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Garmin Vivoactive 5 Smart Watch
4.3 out of 5 stars
stars1,535 ratings1,526 reviews
  1. 5 stars64% (977)
  2. 4 stars18% (276)
  3. 3 stars9% (138)
  4. 2 stars4% (67)
  5. 1 star5% (77)

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May 22, 2024
DougS
3 out of 5 stars review

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.

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We are sorry to hear about the issue that you are having and would ask that you reach out to our team so that we can get the details from you and offer further assistance. Thank you for posting a review. Please reach out to our team at: product.support@garmin.com Vivoactive 5 Support: https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?productID=1057989&tab=topics Battery Tips: https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?faq=zzvjpNY00Y5QkQop0QU3L9&productID=1057989&tab=topics&topicTag=region_batterytips

Sep 4, 2024
Mo B
5 out of 5 stars review

Great watch for tracking and usability

Bought this for my wife's birthday as a gift and she loves it! The tracking and apps to customize is just what she was looking for. I have the VivoActive4 and the updates to the 5 are great enhancements. Definitely a good all around watch and tracker.

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Jun 24, 2024
Aubgurl
5 out of 5 stars review

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

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Oct 10, 2023
OV Mike
5 out of 5 stars review

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!

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Oct 8, 2024
AMason
5 out of 5 stars review

Great running watch with health features

I bought this a month ago. I love the traditional Garmin features for running. The battery life is fabulous. The health tracking features are ok. The user interface and overview feel clunky compared to other (ring) health trackers. Some of the health information is a little hard to interpret. I like the integration with the calendar and training plans. I have not used messenger or music. I also haven’t added any widgets. Truthfully, it is so customizable that it is overwhelming. I would like to see more video guides on setting up the watch for specific functions. Overall, it’s a great running watch with some interesting additional features.

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Dec 16, 2024
brik427
5 out of 5 stars review

More than expected

I have had the Vivoactive 5 a few weeks now and it is more than what I thought it would be. I wanted something for keeping track of my pulse and O2 level during the day and my workouts, This watch does that very accurately and is easily used and it is doing more. Still learning

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Apr 30, 2025
Hamlin dog lady
5 out of 5 stars review

Tracks my trail hikes!

This watch shows the routes I walk with my dog 2X a day, and the mileage. I try to keep my boy at the maximum amount of walking he can handle without getting sore. The watch does that, that was all I wanted. Well, and to track my heart rate, and it does that too!

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Dec 10, 2023
Kenpete720
3 out of 5 stars review

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.

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Oct 4, 2024
Rusty16
5 out of 5 stars review

Easier to use than my Vivoactive 3

I bought this a month ago. It is easier to use. Just took me a while to get use to it. I never go without. Battery life is amazing. At end of day it's usually at 94. I am in habit charging every day. Not necessary. Very happy and happily recommended.

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Dec 12, 2024
binford
4 out of 5 stars review

Love It

I bought my Vivoactive 5 on sale a month ago. I really like all the features and since i am not a runner or rider, it meets most of my needs. I only feel there is one missing element. I would like to have my VO2Max be calculated for exercises other than running and riding. Otherwise, I am very pleased.

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