Garminvivoactive 5, GPS Smartwatch for Health, Wellness, & Fitness

Not so good

My 5th Vivioactive watch over the last 12 years. Used for cycling, swimming, SUP, hiking(walking) pickleball and lots of other workouts and activities. This watch has quickly become a disappointment due to how it’s sensing and recording my workouts. My 4 was very accurate compared to the 5. Not sure if it’s the sensor or the software.

Ehh it’s alright

I bought my garmin to replace my Apple Watch. There’s no easy way to make it easy to start a workout. There’s no timer option. I do like the battery life

Great Watch Nice Features

Switched from FitBit and could not be happier. Love the features, the battery life. Very pleased with the recommendation to switch off features to extend the battery life. The silicone band I have reactions to so had to switch out band. The one thing I would recommend that I cannot find is when charging and I have gotten my steps in I am not able to add them to the day like I was with the other, I would really like to be able to add the steps in when charging or the workout in when charging but it does not let you load it into the day. I am so hopeful for this model and wanted it for a long time. Early birthdday present and so far loving it going to go ahead and subscribe for 1 year and test this out. Really like it, still figuring it all out. But so far so good. 58 year old female user.

Somewhat disappointing

I wanted something I did not have to charge daily and this fits the bill. Overall its a good watch, however it connects and disconnects constantly and I can not connect at the distance it said I could. That is very disappointing and obnoxious

The best

Had fitbit for years and battery sucked this thing is amazing don't have to charge for over 11 days

Great features

This is my second Garmin. They have both worked great. I use it for running, walking, golf and swimming. The sleep and health features are great.

Very satisfied

I had a Vivo5 that wouldn't track my ride, hikes, steps. I was impressed by Garmin letting me do the exchange for the Vivoactive5. I am very pleased and satisfied with Garmin.

These watches have been great. GPS feature is very reliable and battery life remains excellent. I have put this on watch through a decent amount of abuse and have not had any issues. The body battery metric takes some getting used to, but has become a very helpful metric to follow. Sleep tracking is excellent.