Garmin vívosmart 5
Score: 74/100
Amazfit Helio Strap
Score: 79/100Rankings
The Amazfit Helio Strap is a screen-free fitness band that offers ultra-lightweight comfort and up to 10 days of battery life. Its trade-offs include a single-size nylon strap, no on-device display, and a plastic build that may feel cheap. It's ideal for runners and users who want comprehensive health tracking without a subscription.
The Garmin vívosmart 5 offers a solid 7-day battery and swim-proof design with extensive health tracking. Its lack of built-in GPS and a monochrome display limit its appeal for serious athletes. Best suited for casual users who value Garmin's ecosystem and long endurance.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
168 hours | 240 hoursbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 26.5 g | 18 gbest |
| ↓ lower better | — | 2 minutesbest |
— | 50best | |
| ↓ lower better | 10.7 mmbest | 33.97 mm |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 168 hours | 240 hours |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Weight (g) | 26.5 g | 18 g |
Thickness (mm) | 10.7 mm | 33.97 mm |
Strap Material | Silicone | Nylon |
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Professional reviewers commend the vívosmart 5 for its larger OLED screen, added navigation button, and deep Garmin Connect health analytics such as Body Battery, Fitness Age and VO₂ Max.
Everyday users love the long battery life, lightweight comfort and accurate day-to-day health tracking, especially the Body Battery and stress metrics, but report an unresponsive touchscreen and dim screen outdoors.
Professional reviewers commend the Helio Strap for its impressive battery endurance, accurate heart-rate monitoring, and feather-light feel, positioning it as a strong budget alternative to subscription-based wearables. However, they note drawbacks such as occasional activity-detection glitches, a cheap-looking plastic build, and the limitation of a single strap size.
Everyday users appreciate the comfort, long battery life, and the fact that no monthly fee is required, highlighting its suitability for continuous wear and sleep tracking. Common complaints revolve around the one-size-fits-all strap, the lack of a display, and the effort needed to adjust or remove the band.
“by far the lightest band out there”
“extremely light - set and forget”
“fantastic budget-friendly no-subscription Whoop alternative”
