After putting up with a glitchy fitbit that kept crashing I replaced it with this watch and love it. The GPS connects instantly, maps so much better, and has way more functions. This is really a great watch without spending a fortune. Wish I had switched to this Garmin a long time ago.

Bought it a month ago. Was a FitBit user. The changes and differences are enough to generate the overall meh rating. Sure it does most things I was looking for adequately and can do a lot more that I do not care about. Plus there is so much to learn and I have not been willing/interested in putting in the time. So...meh so far.

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!

I have had watch for 2 weeks and love it. Replaced an apple watch that couldn't make it through the day without charging. Holds a charge for 10 days, great tracking of fitness, sleep, steps, etc. Gives feedback on workouts. Can also share with family/friends and challenge each other.

Having 11 days of charge is amazing! I have always hated having to charge my watch every night... plus there is no way to get any sleep metrics if your watch is on the charger! :) The only issue I really have is the ConnectIQ app and installing the watch faces - it would be nice to know, before I download a watch face, if it costs money.

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 just started my running journey in March while using the VivoFit4 and quickly realized I needed something with GPS and the ability to track my heart rate as my Fit4 wasn’t truly meant for runs, just tracking basic activity (it had served its purpose well). Knowing I wanted to stick with Garmin as i’ve tried several competitors with zero luck, I bit the bullet and purchased the VivoSmart5. It has successfully helped me through my first 10k with its training features! I love that it notifies me of my heart rate, my stress, even tells me when i’ve reached each mile and my pace for it. While i’m no mega-athlete, this watch makes me feel like one! I’ll be a Garmin Girl for life!!

I've been wearing my vivoactive 5 for about two weeks now, and I love it! I got it to replace an old Fitbit Inspire, so I'm still getting used to all the bells and whistles. Connecting Spotify was a little frustrating, but overall set-up was easy. It looks great, and I love using the Coach feature so far and doing workouts referencing the watch mainly instead of my phone (although I do still need the phone as a reminder of what certain moves are in the workouts). I like how much I can customize as well. It looks great, I was worried it might look too bulky, especially coming from the really low profile Inspire, but it's a great size and seems high quality so far. I'm hoping it holds up for years to come!

I bought this a few weeks ago. It’s a pretty nice watch, has cool features and is comfortable to wear. The biggest flaw is that it constantly disconnects/connects to my phone. I could have my phone just in my pocket, or on my nightstand next to the bed and it still randomly disconnects/connets.

Bought this watch about a month ago. It replaces a prior Vivoactive that I've been using for several years. This new one seems snappier, more responsive. I like the "sleep score" that I see each morning. I haven't figured out all the features yet, but I am glad I stuck with this Garmin model to replace its predecessor.