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  • Front. Garmin - vívoactive 5 GPS Smartwatch 42 mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Gold Aluminum and Ivory.
  • Bright, colorful display and up to 11 days of battery life for an uninterrupted picture of your health.
  • Body Battery energy monitoring with personalized insights, plus sleep coaching and tips to improve. Data presented is intended to be a close estimation of metrics tracked.
  • More than 30 built-in sports apps and workouts for strength, HIIT, cardio, and more.
  • Erin, check out this view from our hike! Get smart notifications, send texts, and more when paired to your smartphone. Viewable photos and sending texts are only available on Android. Android is a trademark of Google LLC.
  • Erin, check out this view from our hike!
  • Sleep Coach: 7h 40m -20m Heart Rate: 68 Body Battery: 80 Mod
  • The image features a Garmin watch with a white face and a black band. The watch is designed for outdoor activities and has a GPS and multi-GNSS feature. It is made in Taiwan and has a Quick Release feature. The watch face is 42 millimeters in diameter and is equipped with a GPS and multi-GNSS system. The watch is suitable for various outdoor activities and is designed to provide accurate tracking and navigation.
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  • Vivoactive 5 Product Overview Video video 1 minutes 14 seconds

Garmin - vívoactive 5 GPS Smartwatch 42 mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Gold Aluminum and Ivory - (2023)

Model:
010-02862-11
SKU:
6554490
Highly rated by customers for:
Your price for this item is $199.99
The comparable value price is $249.99

Customer reviews

Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 681 reviews

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  • Battery Life

    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

  • Durability

    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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93%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers admire the vívoactive 5 GPS Smartwatch for its impressive battery life, with users reporting it can last up to 10 days. The watch's overall performance is also well-received, with users saying that it works well. In addition, customers find the watch easy to use.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.
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  • No Altimeter

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Not really what I wanted or needed. Does not have altitude measuring features - returned.

    This review is from Garmin - vívoactive 5 GPS Smartwatch 42 mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Slate Aluminum and Black - (2023)

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

  • Great watch, great software, easy to operate

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great watch, great software, Garmin app is great. Garmin running program(s) and coaches are great too

    This review is from Garmin - vívoactive 5 GPS Smartwatch 42 mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Slate Aluminum and Black - (2023)

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Best watch.

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Second Garmin! Love it. Bought as a Christmas gift.

    This review is from Garmin - vívoactive 5 GPS Smartwatch 42 mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Slate Aluminum and Black - (2023)

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Buy it!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought this as a gift for my brother and he loves it!

    This review is from Garmin - vívoactive 5 GPS Smartwatch 42 mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Slate Aluminum and Black - (2023)

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

  • Not a fan, I prefer Apple watch

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My husband love his Garmin, I was not a fan. I prefer my Apple watch

    This review is from Garmin - vívoactive 5 GPS Smartwatch 42 mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Slate Aluminum and Black - (2023)

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

  • Worth the money

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent watch. I was so excited about all the features in this watch.

    This review is from Garmin - vívoactive 5 GPS Smartwatch 42 mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Slate Aluminum and Black - (2023)

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Best Buy Employee

    Better than Apple.

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    Best Buy Employee
    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Not going back to Apple Watch after owning a garming watch.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Would Buy Another

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It's okay. I don't think it keeps proper tracking. Tells me that I am stressing even when I am just sitting there relaxing. the miles tracker is not on point. It's simple

    This review is from Garmin - vívoactive 5 GPS Smartwatch 42 mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Slate Aluminum and Black - (2023)

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • The best Brand

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love Garmin!! Is the best option, i extremely recommended this product.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • I love it!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    A great choice for those that want just few tracking features. Very stylish. Really like the feel of the band and the round watch face.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Small wrist

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Really good health focused smart watch for the price. And it fits comfortably on my small wrist. I do recommend getting a different band though.

    This review is from Garmin - vívoactive 5 GPS Smartwatch 42 mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Slate Aluminum and Black - (2023)

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Love it

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great colors, simple app, awesome health insights.

    This review is from Garmin - vívoactive 5 GPS Smartwatch 42 mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Slate Aluminum and Black - (2023)

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Garmin watch

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Amazing watch and amazing Best Buy I’m very happy with my new toy

    This review is from Garmin - vívoactive 5 GPS Smartwatch 42 mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Slate Aluminum and Black - (2023)

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Perfect!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Really all I needed as recreational runner. Great app

    This review is from Garmin - vívoactive 5 GPS Smartwatch 42 mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Slate Aluminum and Black - (2023)

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • It works

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Does watch stuff like tells you the time and such.

    This review is from Garmin - vívoactive 5 GPS Smartwatch 42 mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Slate Aluminum and Black - (2023)

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Not bad

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    On my second one after only a few months. Battery life isn’t great but overall it’s a great entry level running/activity tracking watch.

    This review is from Garmin - vívoactive 5 GPS Smartwatch 42 mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Slate Aluminum and Black - (2023)

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Garmin

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Perfect!! Exceeded my expectations!!! Price was not bad for the amount it does!

    This review is from Garmin - vívoactive 5 GPS Smartwatch 42 mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Slate Aluminum and Black - (2023)

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great product

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great product. Improved display along with great reliable features. Sleep metrics especially useful

    This review is from Garmin - vívoactive 5 GPS Smartwatch 42 mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Slate Aluminum and Black - (2023)

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Worst smart/fitness watch I've ever had

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I've had Fitbit, Garmin, and Samsung (Tizen and WearOS). This was the worst of them all. Likes: nice screen, long battery life. Dislikes: sleep tracker never worked (even on the replacement unit). Several times it stopped recording my 2+ mile walks, got home to "0.2 mile walk with 85 steps recorded." Buttons are awkward to press. User interface is not consistent and is not intuitive. Proprietary charging cable! Screen protectors are hard to find and were poor quality. I returned it. And kudos to Best Buy, their patient geek squad, and their knowledgeable sales staff for making this experience relatively painless!

    This review is from Garmin - vívoactive 5 GPS Smartwatch 42 mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Slate Aluminum and Black - (2023)

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GarminProductExpert
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      We'd like to better understand your experience. Please email our support team at product.support@garmin.com. Garmin

  • garmin

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    this is the best watch I have, this watch have everything you want to know

    This review is from Garmin - vívoactive 5 GPS Smartwatch 42 mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Slate Aluminum and Black - (2023)

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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