Garmin - vívoactive 5 GPS Smartwatch 42 mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Slate Aluminum and Black - (2023)
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Slate Aluminum and Black
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Specifications
- Screen Size30.4 millimetersTouch ScreenYesOperating System CompatibilityAndroid, Apple iOSOperating SystemGarminApp CompatibleYesBuilt-in Storage4 gigabytes
- Key Specs
- Screen Size: 30.4 millimeters (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Touch Screen: true (Touch-screen devices make navigating more intuitive. Using a touch-screen display, you can do things such as tap to select, hold and drag to move items, swipe to scroll, and pinch to zoom.)
- Operating System Compatibility: Android, Apple iOS
- Operating System: Garmin (The operating system manages all software and hardware, including files, memory and connected devices. Most importantly, it lets you interact with your device and your programs in a visual way; otherwise, you'd be typing computer code to get anything done.)
- App Compatible: true (The product can be connected to a program or software application on a mobile device, which then receives collected data from the product.)
- Built-in Storage: 4 gigabytes
- Global Positioning: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo (A system of satellites which enables a mobile receiver to determine its precise location based on signals received from satellites such as the US Global Positioning System (GPS), the Russian Global Navigation Satellite System (GLONASS), the European Global Navigation Satellite System (Galileo), or the Japanese Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS).)
- Usage Time: 264 hours (All battery claims depend on network configuration and many other factors; actual results will vary. Battery has limited recharge cycles and may eventually need to be replaced. Battery life and charge cycles vary by use and settings.)
- Metrics Measured: Activity vs. inactivity, Altitude changes, Cadence, Calories burned, Cycling speed, Distance swam, Distance traveled, Duration of exercise, Duration of sleep stages, Hours slept, Laps swam, Pace, Respiration rate, Resting heart rate, Running/Walking speed, Steps taken, Target heart rate, VO2 Max
- Protective Qualities: Water resistant
- Maximum Depth of Water Resistance: 164 feet (Measurement of the maximum depth of water in which the product is able to resist some degree of water penetration.)
- Band Material: Silicone
- Series: Vivoactive 5 (Part of a group of the same product type with similar features.)
- General
- Brand: Garmin
- Model Number: 010-02862-10
- Product Name: vívoactive 5 GPS Smartwatch 42 mm Fiber-reinforced polymer
- Color: Slate Aluminum and Black
- Product Type: Smartwatch, Activity tracker
- Form Factor: Wristwatch (The size, arrangement, and physical configuration of the product.)
- Model Family: Garmin vivoactive 5
- Series: Vivoactive 5 (Part of a group of the same product type with similar features.)
- Year of Release: 2023
- Design
- Case Size: 42mm (The diameter or longest measurement of the case.)
- Case Shape: Circular
- Band Color: Black
- Clasp Type: Buckle
- Rotating Bezel: false (Rotating the bezel controls the various functions of the device.)
- Dimensions
- Band Width: 20 millimeters
- Product Height: 1.66 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 1.66 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 1.26 ounces (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Product Length: 1.66 inches (The out of box length of the item. Length is measured as the longest dimension of the item.)
- Minimum Wrist Size: 125 millimeters
- Maximum Wrist Size: 190 millimeters
- Size: Adjustable
- Display
- Display Screen: true
- Screen Size: 30.4 millimeters (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Touch Screen: true (Touch-screen devices make navigating more intuitive. Using a touch-screen display, you can do things such as tap to select, hold and drag to move items, swipe to scroll, and pinch to zoom.)
- Screen Resolution: 390 x 390 (Screens come in a range of resolutions (measured in pixels, horizontal x vertical). The higher the resolution, the greater the picture quality.)
- Display Type: AMOLED
- Color Display: true
- Clock Display: true
- Backlit Display: true (Integrated lights allow for visibility of the display in low-light conditions.)
- Adjustable Brightness: true
- Customizable Watch Faces: true
- Screen Material: Corning Gorilla Glass 3
- Compatibility
- Operating System Compatibility: Android, Apple iOS
- Operating System: Garmin (The operating system manages all software and hardware, including files, memory and connected devices. Most importantly, it lets you interact with your device and your programs in a visual way; otherwise, you'd be typing computer code to get anything done.)
- App Compatible: true (The product can be connected to a program or software application on a mobile device, which then receives collected data from the product.)
