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Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 109 reviews

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Customers are impressed with the vívoactive Smartwatch's battery life, water resistance, and heart rate monitor, frequently citing its long-lasting power and suitability for swimming and other water activities. The GPS functionality also receives positive feedback for its accuracy in tracking various exercises. While some users noted minor issues with the step counter and screen brightness, the overall sentiment towards the watch is overwhelmingly positive.

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  • Cons mentioned:
    Screen

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Returned the Vivoactive

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

    Great features but watch display was too dim and the backlight intensity can not be adjusted. Too bad. I would liked to have kept it. Actually, I returned 2 of these both with the same problem. Garmin support thought the first one may have been defective. No such luck. They all seem to suffer the same dim display problem.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good battery life.

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

    Have not tested thoroughly but i can already tell that the step counter is inaccurate. Counts while seated at my desk, in the car, shower... Doesn't bode well for future exercise/running/swimming session testing. Good clearance price for beginner smart watch.

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

    Very reliable product.

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

    I use this product for biking, hiking and running. It is very accurate and dependable. I have a friend that has one and he loves it too.

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

    Garmin watch

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

    Doesn't always sync with app on my phone but otherwise it works well & ive had no additional problems. Wish the heart rate minute was built in like in the Fitbit instead of having to wear a chest strap

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Step counter

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great product

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

    just need some software updates to stop step counter when driving

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

    I love it!

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

    As long as I actually do what the watch tells me and keep track of my calories I actually loose weight. I lost 7 lbs in the first week. I have had some life issues that have stopped me from trying so hard lately though so as soon as everything gets back under control I will be strictly making sure I get in my steps and exercising.

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

    Great help with workouts

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

    This sports watch has been a great help with my workouts. It even yells at me when I am sitting still for too long!

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

    Love this device

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

    I bought this mainly as a fitness tracker for riding my bike and walking. The bonus is that it gives me notifications from my phone about texts, calls, etc.

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

    Garmin - vívoactive Smartwatch 28.6mm Plastic - Bl

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

    Garmin - vívoactive Smartwatch is a great watch that tracks my active life style. It also helps me find my phone, which always seems to gets lost LOL

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

    Heart rate not as acurate as I thought

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

    Sometimes takes a while to sync with app In phone, looses connection with wrather a lot

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Heart rate monitor

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great sports watch

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

    I love my Garmin fitness watch! It helps me reach my daily step goals and helps me keep track of my heart rate and pace while running and training for races!

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

    Garmin for cycling

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

    Garmin - vívoactive Smartwatch love that i can track my cycling. love the sleep tacking too

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Water resistance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great fitness watch

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

    This garmin fitness watch is light weight and does an awesome job for a active lifestyle and is water proof! Would definitely recommend this product

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Could be better

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

    Love the way the watch looks and feels. Love that it is waterproof and tracks swimming. However, it cannot count stairs or measure your heartbeat. It comes with a chest strap to measure your heartbeat, but who walks around with the chest strap all day? Overall, it's a good smart watch with a very good battery.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gps

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent sports watch

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

    Excellent sports watch, very lightweight, very comfortable. GPS based so you cannot cheat on your steps/distance. One watch for all my activities.

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

    Great for the price.

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

    Was looking for a watch to help me train for a triathlon but not break the bank. Well worth the money. Does everything that was in the review summary. I could easily find info online to learn how to use the watch.

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

    great watch

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

    Awesome watch. The best part of this watch is not only does it track your steps but also your VO2 max.

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

    Awesome but not perfect!

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

    Bester software is needed beside that it's a perfect watch.

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

    Great

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

    Perfect for multi active sport person. Golf and swim apps are great.

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

    great for tracking

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

    does what it is advertised for and it is very reliable

    I would recommend this to a friend