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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)
  5. 1 star5% (83)

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Sep 4, 2025
IamMe
3 out of 5 stars review

Some text too small

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.

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Aug 22, 2025
Anonymous
5 out of 5 stars review

Amazing watch, great features!

I got this watch as my birthday gift, and I could not be more pleased with it. My fitness is tracked more accurately than ever before. The watch offers great comfort and battery lasts so long. I love how it gives sleep reviews and offers tips and tricks on how to improve that, along with your stress levels, activity, etc. Only thing I would have to say is that those purchasing should be cautious of the band. I had an unknown silicon allergy that made my skin react, but after switching to a metal band, all issues went away! Such a great, quality purchase and watch.

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Sep 21, 2025
William P
5 out of 5 stars review

it's probably the most accurate pedometer and calorie tracker I've used. also for being as low profile and almost fragile looking as it is I've taken it with me on lake trips, the range, and used it in other hard use situations where it has survived some interesting dings and bangs. for someone looking for a inexpensive smart watch to take more of their health into there hands it is great.

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Nov 11, 2025
Kevrunner
5 out of 5 stars review

Nice upgrade from Vivoactive HR

My old Vivoactive HR broke down and it was time to upgrade. I bought the Vivoactive 5 even though there is a newer version since it was less expensive. The Vivoactive 5 connects to my phone immediately where the HR model took a while to connect after a run or workout. The display is bright and colorful and there are many options for the watch face. The only change I would like to make it to have the time of day on the workout option. Maybe there is a way to add this but I haven't figured it out yet. This model does so much that I can't imagine the Vivoactive 6 having even more features. I'm sure it does but the 5 has plenty of features for me.

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Aug 18, 2025
nancydu
1 out of 5 stars review

Very disappointed in my vivoactive 5

The first week I had the device, the battery lasted about 5 days. NOW, I need to recharge it every 24 hours. It is not reasonable and very disappointing. I like the feature of the sleep assessment, so I have to charge in the morning and it is not fully charged before I leave for work.

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Sep 9, 2025
wnh83089
5 out of 5 stars review

From Apple Watch to Garmin

I am really enjoying my Garmin Vivoactive 5 so far. I mainly really wanted it to keep up with my walking/jogging, but I’ve also used it to track my strength training/HIIT exercises as well. Truly love the battery life. It’s SO nice not having to put it on the charger at the end of each day.

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Sep 12, 2025
Jim H1
4 out of 5 stars review

A great watch

I bought this watch to replace a Vivoactive 4. I really like my Vivoactive 5 except for it changing my watch face back to the original face that came on the watch when I purchased it. I chose a new watch face and my watch changes it at least once per day. If anyone has a work around for this problem, please post it to me.

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Sep 10, 2025
Rashida
4 out of 5 stars review

Still new for me

I bought garmin just 20 days ago and still new to watch. Few things I need and still not able to figure out is how to set watch fact which has quick way to record my activity. I am not sure how to make few activities which I keep repeating to keep only those at the top.

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reply from Care

Thank you for the review! It sounds like you may benefit from setting a favorite activity list up on your vivoactive 5. Adding activities to your favorites list makes it easier to find the activities that you use the most. For instructions on how to do so, visit http://ms.spr.ly/6423scUYc If you need further assistance, Garmin Support is happy to help and can be reached at 1-800-800-1020 Monday – Friday, 7am – 7pm Central (Closed weekends and holidays).

Oct 10, 2025
Jeffrey W. C.
1 out of 5 stars review

Vivoactive 5: Keeper Doesn't Keep Properly!!!

Recently purchased this Garmin Smart Watch and the Keeper stretched to the E point that the watch strap is not properly secured, and presents a serious safety issue. The purpose of a watch band keeper is to secure the excess length of the watch strap, preventing it from catching on objects, snagging, or wearing down quickly. The current Keeper is a Complete FAIL ...and I hope Garmin Support will respond properly with free replacement Keepers when I have time to call.

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Please do connect with your local support team for support with your band keeper. You can use the following link to connect with your local team: http://ms.spr.ly/6423s2O3f

Sep 4, 2025
em3169625
5 out of 5 stars review

Love it!

I absolutely love this watch. I have had it for weeks now, and I have few complaints. I love the sleep tracking, accurate data, and gps accuracy. However I do think the recovery time for next hard workout can be a little inaccurate for more fit runners. Also I wish there was a way to enter in your own record for your personal records. Overall I love this watch!

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