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.

I love the Vivoactive 5. There are great upgrades from the 4 version. I love the blue option. The Garmin Connect app is easy to use and gives me all the information I need. I love how all the Garmin products work together and the app keeps all the stats. I recommend Garmin to everyone!

I been using this watch about a month and I am not to happy with it. First it says 11 day battery life. Try about 5. 11 days if you don’t wear it. It doesn’t keep correct stats on sleep and your body’s battery level. I can pretty much tell when I sleep good or I don’t. I have a bed that monitor sleep. My other watch was right on with that. Then when you wake up. It gives you negative messages. And then tells you your day might be irritable.

I recently switched from an Apple Watch to the Garmin Vivoactive 5, primarily because I was frustrated with the short battery life of the Apple Watch. After using the Vivoactive 5 for a few weeks, I can confidently say the switch has been worth it — though not without a bit of a learning curve. What I love: Battery Life: This is hands down the biggest win. I can go several days without charging, even with regular activity tracking, sleep monitoring, and notifications turned on. It’s incredibly freeing not having to top it up every night. Sleep Tracking & Coaching: Garmin's sleep tracking is far more detailed and helpful than what I had before. The sleep coaching feature gives useful insights and suggestions that feel actionable instead of just data for data’s sake. Customization & Watch Faces: There’s a great selection of watch faces, and I appreciate how customizable the watch is overall. It feels like it can be truly tailored to your preferences and lifestyle. The trade-off: Steeper Learning Curve: With all the features and data Garmin offers, there’s definitely a learning curve. The interface and menu system aren’t always intuitive, and I’m still discovering new functions weeks later. If you're coming from a more simplified system like Apple’s, expect a bit of an adjustment period. Final Thoughts: If you're someone who prioritizes battery life, in-depth health tracking, and customization, the Garmin Vivoactive 5 is a strong contender. It’s not quite as plug-and-play as the Apple Watch, but once you get the hang of it, the benefits are absolutely worth it.

This is a great watch/health device. For me it’s easier to use than other watches but I’m more into well-being than sports. It’s user friendly, looks good and I enjoy the app. Sometimes I can get annoyed with the prompts to get moving but thats honestly on me and I need the prompts.

Bought this for my wife's birthday as a gift and she loves it! The tracking and apps to customize is just what she was looking for. I have the VivoActive4 and the updates to the 5 are great enhancements. Definitely a good all around watch and tracker.

As a former college athlete who maintains an active lifestyle with regular workouts (4-5 times a week) and occasional sports, I’ve tried a variety of fitness wearables. The Garmin Vivoactive 5 stands out as the best by far. It offers all the essential features you expect from a fitness tracker while excelling as a smartwatch. What truly sets it apart is its phenomenal battery life—by far the standout feature of the device. Garmin continues to impress with a perfect blend of functionality and performance for both fitness enthusiasts and everyday use.

Very accurate and slim watch that does exactly what it says it does. It has become an important tool in my husband's wardrobe for monitoring his heart symptoms and has prevented quite a few feinting episodes. It has also become a great measure to show to doctors to pursue treatment. Easy to use and worth the cost. The only thing we dislike is the charging, which makes it sit weird on the counter but ultimately this is just a personal preference that does not hinder the overall quality of the device. After almost a year of use, no damage has occurred either, so they are built strong. I personally will be looking into Garmin's more advanced watches thanks to how nice this one is.

This tracker does what I want to to do. One exception is the sleep tracker. It is too sensitive to movement! If I am not conscience of being awake...why does it say I am awake? I normally am sound asleep with in 10 minutes of lying down. I am asleep about 9:30 every night and wake up about 5 or 5:30. Once or twice a month (like last night) I was asleep about 9:35pm, woke up at 5:30am, my watch said I went to sleep at 12:31am, was awake for 1 hr 6 min. For a 3 hr 53 min of sleep. This is depressing! I am an active 78 year old and will not be tired today because I had a good nights sleep which the watch did not record properly.

My FitBit died, and I thought I'd upgrade to something fancier, but this isn't it. At least once a week I get an alert that my watch isn't recording data and i have to reboot it and reconnect it, and then I get an email welcoming me to my new Garmin, when i've had it for 8 monhts. It doesn't record steps nearly as well as FitBit. Why do I have to tell it I'm walking? It hasn't been an upgrade for me at all.