VIVOACTIVE5 Step count is not accurate! I think it counts every move I make as a step.... Sleep score/time is not accurate....I could just be in bed and it counts as "sleeping". Other features maybe ok but didn't use much. I hope I can return it and get a different one. Otherwise, never again this brand.

I bought my Vivoactive 5 on sale a month ago. I really like all the features and since i am not a runner or rider, it meets most of my needs. I only feel there is one missing element. I would like to have my VO2Max be calculated for exercises other than running and riding. Otherwise, I am very pleased.

For pool swimming I preferred the VA 3 simply because the display was more legible for distance and time swam as well as time given at the wall i.e. rest. On the VA 5 when the stop button is pushed the parameters are not legible for me through my goggles and unless it can be changed the VA 5 does not give time at the wall i.e. rest so still need to use a pace clock. Example: the 5 is not helpful for intervals on rest X since it does not give time rested but a message “press top button to save”

I got this watch Christmas 2024. I had a Garmin Vivo 3. It has been a great watch but after 5 years the battery was starting to get weak and would fail quickly. I decided to get the Vivo 5 as an upgrade to replace it. This Vivo 5 didn't live up to the job. It seemed to track a exercise fairly well but the intensity minutes came to easy, it delivered my stress level extremely high, seemed to always be disconnected from Bluetooth and you had to touch the watch face to see what time it was. The Vivo 3 had a sunlight visible face. Just didn't live up to my expectations.

I purchased the vivoactive 5 about a month ago. As a cyclist preparing for competitive events, I wanted to record all my health and fitness parameters necessary to track my performance improvements. It has given me everything I was looking for and even gave me a bonus with the capability to use it for golf.

Replaced a "4." Love the new screen, all the info bites, e.g., the morning wake-up. Find some challenges in navigating the "wake-up" utility, but assume that I'll become more proficient with time. I miss the indoor stair counter, but it was pretty unreliable.

I bought this from a long time Fitbit user to a Samsung Galaxy Watch owner, this watch does all of the same features, but the battery life is unbelievable. I use GPS running, and Bluetooth HR to my tread and still get over a week before it needs charged.

I am getting used to it, however, not as user friendly as the I-watch. From what I can tell, you don't have audio alerts which I rely on. And for some reason I can't get my text messages to show up. When you google it has solutions but never for the options on this watch even when you put the specific watch.

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.

I bought this a month ago and is performing well. I like the different amount of options it has for workouts and sports. I wish there were more options for the watch face. for example, I like the look of the sleep mode but I can only see it in that specific mode.