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Garmin Vivoactive 5 Smart Watch
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1,680 ratings1,670 reviews
  1. 5 stars63% (1,066)
  2. 4 stars17% (292)
  3. 3 stars9% (156)
  4. 2 stars4% (75)
  5. 1 star5% (91)

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Dec 20, 2024
Reviewer name: kcmacc2000
5 out of 5 stars
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 22, 2025
Reviewer name: Neats
3 out of 5 stars
3 out of 5 stars review

Good and frustrating

Features are great. BEWARE the watch face scam - if you load the face app you can never return to the default settings without Paying MORE. Instructions mentioned importing historical data from vivo active4 but at 6 weeks of wearing it still isn’t reading my normal ( rx boosted ) heart rate and so over estimating stress based solely on HR. Also this is a Big watch. A little tough on people with small wrists. I wish there were natural fiber / breathable band options - any dampness under the default gives me a red rash. I like the features but I wish it was smaller and used my history

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Aug 12, 2024
Reviewer name: Justin L
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Solid Watch lots of features

This is my second Garmin. I had a vivo active 2 before and decided to stay with the same line when getting the new watch. Love the features, track sleep stress and activities. The watch does a great job keeping me informed on where my body is at physically.

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May 18, 2025
Reviewer name: OldDog47
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

intuitive, it’s not!

VIVIO5: I loved my Vivioactive4 & am totally frustrated with my new Vivioactive5. My old watch was intuitive & easy to use for my favorite sports & keeping health data. I guess these functions are in there somewhere in my new watch, but obviously not front & center. Are there reconditioned Vivioactive4 watches available yet? I’m 77 & don’t have a degree in technology,

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Oct 5, 2024
Reviewer name: plysnthdirt
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Easy to use

Had it a while, but just got into using it. LOVE the amoled display. . so clear. Love the Manual is easy to understand. It does everything I need it to do and more. I really appreciated the out of warranty exchange program. Garmin products and customer service are second to none.

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Jun 19, 2025
Reviewer name: Christabell
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Upgraded features from vivoactive 3

I had a vivoactive 3 and it was not holding much of a charge and I was having an issue with the button on the side. I like the buttons better on the 5. I also really like the lightness of the watch compared to the 3. The sleep functions are way different and I love it. Also, I like the fitness options. I'm very satisfied with the 5.

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Jun 4, 2024
Reviewer name: Dani E
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Amazing!

I’ve had my vivoactive 5 watch for about a month now and absolutely love it! Comparing this watch to the Apple Watch I just had, it’s more accurate, lightweight, battery lasts for days and there’s so many challenges/ workout options on the app without having to pay! Way better than the Apple Watch, you won’t regret it!

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May 15, 2024
Reviewer name: Holly Sean
5 out of 5 stars
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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Aug 8, 2025
Reviewer name: MJ628
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Love it

I’ve been a Fitbit devotee since they came out, but all the changes had made me want to find something else. I’m glad I did! I love my Garmin Vivoactove5. The features and app are great! I love the ease of use. The alarm, tracking and workout options are fantastic

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Jul 10, 2025
Reviewer name: TS2011
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Great Features!

I’ve had the Vivoactive 5 for a few weeks now, and it’s truly been a game changer! It’s not only motivated me to stay active, but—more importantly—helped me prioritize getting enough sleep. I’m still discovering new features, and I love how user-friendly it is.

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