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Garmin Vivoactive 5 Smart Watch
4.3 out of 5 stars
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1,680 ratings1,670 reviews
  1. 5 stars63% (1,066)
  2. 4 stars17% (292)
  3. 3 stars9% (156)
  4. 2 stars4% (75)
  5. 1 star5% (91)

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Apr 28, 2025
Reviewer name: Joericky17
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Nice upgrade from Vivoactive 4

The display has bright, vibrant colors. Sleep analysis has much more detail. I can now get HRV readings. Long battery life. It lasts a full week if I don’t use music.

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Jan 19, 2024
Reviewer name: Herc
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Just Right

Have had this watch for about 3 weeks and it has performed as expected. Keeps track of my steps and other activities. I got this watch because it had an incident detector. I walk alone and it gives me some peace of mind.

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Jan 8, 2025
Reviewer name: Mhlocklear
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Plenty of battery life

Moved up from the 2. Great battery life. Couldn’t get through 18 holes before. Really looking forward to putting this to the test. And I have the battery life to sleep with it.

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Nov 27, 2024
Reviewer name: Animal 80
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Finally, the perfect exercise watch

I moved up from the Vivoactive 4 and I am really impressed with the extra features. I can now see the dial face in bright sunlight. It even has a feature for measuring my activity on my E-bike. Great job, Garmin!

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Oct 25, 2024
Reviewer name: Trimom67
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Love it!!

I love this replacement of my original vivoactive! Screen is clear and easy to read and the battery life is so much better! I do miss the metal parts of the band but can always buy a replacement band. This band is all rubber.

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Mar 15, 2025
Reviewer name: EEEE0
3 out of 5 stars
3 out of 5 stars review

It would be great if it had stair count.

I would have been a 5 start device but it does not have elevation/stair. Stairs are a core part my workout. Hard to get past this flaw. I will say the I love the battery life and the slim size.

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Jul 8, 2024
Reviewer name: duc87
3 out of 5 stars
3 out of 5 stars review

Great when it works

I enjoy using it when it works, but seems to disconnect more than normal. I am switching over from Fitbit which rarely had issues connecting, but this one seems to disconnect from my phone weekly. Other than that it is a great product.

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Oct 13, 2025
Reviewer name: David G
3 out of 5 stars
3 out of 5 stars review

Great watch, some issues

This watch looks great and has all the classic Garmin features. My only issue is that the battery is very spotty, I charge it fully and some days it lasts a couple hours, sometimes I get days out of it.

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If you're noticing inconsistent battery life from your Vivoactive 5, you may need to adjust some settings on your watch. Please review the tips linked below for full details on that. In particular, I recommend paying close attention to Connect IQ app/watch face usage, GPS use, Pulse Ox use, and software. http://ms.spr.ly/6423sN3SX If the issue persists afterward, please call Garmin Support at 800-800-1020 to receive further assistance.

Jan 8, 2025
Reviewer name: Frank the tank
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Great upgrade

I replaced My Vioactive 3, This watch is so comfortable. It’s so light the strap is so soft you forget that you have it on. New screen is so clear and vibrant. Features are amazing and helps keep you on track for your fitness goals.

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Jan 8, 2024
Reviewer name: rghound
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Awesome AMOLED display!

I have really been blown away by the AMOLED display on my new Garmin Vivosmart 5 watch. Even compared to my friends more exspensive models it has a color display that can't be beat. I like the added features such as Pulse O2 as well.

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