this watch 2 weeks ago. It has many features and as I continue to learn and navigate the watch functions, I love it even more. Great for the activity tracking and better than I thought it would be.
Date published: 2024-01-22T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from so much more data than most loving the fact that it is learning me while I learn more about all of it's features
Date published: 2023-10-11T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Wow! One great fitness watch. Best fitness watch yet. Have a Forerunner 935 and wanted something simpler, button wise. The watch garners looks from people. Downloaded the popular face. Several people, including my wife who has been a fitbit aficionado, are telling me "hey what is that watch, I need to buy one".
Date published: 2024-01-17T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best purchase I bought the Vivoactive5 to replace a Moto360 smartwatch. The Moto battery was dying. I get a week from the Vivo5 before I need to charge it. It's perfect for my tracking my workout at the gym and I like the fact you can customize the watch face.
Date published: 2024-01-22T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great but with a FATAL Flaw that MUST be Fixed I've had a vivoactive 4 for ~4years and love it I recently decided to upgrade to the 5 about 2 weeks ago. I wish the size was bigger, like the 4, but I've gotten used to it. The graphics are outstanding and I enjoy many of the other new functions. However, there is a SETIOUS, FATAL flaw. The "Naps" function is GARBAGE. Any time I sit still to work, or rwad or watch TV it registers a nap. I cannot even sit to watch a 30 minute show unless I constantly wave my arm around. There is no way to delete these "naps" and you can't disable it without disabling all of the sleep functionality. I am considering returning the watch if this cannot be fixed.
Date published: 2024-02-22T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing Everything I wanted. It does golf, running, and workout tracking just like I wanted. It even has a few extra features like changing the watch face. I am very pleased with my watch
Date published: 2024-06-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great upgrade Great upgrade from my old reliable vivo HR Good GPS sleep tracking could use a lot of improvements
Date published: 2023-11-25T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great watch for active people and city life After 3 weeks everything went as expected, is very strong on fitness tracking.
Date published: 2024-04-04T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Works great so far! Bought this watch about a month ago. It replaces a prior Vivoactive that I've been using for several years. This new one seems snappier, more responsive. I like the "sleep score" that I see each morning. I haven't figured out all the features yet, but I am glad I stuck with this Garmin model to replace its predecessor.
Date published: 2024-02-21T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Good experience! I really like this smart watch. It is very functional and has good build quality. I wear it all day long, and the battery does not need to be charged for several days. I also like the ability to connect to a smart phone using the Garmin app. I would highly recommend this product to anyone looking for a versatile smart watch that can be used for a wide variety of purposes.
Date published: 2024-03-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Start, battery fail I was very excited about this watch I ordered and it worked great for the first couple of weeks. Unfortunately, without any adjustments on my side, the watch battery stopped holding a charge for more than a few hours before going completely dead. I will be looking at an alternative brand going forward.
Date published: 2024-05-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Easy to use and good features I bought this watch about three weeks ago and I love it, Its one of those purchases I wish I had made a long time ago. Very easy to use and very helpful.
Date published: 2024-03-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from disappointing cant access calendar pulse ox etc poor battery life for not doing much plan to return it and continue with 4s cant reach anyone for assistance online info is useless
Date published: 2023-12-27T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from LOVE this watch! I purchased this watch for myself and my wife a few weeks ago and we absolutely LOVE it! We both had Apple Watches for years and they don’t come close to the capabilities of this watch in metrics and battery life in particular. I also really enjoy the amount of options to customize data and workout or activity options. The watch also has a swimming mode and can be worn in the shower. This watch is great for anyone who is active or wants to be motivated to become more active. You get a lot of value for the price. Highly recommend!
Date published: 2024-06-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Beats the Competition! I am so happy I made the jump from the competition to Garmin. The features are endless! I wish I had switched sooner.
Date published: 2023-12-18T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome Features! I received this for a gift and couldn't be happier. I get all the information I need for my health and fitness. The information is accurate and up to date. I also like the round and easy to read size of the watch. The charge lasts longer, and when it needs charging, it's fast.
Date published: 2024-05-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Latest Update Wrecking the Watch I had a very satisfying first two weeks with the watch until the last update. Now a full charge lasts less than a day. I charged my watch 100% before an hour and a half ride and it was down to 33% when I was done. Please fix this NOW. The watch is useless to me like this.
Date published: 2024-01-31T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Mostly a good device. I have been using this for about a month now. The heart rate seems to be accurate. I also like other functions such the sleep monitor, daily report, gps tracking, and swim lap counter. I do have an issue with the swim lap counter not recording when using the kick board without arm stroke activity. It does not record laps with this activity. Is there a setting for this? I am not sure.
Date published: 2024-05-30T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from New G Still getting use to. Used Fitbit for 5 years. I am happy so far
Date published: 2024-04-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Easy to view watch face I own 2 other Garmin watches, but purchased the vivoactive because as an older active person I could not read the data on the watch face easily due to poor contrast (for my eyesight). This watch has great features and is easy to read with the data contrast on the face. I wish it would go longer than 4 days between charges, but I love the watch!
Date published: 2024-06-30T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great watch in category value to the money I wear the watch for almost a month. I really like the user interface. It is easy to navigate and customizable enough. Display has vivid colours and it is easily readable during the day. I was considering this watch and more expensive Venu 3. Venu is according to my taste better lookin, features are very similar, but price is almost double. I bought this watch beause I did not want a bigger watch on my wrist. This watch is very light weight. I appreciate that over some heavier smart watch. I have no intention to make phone calls from a watch, but I already experienced several times around the house and in cold outside. Someone is calling, you look at the watch anyway and it would be just so seamless to pick up a quick phone call (which you could do on Venu 3). Overall it is a great watch and I think it scores very high in performance for the money you paid for it.
Date published: 2023-12-30T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features It's the best smart watch I've ever bought. All of my nursing friends have them, I run everyday with it. So I use for work and regular workouts.
Date published: 2024-02-23T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Garmin takes the lead--great watch, battery life My first smart watch was a Garmin 10 years ago and then I went to the competitor that I thought had more advanced features. Not so any more! I'm very happy with this Garmin Vivoactive 5--the steps, sleep score, heart beat, and all the other data that syncs with my phone via Garmin connect really beats the competition. While the other big names were resting on their perceived reputation, Garmin was out researching and out developing the competitors.. Eleven day battery support--and to think, one of Garmin's competitors is bragging about 22 hours. I've had this watch for a couple of weeks and still learning additional features but I highly recommend it..
Date published: 2024-04-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love the watch I have had the watch about a month. The learning curve took me a few days. What helped me was Utube.
Date published: 2024-02-28T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Watch I got the watch as a Christmas gift and love it! The battery life lasts long and it’s effects with tracking movement.
Date published: 2024-01-07T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Screen quality is just brilliant I bought my 3 weeks ago to replace my Vivo active 3, lost of new features and great quality.
Date published: 2024-01-26T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Getting used to the features Great. Must better than Vivoactive 3. Many new features. I love the information.
Date published: 2023-10-07T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Complicated Received this as a birthday gift and upgrade from my vivoactive 4, which I had for about 2 years. Seems to offer some upgraded features but has so far been difficult to use them. Even after reading manuals and spending hours tinkering…hard to change the watch face, hard to access music, ect…I miss my old watch. This watch does have a better feel on my wrist. It was a gift, so I will keep it. If I bought it myself, I would have returned it.
Date published: 2023-10-31T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from A nice health monitor The Vivoactive 5 is easy to use, intuitive, flexible interface and provides great physiological feedback on my physical status. I am very pleased with it and the information displayed both on the watch and the smart phone app. Well done.
Date published: 2024-01-13T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love this watch I recently had to replace my Vivoactive 3, and decided on the Vivoactive 5. It has so many added features that my forner watch did not have that are very useful. I am though a bit put off that an update has removed a battery setting that I loved. Hopefully it will be replaced in the near future!
Date published: 2024-02-19T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love this watch! I recently upgraded from Vivo 3 to Vivo 5. It has all my workout features that I need and easy to navigate. My favoite features though are the clear images for emails and my custom watchface - images not grainy. Also, I love that I can customize my quick replys instead of being limited to 4-5 choices. Love the smaller size too. I would definitely recommend.
