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Garmin Vivoactive 5 Smart Watch
4.3 out of 5 stars
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1,678 ratings1,668 reviews
  1. 5 stars63% (1,065)
  2. 4 stars17% (292)
  3. 3 stars9% (156)
  4. 2 stars4% (74)
  5. 1 star5% (91)

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Sep 25, 2024
Reviewer name: Moonbee
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Great features but....

It sometimes feels like the measurements are off. Obviously, with a wrist watch things won't be 100% accurate all the time so I still give it 5 stars. I wonder if I need to calibrate it to maybe correct it. The battery lasts so much longer than my previous watch so I'm already impressed. The customization is quite extensive as well. I changed clock faces, edited my short cuts and even downloaded another app for my watch. The store seems a little confusing but I just need more time on it to understand it. Tldr: good watch, needs some improvements in the measurements aspect(or mine needs calibration if that's even a thing), battery lasts quite a while, customization is great

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Jun 21, 2024
Reviewer name: FLgirl
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

Mostly Pluses with a few Minuses

There are a lot of good features on the Vivoactive 5, including the night mode with less activity that can disturb sleep, and the longer battery life. The big disappointment I have is it doesn't seem to track floors, which previous vivoactives do. I had switched from my Venu Squared back to the Vivoactive, hoping to regain that feature, as I wanted to do the step climbing challenges. My search engine had indicated the feature was on this watch, but it doesn't appear to be the case. Other than that, it seems to track my other activities, like swimming, walking, and biking very well. I also like how it talks through my phone when I hit lap milestones with my walks.

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Sep 19, 2024
Reviewer name: AKtuffer
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Like “an annoying best friend!”

That’s how I described this the other day, because of how often I get reminders to start moving again! But I love this watch and its features. I bought it to track my distance and heart rate while swimming but have gotten hooked on the extras and ease of use—and I haven’t even read the owner’s manual! I need to find time to learn the many features; however, I love that this only has two buttons and the touchscreen makes scrolling menus super easy. I was worried on how long I’d have to take this off to charge the battery but it charges quickly so I charge it while I’m doing dishes and take my shower. I highly recommend this!

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Jul 25, 2025
Reviewer name: Rick1945
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

90% Great

I've been using a fitbit for walking plus a golf watch for golfing for 10 years. Nice to have one watch for both!! The only downside, the garmin watch doesn't record as many steps for things like mowing the yard, etc. where the arms are swinging. Way more features than I use but overall really like the product.

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Aug 31, 2024
Reviewer name: 1st Time Garmin User
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

New Garmin User

Bought Garmin specifically for Body Battery information. Only 1 month in and still learning all possibilities of tracking - Sleep and Body Battery info very informative. Syncing with MyFitnessPal and seems seem less thus far. Would purchase again.

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Dec 16, 2023
Reviewer name: RichardMW3
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

Misses first 2 hours of sleep.

Fitness stats very interesting. Body battery, etc. Auto sleep tracking misses first 1 - 3 hours of sleep. I do wake up frequently. I had used a Fitbit Versa 2 whose auto sleep tracking also missed sleep, but let me enter sleep start time and wake up time. Display is great. Lots of on watch stats. Great battery life. 10 days.

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Apr 10, 2025
Reviewer name: Lisa B
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

LOVE my vívoactive® 5 – it’s everything I wanted a

I seriously can’t say enough good things about this smartwatch. The color is gorgeous (I get compliments all the time), and the battery life blows me away – I go days without needing to charge it, even with regular use. It’s super comfortable to wear, and I love how easy it is to navigate. From fitness tracking to notifications, it just works seamlessly. Whether I’m working out or just going about my day, the vívoactive® 5 keeps up and then some. If you’re on the fence – just go for it. You won’t regret it!

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Aug 29, 2025
Reviewer name: avagadro
3 out of 5 stars
3 out of 5 stars review

Good battery life

This is a companion to a Venu. My Venu battery was starting to get weak, still good enough for a round of golf but better charge it right before playing. Liked the bezel on the Venu, seems to protect the watch face. They left altitude feature off on this Vivoactive 5, hard to say why. The Vivo functions much like the Venu. It has a lot more memory, good if you want to use it as a music player. I guess phone usage is so important these days that I am seldom without it, this negates any value to using watch as a music player. Connectivity and GPS accuracy all seem good. I have heard some disturbing rumors about Garmin forcing owners into subscription services. Their watches are already somewhat expensive, how much more do they need to squeeze out of the customer? I own a Vivoactive 3, Venu, and now a Vivoactive 5. The Venu was one of the best purchases I ever made. Great view screen, super features. Could have used a few better faces. Was a bit surprised to find the the Vivo 5 did not share all the same faces as the Venu, it is billed as a better battery replacement for the Venu. All in all another good Garmin product

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Aug 6, 2025
Reviewer name: JaneH
3 out of 5 stars
3 out of 5 stars review

Garmin Vivoactive 5

I bought this watch mainly to keep track of my health however, it is not user friendly, more difficult when the button does not respond very well to my presses. I'm still debating to return it or continue learning how to use it. I just like having alternative watch other than I-watch.

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Sep 11, 2024
Reviewer name: Lucky
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

What a refreshing intro to Garmin!

I’ve been using the Garmin Vivoactive 5 for a shirt while now, and I’m really impressed! The design is sleek and comfortable, making it easy to wear both during workouts and throughout the day. The fitness tracking features are fantastic—whether I'm doing strength training, cardio, or even HIIT workouts, the watch keeps up and gives me accurate data. The built-in GPS is super convenient, and I love that I don’t need my phone with me when I go for runs. The battery life is also a huge plus. I can go several days without having to recharge, even with daily use. I appreciate the detailed health metrics like heart rate monitoring and sleep tracking. It’s been really helpful for understanding my recovery and overall fitness. The display is clear and easy to read, even in bright sunlight, and I love how customizable the watch faces are. Syncing with the Garmin Connect app is seamless, and it gives me in-depth insights into my workouts and health. Overall, the Vivoactive 5 has exceeded my expectations. It’s a great smartwatch for anyone serious about fitness, and it’s definitely worth the investment. Highly recommend!

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