vivoactive 5, GPS Smartwatch for Health, Wellness, & Fitness
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Does the job
I replaced a Fitbit that over time the display became unreadable. The Garman is much easier to read. The Garmin menu system is not great to navigate. I am satisfied but not enthusiastic about the watch.
Customer review from Garmin
This review is from Garmin vivoactive 5, GPS Smartwatch for Health, Wellness, & FitnessNice upgrade from Vivoactive HR
My old Vivoactive HR broke down and it was time to upgrade. I bought the Vivoactive 5 even though there is a newer version since it was less expensive. The Vivoactive 5 connects to my phone immediately where the HR model took a while to connect after a run or workout. The display is bright and colorful and there are many options for the watch face. The only change I would like to make it to have the time of day on the workout option. Maybe there is a way to add this but I haven't figured it out yet. This model does so much that I can't imagine the Vivoactive 6 having even more features. I'm sure it does but the 5 has plenty of features for me.
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Won’t hold a charge
I bought mine in May and it already won’t hold a charge. Doesn’t even last 24 hours. I switched from Fitbit to garmin for this exact reason and my garmin has proven to be way worse than Fitbit products! So disappointing.
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Response from Garmin
Hi there, here is a great troubleshooting article to ensure that you are getting the most out of your watch battery. http://ms.spr.ly/6425tMKO9 If you do continue to have issues please contact our support team so we further assist you. 1-800-800-1020 Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-7 p.m. CST. Closed weekends and holidays.
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.
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Response from Garmin
Our support team would love to help you determine this and ensure it is working as expected. You can contact them Monday through Friday 7a-7p CST at 800-800-1020, option 1.
This review is from Garmin vivoactive 5, GPS Smartwatch for Health, Wellness, & FitnessEhh 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
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This review is from Garmin vivoactive 5, GPS Smartwatch for Health, Wellness, & FitnessGreat 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.
Customer review from Garmin
This review is from Garmin vivoactive 5, GPS Smartwatch for Health, Wellness, & FitnessSomewhat 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
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This review is from Garmin vivoactive 5, GPS Smartwatch for Health, Wellness, & FitnessThe best
Had fitbit for years and battery sucked this thing is amazing don't have to charge for over 11 days
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