It's a good upgrade from the vivoactive 4s. Battery is better (lasts 7 days), the screen looks brighter, you can actually text on here, see images in your notifications, and it gives lots of detailed info on sleep, body battery, and suggestions for exercise based on how stressful your day has been.

Just bought mine and I think the fitness capabilities are so cool! That said it is way too hard to download music, and the user interface is very difficult. You have to download the garmin app, then a seperate garmin app, to enjoy the capabilities. No reason they need two seperate apps. I’d give this a 3/5 but it is so cute 4/5.

I switched from a Fitbit to the Garmin vivo5 and wished I did it sooner. It's a great watch. Easy to use and stats are simple. The only feature I would have appreciated is the workout options. I would add just a basic workout feature or cross training for those that do mixed training such as strength and conditioning.

I have fallen head over heels for this watch. It can do so much more than my old Fitbit. I love how many features it tracks and are available FOR FREE! I don't know why I didn't think of Garmin first. Now, I am hooked and a life long Garmin consumer.

I purchased the Garmin Vivoactive 5 approximately 6 weeks ago. It is a great smartwatch and a fantastic value. I have been so impressed with the level of sophistication as compared to my previous fitness tracker as well as the simplicity and ease with which to navigate. Bottom line, I love my Garmin.

It took a little getting used to but all in all I like it. I like that it keeps better track of my sleep and my steps. It's nice to be able to go swimming with it and it also tracks my movement there. The only thing I can't figure out is how to get my steps information to transfer accurately to my iphone, the step count never matches.

I got this watch a few weeks ago and have really enjoyed the features on it, there are a lot that I haven't used yet that I'm looking forward to using. The only complaint I have is that the second week I had it it randomly turned off and I couldn't get it back on for awhile. I looked online and a lot of people were stating they had this same issue with this model even though it was new for them. I haven't had it happen again so far and I hoping it doesn't happen again but it's definitely a bug. I love it otherwise, it's a great size for my wrist and has all the features of a smartwatch you could want but has a nice simple look so it's not bulky and I feel like it looks good to wear any time/occasion.

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.

My friends told me to get a garmin and that it would make me more active, it did. I have never been more motivated to actually get up and do something, not to mention the 14 days of battery life and the fact that it is water resistant, garmin has impressed me with their software, their hardware and overall their product. I will definitely be a loyal customer.

I’ve been using the Garmin Vivoactive 5 for a shirt while now, and I’m really impressed! The design is sleek and comfortable, making it easy to wear both during workouts and throughout the day. The fitness tracking features are fantastic—whether I'm doing strength training, cardio, or even HIIT workouts, the watch keeps up and gives me accurate data. The built-in GPS is super convenient, and I love that I don’t need my phone with me when I go for runs. The battery life is also a huge plus. I can go several days without having to recharge, even with daily use. I appreciate the detailed health metrics like heart rate monitoring and sleep tracking. It’s been really helpful for understanding my recovery and overall fitness. The display is clear and easy to read, even in bright sunlight, and I love how customizable the watch faces are. Syncing with the Garmin Connect app is seamless, and it gives me in-depth insights into my workouts and health. Overall, the Vivoactive 5 has exceeded my expectations. It’s a great smartwatch for anyone serious about fitness, and it’s definitely worth the investment. Highly recommend!