Date published: 2024-03-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Nice watch - doesn't track stairs I bot this watch to replace my 2year old venu that died. Really hard to see the full set of features online to compare all the garmin watches. When I received it, I configured it & could not find the stairs activity. After some googling - it's not a feature of the vicoactive :-(. I returned it and bought a new venu. I mostly track steps and stairs. Also running, biking and hiking. Venu is the model for me. Please make it easier for your customers to see all features of all models online. Venu 3 has longest battery life, so I picked that model. Don't really care about music, emails or notifications.
Date published: 2024-05-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from A great upgrade from my Vivoactive 3 I have had my watch for a week and am highly impressed. The watch is very lightweight and feels very comfortable on my tiny wrist. The graphics are amazing and easy to read. I did an indoor marathon and my previous watch did not accurately measure the laps but this one did! I love the new features compared to the old one. I am still getting used to the functions as it does work slightly different but this is an improvement as the Vivoactive 3 sometimes did weird things at night due to the touchscreen feature. I originally charged the watch to full power and it seriously will last a week which will be great for weekend trips. I haven't explored any additional features such as triathlons on it but I am sure with the activity readings I won't be disappointed. Thank you Garmin!
Date published: 2024-02-27T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from More features than I expected I have had my watch for only a day but I am already so impressed with the amount of additional features this watch offers. I had Samsung Galaxy watches previously and they pale in comparison. The battery life is unmatched, the accessibility, information. I have never seen a watch track your respiration but this does and so much more. Safe to say I will not get another brand other than Garmin again.
Date published: 2024-05-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from From Apple to Garmin I’ve been using this for almost a month and no complaints here! Love the look (round face) over my previous watch for sure. Main reason for switching was for tracking my workouts plus more. Does everything my previous watch did and price point is definitely better. In love and won’t go back!!
Date published: 2024-06-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from I'm loving it I've had my new Vivoactive 5 for 2 weeks now. I love the new features of sleep coaching and the statistics provided at the end of each workout are far superior to the Vivoactive 4. Incredible battery life so far. Just completed my 2nd charge on day 15.
Date published: 2023-10-12T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Mostly Pluses with a few Minuses There are a lot of good features on the Vivoactive 5, including the night mode with less activity that can disturb sleep, and the longer battery life. The big disappointment I have is it doesn't seem to track floors, which previous vivoactives do. I had switched from my Venu Squared back to the Vivoactive, hoping to regain that feature, as I wanted to do the step climbing challenges. My search engine had indicated the feature was on this watch, but it doesn't appear to be the case. Other than that, it seems to track my other activities, like swimming, walking, and biking very well. I also like how it talks through my phone when I hit lap milestones with my walks.
Date published: 2024-06-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from No Texting I bought this about 2 weeks ago. Although I love the features that the watch has. I hate how you can’t reply to text messages on it. That’s my only issue with it. Really wish they could add it to make it possible.
Date published: 2024-05-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Big upgrade from the Vivoactive 3 I really like this upgrade from the vivoactive 3 and well worth the cost. The sensors work a lot better and all the colors make it easier to read. I feel it has a better connection to my phone for alerts than my vivoactive 3. I like the additional feature of O2 level, respirations, and health snapshot.
Date published: 2024-02-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features I have had vivoactive 2-5. I love the 5. The features are great! I really like the sleeping coach. The only thing I’d like to see on this is I would live to be able to answer texts from the watch. I have an Apple phone so it is not compatible with text answering as I believe the android is. I do wish the phone and Bluetooth of the watch would reach a bit further. All in all I love this watch!
Date published: 2024-06-27T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent features This vivoactive 5 is my second Garmin activity tracker Very pleased Tracts my sleep My steps Heart rate and more
Date published: 2024-01-18T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love my new watch. Received as a Father’s Day gift. Really has been motivational upping my activity level after hip replacement surgery. Only suggestion is they need to add a rucking option under activities.
Date published: 2024-06-30T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Good for fitness. No sleep detected I bought this from the Garmin site about a month ago. I like most things about this. However. I have not been able to make the sleep detection work. And the customer service is not humans.
Date published: 2024-05-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent Watch Very happy to buy this watch as a replacement for the watch I had, nice to be able to track sleep, heart rate, steps and other health related things. Nice to get alerts from phone notifications too.
Date published: 2023-12-15T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features but short battery life The watch has amazing amount of features. But if I use it for broadcasting heart rate or recording a work out, the battery life is just too short.
Date published: 2023-10-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from The battery life is great I bought this to replace my other watch. I do like the sleep functions & the battery life. But it disconnects from my phone when I’m only 5+ feet away. The workouts aren’t very accurate. I miss a lot of texts because it disconnects so quickly.
Date published: 2024-01-14T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from The perfect watch for me I got this watch a few weeks ago and have really enjoyed the features on it, there are a lot that I haven't used yet that I'm looking forward to using. The only complaint I have is that the second week I had it it randomly turned off and I couldn't get it back on for awhile. I looked online and a lot of people were stating they had this same issue with this model even though it was new for them. I haven't had it happen again so far and I hoping it doesn't happen again but it's definitely a bug. I love it otherwise, it's a great size for my wrist and has all the features of a smartwatch you could want but has a nice simple look so it's not bulky and I feel like it looks good to wear any time/occasion.
Date published: 2024-04-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing Watch I absolutely love this watch! I started looking at Garmin after my apple watch died after 4 years. I was hesitant to make the switch but I'm so glad I did! This watch is extremely lightweight, user friendly and I love the round face vs square. My absolutely FAVORITE thing about this watch is the battery life. I've had it for 1 month and have only charged it 2x. I use it to track walking workouts mostly and recently just started doing the 5K training program.
Date published: 2024-06-27T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great all functions I bought this 2 weeks ago for my steps goal 10,000 step a day after 2 weeks with my nutrition diet plan I lost 7lbs so far. Very happy and highly recommend
Date published: 2024-05-22T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love it! I bought this 2 weeks ago and I love it. I've only had to charge it once. Battery life is completely awesome.
Date published: 2024-07-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great watch Very happy with my new Vivoactive 5. Easy to set up, choose a customized watch face, so I am wearing it as my everyday watch and not just for fitness as I previously planned. And Garmin battery life is so much better than Apple Watch.
Date published: 2024-02-09T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Vivoactive 5 I like my vivoactive 5 but I would like to have a 22mm band. I understand that there not a 22mm band that will fit my watch.
Date published: 2024-05-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Disappointed I have owned a Vivoactive 3 for over 3 years and LOVE IT! I bought the Vivoactive 5 planning on loving it as well but I do not. My biggest complaint is Garmin removed the altimeter- I no longer have this data for my running training and I no longer can participate in the hiking challenges. Shame on me, I should’ve paid closer attention to the removal of this feature but I never thought it would have been removed. This is more of a minor preference but I do not like the band- it feels more plastic and cheaply made than my previous band.
Date published: 2023-12-13T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best fitness watch ever. I started with another watch to track my weight loss journey and began to run/ walk 5K's and I needed accuracy of my miles.The watch I had never gave me the correct miles. I joined a running group and asked what watch would be best for my 5K training and everyone said Garmin. I began my research and found the Vivoactive 5. I must say I love everything about this watch from the body battery to the naps. I have never had a fitness watch that was like a buddy. Vivoactive 5 is a must have and I will be using Garmin for the rest of my life.
Date published: 2023-12-09T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Nice... but glitchy > needs some software updates I only had the watch for 2-3 days... but already experienced some random reboots/restarts while browsing the body battery graph... and I also got 2 ugly "bricked device" kind of experiences. The watch doesn't turn on on gesture or button, screen is black and it needs recharging via cable or hard reset to get back to life... and unfortunately loses all graph data for body battery, stress, heart rate... The solution at the moment might be the auto-lock function. Somehow the watch activates to easily... Why is not a double tap feature and it only requires a 1tap to wake up ? Hopefully this could be solved via a software update. This is such a nice watch... Thanks!
Date published: 2023-12-12T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great watch exceeded my expectation When I bought the Vivoactive 5 watch last month, I wanted to replace another watch which had its limitations. I mainly wanted to track my steps but the Vivoactive watch did that and much more. It tracks my health data and gives me much more information than I could imagine or expected.
Date published: 2024-06-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent! Great performance! Amazing model, Its all that I wanted!
