Specifications
Screen Size30.4 millimetersTouch ScreenYesOperating System CompatibilityAndroid, Apple iOSOperating SystemGarminApp CompatibleYesBuilt-in Storage4 gigabytes
Key Specs
Screen Size30.4 millimetersTouch ScreenYesOperating System CompatibilityAndroid, Apple iOSOperating SystemGarminApp CompatibleYesBuilt-in Storage4 gigabytesGlobal PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GalileoUsage Time264 hoursMetrics MeasuredActivity 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 MaxProtective QualitiesWater resistantMaximum Depth of Water Resistance164 feetBand MaterialSiliconeSeriesVivoactive 5
General
Product Namevívoactive 5 GPS Smartwatch 42 mm Fiber-reinforced polymerBrandGarminProduct TypeSmartwatch, Activity trackerForm FactorWristwatchModel FamilyGarmin vivoactive 5Model Number010-02862-10SeriesVivoactive 5Year of Release2023ColorSlate Aluminum and BlackColor CategoryBlack
Design
Case Size42mmCase ShapeCircularBand Width20 millimetersBand ColorBlackClasp TypeBuckleRotating BezelNo
Display
Display ScreenYesScreen Size30.4 millimetersTouch ScreenYesScreen Resolution390 x 390Display TypeAMOLEDColor DisplayYesClock DisplayYesBacklit DisplayYesAdjustable BrightnessYesCustomizable Watch FacesYesScreen MaterialCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Compatibility
Operating System CompatibilityAndroid, Apple iOSOperating SystemGarminApp CompatibleYesVoice Assistant Built-inNot Applicable
Connectivity
Data Plan RequiredNoInternal CarrierNot ApplicableWireless ConnectivityBluetooth, Wi-FiWireless StandardN
Features
Built-in Storage4 gigabytesGPS EnabledYesGlobal PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GalileoUsage Time264 hoursMobile NotificationsYesAlert TypeAudible, Vibration, VisualMobile Payment Service SupportedGarmin PayMusic PlayerYesSilent AlarmYesBuilt-In MicrophoneNoVoice ActivatedNo
Activity
Metrics MeasuredActivity 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 MaxMulti-Sport TrackingYesSensorsAccelerometer, Altimeter, Ambient light sensor, Barometer, Compass, Gyro sensor, Optical heart rate (PPG) sensor, Pulse oximeter (Sp02) sensor, Temperature sensorMedical Incident NotificationContact text, Email
Performance
Protective QualitiesWater resistantMaximum Depth of Water Resistance164 feetMinimum Operating Temperature-4 degrees fahrenheitMaximum Operating Temperature140 degrees fahrenheit
Dimensions
Product Height1.66 inchesProduct Width1.66 inchesProduct Depth0.43 inchesProduct Weight1.26 ouncesProduct Length1.66 inchesMinimum Wrist Size125 millimetersMaximum Wrist Size190 millimetersSizeAdjustable
Power
RechargeableYesBattery Strength IndicatorYesCharging Interface(s)USB-CBattery TypeLithium-ion
Material
Band MaterialSiliconeCase MaterialFiber-reinforced polymner
Camera
Integrated CameraNo
Warranty
Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts1 year limitedManufacturer's Warranty - Labor1 year limited
Other
UPC753759324902
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
What's Included
vivoactive 5
Charging/data cable
Manual
Manuals & Guides
User Manual
Search
Q: QuestionDoes it show the elevation once the activity is on the app?(2 answers)
A: AnswerBe warned it does NOT have the barometric altimeter that the Vivoactive 3 and 4 had. I bought a 5 specifically because my Vivoactive 3 stopped counting flights of stairs because its altimeter broke. Imagine my disappointment when I found out they had removed this useful feature! I returned my Vivoactive 5 for a Venu 3.Answered by DaveGar
Q: QuestionDo it have golf course gps. How many courses(2 answers)
A: AnswerActually the 5 has a nice upgrade over the 3 here. Once you have the golf app on your watch and you turn it on at a golf course it downloads the course automatically. According to the manual it has over 40000 golf course on it. I know it has come up everywhere I have been with the right course.Answered by Anonymous
Q: QuestionCan you see and reply to messages on the watch with iPhone?(1 answer)
A: AnswerYo can see the messages, but not reply.Answered by user971674
- A: AnswerThere are nylon bands that will go up to 220mm. Or silicone bands that go up to 218mm.
