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Garmin Vivoactive 5 Smart Watch
4.3 out of 5 stars
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1,616 ratings1,607 reviews
  1. 5 stars64% (1,027)
  2. 4 stars18% (286)
  3. 3 stars9% (149)
  4. 2 stars4% (71)
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Aug 8, 2024
JaysGrays
5 out of 5 stars review

So much better than the 4!

My girlfriend got me the vivo active 4 when it came out. I always loved it. The battery started not lasting as long and my girlfriend got me the vivo active 5. It is so much more intuitive and much more responsive. The sleep tracking is definitely improved. The new LED screen is much better than the LCD of the 4. The battery life is great too. It's a wonderful upgrade and I highly recommend it.

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Dec 13, 2024
Barb780
3 out of 5 stars review

It's ok.

I've oowned the Vivoactive 3 & 4 and really liked them, especially the Vivoactive 4. I am a 76 year old female, very active, walking 15K to 20K steps every day. The problem I have with the Vivoactive 5 is the font size of the information.. Even set at the largest font size it's barely readable with my 76 year old eyes without using glasses. The Vivoactive 3 & 4 had individual readouts for steps, floors, heartbeat, etc. and was very easy to read without reading glasses. Also the Vivoactive 4 had "Floors" which I always used with the steps and I averaged 15+ floors everyday (I live in a mountain area). But, bottom line, the Vivoactive 5 is usable and is loaded with features I care nothing about with a readout that's marginal in font size but, it tracks steps well.

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May 15, 2024
Holly Sean
5 out of 5 stars review

Vivoactive 5 - LOVE IT!

I have wanted a Garmin Smartwatch for so long but was put off by the size and bulkiness. Well, Garmin has tackled that and beautifully. My vivoactive 5 is a wonderful companion to my healthy, active lifestlye. Even at age 68, I still work out 6 days a week. My vivo keeps accurate track of my activities, sleep, and Intensity Minutes. For the first few days, I wore it along with my FitBit but soon realized all these years how much Fitbit was cheating me out of steps and activity. It's just not as accurate. I have now tested the vivo against three hotel tradmills, and it is dead on accurate each time. I love that it displays my activity on the main screen and that I can check my sleep score and quality without going to the app.

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Oct 29, 2024
Jeymath
5 out of 5 stars review

So Many Clock Faces

I have had my vivoactive watch for 3 weeks now and I love it. It gives me all of the information that I need and more. It also helps me understand what the information means in regards to my body and how well it functions. There are so many clock faces to choose from. I pick out a new one every day.

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Aug 31, 2024
1st Time Garmin User
5 out of 5 stars review

New Garmin User

Bought Garmin specifically for Body Battery information. Only 1 month in and still learning all possibilities of tracking - Sleep and Body Battery info very informative. Syncing with MyFitnessPal and seems seem less thus far. Would purchase again.

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Aug 19, 2024
review37
4 out of 5 stars review

Versatile Watch

I bought this a month ago and is performing well. I like the different amount of options it has for workouts and sports. I wish there were more options for the watch face. for example, I like the look of the sleep mode but I can only see it in that specific mode.

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Apr 25, 2025
BigGibby
2 out of 5 stars review

Not All That Great

I have had this watch for a little over a year. It has been serviceable at best. Recently whenever I charge the watch, I will have to power it off and back on for it to register any activity once I put it back on my wrist. Disappointing for a watch I had high hopes for.

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Sep 16, 2024
Bmoorfit
5 out of 5 stars review

Goodbye Apple Watch!

Bought this after doing a good bit of research as I was in need of once again replacing my Apple Watch so after doing some deep diving I figured the vivoactive 5 would be a great introduction to the Garmin ecosystem. Three weeks in and I’m upset I didn’t do this sooner. Much more in depth then the Apple Watch and I’m still learning all the things Garmin is capable of. Love it so far

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Sep 24, 2024
Teresa E
5 out of 5 stars review

Garmin Vivoactive 5

This watch is very versatile you can choose the watch face that fits your personality, you also are able to choose the activities, apps and what stats you want to keep track of.This is a great watch for the beginner user or for the expert wanting to upgrade.

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Mar 3, 2025
Ally__
5 out of 5 stars review

Great features, Top Tier!

I bought this almost a month ago, and it has everything I want in a fitness watch! I found out about Garmin watches from my sister and her husband - I knew about Garmin GPS but not their watches. As we spoke about multiple brands, they showed me the app and how detailed Garmin is. I ended up purchasing a different brand, was very disappointed, and quickly returned it. I eventually found the Vivoactive 5 after more research and deciding on the features that mattered most to me. The birthday wish was a sweet surprise, love the morning report, sleep score, ability to see notifications (am okay with not being able to reply to texts/calls as I don't want my watch to be an extension of my phone). Took a nap today and woke up to see automatic nap stats (solid sensors - didn't have to alert my watch). Love the vast amount of activities to choose from - The VA5 has all the workout types that I consistently do (jumping rope, yoga, pilates, treadmill, strength, other cardio, strength, walk, stair stepper). Oh and the menstrual cycle tracker! That was top five on my must have list. I could really go on and on. By far one of my best investments. Thank you Garmin!

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