Garmin Vívоactive 5
Score: 82/100
Samsung Galaxy Watch 7
Score: 81/100Rankings
Garmin's vívoactive 5 is a mid-range smartwatch featuring a bright 1.2-inch AMOLED display, extensive health sensors and up to 11 days of battery life. It omits ECG and dual-frequency GPS, limiting its appeal to serious athletes. Targets fitness enthusiasts who value a rich health suite and music storage without premium navigation features.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 40 mm delivers premium build quality, advanced health tools like Energy Score and sleep-apnea detection, and a fast 3 nm processor. Its relatively heavy design and unspecified battery endurance may deter users seeking lightweight, long-lasting wearables. It's aimed at Samsung ecosystem users desiring a high-end smartwatch experience.
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| ↓ lower better | 36 gbest | 167.5 g |
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Weight (g) | 36 g | 167.5 g |
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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.
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.
