Garmin
The Garmin vívoactive 5 is a mid‑range GPS smartwatch with a 1.2‑inch AMOLED display, 4 GB storage and up to 11 days of battery life, offering extensive health and fitness tracking including Body Battery and over 30 sport apps.
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$183.95
Average
$229.83
Lowest
$183.95
Highest
$299.99
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Expert Opinion
Professional reviewers describe the vívoactive 5 as a well‑rounded health‑focused smartwatch, applauding its bright AMOLED display, impressive 11‑day battery life, and comprehensive suite of health tools like Body Battery and Sleep Coach. They note the inclusion of wheelchair‑specific modes as a strong accessibility point, but criticize the absence of a barometric altimeter, ECG, and dual‑frequency GPS, which limits its appeal to serious athletes seeking precise elevation data.
What Users Say
Everyday users consistently praise the long battery life, vivid display, and intuitive health insights, especially Body Battery and sleep tracking. While overall sentiment is positive, a few users express disappointment over missing advanced GPS and altitude features, and the lack of disclosed weight creates some uncertainty about comfort.
Common Complaints
Common complaints revolve around the missing barometric altimeter and dual‑frequency GPS, which can affect elevation accuracy, and the unspecified weight that raises concerns about comfort during extended wear.
How It Compares
vs. Garmin Vivoactive 6
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Choose the Vivoactive 5 for a lower price with solid health features, but opt for the Vivoactive 6 if you need more GPS data fields and larger music storage.