Date published: 2024-06-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Should have purchased Garmin years ago! I have had practically every fitness watch on the market-FitBit, Polar, Galaxy, etc. My Polar cracked so I compared many brands. The Vivoactive 5 checked all the boxes so I pulled the trigger. I am SO happy I did. The features are all there and it was very easy to get comfortable with how it works. Bonus for the variety of bands and watch faces.
Date published: 2024-02-29T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from I am so pleased with the vívoactive® 5! I truly appreciate the 11 day battery life! My only regret is that I didn’t get it sooner. Excellent for a metric century bike ride.
Date published: 2024-06-15T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Ease of navigation the watch is relatively easy to navigate through the apps. Rapid recharge.
Date published: 2024-04-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great watch I have had the watch about a month so still trying to figure out all it is capable of. Love the look, it announced my mileage and pace every mile, screen easy to read and so much more. The one thing that I have noticed that is diff is that it deletes your run with no "are you sure you want to delete" so you need to be careful as the screen is touch and super sensitive. But overall, LOVE it so far!!!
Date published: 2023-10-12T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from What an upgrade I came from a vivoactiv 4. I like the 5th version with the OLED screen! Very dynamic and feels better than the last. My only gripe is that altitude is measured with GPS not a tue altimeter.
Date published: 2024-03-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Multifunctioning watch I bought my Vivoactive 5 a few weeks ago. I've worn a watch my entire life, but not a "smartwatch". I've had GPS watches that I bought for exercising, but never used them as a day to day watch. I'm enjoying my purchase. The main reason I bought the watch was for running. The ability to download music and listen without carrying my phone combine with Garmin's top of the line GPS were important in my decision. I also realized this might replace my Garmin S42 golf watch. I've enjoyed the ease of changing watch face designs via the IQ app. I still haven't gone for a run or played golf with the new watch, but will explore both this week. So far, a versatile, economical watch with a lot of potential. I'm happy with my purchase.
Date published: 2024-04-15T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great all around fitness watch The vivoactive 5 is lightweight and comfortable. It compliments my triathlete training along with my Garmin Edge. It has a variety of fitness activities and it is very customizable. No issues wearing it while sleeping. I've gone 5 full days of training and had ~10% battery life. There isn't an (other ecosystems) voice assistant, get the Venu 2 or 2S for that, but not an issue for me.
Date published: 2024-01-27T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from VivoActive5 different than VivoActive4 I have worn a Garmin VivoActive4 fitness watch for several years. It has been far superior than the other brand fitness watches I wore previously. I just recently purchased a Garmin VivoActive5 fitness watch mainly because the VivoActive4 battery was losing charge over time. Overall features of the VivoActive5 are improved including the OLED display, additional health trackers and supposedly an improved Garmin Elevate heart rate sensor and sensor technology. But the difference in heart rate readings and data between my VivoActive4 and new VivoActive5 are very different. Cardio Activities that are in my target heart rate zone ranges on my VivoActive4 watch are much lower on the VivoActive5 doing the exact same Cario workouts. I have no explanation for this other than maybe the heart rate sensors in the VivoActive5 are more sensitive. But very concerning that I am now not achieving my fitness goals. Only the fitness watch has changed. Sleep data is also different. And, charge life of the VivoActive5 is limited if all functions are on (Pulse Ox level readings, notifications, etc.).
Date published: 2024-01-07T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love it so far. I love it so far. Wishing they wouldn't have gotten rid of the accelometer though.
Date published: 2024-04-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love all watchface and settings. Easy to use. All info quick to review. Battery last for days.
Date published: 2024-06-22T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Good Watch But Buggy This is my 5th Garmin watch and all was well until this weekend when a bug in the software (not sure if it's the watch or the Garmin Connect App) meant the only way I could get back in action was too completely wipe all my data. I've lost 3 years of stats. Besides that, the watch is good value for money. Great features, decent battery life and is comfortable.
Date published: 2024-03-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Like the pre installed apps. Only had it a couple of weeks, but I'm really liking it so far. I used a vivoactive 3 as my first watch, then bought a forerunner 735xt. I like the vivoactives much better.
Date published: 2024-01-20T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Nice features Works well for my needs (60 year old, biking and hiking mostly). Informative features like sleep tracking and heart rate. I like that I can edit the activities and apps that I use the most. The battery doesn’t last as long as I was expecting, but it’s still good. I bought some replacement bands because I don’t like the silicone; switching them out is easy. The mileage tracking seems pretty accurate when I compare it to other tracking apps or known distances. I like that I was able to connect my Spotify account so I could listen to music. The Garmin Connect app is really nice. I’m pleased with my purchase
Date published: 2024-04-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from This is one awesome and well made watch I bought this a month ago and I am so glad I did. Will recommend to my friends.
Date published: 2024-06-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing I absolutely love this watch I’m so happy I switched from apple to Garmin.
Date published: 2023-12-01T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Watch It has all the features I want and a brilliant AMOLED screen. I purchased the blue version and have received compliments on the looks.
Date published: 2024-05-22T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great watch I got this watch about 2 weeks ago. It took me watching some videos to figure out all the features but once I did that I was set. I love the watch, love the tracking of my health stats such as sleep, stress and calories. I am using one of the 10k training programs and while I prefer verbally guided runs, the accuracy of the watch GPS and stats is incredible!
Date published: 2024-02-02T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love all the different features I love this watch! I like seeing how long I nap(although I don’t nap very often), and to see how my sleep was.
Date published: 2024-02-09T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Visibility! Got my watch as a gift from my sons and I live the watch because it is so easy to see day and night! Also love the work out options!
Date published: 2024-03-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Absolute garbage Absolute garbage wristwatch. Battary doesn't last more than few days. Literally never stays connected to the phone when it needs to. Have to reconnect it every day just to see simple information on it. Worst money spent ever.
Date published: 2024-07-03T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from A bit disappointing First the good stuff: The improved display is terrific--much easier to read in sunlight, and there are some fun features like animated displays. The bad stuff: I thought this was an upgrade from my old Vivo 4, but it has no altimeter function, so stair step counts are no longer available, which I really miss. The other thing is that, on my watch anyway, the "Always On" function is intermittent; sometimes it works as it should (display always on but dimmed, then brightens and animates when you tip your wrist toward you to check the time), and other times the display is off until I actually press the touch screen. This is annoying; one shouldn't need two hands to check the time. I contacted Garmin tech support about this, and they had me jump through a bunch of hoops--including posting a video of me proving I had actually selected "Always On"--and now weeks have gone by, and after repeated contact I've heard nothing back. This is my third Garmin watch and my first disappointing experience.
Date published: 2024-07-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Nice watch Takes a little time to remember the steps to take to get what u want. But practice makes better
Date published: 2024-01-20T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love it This is so helpful in discovering so many patterns, I have learned many things about my body and especially sleep patterns. Super grateful !
Date published: 2024-01-07T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great value and performance! I have used many fitness trackers and this is the best. I love our some watch faces show me my calendar and keep me on task. The app features are great and easy to use.
Date published: 2023-12-10T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from For it being 2024… Absolutely love the watch. I am not too fond of the apps. The watch is comfy durable and a great choice for a first time smart watch owner. Can’t wait to dive further into it. 5 stars on the watch all around. Battery life is amazing. Being able to cancel calls incoming at my wrist … LOVE.
Date published: 2024-02-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love this smartwatch I am a die hard Apple product person. Full stop. I had an Apple Watch and it was…fine. This garmin? AMAAAAAZING. I absolutely love the fact that I am not having to charge it every day. I love that it tracks my health stuff and still gives me my text previews. My favorite feature though is that I can use a regular quick release watch band vs having to buy a special one if I ever want to change it up.
Date published: 2024-01-30T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from It ok I like it but I need smaller watch I have small wrist
Date published: 2024-01-31T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Wow, I was missing out I have fallen head over heels for this watch. It can do so much more than my old Fitbit. I love how many features it tracks and are available FOR FREE! I don't know why I didn't think of Garmin first. Now, I am hooked and a life long Garmin consumer.
