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Garmin Vivoactive 6, slate with Black Band
4.4 out of 5 stars
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  1. 5 stars67% (344)
  2. 4 stars17% (87)
  3. 3 stars7% (38)
  4. 2 stars4% (23)
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Jun 26, 2026
Reviewer name: JRBD
3 out of 5 stars
3 out of 5 stars review

Disappointed

This is my third Garmin fitness tracker and surprisingly the quality is decreasing. Although it offers many additional features, the fitness tracking and sleep is inconsistent. My heart rate tracking stops sporadically and the only way to reset is to do a hard shutdown. I called about this and was told sometimes it needs to do updates when a watch is new. It seems like I shouldn't need to do a system shutdown daily for a Garmin to work properly.

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May 8, 2026
Reviewer name: Rube
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Everything you need from a Smartwatch

I've had my Smartwatch for a little over two weeks. It's taken me a little longer to get used to all the apps that are loaded. Maybe it's taken a little longer for me because I'm a senior citizen, but what I can say I love this watch. Tracks me on my exercises at the gym. I play golf a couple of times a week. I loaded my watch with all the golf courses I play. Tracks my score, plus a load of other valuable items.

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Jun 29, 2026
Reviewer name: Tranch
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

Great - except

I upgraded from a vivoactive 3 music. Things were going along well. I like the spOx. I used to wear ann ORing, but it only lasted over night. This Vivoactive 6 is all day and I get other information about my sleep. My wife says I stop breathing while sleeping and I can see where my respiration slows over night. The i noticed that the watch wasn't charging. I would plug and unplug to try again. It would bring to charge. It was then I noticed that the charging cable had a loose end that then separated the top from the cable. Had it been a straight USB C connector i could have kept it charging with another cable. My Vivoactive 3 cable a different and wouldn't work with this new watch. In a world of universal connections, why does Garmin use a proprietary connector. Dumb. Overtaking I like the watch and hope I don't ruin into more cable issues.

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Jul 7, 2026
Reviewer name: miche26
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Healthier Mindset

While the vivoactive 6 may be a stylish accessory, it is also a super supportive assistant that calls attention to positive health changes that I need to made habitual. Since wearing the watch, my awareness has increased as I track nutritional meals, alcohol consumption, and exercise. Having this information at the forefront each day has made a huge impact on my mindset in a short time and I am incredibly grateful.

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May 11, 2026
Reviewer name: Elayne6
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

So much better than Apple watches

I have always had a Garmin watch, but I thought I would switch to an Apple Watch to see which one was better Hands-down, I'm back to Garmin with a VIVO active six So much better than Apple It's also compatible with my iPhone It's a winning combination

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Jun 12, 2026
Reviewer name: DavidRMAR
2 out of 5 stars
2 out of 5 stars review

Disappointed.

I bought this product last week and activated it a few days ago. So far it has not lived up to expectations. It doesn't count the steps properly. Sometimes it doesn't count them at all or plays catch up. Yesterday it was over 4,000 steps short versus my Fitbit. Today so far it is just under 800 steps short versus my Fitbit. My wife had a Garmin in the past and had issues with it and switched to a Fitbit. I thought I would give Garmin another try. A lot of money for something that can't accurately count steps. Done with Garmin.

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May 24, 2026
Reviewer name: Tgal2
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

What a great Watch!

I love my vivo active 6 Garmin! I have used a Fitbit for ten years and when I was on vacation it died. My husband suggested a Garmin. He just happens to have one too. Anyway, I loved it right out of the box! It came in record time and in great condition. I am not much of a tech person, but this was so easy to set up and get going. I learn something every day that I can apply to my health and fitness. It even tells me good morning and good evening every day. Such a nice touch. They thought of everything. Love my Garmin.

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Apr 24, 2026
Reviewer name: Frustrated 191
3 out of 5 stars
3 out of 5 stars review

Good product/poor manual

I feel the manual was not very clear and how to use the watch most effectively, especially for training purposes regarding custom workouts and evaluation. Furthermore, the pairing with the app, although very simple and easy to do, is not very clear the most effective way to use it. I have found myself asking ChatGPT best and most effective ways to use the watch.

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Mar 20, 2026
Reviewer name: COHiker
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

No Altimeter

This is my 3rd Garmin watch. For the most part I really like it. I didn't give it 5 stars because for whatever reason they chose to remove the altimeter from the device. Its a hiking watch....I hike the mountains of Colorado...What's with that. IMO Bad Choice Garmin

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Jun 28, 2026
Reviewer name: Miss FL
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Great features

I started with a Vivosmart 4 that was gifted to me. I decided to upgrade and after researching all the different options out there, I decided to stay with Garmin and purchased the Vivoactive 6. It's user friendly and easy to customize the face. The battery lasts about 11 days, which is a major feature for me. The band it comes with is very comfortable and if you want to switch the band, it couldn't be easier.

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