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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 730 reviews

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93%
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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great fitness tracker

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

    Great fitness tracker! Long battery life. Only issue is I don’t always get text message notifications from my IPhone.

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

    Great everyday watch

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

    Love wearing this watch to keep track of my steps, sleep, and it displays my blood sugar levels from my dexcom g7. I only have to charge it once a week. So lightweight I often forget it’s even there. Bought a screen protector because it does seem fragile and I work with my hands.

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

    Great features and battery life

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

    Still getting to know the watch, but after 5 weeks it has done everything I wanted it to. The GPS/run mode is very accurate (even without having my phone on the run) and the post run report is full of great data. Morning report is helpful and the ability to check texts quickly on my watch means I am reaching for my phone less and less. Battery life is still really good. Only charge it every 6 days.

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

    Good smartwatch

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

    The Garmin Vivoactive 5 is a great smartwatch for people who are looking for a stylish and feature-rich device. It offers excellent fitness tracking capabilities, a bright and vibrant display, and a good battery life. If you're looking for a smartwatch that can do it all, the Vivoactive 5 is definitely worth considering.

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

    Check health stats and not pay for subscription

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

    So far I like this. No paid subscription required. Bought this to track my heart rate and sleep quality. I like that the clock faces can be tailored or changed. I also use this to check for notifications on my phone. Many options are available that I have not fully explored. A feature to track your movements is available but not required to activate. Yes, this is the same Garmin brand that makes the GPS navigator. For you techies, a few open source programs are in use of this device. The charging cable is USB-C with a specific connector to the watch on the other end. I have a cheaper brand that I barely used. I will reevaluate the other brand to see if I can utilize it while the Garmin watch is charging. Like anything with a battery, it will drain the more use it gets. So far every 4 days on average since I use the alarm, check HR, look at notifications, workout programs and even to check the time and date.

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

    Garmin is great!

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

    Another great product from Garmin. Their entire ecosystem and range of connected products keeps me coming back for more.

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

    The best fitness tracker!

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

    I have had Fitbits for many years but started having issues and although it seems to be a known problem, they could not fix it. Bought a brand new one and same problem. I bought the Garmin Vivoactive 5 and I'm ecstatic with the performance and features, everything is excellent, absolutely no cons, just pros. Highly recommend this for reasons too numerous to mention!

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

    HappyHappy!

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

    This watch works PERFECT with my Dexcom unit. I am type 2 diabetic and instead of getting out my phone, logging in,etc...i just take a quick glance at this watch! My eyesight ia not the best so the variety of watch faces helped immensely!

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

    Better than apple

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

    Great watch! I love all of the features this watch has. Great if you like to keep track of your activity throughout the day.

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

    Recommend to EVERYONE

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

    I got this Garmin as a replacement for my Apple Watch. I had been debating switching to a Garmin for a while and finally decided to go for it. It’s AMAZING. Great price, not too bulky, the battery life is incredible and it charges unbelievably quick. It does everything that the Apple Watch does, only better imo. The sleep tracker is my favorite feature. The only con is that you can’t respond to texts or take phone calls on the watch like you can with the Apple Watch, however, I don’t think that should be a requirement when shopping for a health device. The Apple Watch is a smart watch with fitness/health features. The Garmin is a fitness/health watch with smart features. That’s the best way to decide what will fit best with your lifestyle.

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

    Best workout watch

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

    Love this so much tracks my workouts amazing and the feel of the watch

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

    Garmin

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

    I Love my garmin watch. Great battery life great watch all over

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

    The best :)

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

    I used to wear Fitbit before these and I’ll say that Garmin is 100 times better. They are very comfortable to wear and lightweight. I really like how I can pick from various watch faces and personalize the watch how I want to. The watch is easy to navigate. The only downside is the app because it is complicated and difficult to figure out the settings, but I really do like how much detailed information the app shows (sleep, heart rate, steps, etc). The battery life is also good, it lasts for me like 6 days. Overall, I really recommend this watch!!

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

    A great fitness tracker

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

    My first smart watch in 4 years. It work great for sleep tracking and heart rate monitor during workout. Battery last about 10 days on normal use on battery saver mode. Nice small design and light weight for allday wear.

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

    Gift for wife

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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 , she loves it. Said she doesn’t have to charge it as much as the other brand…

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

    Vivoactive 5

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

    Love this watch got them for my girls too they also love them and the battery lasts for a long time

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

    Watch review

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

    Very very nice watch, very light weight , charge fast

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

    Goodbye Apple!

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

    This watch is perfect for someone trying to focus on activity/health tracking. I previously had an apple watch, but it would be inaccurate at times with tracking, battery would die after a day, and was relavyively bulky/heavy. Dont get me wrong, the apple watch is a great smartwatch, but the garmin is a great health watch. Ive had it for a few months and still going strong!

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

    Great Watch for Runs and lifestyle.

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

    Bought this for my wife and she really enjoys it. We both were Apple Watch users and when I swapped to Garmin she wasn't on board until she started running with me. Once she started running she realized how accurate the Garmin was and how smooth it is to do a workout/run with. The new OS for Garmin is really good and it can even find your phone for you by playing a tune from it. Highly recommend this and the other Garmin wearables as well.

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

    Good ⌚️

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

    Works great and last long. I live the my battery feature.

    I would recommend this to a friend