Date published: 2024-04-09T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Wow!!! Easy to use ! Unbelievable features, wished it linked to the peloton and tonal!!! But the color display is remarkable
Date published: 2023-10-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great watch I bought this watch two weeks ago and I am very satisfied with the features and everything...I really like it
Date published: 2024-02-01T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Lots of features for the price I bought the Vivoactive 5 several weeks ago. I was replacing my Legacy Series Rey (I wish they had not discontinued the Star Wars themed watches.), which was losing battery pretty quickly. I love the new screen on this and all of the colors. I can see it inside and outside in the sun just fine. I also love that they added open water swimming to it. I pool swim, but in the summer train outside as well for open water swims. This was a nice addition. There are a ton of workout options to choose from and I really like the lighter weight of the watch. I also like the low battery sleep mode it changes to when sleeping. The wrist movement doesn't turn the watch face on and wake me up, and it replaces the watch face with a screen I can see without my glasses and is very low light. I also like the morning report and the sleep coach features. I don't know if it tracks sleep 100% but when I have had some restless nights, it seems to know it. It also has two font sizes (I chose the larger font) that make it easier for me to read a notification if I don't have my glasses on. I have an iPhone so unfortunately I can't use the text respond feature, but that isn't Garmin's fault. The wrist wakeup is a little laggy at times, but works most of the time.The only thing it is missing is an altimeter, which was on the Vivoactive Rey (4s). I can live with that feature not being there, as there are so many other great features for a really good price. I would say that for what you get, this is a great smart watch for the $299 price. I can't wait to try it out on my bike and doing some hiking and long walks as well.
Date published: 2024-04-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Instructional Issues I received the Vivoactive5 as a gift. Charging the phone was easy. Getting music downloaded on the phone was a challenge but got all my songs loaded. Downloading the watch face I liked proved challenging also. The watch face disappears around 11 pm and I can not get it back until after 6 am. There is no instructions on how to get it to stay on 24/7. The written instructions are not easy to follow and some instructions do not work at all.
Date published: 2023-12-18T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Yoly I love the watch and the thing I like the most is that the battery lasts about 10 days, I definitely recommend it.
Date published: 2024-05-27T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Garmin Vivoactive 5 Garmin Vivoactive 5 has improved functions - main face with all the information is great. I like the sleep score and information on how to improve it. However, the strength choice on Vivoactive 3 was better than the 5 model. Vivoactive 3 sensed the movements that you were doing in your workout and registered those. Vivoactive 5 does not sense the movements that you are doing. I wrote them in. It also doesn't sense when you are active in weight training, so it says you've done one set, when you've done 12 sets. I wish that the strength portion stayed as good as the Vivoactive 3 model. The 5 model has made other improvements, though.
Date published: 2024-01-31T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Beautiful display and love features I really love this watch--it's ease of use and features. The array of displays are amazing! I thought that the battery life was longer, however. I was told it would last 8 days, but I'm only seeing it's lasting 4-5 days. That is disappointing.
Date published: 2024-03-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from More accurate Colorful images are nice. I believe that the health metrics are more accurate than the vivoactive 4. I wish that it included ekg
Date published: 2023-10-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Very nice! Replaced a "4." Love the new screen, all the info bites, e.g., the morning wake-up. Find some challenges in navigating the "wake-up" utility, but assume that I'll become more proficient with time. I miss the indoor stair counter, but it was pretty unreliable.
Date published: 2024-02-02T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Garmin vivoactive 5 I bought it 2 weeks ago as my vivoactive 3 did not charge anymore. I am really happy with my new watch and its features.
Date published: 2024-01-03T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love it! Absolutely love it and it handles all of my daily metrics with ease as well as my workouts. If you are hesitating, don’t!! Buy it now!
Date published: 2024-06-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Viva vivoactive5!! I upgraded from vivoactive3 and the improvements are impressive. Great resolution, better performing activities.
Date published: 2024-03-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from upgrade from the vivoactive 4 in most ways The general features are better than its predecessor however the overall construct is a bit inferior. I do like the sleep features and the general fitness insights, they are a bit improvement over the 4 version. Would like more guidance on how to make the battery last as long as advertised as well.
Date published: 2024-02-19T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from New watch doesn’t charge I bought this watch and haven’t been able to use it because it will not charge. It’s disappointing. Service associates have not delivered.
Date published: 2024-06-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Confused My son got me this to help me train and it’s very confusing to me on how to access the statistics that I want to see. Mine goes straight to activities and then you spend a lot of time navigating that it is also very hard for me to get used to the plastic band because it holds water under it.
Date published: 2024-06-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Not sure It doesn’t seem as though my watch is calculating correctly. In one instance my watch said my “body battery” was 90%, just two hours later on my day off, it says -1%. Also even though I turned off multiple notifications from my phone, I am still getting notifications on my watch. Great features just not sure they are working correctly.
Date published: 2023-12-10T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from So much better than Fitbit! I am thrilled with my new Garmon Vivoactive 5 and the Garmon Connect app. I find the sleep and nap tracking and heart rate very accurate. I bought this to replace my Fitbit after getting so frustrated with the update to the Fitbit app in late 2023 that I gave up. The Garmon Connect app is light years beyond what the Fitbit app ever was even before its horrible update. And the Garmon Connect app is free! I love that I can zoom in on the heart rate graph, and after I workout I can go into my workout on the Connect app and see my heart rate for the duration of my workout (simple things that Fitbit can't do even though they have this data).
Date published: 2024-01-12T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from So far Good! I like the batteries life and comfort to wear. Still leaning how to operate.
Date published: 2024-04-08T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Just Right Have had this watch for about 3 weeks and it has performed as expected. Keeps track of my steps and other activities. I got this watch because it had an incident detector. I walk alone and it gives me some peace of mind.
Date published: 2024-01-19T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Nice watch I bought this to replace the dark purple Lily. It fell off my wrist and they don't make the dark purple anymore. I like Garmin and the closest in purple was the Vivoactive 5. This has a larger face. Seems to be more reactive in response and has way more features than the Lily, more than I will ever use. During the 1st week of use, I looked down and plastic part of the edge of the watch band was gone. Thank goodness the prong held it in place. I would have been upset to lose another. I do not run; I have a desk job so I'm not sure why this has happened on both watches to begin with. I called Garmin, they sent me a new band. If I lost this one, I will not buy a Garmin again. Overall, very nice watch. I am pleased so far.
Date published: 2024-03-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Prior Samsung Watch Wearer Love this smart watch! Size is perfect. Love all of the features. Do miss auto stair tracking.
Date published: 2023-10-27T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing! I’ve had my vivoactive 5 watch for about a month now and absolutely love it! Comparing this watch to the Apple Watch I just had, it’s more accurate, lightweight, battery lasts for days and there’s so many challenges/ workout options on the app without having to pay! Way better than the Apple Watch, you won’t regret it!
Date published: 2024-06-04T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from not perfect, but good enough I like the Vivoactive 5 for the data that it provides. It's comfortable to sleep with, but it did once wake me up when I had my hand near my face and the display turned on. The morning report is nice, but it doesn't always work. Occasionally I wish to check the time and it won't turn on by turning my wrist. Other times I'll touch the display to check the time and it will pop into a different screen rather than the time. That's a little frustrating. I am usually a watch wearer and I was hoping I wouldn't miss wearing one. So far I miss it very much. I do like all the fitness data that it gathers and provides. It provides a very good view of how I'm doing. The GPS picture of my routes are kind of fun, and it gives me confidence that the distance readings are fairly accurate. I like that I was able to customize the watch face. I went from wearing a fitbit to this Garmin Vivoactive 5 and this is definitely a step up.
Date published: 2024-06-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from LOVE it BUT An AMAZING watch it does so much!!! HATE I am stuck in wheel chair mode!! can't change my stride....
Date published: 2024-02-09T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Good, but not as good as Vivoactive 4 I’m enjoying the new watch, but miss the elevation gain and flights climbed feature of 4 that is not on the 5.
Date published: 2024-06-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent Watch With A Major Flaw The watch has some fantastic features for all sorts of activities and does a great job of tracking your progress. I like that I can simply add my music to it and carry it along for those long runs. Battery life is very good, as well. However, the watch has one major flaw. When I select an activity while listening to music, the watch will immediately disconnect all Bluetooth devices (e.g., phone, headphones, etc.) as it tries to geolocate using GPS. Changing the setting from "All Systems" to "GPS Only" works sometimes but I have still encountered the issue. Reconnecting to Bluetooth devices takes a few minutes, which is tedious and annoying.
