Wow, I did not realize how much I would love this watch. Former Apple Watch user, I wanted an oura ring to get more stats. Decided to get this Garmin after seeing all the features it could do- this thing is awesome! Accurate workout tracking, sleep info, steps, heart rate, etc! This watch in particular also looks so sleek and good on the wrist, I don’t like a bulky watch so this is perfect for me. Plus you can customize it for free! The charge also last up to 8 days for me… insane!

My boyfriend got this for me for Christmas, and it’s everything I need as a runner, HR, Calories, pacing, VO2 max, etc!! So many features! And it’s really easy to understand real quick! I didn’t even have to really read the manual to get it. I love it !

This watch was perfect for what I was looking for out of a fitness tracker. The device can record my runs, and bike rides, while also showing my my HR live which is why I like it the most. The sleep seems to be accurate which is helpful. Overall very good fitness tracker. The only negative I would have regarding the device would be the charging cord. I have had to replace the cord 2 times which is a inconvenience, although the battery does last long which offsets that.

It works alright and i like the longer battery life compared to my vivosmart hr, however i had to pair it w my ipad as it will not pair or link up w my iphone se. For that matter i cannot link or pair my vivosmart hr w my iPad even though it lists it as registered to garmin connect. So it seems i can only pair one device w one Apple product. It worked fine prior to your last update and both were paired to the phone, but afterwards it would np longer connect. .

I absolutely love this watch! I started looking at Garmin after my apple watch died after 4 years. I was hesitant to make the switch but I'm so glad I did! This watch is extremely lightweight, user friendly and I love the round face vs square. My absolutely FAVORITE thing about this watch is the battery life. I've had it for 1 month and have only charged it 2x. I use it to track walking workouts mostly and recently just started doing the 5K training program.

This is a computer on your wrist. It has taken me some time to get through all that it will do. What it does is impressive to say the least. The manual that can be downloaded to the cell phone is very useful, easy to read, and appears to have been carefully tested. In most cases the manual has been able to explain what is going on. One thing any owner must do is get down what buttons A and B do. Then it is a matter of figuring out how to record a walk or a run. I had no idea VO2 is so important. Being a Garmin this watch locks onto GPS satellites easily. The kool thing is that after a walk it provides a google map as to exactly where you went. It will likely take me another month to figure out all that it does and the information it collects. The best I can say is that it is more than worth the money. It is far better than anyother "smart" watch I have owned. This is my 5th watch. Oh, I do not have to charge this thing every day like every other watch I have had.

This was a Xmas gift...didn't think I needed it, b/c my cell phone is always w/ me. However, it's nice to not have to pull my phone out of my pocket to check messages, alerts, etc. ...being able to just look @ my Garmin is great! Guess I did need it... Thanks, All! ASG

Loving my Vivoactive 5. So many amazing features. It is so refreshing not having to recharge my watch every day! The only thing I’m not a fan of is the setting for strength training. Hard to keep track of reps. I like setting my watch and moving forward with the workout. It’s a distraction figuring out the reps.

I’m not a runner or a hiker. I don’t do triathlons, and I don’t do marathons, I do a lot of daily walks, and I train with free and machine weights at a gym. I also train on a treadmill, stair master, and a spin bike. My Vivoactive 5 is perfect for my fitness needs. It replaced my vivoactive 3 and I love the battery life on the Vivoactive 5. It’s light weight and is comfortable to sleep with to track my sleep. I find it easy to use.

I’ve had this for a few weeks now, an upgrade from my forerunner 245 and I’m really pleased with it so far! The GPS picks up very quickly, love a lot of the features and the touchscreen. The only issue I have is on the watch face it doesn’t display how many miles I’ve ran during the week. I miss that about my forerunner. Maybe there’s a way and I haven’t seen it?