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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 716 reviews

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93%would recommend to a friend
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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Entry level Fitness watch

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

    Really Fantastic Entry Level fitness Smartwatch. Easy to navigate, user friendly interface and the price is just right

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Garmin Watch is GOOD

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

    I use the watch primarily to track workouts. But the Golf GPS works great and is very convenient to have the yardage on your wrist.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great watch !

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

    I have only had this watch less than a month had garmin 3 before. But I love this one so far just learning how to use it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Purchase

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

    It was a little to get used to because i was using an Apple Watch. But so far i am enjoying it. Love the features and the durability. I did purchase a screen protector and will probably get a cover for it also.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Buy it

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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 been a square face fit bit user for the last 7 years and decided to make the switch over to Garmin. I was hesitant to make the switch but was convinced to try it. This is such a great watch, the app is so informative, and free. Gives you more information than the git bit premium does. This watch exceeded my expectations, i have no cons about it. Even the round face is growing on me.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Garmin smartwatch

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

    Great watch and value for all the basic tracking I need! Easy to set up and nice design

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Vivoactive 5 Garmin

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

    Does everything I need it to without exrra sensors i have no need for.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good Charge 5 replacement

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

    Switched to Garmin after several FB Charge 4/5 failures. Some functions not intuitive, but easy once learned. Plenty of data available to analyze health and fitness. Can’t really assess durability after just over a month of use.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I love Vivoactive

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

    I had the instinct 2 for about 6 months and struggled to read it (old age). The vibrant color screen of the Vivoactive 5 is much brighter and easy to read. I was concerned about decreases battery life compared to instinct 2, and it is less, but it is still better than most smart watches. Highly recommended!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Way better than apple

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

    Love it. Wear it all the time. The battery is inconsistent and it randomly connects and disconnects from my phone

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sleek and reliable

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

    Perfect pair for everyday fitness tracking! Sleek appearance so love it so much

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Great watch, questionable UI

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

    The watch itself works great. Bought it for daily health and sleep monitoring and am happy with the results and accuracy. However, I personally dislike the UI as well as how workouts are tracked. It may just take some getting used to,

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amateur Runner

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

    Good thing I’ve bought ! It’s completely functional and helps me a lot Every kind of sports

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Split tracker

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

    Great product makes it easier to keep track of my splits!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    HR Inaccuracy

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

    HR tracker is inaccurate when using it for the gym. Post exercise it will say my HR is still in the 50s - simply not true.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice but tiny

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

    Nice but look a kinda fragil, hope soon release some hard case for this model like the other ones

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Functions well other than a glitch that happens

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

    Already having issues with screen not responding twice and I’ve only had for a month. Found it’s a common issue with this model. Customer service was pleasant, but no estimated time of when this issue will be resolved. Other than that, it does functions well

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Great customer service

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

    The product worked fine, but the band and watch casing caused an allergic reaction. Customer service was great about the return process!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Garmin vivo active 5

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

    I’ve been using the Garmin vívoactive 5 GPS Smartwatch for a while now, and I absolutely love it! It’s super lightweight and comfortable to wear all day, and the black design with the slate aluminum looks really sleek. It feels durable, but it doesn’t look bulky, which I appreciate. The fitness features are what really sold me. I use it for running, biking, and even yoga, and it tracks everything perfectly. The built-in GPS is super accurate, so I don’t need to carry my phone on runs, and it even tracks my heart rate and sleep. I love seeing all the data in the Garmin Connect app—it’s really motivating to watch my progress. The screen is bright and easy to read, even in the sun, and the battery life is amazing. I only need to charge it every 10-11 days, which is a huge plus. I also use Garmin Pay sometimes, which is super convenient, and I like getting notifications from my phone right on my wrist. Overall, this watch has been a game-changer for me. It’s easy to use, has tons of features, and helps me stay on track with my fitness goals. If you’re thinking about getting one, I highly recommend it!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Bad Material

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

    I may just be allergic to the material, but the watch made my wrist blister and very red and puffy. Besides that, the interface was difficult to get use to, the heart rate and blood oxygen were not accurate or consistent. I used it a few times when working out and that was the only time it did seem to be very useful. The peeling picture is from 5 days after taking it off. Best-buy was very helpful with the refund process and made it very easy

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GarminProductExpert
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      I'm very sorry to hear about your experience, as we take matters like this very seriously. However, it sounds like you were able to return your device with BestBuy. If you choose to come back to Garmin, I'd recommend a watch that uses a Nylon Strap! Garmin

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