I have used for about a month. The battery last a lot longer on GPS mode, 3-18 holes of golf. However there is no longer a Garmin connect activity that shows the map and miles walked during golf. Also annoying is the screen stays black and you have to shake your wrist to wake it up to see the time of day. I'm not sure the sleep metrics are very accurate.

Basically. I think this is a good watch. Some of the text, especially in notifications, is so small that it requires reading glasses which definitely doesn't work in the Sun. And when they send you a notification, it's only up for 2 to 3 seconds. By the time you put on reading glasses, it's gone. So it does you know good. I would not buy this watch again.Because I think there are others out there.That would have suited my needs bettearth.But it will be fine.I don't hate it, it's very pretty.

The Garmin Vivoactive 5 has completely exceeded my expectations. It’s the perfect balance between a fitness tracker and a smartwatch, with a sleek, lightweight design that feels comfortable for all-day wear—even while sleeping. The AMOLED display is stunningly vibrant and easy to read in all lighting conditions, making it feel more premium than other fitness watches I’ve owned. What I love most is how fitness-focused it is. The built-in GPS locks on quickly and is very accurate, making my runs and walks easy to track without carrying my phone. The wide variety of workouts, including yoga, strength, HIIT, and even meditation/breathing sessions, keeps my training fresh and versatile. The Body Battery and sleep tracking features are game-changers—they give me real insight into recovery, energy levels, and overall wellness, so I can train smarter. Battery life is phenomenal. Even with GPS and notifications, I get nearly a week on one charge, which blows away most smartwatches in this category. I also appreciate the music storage and ability to download playlists, so I can leave my phone behind during workouts. As for smartwatch functions, notifications sync seamlessly, and I love being able to respond quickly without having to pull out my phone. The watch feels intuitive, smooth, and never overwhelming, even though it’s packed with features. Overall, the Garmin Vivoactive 5 is the best fitness companion I’ve owned—accurate, stylish, durable, and incredibly useful for anyone serious about health and wellness but who also wants the conveniences of a modern smartwatch.

I received my Garmin Vivoactive5 as a gift from my kids and let me tell you what, this watch has helped me want to exercise more, walk/hike more and even sleep better. This watch tracks just about everything and then there is the golf feature that I am just in love with.

I had very high hopes but this is not for me. Limited number of activities. Hiking, rucking are not included & not able to be downloaded. Some days pedometer did not activate. One day I did a very challenging highly very vertical 3 mile hike and the watch messaged me I had a relaxing day and needed to move more (even though my heart rate was over 130 at times on the hike).I am returning it.

Where do I begin?? I bought this watch on a whim during Black Friday shopping. I had been on the fence about ditching my AppleWatch, the common things of the battery life is trash and I felt that during some of my workouts it just was not keeping up, so I figured what perfect day then Black Friday and being on sale to pull the trigger to join the Garmin Fam. LET ME TELL YOU!!!! Just do it... seriously you may question your life when you go to answer a phone call and it doesn't come through the watch, or to answer a text and you need to have your phone but that will be your REALITY check that you need to do less people pleasing and being available at every beckon call/text. As for the fitness side of things its very similar to the AppleWatch so it's not a whole lot to get use too. I do feel that it is more accurate for the work outs in a way. THE SLEEP TRACKER!!! I was never able to put the AppleWatch to that test because it would always be on 10% or dead by the time that it came to sleepy time so I took it off to charge it while I slept and never got to experience any of the capabilites in that sense, but the Garmin!! I feel like I could say this thing never dies (on a daily basis) lol. I can go 6 days without charging. I charged it Wednesday 12/11/24 and today is 12/13/24 and I still have 84% battery life left. I utilize the sleep tracker to its full extent!! I feel like I could literally write a book about the watch but I'll spare you with.... GO BUY THE WACTH!!!!

The Garmin Vivoactive 5 fulfills every functionality I desired in a smartwatch. It's reliable, feature-rich, and built to last. It excels at doing the important things exceptionally well, which is why I bought it. I couldn't be happier with this purchase and would recommend it to anyone looking for a dependable, comprehensive smartwatch that won't break the bank. Would I buy it again? Absolutely. This watch has exceeded my expectations in every way. Thank you, Garmin!

I bought this to replace my Fitbit. I wanted the activities and apps. I felt the compass would be handy. Sleep tracking inferior to my Fitbit. Told it was due to my pacemaker. I wish the compass was an actual app. It's stalled on me several times. I like the low profile. the fitness tracking is very good. I've used Garmin many years for fishing and hunting and was excited to try this watch out. It's a keeper. I wish the sleep tracking and compass were more reliable.

I bought it two or three weeks ago. I am very pleased. I do not regret it for a moment. In my 50 years, this is my third watch. I will say frankly, I do not want to take it off, but sometimes my hand needs a rest and the watch needs charging. They work as stated. The battery lasts 8-12 days, it all depends on how much you charge it and how often you play with it. By playing, I mean using GPS, using additional functions. The bracelet is comfortable. I recommend it to friends and acquaintances. I can’t say anything to strangers, you don’t know me!?!?

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.