- Voice Assistant Built-in: Not Applicable (A digital assistant built into the device that uses voice commands to answer questions and control smart devices.)
- Connectivity
- Data Plan Required: false
- Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
- Wireless Standard: N (The wireless networking protocol used by the device. Each iteration of the protocol is based on the 802.11 standard developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Standards Association. Denoted by letters following 802.11 (802.11a, 802.11ac, etc.), each version, published in alphabetical order, encompasses all previous versions.)
- Features
- Built-in Storage: 4 gigabytes
- GPS Enabled: true
- Global Positioning: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo (A system of satellites which enables a mobile receiver to determine its precise location based on signals received from satellites such as the US Global Positioning System (GPS), the Russian Global Navigation Satellite System (GLONASS), the European Global Navigation Satellite System (Galileo), or the Japanese Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS).)
- Usage Time: 264 hours (All battery claims depend on network configuration and many other factors; actual results will vary. Battery has limited recharge cycles and may eventually need to be replaced. Battery life and charge cycles vary by use and settings.)
- Mobile Notifications: true
- Alert Type: Audible, Vibration, Visual
- Mobile Payment Service Supported: Garmin Pay
- Music Player: true
- Silent Alarm: true
- Built-In Microphone: false
- Voice Activated: false (Able to interpret dictation and/or respond to simple voice commands.)
- Activity
- Metrics Measured: Activity vs. inactivity, Altitude changes, Cadence, Calories burned, Cycling speed, Distance swam, Distance traveled, Duration of exercise, Duration of sleep stages, Hours slept, Laps swam, Pace, Respiration rate, Resting heart rate, Running/Walking speed, Steps taken, Target heart rate, VO2 Max
- Multi-Sport Tracking: true
- Sensors: Accelerometer, Altimeter, Ambient light sensor, Barometer, Compass, Gyro sensor, Optical heart rate (PPG) sensor, Pulse oximeter (Sp02) sensor, Temperature sensor (Detects stimuli such as heat, light, sound, motion, or pressure and responds accordingly by operating a control or initiating a function of the device.)
- Medical Incident Notification: Contact text, Email (Receive notifications for detected medical incidents that enable you to contact emergency services if needed. In some cases, emergency services and/or preprogrammed emergency contacts may be notified automatically. May be reliant on whether wireless network coverage is available.)
- Performance
- Protective Qualities: Water resistant
- Maximum Depth of Water Resistance: 164 feet (Measurement of the maximum depth of water in which the product is able to resist some degree of water penetration.)
- Minimum Operating Temperature: -4.0 degrees fahrenheit (The lowest recommended ambient (surrounding) temperature in which the product can ideally operate stated by the manufacturer. Generally long-term exposure of the product to temperatures less than the minimum can result in ineffective operation.)
- Maximum Operating Temperature: 140 degrees fahrenheit (The highest recommended ambient (surrounding) temperature in which the product can ideally operate stated by the manufacturer. Generally long-term exposure of the product to temperatures more than the maximum can result in ineffective operation.)
- Power
- Rechargeable: true
- Battery Strength Indicator: true
- Charging Interface(s): USB-C (The connection for transmitting power to charge the device.)
- Battery Chemistry: Lithium-ion
- Replaceable Battery: false
- Material
- Band Material: Silicone
- Case Material: Fiber-reinforced polymner
- Camera
- Integrated Camera: No
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 1 year limited
- Warranty - Labor: 1 year limited
- Other
- UPC: 753759324902
Know the real you with the vívoactive 5 smartwatch, the ultimate on-wrist coach designed to support your goals — whatever they may be. Featuring a bright, colorful AMOLED display and up to 11 days of battery life, this GPS smartwatch is purpose-built with essential health and fitness features to help you better understand your body. Body Battery energy monitoring helps you keep your energy levels in check with personalized insights based on sleep, naps, stress, workouts and more. Improve the quality of your sleep with personalized sleep coaching and nap detection plus even more details such as HRV status (data presented is intended to be a close estimation of metrics tracked). During the day, switch up your activities with more than 30 built-in sports apps — including apps for active wheelchair users — plus advanced training features to keep you going strong. When paired to your smartphone, vívoactive 5 makes it easy to receive texts, emails and other smart notifications right from your wrist. Plus, enjoy connectivity features such as music storage, Garmin Pay contactless payments and more.