Date published: 2023-12-03T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Mostly unimpressed The two control buttons are not very cooperative and lack a positive action when I attempt to control the watch. I'm likely to ask for my money back because it's so difficult to use. I have a Vivoactive 3 and have loved it. I thought that the snappy color screen would be cool on the 5. Yeah, it is cool, but navigating around various functions isn't intuitive at all and two weeks into owning it, I'm pretty well done with the frustration.
Date published: 2024-05-22T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great watch for the Heartless I've had the watch for a few weeks now and mostly love it. I've upgraded from the vivoactive3 which I loved, but started acting up on me. My biggest and only issue with it so far is that it tracks my heartbeat less than half the time. I was excited to try the new sleep functions but it's useless if it doesn't track your HR. i've tried different bands, tightening the band, loosening the band, shaving the hair on my wrist. Nothing seems to keep it consistent. Body battery and sleep tracking are useless. I've considered going back to my VA3 site to the frustrations.
Date published: 2023-12-17T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Works well I'm very pleased with new vivoactive 5. Many more of the right features than vivo tech setup was easy.
Date published: 2024-04-04T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love my Garmin I'm not a runner but I have started walking and exercising for my health. I never felt like my Apple Watch tracked my watches properly so after a lot of research, I decided to give Garmin a try. I absolutely LOVE it! I love that it gives me a bigger picture of my health, tracks my sleep, and the battery life is AMAZING! I
Date published: 2024-06-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Not right Long time Garmin vivoactive watch owner. Bought the version 5 as the battery died on my previous Garmin watch. Very disappointed. 3 day battery life. Watch face randomly changed. Will not wake out of sleep mode. Multiple other annoying quarks. Do not want to have to be a computer programmer to know the time of day and my heart rate. Would not recommend this product
Date published: 2024-06-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Exactly what I need I had a VivoActive 3 that finally gave up the ghost so I ordered the Ne 5 model. Veryn happy I did as I really enjoy the added features but it works even better for the sports i do. Cycling, Swimming, and hiking.
Date published: 2024-05-30T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love this watch I have been wearing this watch every day for the last 2+ weeks and I love it! It’s so customizable (with the Garmin ConnectIQ app), and all of the stats are just superior. She’s really cute too!
Date published: 2024-05-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent Watch You get a lot for the value of the watch not like others that charge you for information! excellent battery life on of the best! As ive one the others too such as Samsung watch 6 and fitbit.. I like the Garmin the best of the lot!
Date published: 2023-12-23T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from love this watch but the screen locks up frequently I absolutely love this watch, I would give it 5 stars but the screen locks up frequently. I had one prior and it was doing it so we sent it back and I got a new one on the 9th. It locked up 3x in the first 24 hrs. It has done it 3 more times since. Once for well over an hour. The watch still counts steps while it's locked up but vibrates a lot so I have no clue what it is doing. It once sent out the emergency alert while locked up and I couldn't shut it off. Other than this I love the watch. I wish it had a hike function. I love the stats it gives me after a run and how it breaks them down. I love the night time mode.
Date published: 2024-02-23T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Frustrating I’m disappointed that I can’t connect it to Spotify and/or AirPods. It should be possible right? I’ve spent too much time in trying to connect it with no results. I will not buy it again.
Date published: 2024-05-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing watch! I was looking for a watch that would provide helpful stats on my runs as I train for my first half marathon. I haven't even begun to exhaust all the features this watch has to offer. The customizable watch face and sleek design is a cute bonus.
Date published: 2024-03-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great watch! I bought this watch to replace an Apple Watch I shattered. Glad I purchased this as it has all the fitness features I need.
Date published: 2023-10-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Rowing Not so great for rowing; it doesn't automatically stop and start like a stroke coach does. Heart rate is erratic.
Date published: 2024-02-17T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excelente combinación smartwatch/fitness tracker Excelentes features, buena calidad de materiales y larga duración de la batería. Las funcionalidades de medición y análisis del sueño podrían mejorar. No logra identificar cuando me despierto
Date published: 2024-07-03T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Steep Learning Curve I bought this 3 weeks ago to replace a Fitbit Charge 5. This watch does a much better job of finding the correct time as I am a frequent flyer and the sync function to my phone is much better than Fitbit. But it has so many features and the touch screen is super sensitive, I am having difficulty getting the functions I want displayed and editing them. I am also not an audio visual learner so all the videos are not that helpful.
Date published: 2024-05-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent watch Training watch, i bought it for my cycling and running tour.
Date published: 2024-06-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Nice fitness watch! I really love this watch! The features are great and the sleep coach inclusion is a big plus. It can be dressed up or down.
Date published: 2024-06-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome device, horrible rash! I LOVE the Garmin vivoactive 5, it's a great device. Way better than the Fitbit, which keep being defective immediately after the 1 year manufacturer warranty expired. But I developed a TERRIBLE rash after wearing it relatively consistently. Please improve this issue because the device is a winner.
Date published: 2024-02-29T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Know your body I really like the energy level and sleep information. Honestly I’ve had it two weeks and am still learning about all the features. The online manual is very helpful.
Date published: 2024-05-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Like some features, not others. This was an upgrade from my Vivoactive 3 which still works but was getting buggy. There are things I like about the new watch and things that I wish worked better. Pros: the metal cup for the strap release bar is gone, love sleep mode, charger plug is less loose, gives body battery and better sleep analysis. Annoyances: doesn't count my stairs when I go up and down the staircases at home, reminds me my sleep is non-restorative and my body battery is low, no always on with no backlight function
Date published: 2024-01-16T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from so far so great! I have had my watch for about 2 weeks, and I am continually surprised by the number of things that it does. I am very happy with this product and am so happy that I made this purchase.
Date published: 2024-05-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from not that great Screen locks up and just not as good as I have heard other devises being. Maybe I got a bad one?
Date published: 2024-06-10T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Enjoy Garmin Got for Christmas. My other Garmin was dying. Like the programs and visibility of screen.
Date published: 2024-01-16T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Overall good watch Reliable, versatile and has many nice features. Still not clear about the Body Battery information. Wish the pool lap counter included kickboard laps. Maybe in the next model.
Date published: 2024-05-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great speed and features! I found it very easy to set up and love the features, I get all my messages quickly. The battery appears to stay charger a long time.
Date published: 2023-10-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Long battery life Love how the battery last longer than a week without having to charge. Features are great and I love how everything is on one app.
Date published: 2024-06-30T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Cool features I got this for Christmas and for the most part I love it. It’s a great watch! I love that it tracks my sleep and my steps which were the main things I wanted. I do wish it had some other features for a stay at home parent though like stroller walks lol. I walk the same route a couple times a day, sometimes with a stroller and sometimes without. When I’m not pushing the stroller I get a ton more steps in vs when I push the stroller. Im assuming because my arm isn’t swinging but I have the walk option selected on my watch.
Date published: 2024-01-10T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great first smartwatch! Two weeks into my first smartwatch and it's been great! Easy to use, comfortable and durable so far. Does exactly what I need it to do, plus the additional golf app features are a bonus!
Date published: 2024-02-27T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Simple but full of information I love all the health information that it provides and everything seems pretty accurate. The battery life averages 8-10 days depending on use.
Date published: 2024-05-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from On top of my game with the Garmin VivoActive 5 The Garmin VivoActive 5 is a great tool to know where my body is at physically. I can see my heart rate, body battery (very cool), and even my stress level at a glance. This provides feedback so I can modify my activities, or better yet, get more active, as needed. I enjoy the sleep score and knowing how I slept. Activities are easy to track and there are many default activities to choose from. This is a nice looking, easy to wear, smartwatch. I really like it.
Date published: 2024-02-15T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from One of the Best After extensive research my wife and I purchased the Garmin Vivoactive 5. It's now been a of couple months wearing them 24/7 and we are extremely pleased! The watch is a precision instrument that reliably measures so many body metrics as well as fun things like the weather, emails and text messages, that you can also respond to. The brilliant display is absolutely beautiful and battery life is stellar. We charge once a week on Sunday mornings and there is always 30% or more charge left so the manufacturer's claim of up to 11 days is pretty close. The GPS feature will drain the battery quicker, but that is only used on specific settings where distance and a tracking map is desired. We chose the Vivoactive 5 over the Garmin Venue 3 because it is thinner, lighter, and smaller, the soft band makes wearing it effortless. We did not need the microphone, speaker, and EKG feature on the Venue, also the heart rate sensor on the vivoactive 5, although not as elaborate as the Venue, is still state of the art and functions flawlessly. We are 100% glad we chose the vivoactive 5 over everything else we looked at. The health benefits of having this watch have been substantial for us. Being able to actually look at graphs and charts of sleep patterns, hydration, heart rate, stress, etc etc have given us great insight into adjusting our daily life. We really appreciate the technology, ease of use and the quality built-in by Garmin.
