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.

After putting up with a glitchy fitbit that kept crashing I replaced it with this watch and love it. The GPS connects instantly, maps so much better, and has way more functions. This is really a great watch without spending a fortune. Wish I had switched to this Garmin a long time ago.

Decided to leave my Fitbit Versa 4 for Garmin Vivoactive 5. Finding some significant differences in sleep scores. Garmin shows much longer deep sleep and REM sleep yet score is much lower. Which one is correct? That being said the Vivoactive 5 has lots of features. It will take time to figure out all of them and how to get the best use of the smartwatch.

I got this as a gift after my Apple Watch died and I was really excited about the 11 day battery life that was advertised but soon realized that only happens if you basically never track anything on your watch. I’ve only gotten at most 3 days on a single charge. Also, the watch band has apparently given me a rash and looking up reviews on Reddit it appears to be a common experience. So I have to spend more money to buy a different band. That’s a bummer. Hope once I get my new band and my rash is gone, I’d be able to start loving it.

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.

I really like this watch. It’s fairly complex yet fairly simple to Program . I bought this one because I thought it would help me. Keep track of my sleep patterns and it does a good job of that. The other features, I’ve yet to use for the most part, but I do use the flashlight and alarm and a few others. I do like the fact that I can change the face background do something with nature showing!

I did get the Garmn Vivo5 watch because of the advertised battery life; but I was soon disappointed that beyond that the watch is so cumbersome and ackward to set up. Walking is my sport and with this watch the measured distance diminishes each time I use the feature (what in the world?) After a long look for an adjustment for the distance, I get a long and cumbersome explanation on how to calibrate the size of my step when it should be a simple and straight forward process. I also should mention that beyond my disappointment with measuring distance the battery life in the watch so far is very good. I wish i could return this watch and go back to my Apple Watch with short battery but very reliable and easy way to measure long distance walks without a college degree in watch set up. I would be willing to follow instructions from a human instead of a page of senseless page of written instructions. For future buyers I hope that some authority in Garmin reads this note and decides to take action to solve the issue above mentioned

I had a Fitbit for years and absolutely loved it it was easy to set on the items I wanted to track it was very easy to read the watch and or the corresponding info from my phone. I do not know how to work this Garmin. I am not a tech person… What should I have to be to know how to work my smart watch???? I wish there was a human I could contact to teach me if this watch can do the things I require it to do. The simplest thing like I don't even know how to set it to track my walks, or my swims… There is no timer... I do not believe my sleep data is accurate. I wake up multiple times every single night yet this tracks that I have zero awake times. Not happy with this product. Plus it seems it needs to be charged way too often.

The Vivoactive 5 has been a great fitness and health tracker these last few weeks. I may not be the most in shape, or use it for all of its activities, but it has done a fantastic job of setting benchmarks for my overall health and well being. If you are a hardcore runner, cyclist, or any other athelete in need of a fitness tracker I might recommend something on the higher end side of Garmin's offerings. I use my watch mainly for Mountain Biking, Soccer, and the occasional run. Although the part I think I find myself using the most is the hydration log. This feature has been holding me accountable for the amount of water I do (or don't) drink every day. I highly recomend this Garmin watch if you are new to the fitness tracker world, or just want a cost effective smartwatch.

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!