As compared to my Vivoactive 3 there are a few things I used regularly that are missing from the activity screens. No current altitude, ascent, decent. As an avid hiker I am very disappointed. The dedicated hiking watches are way over my budget hence not an option.

Exceeds expectations! Both my husband and I are the owners of the Garmin vivoactive 5 watches. We purchased them after researching other watches and their features. Our goal was to get in shape, be healthy and fit till late in life. What we have particularly liked about them, was a possibility of training with a coach for various length runs. I would like to stress, we are not athletes, and at first I was very skeptical with being able to run more than 1 mile without a need to walk at some point. My husband got his watch about 6 months before I did and started training for a 5K. He finished his training and recently even improved his record! I was never a runner; 1 mile was everything I could do, more so when I was younger. 5K? Sounds impossible! Right now I am in my 5th week of training. Though it was tough at the beginning, it gets easier and more fun with each training session. Right now 1 mile or even 5K are easy for me. I even ran 10K: twice already! What's more: I am looking forward to each run! So my age cannot be an excuse to be fit, especially when it gets harder to maintain your weight during perimenopause and one needs to work much harder than in 20s or 30s. The watch can also track your intensity minutes, steps, weight, heart rate, pulse oxygen, and sleep etc. It also offers helpful suggestions on reducing your fitness age. Would definitely recommend.

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!

They moved and changed the controls for no apparent reason. Control buttons are frequently not responsive. No altimeter so it doesn't measure stairs. The best thing about is the charger cable seems improved, so now my old watch charges again. But only on that cable. I like your product overall, but it shouldn't be this hard to charge a watch. And I've cleaned the contacts repeatedly.

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.

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!

My new Vivoactive 5 replaced a Vivoactive 4 I had for many years. I was so pleased with the incredibly easy set up and data transfer processes. I love all the new features with this new watch, especially the ability to track HRV and VO2. Aesthetically, the dial is SO much easier to read and the wrist band is a significant improvement over the previous version being more flexible and comfortable.

a little different than my last garmin watch, but ok, so far. the charger is not usb, it plugs into my phone to charge, different but ok I guess. I can not find the stop watch to use, yet. some of the fitness options for working out in the gym are limited. but it is a little faster. not sure if the sleep is any more accurate, it was at first but now says I don't sleep well, I feel rested, weird.

I was looking for a watch that I didn't have to charge everyday! The 11 day battery life is perfect for me and works just as advertised. The app is so easy to use, with sleep score and other customizable info. Size of watch is perfect as well. Will continue to buy Garmin in the future.

I originally had the Vivoactive 3, which I liked. I use it primarily to sync with my outdoor and indoor bike riding to include strength training and yoga. Oddly, I like the many selections for the actual face of the watch. I also like that it syncs with my IPhone and Garmin Connecs. I preferred to go with Fenix series, but they were too pricey. In fact, I waited for this one to go on sale. Overall, a solid watch for what I need.