Date published: 2024-01-13T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Upgrade I've had my watch for about a month and I'm so obsessed. Got it after my Fitbit Versa 2 died. This watch is so much better for tracking fitness and customizing it to my personal settings. Love love love! Thank you!
Date published: 2023-12-03T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from expected more Honestly, if there is any possible ways - i will return this watch. I expected more... This is good looking watch, especially for women. Good fit on hand, but not for hike. i am disappointed...
Date published: 2024-05-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love My Vivoactive I love my vivoactive. I got it to really capture my calories burned while at work and to keep better track of my workouts. It’s easy to use and navigate. The Spotify app always works. I love that you can also personalize the watch face. I’m so glad I made the switch from the Apple Watch.
Date published: 2024-05-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from ?? Viva a Vivoactive Definitely estatic w/Vívoactive 5... Strongly recommended! It's totally awesome sauce!
Date published: 2023-11-18T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Vivoactive 5 - LOVE IT! I have wanted a Garmin Smartwatch for so long but was put off by the size and bulkiness. Well, Garmin has tackled that and beautifully. My vivoactive 5 is a wonderful companion to my healthy, active lifestlye. Even at age 68, I still work out 6 days a week. My vivo keeps accurate track of my activities, sleep, and Intensity Minutes. For the first few days, I wore it along with my FitBit but soon realized all these years how much Fitbit was cheating me out of steps and activity. It's just not as accurate. I have now tested the vivo against three hotel tradmills, and it is dead on accurate each time. I love that it displays my activity on the main screen and that I can check my sleep score and quality without going to the app.
Date published: 2024-05-15T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love it! It took a little getting used to but all in all I like it. I like that it keeps better track of my sleep and my steps. It's nice to be able to go swimming with it and it also tracks my movement there. The only thing I can't figure out is how to get my steps information to transfer accurately to my iphone, the step count never matches.
Date published: 2024-06-14T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Looks Great! Light & Accurate Definitely was hesitant to switch from an (old) apple watch to garmin, but man, I'm so glad I did! The garmin is a classic. It's light weight, much more accurate and does everything I need it to do. The first time I ran in it, I thought, why did I have an apple for so long? I immediately noticed how light it was, did not bother me while I ran, and how accurate it was compared to the Apple Watch. It functions just like an Apple Watch, with notifications, sleep, etc. It's great and I definitely like the look much more (circle vs. square). Cost efficient and connects well with devices!
Date published: 2024-03-05T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Lots of useful features at a great price I’m not a runner or a hiker. I don’t do triathlons, and I don’t do marathons, I do a lot of daily walks, and I train with free and machine weights at a gym. I also train on a treadmill, stair master, and a spin bike. My Vivoactive 5 is perfect for my fitness needs. It replaced my vivoactive 3 and I love the battery life on the Vivoactive 5. It’s light weight and is comfortable to sleep with to track my sleep. I find it easy to use.
Date published: 2024-01-13T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great I bought my Vivoactive 5 a little over a month ago as motivation to start running again. I once owned a Vivoactive 3, but I grew tired of wearing a smart watch and went without one for several years. I must say the great features (golf, coaching, and general lifestyle tracking) have been a huge positive in my life. The watch is a lot lighter than my previous model, which makes an all day wear effortless. My next steps (pun intended) are to achieve my new weight and fitness goals!
Date published: 2024-07-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Features! Love using watch during my runs! I bought this watch about a month ago and absolutely love it. It exceeded my expectations:)
Date published: 2024-06-11T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome watch I’ve had this for a few weeks now, an upgrade from my forerunner 245 and I’m really pleased with it so far! The GPS picks up very quickly, love a lot of the features and the touchscreen. The only issue I have is on the watch face it doesn’t display how many miles I’ve ran during the week. I miss that about my forerunner. Maybe there’s a way and I haven’t seen it?
Date published: 2024-03-31T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Garmin 4 Life I looked at every possible smart watch I could and I narrowed it down to Garmin. I did feel a little overwhelmed with all the different options. I know you want to hit a larger market, but I think you could really benefit from lowering the number of models you offer. It makes it a little confusing. Especially, for new garmin users. I do love the vívoactive 5, but I wish the whole face was metal, instead of plastic. I get the appeal of it being more light weight though. I absolutely love the battery life. Love all the features. I wish that it was a little easier to use the weight training feature. It works fairly well with my iPhone. I have type 2 and the Dexcom feature is cool. It doesn’t work sometimes, but I think once the bugs are worked out it will only get better. Overall, I love this watch. 10/10 will buy Garmin again.
Date published: 2024-02-11T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great battery life I have had my watch for about 2 weeks. So far I love it. I like how it gives a great breakdown of my sleep pattern. It is pretty easy to use. There are other little things like asking me in the morning if I am ready to be up (awake) then assist me sleeping, I also like o. The screen before I actually get up it shows me what the weather is doing, like snowing, raining, sunshine…it has been fun so far!
Date published: 2024-01-05T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Fitness Tracker I really like the Garmin vivoactive 5's touch screen round design and vibrant colors. Changing the watch band is very easy. The sleep tracker is so easy to use! The heart rate measurements capabilities are well thought out. The battery lasts many times longer than my previous (other brand) smartwatch thus alleviating the stress of remembering to charge the watch. The charging time is minimal. The Garmin watch synchronizes nicely with Cronometer which I use for my food diary. I’m an IT person so I'm enjoying using the Garmin Express and Garmin Connect apps. They provide plenty of stats / graphical information thus allowing me to fine tune my health goals. I’ve only had this smartwatch a short time and I’m looking forward to learning more about it.
Date published: 2024-04-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Works good for me Only thing i have to address it needs a motocross feature
Date published: 2023-11-27T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great watch Just bought the watch 3 weeks ago and was disappointed that they stopped the stair climb feature from Gen 4 to Gen 5. The watch in every other area is much better.
Date published: 2023-10-22T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Nice Tracker It has lots of features but I wish I had known before I bought it that to measure blood pressure, you had to buy a separate attachment.
Date published: 2024-03-03T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Features and Screen Quality I bought this Vivoactive 5 about a month ago. I have owned Vivoactive 3 and Vivoactive 4. The only Feature missing is a Bigger size. It should be a 45 or 47mm
Date published: 2023-10-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from How does a Garmin watch not have "Hike" activity?! Extremely disappointed to learn this watch doesn't have the "Hike" activity - but has a bunch of other random activities like archery, disc golf, etc. For Garmin it should be a given that you have the "hike" activity. Furthermore - disappointing how much research it took to figure out why this is the case (because it doesn't have an "altimeter" in it) - which my partner found in other online threads versus Garmin's website.
Date published: 2024-02-19T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Disappointing Coming from a VivoActive 3, the 5 tends to disappoint. The battery does not seem comparable. I get about the same battery life on my new 5 as I got on my 5 year old 3. To maintain a second hand on the screen at all times is now not possible with the face I like (it wasn't a problem or a battery drain on the 3). The updated menus seem to take longer to get to and get through. The physical markers around the watch face are now at 10 second intervals instead of 5. The lighting at night is not intuitive. The brightness apparently isn't capable of going to lowest brightness when on Auto. Sometimes it detects sleep and goes into sleep mode (turning the watch face off which then requires touch to see the watch vs just motion on the 3. Sometimes it doesn't detect sleep, so the watch face stays on. I understand these things are small and nitpicky, but they are quality of life features I really came to love on my 3. I am considering returning the 5 and going back to the 3 with hopes of the battery lasting a few more years.
Date published: 2024-05-22T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Nice watch, good features I got this watch as a replacement for my 4S that broke. This newer version has more features and a better interface (I think). However, things I don't like are the top button is hard to push sometimes to get the menu to come up and it's glitchy every once in a while for no reason. I couldn't sleep with my 4S because of the bright blinking sensor lights, but with the new 5 the sensor lights on the bottom are hardly noticeable. Overall I do like it.
