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Garmin Vivoactive 5 Smart Watch
4.3 out of 5 stars
stars1,536 ratings1,527 reviews
  1. 5 stars64% (978)
  2. 4 stars18% (276)
  3. 3 stars9% (138)
  4. 2 stars4% (67)
  5. 1 star5% (77)

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Dec 12, 2024
binford
4 out of 5 stars review

Love It

I bought my Vivoactive 5 on sale a month ago. I really like all the features and since i am not a runner or rider, it meets most of my needs. I only feel there is one missing element. I would like to have my VO2Max be calculated for exercises other than running and riding. Otherwise, I am very pleased.

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Dec 16, 2024
brik427
5 out of 5 stars review

More than expected

I have had the Vivoactive 5 a few weeks now and it is more than what I thought it would be. I wanted something for keeping track of my pulse and O2 level during the day and my workouts, This watch does that very accurately and is easily used and it is doing more. Still learning

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Apr 30, 2025
Hamlin dog lady
5 out of 5 stars review

Tracks my trail hikes!

This watch shows the routes I walk with my dog 2X a day, and the mileage. I try to keep my boy at the maximum amount of walking he can handle without getting sore. The watch does that, that was all I wanted. Well, and to track my heart rate, and it does that too!

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Oct 4, 2024
Rusty16
5 out of 5 stars review

Easier to use than my Vivoactive 3

I bought this a month ago. It is easier to use. Just took me a while to get use to it. I never go without. Battery life is amazing. At end of day it's usually at 94. I am in habit charging every day. Not necessary. Very happy and happily recommended.

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Jul 19, 2024
TMS3
3 out of 5 stars review

Disappointing

They moved and changed the controls for no apparent reason. Control buttons are frequently not responsive. No altimeter so it doesn't measure stairs. The best thing about is the charger cable seems improved, so now my old watch charges again. But only on that cable. I like your product overall, but it shouldn't be this hard to charge a watch. And I've cleaned the contacts repeatedly.

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Dec 10, 2023
Kenpete720
3 out of 5 stars review

Not sure

It doesn’t seem as though my watch is calculating correctly. In one instance my watch said my “body battery” was 90%, just two hours later on my day off, it says -1%. Also even though I turned off multiple notifications from my phone, I am still getting notifications on my watch. Great features just not sure they are working correctly.

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Jan 9, 2025
Vibramsoul
3 out of 5 stars review

Dumbed down

As compared to my Vivoactive 3 there are a few things I used regularly that are missing from the activity screens. No current altitude, ascent, decent. As an avid hiker I am very disappointed. The dedicated hiking watches are way over my budget hence not an option.

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Dec 20, 2024
kcmacc2000
5 out of 5 stars review

Easy to use with great features

My new Vivoactive 5 replaced a Vivoactive 4 I had for many years. I was so pleased with the incredibly easy set up and data transfer processes. I love all the new features with this new watch, especially the ability to track HRV and VO2. Aesthetically, the dial is SO much easier to read and the wrist band is a significant improvement over the previous version being more flexible and comfortable.

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Jan 5, 2024
Mema
4 out of 5 stars review

Great battery life

I have had my watch for about 2 weeks. So far I love it. I like how it gives a great breakdown of my sleep pattern. It is pretty easy to use. There are other little things like asking me in the morning if I am ready to be up (awake) then assist me sleeping, I also like o. The screen before I actually get up it shows me what the weather is doing, like snowing, raining, sunshine…it has been fun so far!

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Oct 10, 2023
OV Mike
5 out of 5 stars review

Great Display!

I bought this to replace my vivoactive 3, which 'd used for several years. This new model has a much more sophisticated display, more features and is easier to read. I used the older model for golf three times a week and am looking forward to using the new one for that activity! Good purchase!

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