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Garmin Vivoactive 5 Smart Watch
4.3 out of 5 stars
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  1. 5 stars64% (977)
  2. 4 stars18% (276)
  3. 3 stars9% (138)
  4. 2 stars4% (67)
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Feb 1, 2025
MovingOtter
5 out of 5 stars review

My entry into smart watches

Purchased a month ago and still figuring out how to use all the features. Enjoy connecting to my phone's services. Find it keeps me inspired to keep moving. The data for sleep has helped me take my sleep health seriously. I look forward to figuring out more.

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Jan 9, 2024
ALBchbum
5 out of 5 stars review

Best Watch

I absolutely love my Garmin watch. I love that I can find workouts and find training for races. Love the different face options and love the morning report. Was worried that I was not going to like it since I did like my Apple Watch but will not be putting that Apple Watch back on again.

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Sep 8, 2024
61 Swimmer
4 out of 5 stars review

Favorite Garmin

I have lost count of how many Garmin watches I have gotten over the years, but this is by far my favorite. I started getting Garmin because other activity watches available at the time didn't have anything waterproof and I need something so I could monitor my heart rate while I swam laps, I stay with it because of the app.Everytime I need to upgrade, I am excited by the newer features.

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Jul 9, 2024
CoastalFarmGirl
5 out of 5 stars review

Amazing Purchase

This is my 3rd Garmin smart watch! I started with the Vivosmart, then upgraded to the Vivoactive 4S dust gold. After 4 years of loving my Vivoactive 4S, I decided to further upgrade to the Vivoactive 5 metallic orchid. Talk about a real upgrade! Appearance wise, I love the color of the watch and the face size. Watch features are a game changer! Huge step up from the Vivoactive 4s and more like the Fenix 7, that my husband wears. The vibratant colors and details of each item on display is easy for anyone to read. I love seeing and understanding what is draining my body battery or how I slept. All of these details help in overall wellness. I am over the moon happy with my Vivoactive 5.

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Jan 14, 2025
Mamak
1 out of 5 stars review

Weak Bluetooth feature

Sadly had to return this watch because the Bluetooth was weak. I walked barely a foot away from my phone and the watch would instantly disconnect. I trouble shooted multiple times and made sure watch and phone were updated. The training feature with a coach never loaded, again trouble shooted multiple times. This was super disappointing because this was the feature I was most excited about.

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Apr 15, 2024
boring rich
5 out of 5 stars review

Multifunctioning watch

I bought my Vivoactive 5 a few weeks ago. I've worn a watch my entire life, but not a "smartwatch". I've had GPS watches that I bought for exercising, but never used them as a day to day watch. I'm enjoying my purchase. The main reason I bought the watch was for running. The ability to download music and listen without carrying my phone combine with Garmin's top of the line GPS were important in my decision. I also realized this might replace my Garmin S42 golf watch. I've enjoyed the ease of changing watch face designs via the IQ app. I still haven't gone for a run or played golf with the new watch, but will explore both this week. So far, a versatile, economical watch with a lot of potential. I'm happy with my purchase.

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May 19, 2025
MrsWhiteHouse
4 out of 5 stars review

I miss features of the 4s....

Overall the Vivoactive 5 has some great upgrades - very clear screen and cool stats! What I miss is the feasibility of the 4s. I used the 5 last week during my triathlon and found the interface a little clunky for race day. I was unable to get activities started quickly and missed out on tracking my own stats. It could be the fact that I'm still new to it and have not become familiar enough with the interface. I also need to figure out how to turn off all of the questions after a work out because that was also frustrating on race day as I was focused on time - not feeling. I was also a little bummed there wasn't a small watch face size as I have a pretty small write. The regular size has worked out just fine but feels bigger than I would like.

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Dec 25, 2024
Bucka
3 out of 5 stars review

Inaccurate heart rate monitor

Purchased to replace Fitbit Sense, generally like the size, style, features, and fit. I use the heart rate sensor while doing cardio. The Vivoactive would report 70-75 bpm while the treadmill or bike would report 135-145, confirmed by manually taking my pulse. Tried the online suggestions to increase accuracy with no improvement. Returned the watch to Garmin.

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Aug 22, 2024
aortic disection survivor
3 out of 5 stars review

It's complicated

I bought this a few months after I had open heart surgery, so I can monitor my heart rate. Doctors said needs to stay below 130. Many of the features don't apply to me. I wish there was an app for people who've had heart surgery, that encourages them to lower their heart rate. It's not intuitive for me. I found help by looking up on YouTube how to change and adjust items on it.

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Jan 16, 2024
Kai_lyn
4 out of 5 stars review

Just What I Needed

I had been a longtime Fitbit user but was ready for an upgrade. I’d read about Garmin for some time and I’m glad I made the switch. There’s way more features and it gives me great insights. The only thing is that I’m use to having an average resting heart rate after every night of sleep, this watch only gives 7 week averages which doesn’t help me. I’m still trying to figure out how to get a general RHR per day as it is important for my heart monitoring.

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