Date published: 2024-06-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Display! I bought this to replace my vivoactive 3, which 'd used for several years. This new model has a much more sophisticated display, more features and is easier to read. I used the older model for golf three times a week and am looking forward to using the new one for that activity! Good purchase!
Date published: 2023-10-10T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Swim heart rate The heart rate function does not provide reasonable readings when I swim
Date published: 2024-03-07T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing features I love how it connects to the app I use to count calories and it helps me know how many calories I can have in a day depending on my exercise levels! It has helped me lost weight and stay motivated
Date published: 2024-05-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from More than expected The watch is great and an improvement over the Vivoactive 4s. The main improvement, so far, is that the charger easily attaches and stays attached. All the bells and whistles are useless when you can’t charge the watch. Not sure I like the nap sensor as it said I was napping in church. Honestly I wasn’t!
Date published: 2024-06-14T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Definitely an upgrade I received this as a Mother’s Day gift since I am super active and my Apple Watch was dying before the end of the day. I’m able to go almost a full week on one full battery charge. So I’m able to track my sleep and daily activity at ease. I love the breakdown information garmin gives about my workouts. It’s definitely worth every penny.
Date published: 2024-05-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Fabulous features! I replaced my I-watch a month ago and was hesitant to make the change. I am very pleased with all the features! It has more metrics than I imagined.
Date published: 2023-12-30T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Nice Features Upgraded my vivosmart 4 to the vivoactive 5. Love the features of the vivoactive 5. Only complaint is Garmin didn't include a USB A-C adaptor and I needed to read the manual.
Date published: 2024-03-12T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features , but the user interface.. Just bought mine and I think the fitness capabilities are so cool! That said it is way too hard to download music, and the user interface is very difficult. You have to download the garmin app, then a seperate garmin app, to enjoy the capabilities. No reason they need two seperate apps. I’d give this a 3/5 but it is so cute 4/5.
Date published: 2024-03-12T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Inaccurate Sleep Reading I’ve been using this watch for about a month and it’s still not properly tracking my sleep. I figured it wasn't accurate because I just started using it and it needed time to acclimate to my body but here we are a month later and it’s still inaccurate by a long shot. I was in bed reading for two hours and chatting here and there with my partner. I wake up this morning to check my sleep score and it recorded those two hours as deep sleep and gave me a high score for great sleep when in reality, I didn’t get a minute of deep sleep and am exhausted today since I slept so poorly. It makes me wonder which other features are wrong that can’t be so easily measured. I’ll be returning.
Date published: 2024-03-15T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love my Vivoactive 5 If Garmin can land a plane, it can guide me safely through all my workouts! Bright, great battery life, visible!
Date published: 2024-05-11T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Still getting used to it I've had the Vivoactive 3, and this is a great improvement. The display graphics are much better and it tracks a lot more information. Still, I'm a little disappointed that the 5 DOESN'T keep track of the number of flights of stairs climbed.
Date published: 2024-04-08T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Can't disable auto sleep mode Excellent watch - great features and layout but having the sleep mode automatically turn on and turn off is extremely inconvenient and annoying. This has been captured for years in forums and blogs and Garmin you need to change it.
Date published: 2024-05-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from So far, so good! I was using a forerunner 245. The hr sensor in this watch seems so much more accurate! I've had problems with the charging cable on the 245. This charges the same way...I hope it's not a problem!
Date published: 2023-10-31T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great little watch! Does everything I need. Had about two months and still finding new things about the watch. Lots of different faces. I especially like the way it receives notifications from my phone. Tracks my steps as I walk every day. Continuously monitors heart rate. So much more.
Date published: 2024-06-12T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Better than most Bought the watch a few weeks ago, so it has preformed as advertised. Only one problem with it the O2 only gives one day reading dose not keep a record. And only gives a reading when selecting it, manually.
Date published: 2024-02-18T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love it but I struggle I struggle getting things like golf working. It is so dependent on GPS most of my Cycle classes aren’t true metrics. I am an Apple Watch person but I am assessing dropping my love of the Apple Watch for Garmin.
Date published: 2023-10-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Isn’t work barometer Same changes between vivoactive 3 and 5 don’t like. Don’t have barometer? I don’t have in my options. Can’t count floors
Date published: 2024-05-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great watch and features Bought this a month ago and loving the apps on it and how long the battery last when charged.
Date published: 2024-02-03T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Vivoactive Series Watch I recently upgraded to the Vivoactive 5 watch. This is the third Vivoactive watch I have owned over the past number of years. The other two watch still are functional, however, like most new models of anything, there are increased functionality. The watch works and looks great and has way more functions than I will use, but it has the ones that I use most often.
Date published: 2023-11-06T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from so far, okay I made the transition from Apple Watches for the longer battery life. I have followed all the online forums and videos for getting longer battery life, but none are helping. The battery lasts 3-4 days with almost everything turned off and a basic watch face with no color. It lasts no where near 11 days.
Date published: 2024-03-02T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Apple Watch versus Garmin I bought this watch as a replacement of my old Apple Watch and I definitely like it a lot more because it holds the charge for at least three days as opposed to running out of a charge in less than 12 hours Also, the watch does not offer a lot of features that are never used by me in the Apple Watch
Date published: 2024-07-03T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from I love this watch! This watch is so functional and has allowed me to become more proactive with my health. I enjoy all of the features, and it is so handy in my everyday life! I would absolutely recommend it!
Date published: 2024-02-25T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Tons of data Bought this instead of Apple simply because of battery life. It has exceeded my expectations and love the many, many detailed facts received daily/ The only problem was the start up piece of paper sucked, no words just three pictures. Had to go online to find a manual. One error I made was downloading the Connect app before I received the watch and it just would not sync via bluetooth with my Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max. Removed the app, reinstalled and it immediately synced withe phone. Have it about a month now and only have had to charge it three times. Definitely recommend this watc, have had a FitBit Charge, a Spade and Co. Charge 3 and this is way better and accurate.
Date published: 2024-02-01T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love this! I bought this about a month ago, I love it has all of the wonderful features to use!
Date published: 2024-04-10T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Disconnecting everyday After 3 months of using vivoactive 5 watches disappear from my phone and as a result no notifications on my watches will appear. Garmin app is installed on my Pixel 7a and every morning I open the app to sync watches, but I receive a notification that I need to add a device! I did 3 months ago! Why I need to repeat this action every day? What happened?! Troubleshooting instructions did not help.
Date published: 2024-06-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love the features So I’ve had this watch for a few weeks now and I very much enjoy it. I previously had an Apple Watch but my husband convinced me to go with garmin. It has a lot more to offer than apple. The only thing I don’t like is if there is a wall between me and my phone it will disconnect. Other than that I love it.
Date published: 2024-04-04T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Watch I've had a number of running/fitness watches (Garmin, Coros, Polar). The Vivoactive 5 is my favorite. Very lightweight but great features. It does everything I need for running, pool swimming, elliptical, weights, and walking/hiking. Very pleased.
Date published: 2024-01-13T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Not great Does not preform as expected, Does not connect to my Dexcom
Date published: 2024-01-10T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome AMOLED display! I have really been blown away by the AMOLED display on my new Garmin Vivosmart 5 watch. Even compared to my friends more exspensive models it has a color display that can't be beat. I like the added features such as Pulse O2 as well.
Date published: 2024-01-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from My Garmin Looks good . Disappointed I have to buy a different cable to charge it or charger with small adapter.
Date published: 2024-04-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from learning to love I was given this watch as a gift. I enjoy the longer battery life! Being a lightweight watch is a plus. There are still many features I have not figured out because they take three or four steps to open...this is "hard" to learn. When a message comes in to my phone and pops up on the watch, it is there for 1/2 a second and then gone...again a few steps to open it up and a bit complicated. Not sure I would recommend this watch, but I am not throwing it out just yet.
Date published: 2024-02-02T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Already broken clasp It's been a month and my band just broke at dinner. Frustrating to spend so much on such questionable quality.
Date published: 2024-05-30T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features! I really like how my watch keeps track of activities without me having to set it up first.
Date published: 2024-05-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Overall a good watch, pretty good value The watch itself is fine, I wish they had kept all of the features of the Vivoactive 4 with the better crystal. The watch band feels pretty cheap.
Date published: 2024-01-26T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Features I have enjoyed using the watch for running and interval running
Date published: 2024-06-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from nice watch I bought this about a month ago. Nice watch but I wish that my steps would come up on the face along with how much battery life was left.
