It gives me significantly more information than I need. My biggest challenge, at the age of 71, is learning how to utilize all it has to offer. I'm a former Pilot and have utilized Garmin's Aviation products. I do not believe that in either market, there are better products available. Having said that; Garmin needs to hire a "Normal" non-geek individuals to help them sort out user interface.

Previously had the Vivoactive 4s for about 4 years. It was time for an upgrade due to low battery life. Overall I am happy but was very disappointed that there was no mention of no longer being able to track elevation in the 5. Something that should have been mentioned in the details. This may be a detail that makes or breaks it for runners. I might have changed to the Venu or another option had I known. I like the updates from the 4. Easier touch screen options. Seems to be a bit more fragile than the 4.

As a former college athlete who maintains an active lifestyle with regular workouts (4-5 times a week) and occasional sports, I’ve tried a variety of fitness wearables. The Garmin Vivoactive 5 stands out as the best by far. It offers all the essential features you expect from a fitness tracker while excelling as a smartwatch. What truly sets it apart is its phenomenal battery life—by far the standout feature of the device. Garmin continues to impress with a perfect blend of functionality and performance for both fitness enthusiasts and everyday use.

I am very happy with my vivoactive 5 so far. Great value for the price as compared to something like an Apple Watch or Garmin Venu 3. The health features (including sleep tracking) are very good and there are many activities and apps. It is my first smartwatch so I would recommend it for other beginners or experienced users looking for a budget option. Some of the menus can be unintuitive but it becomes more familiar with time.

I have worn it for one week, not at night. I wear it all day, to work and doing chores on a farm. It is comfortable and easy to read. I love seeing my steps, heart rate, body battery, and my texts/calls. I hope to learn/use so much more in the upcoming weeks! As the rain stops I plan to use it hiking/running - can't wait!

If it didn't need a battery upgrade for my Vivoactive 3, I wouldn't have purchased the Vivoactive 5. The watch and bright colorful screen look and feel cheap compared to the 3. Just like my smartphone and car, there is more junk on it than I need. I bike fairly seriously and play picklrball and walk at other times. I monitor those and my heartrate--that is all I need it for. I absolutely hate the interface and the new Garmin Connect program. Sometimes simpler is better. I also could pause my ride or walk for a pit stop or talk and restart on the 3. The 5 automatically times out and saves, so I have to restart the activity. Battery life in the 5 is great, but that is the best I can say. I also don't need inspirational message when I start my day! Very disappointed overall!

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

I have been using the my Garmin for 2 weeks. It was a bit difficult to cut the cord from Fitbit but I was having to charge my Versa every other day and that is too much of a hassle. I really like: Better connectivity with my phone Watch how to sleep automatically once it learns your sleep schedule Gives your sleep and exercise reports right on the watch Apps are easy to navigate Apps don’t drain the battery as quickly as Fitbit My only negative comment is the Fitbit would automatically recognize a walk and count as exercise. The Garmin doesn’t recognize a walk unless you use the gps. You get steps but not exercise credit. Overall I’m very satisfied with this watch.

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.

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".