[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this for my son as a Christmas present and all I can say is he absolutely loves it has many features including tracking your sleep tracking steps. It has a workout feature that is really unique so when he's at the gym he uses that definitely would recommend this watch

Does what it needs to do, has gone black on my a few times and required a hard reboot. Google search says that's a thing this model does so would ba a factor to consider when making purchase. Programming isn't the most intuitive with the number of features it provides via drop-down menus. Heart rate tracking on my watch is a bit off but may be a defect in my unit alone. Giving 4 stars because it doesn't require monthly service agreement and tracks better than I could by counting. Nifty gadget to have. I'd recommend also for any purchases for a man (self/gift), a larger strap than what comes stock.

I really do love this watch! It helps keep me motivated to work out and I feel like all of the tracking metrics are pretty accurate. My only issue(& this is more of an app thing) is that when making a custom workout, it doesn't show me the videos of what they look like. As someone newer to working out, those videos are helpful! The videos exist on the workouts that Garmin has created, I just wish they would extend to the custom ones!

The screen keeps going black for no reason. Have to fully restart it when it happens.

Bought for my grandson who loves it. He athletic %26 uses most of the functions.

Personally, I don't like the watch. The installed face is ugly. I just want a face that gives time with a second hand. I haven't found one yet. No ring around edge for seconds. It's too sensitive to touch and is constantly changing things. I also don't like the way it changes things on it's own. I put it on in the morning land the face is something I don't want and didn't select. I want a watch that tells time, measures steps, gives me my heart rate. There may be other functions I could use This thing has far too many options. I don't want to work in a group of share my activities. It should be able to turn off any function you don't want and not have it appear on it's own. The "take a break and get some exercise" thing is particularly annoying. I have been working up a sweat and this "suggestion" pops up. How ridiculous can you get? I'll not buy another Garmin watch.

I have enjoyed the Vívoactive 4, 5, and now 6. However, I must say I really miss the altimeter that tracked flights of stairs in the 4 model. It was removed in the 5 and still remains gone. Since the majority of my activities are HIIT, walking, and strength training, I find the vívoactive fits my needs for fitness tracking, and I enjoy the health tracking features as well, such as sleep tracking and hydration. The 6 has added activities like hiking, which the 5 lacked, so that is a plus. Overall, I am pleased with the update. I would give it a 5 if it had the altimeter back, but a 4 is still pretty good. For the price, I felt I got a good deal. I also love the integration it has with my iPhone, and while I do not use the music or payment features, I appreciate they are there. The battery life is great, and I appreciate not having to charge my watch daily. Though my 5 did get that way at the end of its life.

I bought this a month ago (Aug 29, 2026) and I'm extremely disappointed with the heart rate monitor. I specifically bought this watch for this feature. I had a cardiac issue and I rely on this watch to keep me informed about my heart rate. I am being monitor on an EKG when exercising at the cardiac rehab. My actual heart rate was 124 and the watch had my heart rate at 76. I'm considering going back to my Apple watch!

I bought this 2 weeks ago and I'm really pleased with everything about it. I had a Vivo active 5 for 2 years. It was working fine except that I had to charge it about every 3 days and that was annoying. I thought ( senior here!!) that it would take me forever to learn how to use my new watch, but it was surprisingly easy. Now I don't use many of the other functions, but it's perfect for my limited requirements. And I have been charging it after about 9 days!!!!

I've had a number of sports tracking watches and this is by far the best. I have also had three different screenless bands (whoop, polar, etc.) and this watch is light enough to ditch wearing a band and getting everything you need from a full-function sports smart watch. I replaced the Vivo's OEM watch band with a nice (standard/inexpensive) lightweight nylon/velcro band and I can easily sleep with this watch on to get sleep, recovery, and HRV data.