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  • The text on the image is "GARMIN 1010".
  • 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 shows a Garmin watch with a blue band and a white stripe. The watch has a GPS and multi-GNSS feature, making it a versatile and functional device for outdoor activities. The watch is made in Taiwan and is designed to be worn on the wrist. The band is adjustable, allowing the wearer to customize the fit for a comfortable fit. The watch is also equipped with a quick release feature, making it easy to remove and use the watch separately from the band.
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Garmin - vívoactive 5 GPS Smartwatch 42 mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Metallic Navy Aluminum and Navy - (2023)

Model:
010-02862-12
SKU:
10101746
Highly rated by customers for:
$229.95
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Customer reviews

Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 952 reviews

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94%would recommend to a friend
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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  • 10/10

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

    As a former Apple Watch user, this was able to track and keep an accurate count of my workouts!

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Garmin watch

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

    I absolutely love my watch. It is easy to use and set up

    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:
    Overall performance

    Great Birthday gift

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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 as a gift for my husband for his birthday this year. He loves it and wears it all the time

    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 Vivofit 5

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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 what I was looking for on a smart watch. Best is don't have to charge daily

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

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

    Works

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

    It works really well! It is my favorite watch! Yay

    This review is from Garmin - vívoactive 6 GPS Smartwatch 42 mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Lunar Gold with Bone Band - (2025)

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Battery life not right

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

    It's great, except the battery life is supposed to be up to 11 days and mine lasts 2 at the most, sometimes less than 1 day.

    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

  • Activity Tracking

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This watch is great for tracking activity and makes you more in tune with your body.

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Garmin vivoactive 6

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

    Fits well. I've never seen such long battery life. Still working through all it can do.

    This review is from Garmin - vívoactive 6 GPS Smartwatch 42 mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Lunar Gold with Bone Band - (2025)

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great Watch

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

    Great Sport watch for woman, her use every day and nigth

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

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

    Review

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

    Good product for birthday gift for dad. Battery last long.

    This review is from Garmin - vívoactive 6 GPS Smartwatch 42 mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Slate with Black Band - (2025)

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Very good product! Great value

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

    Many options to help me control my health! Its like having my own personal trainer

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

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

    Awesome watch

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

    Have really enjoyed the watch. For my active lufe style it hits the mark.

    This review is from Garmin - vívoactive 6 GPS Smartwatch 42 mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Slate with Black Band - (2025)

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great Garmin

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

    Great product, did end up returning for an apple watch! I really enjoyed it though and the brand, always good quality.

    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:
    Design

    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.

    Good for a starting runner. Very comfortable and stylish.

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Garmin smart watch

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

    I am loving my new watch, it was a bit frustrating understanding the new system. I was using fitbits before my garmen. I am definitely won over.

    This review is from Garmin - vívoactive 6 GPS Smartwatch 42 mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Metallic Pink Dawn with Pink Dawn Band - (2025)

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

    Love my Vivoactive watch

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

    My watch funtions great and as described. I didn’t think I would like the look but Im so happy with it and the great look

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Garmin-vivoactive 5GPS Smartwatch 42 mm Fiber

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

    This Garmin watch is very helpful for my swimming and running workouts. I like it because it's easy to use and has everything I need for my training routines.

    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 would buy again

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

    Love it for sleep tracking. Really does everything I need without monthly subscription

    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 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.

    Love my new watch! It keeps track of my activities as well as my sleep patterns. So glad I bought it. And the price was right.

    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

    Great buy for a watch!

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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 for the price. Does everything I need from a smart watch. My only complaint is that the watch head could be a bit smaller, but that's unfortunately just the size of smart watches nowadays. LOVE the fact that the battery stays charged for like 10 days, it's a game changer.

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

    I would recommend this to a friend
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