I loved my vivoactive 4s, so I bought this thinking it would be the same. The screen was so insanely sensitive, I went on a few long runs with it and the screen would constantly shift with just a drop of sweat on it. I was going insane, I’d pause my run at a stoplight and the watch would save without me touching the screen. I live in Florida, so the humidity might have to do with it, but it would never stay on the running data screen as I would run. I’d look down and my watch would be on the music screen or something else instead of just showing my pace. I returned it after giving it three weeks. I tried reducing the sensitivity and other controls in the settings, and it still disappointed. It’s a cute watch, just I would not recommend for serious training.

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.

Have only had this a few weeks, replaced my Apple Watch, learning curve so really too early for much review but love the battery life and ability to evaluate my sleep cycle. Not loving the band which gets hooked on clothing which I haven’t experienced previously.

Overall, I really like the vivoactive 5. I've had a 4 for several years, and the battery life wasn't what it once was, so I decided to go ahead and get a vivoactive 5. I like the controls and UI really well. The biggest drawback is the fact it no longer records "floors climbed". Apparently the 5 doesn't have the Barometer in it anymore. Frustrating. Didn't expect features to be removed. Other than that it's great. if you've never had that feature, you'll not miss it.

Basically. I think this is a good watch. Some of the text, especially in notifications, is so small that it requires reading glasses which definitely doesn't work in the Sun. And when they send you a notification, it's only up for 2 to 3 seconds. By the time you put on reading glasses, it's gone. So it does you know good. I would not buy this watch again.Because I think there are others out there.That would have suited my needs bettearth.But it will be fine.I don't hate it, it's very pretty.

I was given this watch as a gift. I enjoy the longer battery life! Being a lightweight watch is a plus. There are still many features I have not figured out because they take three or four steps to open...this is "hard" to learn. When a message comes in to my phone and pops up on the watch, it is there for 1/2 a second and then gone...again a few steps to open it up and a bit complicated. Not sure I would recommend this watch, but I am not throwing it out just yet.

When this app and my watch are connecting, they're fantastic. But having to set up my device at least once, if not twice, a week is time consuming and makes me regret my "upgrade" to Garmin. I never put my actual goals into the app/watch anymore because it's a waste of my time. I could go back in time. I would have saved my money and bought a new fitb when my 5-year fitb broke.

I bought my Vivoactive 5 about a month ago. After owning a Vivoactive 4 for several years, the 4 died when I couldn't get it to charge or download and execute an update. The 5 has been good thus far, I only use the running, music, and other basic features. I don't keep it on 24/7 so I cannot comment on the sleep and other features that require the user to wear the watch all the time. I enjoy the verbal announcement when each lap is completed. It is a good watch that serves its purpose well, at least for me.

I have worn a Garmin VivoActive4 fitness watch for several years. It has been far superior than the other brand fitness watches I wore previously. I just recently purchased a Garmin VivoActive5 fitness watch mainly because the VivoActive4 battery was losing charge over time. Overall features of the VivoActive5 are improved including the OLED display, additional health trackers and supposedly an improved Garmin Elevate heart rate sensor and sensor technology. But the difference in heart rate readings and data between my VivoActive4 and new VivoActive5 are very different. Cardio Activities that are in my target heart rate zone ranges on my VivoActive4 watch are much lower on the VivoActive5 doing the exact same Cario workouts. I have no explanation for this other than maybe the heart rate sensors in the VivoActive5 are more sensitive. But very concerning that I am now not achieving my fitness goals. Only the fitness watch has changed. Sleep data is also different. And, charge life of the VivoActive5 is limited if all functions are on (Pulse Ox level readings, notifications, etc.).

I love the features on this Garmin watch! It does exactly what I was expecting—accurate tracking, intuitive interface, and all the functionality I need right on my wrist. Whether it's for fitness, navigation, or everyday use, it performs reliably and lives up to its reputation. Very satisfied with my purchase!