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Garmin Vivoactive 5 Smart Watch
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1,674 ratings1,664 reviews
  1. 5 stars63% (1,062)
  2. 4 stars17% (292)
  3. 3 stars9% (156)
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Jun 5, 2026
Reviewer name: Donna
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

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I wanted an easy to use smart watch that wasn't intrusive. This watch fits the bill. I only activated the functions that were important to me. The watch band is stylish and made of silicone which is sturdy. I'm not sure the steps are counted accurately. I think it over counts them. I like knowing what my heart rate is while exercising and resting. I would recommend this Watch.

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Jun 11, 2026
Reviewer name: Bob
2 out of 5 stars
2 out of 5 stars review

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Possibly defective but not very good

My experience with this smart watch was not very good. I found it difficult to swipe up and down and left and right sometimes and rather frequently it would not recognize my swipe. That was very frustrating. Then the force required to squeeze the individual buttons and there are two of them so that it recognizes the action is too much in my opinion. So I cannot not recommend this watch. Also, I had a great deal of difficulty with the sleep. Analysis function. It would frequently think I was asleep when I was not and then and that's both before going to bed and after getting up. That was very disappointing because I had had a previous VIVO active three where it was actually pretty good with sleep. Also wasn't confident about the heart rate how much starting to feel the weight of this building that you are bringin my experience with this smart watch was not very good. I found it difficult to swipe up and down and left and right sometimes and rather frequently it would not recognize my swipe. That was very frustrating. Then the force required to squeeze the individual buttons and there are two of them so that it recognizes the action is too much in my opinion. So I cannot not recommend this watch. Also, I had a great deal of difficulty with the sleep. Analysis function. It would frequently think I was asleep when I was not and then and that's both before going to bed and after getting up. That was very disappointing because I had had a previous VIVO active three where it was actually pretty good with sleep. Also wasn't confident about the heart rate monitor

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Mar 2, 2026
Reviewer name: Liz
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

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Bye Apple Watch!

Really wanted something more simple than my Apple Watch. This Garmin Vivoactive 5 has been the perfect replacement! The charge... it lasts FOREVER! Perfect for tracking my fitness goals which is exactly what I wanted it for! Easy learning curve too coming from all Apple products.

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Jun 1, 2026
Reviewer name: Nice
3 out of 5 stars
3 out of 5 stars review

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Not perfect

Ive had this watch 5 months now and I can tell you with confidence it is not accurate unless you are using the gps. I workout Monday through Friday 4 to 5 miles mostly in a treadmill and it doesn't accurately track even after calibrating. Doesn't accurately track other workouts either. The step counter also not accurate as I some how made 1235 steps while driving… I've gone back to Apple now. The only good parts is it tracks right if you use the gps and the battery life is great.

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Feb 12, 2026
Reviewer name: tesla
3 out of 5 stars
3 out of 5 stars review

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It’s alright I guess

I switched from apple to this watch. I hit all my goals (most days) with my Apple Watch, this watch basically called me lazy and I haven’t hit a goal once since putting it on a week ago. Sooo idk which watch is true but it’s kinda annoying either way. I did do an exercise with this watch and it does not correctly count the reps and there’s zero direction on how to use the watch to move though the workout, but don’t worry, I pushed all the buttons until I figured it out. Getting my music to work has been a hassle as well. Haven’t used it for walking outside yet though, too cold. But the battery life is super good, wore it for 6 days straight. The charger cord is really short too and I hate spending so much money on these things and then they don’t even give you the butt for the charger. Had to search my whole house for a c port charger 🙄

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Feb 19, 2026
Reviewer name: shenice
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

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Love it been with Garmin sine 2018

I’m going off of first glance of my new VIVO active five I was looking around like on Amazon and the ones they had at Amazon was like $20 cheaper but it was refurbished so I’d rather had brand new so I got a brand new one and so much better because I don’t want stuff from breaking down and I’m happy with my purchase. My husband made this purchase possible thank you to my man.

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Feb 17, 2026
Reviewer name: RRE
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

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Great watch great battery life!

Love the touch screen and battery life! Does not have a specific button for triathlons. I love Garmin! I cannot wear an Apple Watch for one day without it going dead.You cannot use an to track your sleep at night because it has to be charged. Garmin works for at least a week. Even with all the new features on this watch, it is excellent. I also have a forerunner which has a triathlon specific button. I miss that on this watch but for everything else it is terrific! I cannot say enough about this watch.

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Apr 1, 2026
Reviewer name: Anonymous
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

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Love my Garmin

This is a great fitness tracker. Keeps me interested in exercising and provides the challenges that I need. The fact it says good morning is cute. I also love the color.

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Mar 18, 2026
Reviewer name: Anonymous
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

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defective unit?

After getting fully charged, the battery drains quickly (ex. 70% level after 15 minutes of use) As per the specs of the watch, the battery is supposed to last at least 10 days. Who can I contact to return the item?

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Feb 22, 2026
Reviewer name: Debbie
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

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Great gift

I bought this as a gift for my daughter-in-law because this is what she asked for. She said she really likes it that she thinks it’s exactly what she was expecting.

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