Answered by GarminProductExpert
Q: QuestionIs this watch fully water proof and resistant(2 answers)
A: AnswerIt has an ATM 5 water rating. You cannot dive with the watch but you can swim with it. Please be sure you do not press buttons while emersed in any water.Answered by GarminProductExpert
Q: QuestionCan you change the band to a different color?(6 answers)
A: AnswerYes. Absolutely. Has the quick connects that you simply squeeze like a necklace clasp to remove. I have purchased a multi-pack of extras on Amazon for around $16 and change them out according to what I'm wearing or when I eventually wear out the little band that holds the bigger band down and in place.Answered by MalissaD
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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 206 reviews
4.5Rating by feature
- 4.8Battery Life
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
- 4.7Durability
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
- 4.8Comfort
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
3 expert reviews
Customers are saying
Customers are delighted by the vívoactive 5 GPS Smartwatch's long battery life, comfortable fit, and compact size. They appreciate the accurate sleep tracking and exercise tracking features. Some customers have expressed concerns about the shortness of the watch band.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great watch (so far) and decent price!
Only been wearing for about a month, but I like it so far. I did not want to watch that was too large and I did not want one that was too small. It appears to be one of the more lower profile watches for one this size, which I like. This Garmin watch is the perfect size. Yet to use the Golf feature, but I am looking forward to that opportunity soon. The tracker measures well and it does a good job of tracking important information, such as heart rate and quality of sleep. Selecting a personalized watch face was not simple and some of my efforts have failed, but I will try again. This tracker is priced right and hopefully will hold up over time. I am not overly clumsy, but I still put a screen protector on it. It has been dinged a couple times so I’m glad I did. The protectors are cheesy little flimsy plastic pieces but so far they are doing the trick. Great battery life. I charge it every eight or nine days. Band is very comfortable. The watch is also lite and easy to forget it is on.
Posted by YahCoffee
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Vívoactive 5 vs FitBit Sense
I've had the Vívoactive 5 for a few weeks now after having the FitBit sense for 2 years. First thing I noticed while wearing both is the Vívoactive is so much lighter, more comfortable to wear and doesn't get snagged on my sleeves since it lays flat on my wrist. It was also much easier setting up the account and syncing the device to my phone. The vívoactive also continuously syncs my phone more seamlessly then the sense without ever having to manually sync. Although the option is there if needed. The best thing about the vívoactive compared to the sense is all the data you get without a premium subscription that Fitbit requires. The data on the vívoactive also appears to be more accurate, especially during workouts. When wearing both and counting steps in my head the vívoactive comes out dead on with the fitbit sense over counting walking around the house doing chores and under counting on elliptical workouts. I really love being able to see all my stats on the vívoactive watch screen. Sense only really shows details on the phone app. The thing I miss about the sense is voice to text for responding to texts and receiving calls on the watch. The Garmin connect app does let you create custom quick responses for texts which I'm starting to like though. If this was deal breaker I would have got the Venu. Overall both my wife and I are really happy with the switch to Garmin and will never go back to Fitbit.
Posted by LtCmndrData
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best smart watch for working/activities!!
I use this watch everyday for work and it far exceeds my expectations it’s very comfortable I really like how the strap works so it doesn’t have a random flap. The battery life is amazing and it tracks everything you would want if you are also active like me perfect for runners and those who want a reliable watch when working with it being waterproof
Posted by ExaviorY