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Garmin - vívoactive 5 GPS Smartwatch 42 mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Slate Aluminum and Black - (2023)

Model:
010-02862-10
SKU:
6554489
Highly rated by customers for:
Your price for this item is $194.99
The comparable value price is $249.99

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

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    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.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

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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  • Great looking versatile watch

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

    Looks great, good battery life and has almost all the features available in smart watches

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

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Connectivity

    faulty watch

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

    I'm not sure if I had a faulty watch, but if my phone were in my pocket it would disconnect and reconnect several times a day. HR monitor was working well, I would be running and it would register at 70BPM.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GarminProductExpert
      Posted .

      If you're experiencing an issue 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, please use the link to reach out to a product support associate. Garmin

  • Perfect

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

    Great watch for the price and has all the features I was looking for.

    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

  • Great watch, good value

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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. Upgraded from previous model. New graphics are just ok, but has some nice be features and metrics. Great value as it combines sander capabilities with good fitness metrics.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great gift

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

    This was a great gift. I have a lot of experience with Appel watch but she wanted a round face watch. From what I have heard it does a lot of the same thing my Apple does. The only complaint she had was how short the charging cable was.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Best one yet

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

    Absolutely love it, I switched from apple and this one is just simply amazing

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Consistent quality product from Garmin

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

    A nice upgrade from my earlier watch. Have had it for a few months with zero complaints.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great watch/tracker

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

    Great watch/tracker Great price My wife loves the fitness tracker

    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

  • Great 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 loved the watch and everything it could do for me. The only thing i disliked was the alarms were always seperate from my phone and i couldnt customize it the way that id like.

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Upgrade

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

    Had an earlier version of the same watch. This one is better with more functionality. Easy to add in the app and remove the old watch. Better looking, too.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • 10/10 love!

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

    Just joined garmin family and I love it!! Perfect for my fitness journey!

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Garmin

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

    Doesn’t have good quality themes. It lags and sometimes it doesn’t take the themes well. The step count is a bit off. By the year it started giving problems. Every 90 days it erases your activity which is something I disliked. I’d rather save all the data. It worked with swimming

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

  • No Altimeter

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

    Not really what I wanted or needed. Does not have altitude measuring features - returned.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

  • Great watch, great software, easy to operate

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

    Great watch, great software, Garmin app is great. Garmin running program(s) and coaches are great too

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Best watch.

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

    Second Garmin! Love it. Bought as a Christmas gift.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Buy it!

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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 for my brother and he loves it!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

  • Worth the money

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

    Excellent watch. I was so excited about all the features in this watch.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Not a fan, I prefer Apple watch

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

    My husband love his Garmin, I was not a fan. I prefer my Apple watch

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Best Buy Employee

    Better than Apple.

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    Best Buy Employee
    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Not going back to Apple Watch after owning a garming watch.

    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

  • Would Buy Another

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

    It's okay. I don't think it keeps proper tracking. Tells me that I am stressing even when I am just sitting there relaxing. the miles tracker is not on point. It's simple

    I would recommend this to a friend
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