Date published: 2024-07-02T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from love it so far I have been using this watch for a couple of weeks now and so far I love it so much. The screen has such a sharp, clear image on it and I have no complaints about the tracking features. I still need to try out the coaching function and see what I think of the workouts.
Date published: 2024-05-22T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Happy so far! I really like this watch. It looks good on my wrist, easy to read in the sun, and does all the basics well. Two small quibbles: I was able to download music and listen but cannot track a run and listen at the same time. I had hoped to be able to leave my phone behind but can’t yet. Second I got a small scratch on the bezel and crystal via a relatively knock. I wish the materials were a little more scratch resistant.
Date published: 2024-06-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Exactly as promised! I bought the watch about a month ago primarily because of the battery life. I am getting over a week of life between charges. The watch, along with my phone, give me an all the data I need. VERY happy with the purchase.
Date published: 2024-02-12T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love this watch Great battery life and comes with a few new helpful features the 4 didn’t. Really happy with it!
Date published: 2023-10-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Not sure what is meant by Review Title I have had to call Garmin for help at least four times, support was excellent. Even with the help I continue to struggle with the simple task of “ Power Off”. I find it very difficult to scroll down to get to Power Off. The manual is not helpful at all. I am fortunate that I only need the watch to monitor my vitals. That activity is working very well. Not sure what several of the functions are such as Body Battery. Overall all I am satisfied.
Date published: 2024-03-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Surprised by all the featres Given to me as a Christmas present. Really too large for my wrist. Wish Lily had been available. Email about the Lily shows it would be better for my small wrist. Will not wear mine except when doing activities, especially when going out.
Date published: 2024-01-09T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great watch I bought this watch about a month ago. I switched from an Apple Watch and I love the watch. If you are athletic or are prioritizing a fitness watch over smart watch then this watch is for you. Pro: sleep tracks, very accurate for running and cardio activities with stats tracking which is great. Cons: can’t reply to messages or make phone calls. Strength training activity isn’t as accurate as I would like.
Date published: 2024-04-11T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesomeness The battery life on this watch is incredible. For the amount of use I’m pleasantly shock on how long a full charge last. It’s features are exactly what I needed and have not disappointed.
Date published: 2024-03-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Pretty Good Watch I was given this as a Mother’s Day present. I like it a lot, but it does need to be synced daily with the phone and it does disconnect a little too much. It is a pain to try to get it to reconnect.
Date published: 2024-05-30T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love the features and very user friendly I upgraded from the Vivoactive 3 and I am so glad I did! I loved the 3 and never had an issue with it but just decided it was time for an upgrade. The 5 is so user friendly. The screen is super easy to see and easy to navigate. I love all of the coaching tips. I also love the post-workout information that lets me know how each workout has benefited me and how much recovery is recommended. As a personal trainer I love all of the different training and timing options. 12/10 recommend the Vivoactive 5!
Date published: 2023-10-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love it! I bought this a month ago and really glad I did. Amazing battery life, gives reminders to stretch, GPS enabled. At first it was having some trouble picking up on my walks vs bike trips, but it's learned now.
Date published: 2024-03-27T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Lightweight watch with all the features I need. I bought this watch as a replacement for my Garmin Fenix 6 pro and so far am very happy with it.
Date published: 2024-02-01T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from I like the nice clean design BUT, it's not intuitive. I can't get to features I want and their I'd no giving manual or instructions. Instructions I be do find on the Web seem to be different models
Date published: 2024-04-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing This is an incredible device. Covers all my body metrics. Leaves nothing undone. I used to use fitbits. In my opinion they are just toys compared to garmin
Date published: 2024-05-07T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Vivoactive 5 a Great Watch I bought this watch 3 weeks ago, still learning about all the features.
Date published: 2024-06-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great watch, but then never came back on. :( I absolutely loved the watch, but not even two weeks after buying the watch, the screen turned black and never turned back on again. Luckily, Garmins exchange process is very easy! So I’m getting a replacement. I think I just got a dud. Will update when I get new watch!
Date published: 2023-12-31T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features!! I purchased this watch several weeks ago now and have found it very easy to use and it provides lots of useful information. Very happy with my purchase.
Date published: 2024-03-03T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from So far so good I switched from a Fitbit to the Garmin vivo5 and wished I did it sooner. It's a great watch. Easy to use and stats are simple. The only feature I would have appreciated is the workout options. I would add just a basic workout feature or cross training for those that do mixed training such as strength and conditioning.
Date published: 2024-02-26T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love the watch so far ! I bought it to track my workouts and sleep patterns. Love it.
Date published: 2024-01-19T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing watch for the price Got it like 3 weeks ago and am super happy with it. It’s a accurate and has excellent battery
Date published: 2024-03-09T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from New approach Screen improvements, not better on phone. Battery better
Date published: 2023-10-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love the design I bought vivoactive 5 to replace my vivoactive 4s, because the battery was lasting each day less (after 2 yrs). I have the same features and the battery does not long more than 4 days. Not worth the money for this. I will keep it only because it has a beautiful design!
Date published: 2024-01-21T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing features I bought this watch a while ago and I absolutely love it!! It has so many more features then the last watch that I had. I can keep track of everything that I need to keep track of all in one little nifty compact watch! I hope others will love their vivoactive 5 just like I do
Date published: 2024-06-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from So far, ok. Bought this to replace my Apple Watch which seemed to be a bit less able to track my activities and physical condition than a Garmin is capable of doing. So far, it is ok, but perhaps I should have chosen a more advanced model of watch. Time will tell, I suppose.
Date published: 2024-03-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Learning skills I’m very happy with the Vivactive 5 watch. There was a learning curve in the beginning but the company service team was extremely helpful and they talked to me and helped me off the “ledge”.
Date published: 2024-04-02T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Overall great fitness watch I have been using my Vivoactive 5 now for a little less than a month. I had previously purchased various cheap fitness watches to use as a step counter, but they all broke after a few months of wear. My Husband’s colleague suggested this watch, and so we both decided to give it a try. Overall, I would recommend this watch to anyone who is looking to get more from their health and wellbeing. Besides cheap fitness watches, I have not owned a watch to this caliber, so I can’t compare it to other watches of its kind, but here’s my overall thoughts: PROS - This watch does a great job at motivating me to MOVE. I’ve literally put off going to bed to make sure I reach my step count and find that I’m more active than ever before. - Being able to customize your strength training workouts through the watch is a game changer. I love that I don’t need to carry my phone around the gym to track what I’m doing. - I love that it’s waterproof and that I can track my laps while swimming. (See notes regarding swimming under cons, too). - The band is comfortable and isn’t distracting or anything (as opposed to previous watches I’ve had), and the lilac color is nice and not as stand out as a black band. - The body battery and sleep score are a nice touch – we’re constantly asking each other what the others is at. It’s also helped me realize how awful my body reacts and sleeps when I drink. CONS - When swimming, I’ve noticed that the tracking isn’t 100% perfect. If I’m swimming free style at a fast pace, it’s fine, but if I want to casually swim during a cool down it typically counts my meters as farther than I’ve gone. Not a total issue, just not a perfect forecast. Additionally, not being able to customize swim workouts is a bit of a bummer, but again not the end of the world. - As someone who’s not technologically advanced, I feel there could be better tutorials or deep dives into how to use it. I had a really hard time connecting my Spotify account, as well as understanding how to create a workout (once I figured it out it’s super easy, but my Husband and I both put our workouts in incorrectly at first because there isn’t much explanation about how to use it). Opportunity for Improvement - Would love to see an additional work out option for aerial yoga. - The challenges are great. I feel there’s an opportunity to make the weekly challenge for steps against others more competitive/like a game. I’m not sure that would be useful to all, but I feel like it would help incentivize me to walk event more! - Would highly recommend purchasing a screen protector for your watch as well, easy to scratch.
Date published: 2024-02-28T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Comfort meets technology This is my 1st Garmin and I'm super happy with this purchase. It's the most comfortable tracker I've ever had, it's easy to use and has a ton of cool features and watch faces.
Date published: 2024-02-06T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from extended battery charge I bought the watch because I wanted the extended battery charge. My wife and daughter have Apple watches. They charge them every night. My Vivoactive 5 holds a charge for more than a week with normal use. It has all the features I would want in any smart watch.
Date published: 2024-04-02T00:00:00-04:00

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