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830 reviews
Jul, 2025
alaTest has collected and analyzed 830 reviews of Garmin Vivosmart HR+. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People are impressed by the performance and design. The battery and size are also mentioned favorably. There are some mixed views about the comfort, and many are negative about the image quality and portability.
usability, size, battery, design, performance
portability, image quality
We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Garmin Vivosmart HR+ is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very good quality.
Expert review by : Alastair Stevenson (trustedreviews.com)
Since the Apple Watch arrived, it seems that every company in the wearables market has been hell bent on making a device that can handle it all – from fitness tracking to Twitter notifications – while also looking like a high-end fashion item.
If you're a hardcore fitness fanatic, this is the wearable for you.
Expert review by : Becca Caddy (techradar.com)
Does the HR+ have the substance to make up for its lack of style?
Six day battery life ; GPS and heart rate monitor
Design is lacking ; Data could have more depth
A great device for runners, Garmin packs GPS smarts and spot-on tracking into a simple band that favors substance over style.
Expert review by : Chris Hall (pocket-lint.com)
There's no shortage of fitness trackers on the market. Since the launch of the Nike FuelBand , just about everyone has had a crack at this lifestyle end of the sports device market. The Garmin Vivosmart HR+ is something of a surprise package, stuffing...
GPS and heart rate tracking, compact size, reasonable battery life, solid phone connection, notifications
Not the best looking device, Garmin Connect is a little dour, display a little small
The Garmin Vivosmart HR+ is something of a surprise package, stuffing a lot of functionality into a device that's only a little larger than some other fitness tracker bands.
Expert review by : Daniel James (stuff.tv)
A top tier tracker that's got some GPS smarts too
Awesome App ; Marathon Battery life ; GPS on the cheap
Big & bulky ; Not so comfy ; Nags worse than your Mum
A superb tracker packed with features – it’s just not so great to wear day-to-day
Expert review by : Dan Graziano (cnet.co.uk)
The company's latest fitness tracker includes an optical heart-rate sensor, GPS and smartphone alerts.
Expert review by (which.co.uk)
The Garmin Vivosmart HR+ is chock-full of features, including built-in GPS so it can be used without relying on your smartphone. It also has plenty of advanced running functions. It costs £50 more than the regular Garmin Vivosmart, so is it worth it?...
Expert review by : Alan Martin (alphr.com)
Garmin's Vivosmart HR+ fitness band has it all, and while pricey, it represents super value
The Garmin Vivosmart HR+ is hands down the best fitness tracker I’ve had the pleasure of using. It’s comfortable, looks stylish in an understated way, is practical when out and about, has great stamina and has an app that number crunchers will love.
Expert review by : Dan Graziano (cnet.com)
The company's latest fitness tracker includes an optical heart-rate sensor, GPS and smartphone alerts.
Expert review by : Dan Graziano (cnet.com.au)
The company's latest fitness tracker includes an optical heart-rate sensor, GPS and smartphone alerts.
Expert review by : David Wise (techgearlab.com)
A good pick for those that do more adventurous outdoor activities and want a tracker that can keep up
Rugged, waterproof, built-in GPS
Bulky, not the most comfortable, difficulty syncing with the app
The rugged and waterproof is a great option for the outdoor adventurer that wants to track their physical activities. This model particularly excels at tracking various physical activities, and has a nice display that is easy on the eyes and in all...