- Compatibility: Compatible with iPhone and Android devices
- Bright AMOLED display and long battery life: Designed with a bright, colorful AMOLED display, get a more complete picture of your health, thanks to battery life of up to 11 days in smartwatch mode
- Body Battery and energy monitoring: Body Battery energy monitoring helps you understand when you’re charged up or need to rest, with even more personalized insights based on sleep, naps, stress levels, workouts and more (data presented is intended to be a close estimation of metrics tracked)
- Sleep Coach: Get a sleep score and personalized sleep coaching for how much sleep you need — and get tips on how to improve plus key metrics such as HRV status to better understand your health (data presented is intended to be a close estimation of metrics tracked)
- 30+ Sports apps: Find new ways to keep your body moving with more than 30 built-in indoor and GPS sports apps, including walking, running, cycling, HIIT, swimming, golf and more
- Wheelchair mode: Wheelchair mode tracks pushes—rather than steps—and includes push and handcycle activities with preloaded workouts, animated workouts for strength, cardio, HIIT, Pilates and yoga, challenges specific to wheelchair users (data is intended to be a close estimation of metrics tracked)
- Nap tracking: Automatic nap detection and nap logging tracks your nap length during the day, providing personalized insights on how it affects your Body Battery energy monitoring and more (data presented is intended to be a close estimation of metrics tracked)
- Health and wellness: Know your body better with extensive health monitoring features, including wrist-based heart rate, morning report, fitness age, stress tracking, menstrual cycle and pregnancy tracking, meditation and more (data presented is intended to be a close estimation of metrics tracked)
- Workout benefit and recovery time: Take on any fitness journey with advanced training features such as workout benefit — which helps you understand how each workout affects your body — and recovery time to know how long your body needs to recover and more
- Workouts and Garmin Coach: Use preloaded workouts that include cardio, yoga, strength, HIIT and Pilates; create your own in the Garmin Connect smartphone app, or try Garmin Coach free adaptive training plans to help you prepare for your next running challenge
- Music: Download your favorite music to your watch, including playlists from your Spotify, Amazon Music or Deezer accounts, and connect with your wireless headphones for phone-free listening
- Garmin Pay contactless payments: Leave your cash and cards at home; Garmin Pay contactless payments (with a supported country and payment network) let you pay for purchases on the go and breeze through select transit systems
- Safety and tracking: Safety and tracking features include incident detection (during select outdoor activities) and Assistance, both can call or send a message with your location to emergency contacts when paired with your smartphone; requires phone setup and network coverage where data is available.
- Garmin Connect: Sync the vívoactive 5 smartwatch with the Garmin Connect smartphone app, and get more details on your health and fitness data plus personalized insights and more
Whats Included
- vivoactive 5
- Charging/data cable
- Manual
Product Manuals
Q: What is the screen resolution of this smartwatch?
A: The screen resolution of this smartwatch is 390 x 390.
Q: Is the brightness adjustable on this watch?
A: Yes, the brightness is adjustable on this watch.
Q: Are there built-in sports apps on this device?
A: Yes, there are more than 80 built-in sports apps.
Q: Does this watch have a touch screen?
A: Yes, this watch has a touch screen.
Q: Can I make payments using this smartwatch?
A: Yes, you can make payments using Garmin Pay with this smartwatch.
Q: Is there music player available on this device?
A: Yes, this device has music player.
Q: Can I make payments using this smartwatch?
A: Yes, you can make payments using Garmin Pay.
Q: Does this watch track multiple sports?
A: Yes, this watch supports multi-sport tracking.
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| Pros for Garmin - vívoactive 5 GPS Smartwatch 42 mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Slate Aluminum and Black - (2023) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Life, Overall Performance, Sleep Tracking, Ease of Use, Weight | Overall Performance, Battery Life, Ease of Use, Design, Health Tracking | Battery Life, Overall Performance, Sleep Tracking, Ease of Use, Weight | Overall Performance, Battery Life, Ease of use, GPS Accuracy, Accuracy |
| Cons for Garmin - vívoactive 5 GPS Smartwatch 42 mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Slate Aluminum and Black - (2023) | |||
| Connectivity, Step Counter, Band Comfort, Button Quality, Size | There were no cons for this product— | Connectivity, Step Counter, Band Comfort, Button Quality, Size | Screen Quality |
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