Customer Ratings & Reviews

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

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!

It was everything and more. The stats you get from this watch is great.

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.

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

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

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,

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

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

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.

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

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

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 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

Light, comfortable, and battery lasts forever. Tracks workouts accurately and the display looks sharp outdoors. Perfect everyday fitness watch. I actually love it , and I wear it all night and it tracks my sleep pretty dang well, charge 1 time every two weeks

Great watch with excellent battery life and accurate tracking. The GPS and fitness metrics are reliable, and the app provides clear, helpful insights. Comfortable to wear all day and perfect for workouts. Highly recommend!

Great watch. Purchased to replace another popular brand of smartwatch that was only 2 years old and was saying it was out of memory even though it was as clean as the O/S would allow. It also required daily charging. Now for the Garmin watch, only requires charging once a week at around 50% left ont the battery. There are no issues with memory as this watches O/S does not bloat it as if it was a phone and not a watch. Loving the implementation of GPS and health tra king and flexibility of uses. Great availability of free or inexpensive watch faces and watch bands. Not as rugged as my Instinct 2 solar, but this has color display and has been holding up well so far. I would recommend this as a great replacement for brand S and brand A smartwatches. Much easier on memory and since it is garmin GPS is very accurate. Health tracking is great as well

This watch works great! It tracks everything I want it to track, and the GPS is very accurate. It provides lots of thorough health information, including sleep tracking, pulse ox, and much more. The battery life is insane too, as I can go several days without needing to charge it.

I have had this watch for about 2 months now. I really like the design and the physical buttons. There are many activity profiles with the connect app and the watch is very accurate with miles and steps. I do wish that there were more watch faces so I can see the distance I have walked in a day instead of just the number of steps. It is a great value and quality is great.

Great — here’s a polished review based on what you shared: ⸻ Garmin Watch Review – A Solid Fitness Companion I’ve been using my Garmin watch primarily for fitness tracking and sleep monitoring, and it’s been a game changer. The interface is intuitive and easy to use, making it simple to start workouts, review stats, and stay consistent with my health goals. One of the standout features for me is the battery life — it lasts days without needing a charge, which is a huge plus compared to other smartwatches I’ve used. The sleep tracking is also surprisingly accurate and detailed, helping me stay on top of my recovery and rest. The only drawback is that it doesn’t integrate directly with the Apple ecosystem, which could be a consideration for iPhone users looking for tighter sync with their other devices. That said, the performance and functionality more than make up for it. If you’re serious about fitness or just want a reliable, no-fuss health tracker, I’d definitely recommend this