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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

  • 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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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Way better than an Apple Watch.

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

    It’s serving all of my Fitness needs and integrates well with Apple health.

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

    Wheelchair user

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

    Great for special athletes, if you are a wheelchair user it will track your activity!!

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

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    I don’t recommend

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

    I previously had an Apple Watch and 100% prefer it more. The side buttons are so tiny and difficult to push if you wear it on your right hand. No being able to reply to messages are annoying. It’s difficult to find stuff a lot on the garmin too. It’s definitely though nice that it tracks your sleep and you barely have to charge it

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

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    10 month review

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I've been using this watch for ten months now. At first, I was happy. 9 months in, it won't stay connected to my phone. Last weekend, for no reason I can explain, the glass cracked while I was navigating the apps. Not cool.

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

    Garmin VivoActive 5 watch

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

    Got this watch to replace my daughter's old Polar watch and she loves it.

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

    Harmin 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 an older Garmin and really liked it. I brought this one for the price.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Garmin watch

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

    I love this watch! It was a great birthday gift to myself!

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

    Love my new watch

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

    I liked this watch so much, i got my daughter one too

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

    Amamzing watch

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

    I love this watch i am looking foward for more colors

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good Smart Watch

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

    Its a good smartwatch but obviously its more focused on health but overall very good for the price.

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

    Excellent garmin

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

    excellent garmin. The size is good, the app is great

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Decent watch

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

    Good watch for what it does. Battery life is great. Functional and looks good.

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

    Good watch

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Perfect for those who like a more subtle look and flushed face watch. App has face downloads for customization. Smaller than Apple Watch.

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

    Garmin - vivoactive 5 Smartwatch

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

    The watch came earlier than expected after the online purchase. I have to regrets with this purchase.

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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Won't be going with Garmin again

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

    band is very uncomfortable and finding other bands that work with this product is really hard, even on amazon. The watch face cracked two months after purchase and Garmin will only exchange the product for 100$, that's half what I paid for at best buy, the features it claims to have are spotty at best, step count seems off half the time, and the sleep tracking is laughable. only saving grace is that the battery does last longer than a week, though the watch claims two weeks but that's only if it's used as a watch and not as any other feature.

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

      I'm sorry to hear 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 devices. If you still need assistance please reach out to a product support associate from that link. Garmin

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    very good

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

    Very nice watch. I used it and was satisfied. Great for running. General use is comfortable. I recommend it

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

    Excellent

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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 my third smartwatch and none like this one. Quick setup via the app. I love that I can monitor my stress levels and it's pretty accurate.

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

    Awsome gift

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very excellent value for an outstanding price. My husband enjoys his gift daily.

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

    Still the best!

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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 an older version of the same watch that I loved but I broke it. So i replaced it with a new model and I still love it. Just as good as the last model with a few new features!

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

    Garmin is superior

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

    My wife got this for herself, and then it was heavily discounted, and then after the return period ended, I learned of the price match policy. If only, right? Still a fantastic watch, and even more so at the current price.

    I would recommend this to a friend