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Customer reviews

Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 695 reviews

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  • Battery Life

    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

  • Durability

    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

  • Comfort

    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.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good to Go

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

    Everything I had hoped for and more!! I would recommend.

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

    Vioactive raiting

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

    I love the design! I definitely still have a lot to learn about my garmin but so far i have enjoyed all of the features I know how to use. I think it is a perfect watch for those who stay active through different types of exercises. I also recommend it for those of you that want a quality technology that is not extremely expensive.

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

    Garmin Vivoactive 5 review

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

    Bought it during during the thanksgiving week. Coming from an Apple Watch, I like how Garnin provides more information when it comes to fitness. I looks great and have no issues with the band. The only think I do not like are the buttons. They feel cheap.

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

    They took away the barometric altimeter!

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

    I loved my Vivoactive 3, so when it stopped counting flights of stairs because its altimeter died, I naturally got a Vivoactive 5. Imagine my disappointment when I found that it couldn't count stairs right out of the box! Yes, they took away that very useful feature. I give it a 3, because it's a good watch in all other areas, but I returned it for a (more expensive!) Venu 3 because counting stairs is important to me. Note: The salesman at Best Buy looked it up and told me the watch had that feature, and seemed genuinely surprised when I brought it back the next day.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Connectivity

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    May not be the best option

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

    Looks elegant but not what I had expected. You can’t even change faces, doesn’t have many features, and after 1 week and a half it kept disconnecting from my phone on its own. I had to return it.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great price for all its features.

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

    It was a gift for my husband who is still getting accustomed to it but likes the features that he has used. He likes the normal watch face and size is just right.

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

    Good watch

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

    Gave this watch to my cousin as a Christmas present and she has really enjoyed it.

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

    Great for exercise and everyday

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

    Great watch, perfect for everyday use and matches athletic and casual fits

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

    For running

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

    Love to be able to runand walk listening to music and not have to carry my phone.

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

    Best Watch I’ve Wver Owned

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

    Exactly what any runner or athlete should look for in a watch.

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

    Definite upgrade

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

    So far so good. I like the new features coming from the vivoactive 3

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

    Cheap compared to the 4 yr old Vivoactive 4

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

    I don't even have the watch and I can tell it is a downgrade from the 4. I have the 4 and NOTHING will beat the always on display. Garmin stands out as a company that produces some of the most accurate watches. The idea of needing apparently to compete with the likes of samsung by presenting a watch that has a colorful screen is ridiculous. I don't care for always needing to turn my wrist. I want to be able to take a glance over to the watch and see the time without ALWAYS having to twist my wrist to activate a screen. This latest release looks cheap. The 4 having been released in 2019 is bigger, more rugged, and refined looking. NOTHING beats the always on display.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GarminProductExpert
      Posted .

      The vivoactive 5 offers in the settings an option for 'Display On'. The settings on the device allow for each individual consumer to set up their watch for what works best for them. Garmin

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Software Issues

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

    Stay far far away from Garmin watches. They have a software flaw and files fail to sync after owning a while, ever increasing in frequency. You then have to jump through complex computer files hoops to try and fix. After a few try you may get it. Mine is now just a watch until I can afford something else.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GarminProductExpert
      Posted .

      I'm sorry to hear you're experiencing an issue with your vivoactive 5. Please go to support.garmin.com where you'll find any helpful FAQ's and videos on the functions of the device. If you still need assistance, please reach out to a produce support assoicate from that link. Garmin

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Vivoactive 5

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

    The vivoactive 3 was much better unit. This is cheaply made small unit buttons hard to press programing next to impossible to setup very time consuming and will not stay as programming I would not recommend this unit to anyone.do not waste your time

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Not worth the money

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

    No meal tracking unless you pay $70 for another app… Disappointed that Garmin would exclude such a feature in the watch’s app…

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GarminProductExpert
      Posted .

      I'm sorry you're disappointed with your vivoactive 5. Please go to support.garmin.com where you'll find many helpful FAQ's and video's on the functions of the device. If you still need assistance you can reach out directly to a product support associate from that link. Garmin