Garmin Vivoactive 5

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Apr, 2025

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 13 reviews of Garmin Vivoactive 5. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the battery and comfort. The price and design are also mentioned favorably, whereas reviews are divided on the size.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Garmin Vivoactive 5 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 93/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by : Michael Sawh (trustedreviews.com)

Garmin Vivoactive 5 Review

The Garmin Vivoactive 5 is a solid and more affordable AMOLED alternative to Garmin's pricier Venu wearable.

Sharp AMOLED colour screen ; Solid sports tracking modes ; Well integrated smartwatch features

Watch UI still needs some refining ; Can’t track elevation like Vivoactive 4 ; Misses out on useful Training Readiness metric

The Garmin Vivoactive 5 is a solid and more affordable AMOLED sports watch alternative to Garmin’s pricier Venu, which might not match it for smartwatch smarts, but still offers a great experience all round.

Nov, 2023

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Expert review by : Luke Edwards (techradar.com)

Garmin Vivoactive 5 review: Health and fitness tracking finds a perfect balance

The Garmin Vivoactive 5 saves you money over a Forerunner while still packing in the features

Upgraded AMOLED display ; On-watch music streaming ; Powerful health and sports tracking options

Minimal buttons ; No barometric altimeter ; No Training Readiness

The Garmin Vivoactive 5 offers more sports and health tracking metrics than most will need while staying compact and easy to see with that stunning AMOLED display. But this lacks some features that may sway you to pay more for a Forerunner.

Jul, 2024

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Expert review by : Mike Sawh (techadvisor.co.uk)

Garmin Vivoactive 5 review

The Garmin Vivoactive 5 arrives as the successor to the Vivoactive 4, which launched back in 2019. Garmin is updating its first smartwatch-style sports watch most notably with an AMOLED screen. There are new smarts too with a sleep coach telling you...

Strong GPS and heart rate accuracy Useful Body Battery daily insights Vibrant AMOLED screen Decent smartwatch features

Slightly thick bezel around screen Lacks useful Training Readiness feature

The Vivoactive 5 sees Garmin add yet another solid AMOLED multisports watch that performs as a good smartwatch to its ranks. It also means it has another watch to sit at yet another different price point. When you look at what it’s up against, it...

Oct, 2023

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Expert review by : Mark Jansen (digitaltrends.com)

I tried Garmin’s $300 Apple Watch alternative. Here’s why I love it

Garmin may have made a name for itself with rugged Instinct watches and sporty Forerunner fitness trackers, but that's not all the wearable tech the outdoors-oriented company offers. The Vivoactive range features Garmin's everyday watches and they...

Exceptional fitness and health tracking Long-lasting battery life Gorgeous AMOLED display No subscription needed

Software can be tricky for new users Smart features still limited

It would be churlish of me to say the tricky software had a big impact on my time with the Garmin Vivoactive 5. Yes, when I got annoyed at the watch, it was undoubtedly because of Garmin’s operating system. But those times were relatively few and far...

Nov, 2023

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Expert review by : Victor Hristov (phonearena.com)

Garmin Vivoactive 5 Review: $300 well spent

The Garmin Vivoactive 5 has a gorgeous OLED screen and it supports a big variety of workouts, plus all of that comes with multi-day battery life and an affordable price...

Great, four-day battery life (with Always-on) ; Plenty of supported workout types ; Comfortable to wear 24/7 ; Affordable price

Uninspiring design, buttons wobble on our unit ; No barometric altimeter ; No advanced sports tracking (triathlon), no maps

Mar, 2024

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Expert review by : Sam Hopes (tomsguide.com)

Garmin Vivoactive 5 review: Is it ready to take on the Apple Watch?

The Garmin Vivoactive 5 is certainly a more comprehensive on-wrist health and fitness coach than its predecessor, the Vivoactive 4, although it still lags behind more sports-focused series like the Forerunner range or the Garmin Venu. The latest...

Advanced health stats like sleep and stress coaching 30-plus sports apps Upgraded AMOLED display

Inconsistent sleep data Buttons are stiff No barometric altimeter

Despite the saturated market, it makes sense to upgrade your Garmin this time. The Vivoactive 5 costs less than the Vivoactive 4 and Venu 3, and there's more to love than the model before it, including advanced sports features and an upgraded AMOLED...

Oct, 2023

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Expert review by : Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com)

Garmin Vivoactive 5: The Complete Beginners Guide

I just realized today that I still had this post in my drafts folder from a week ago, after I had published a complete Garmin Vivoactive 5 Beginners Guide over on YouTube. So, if you were subscribed to YouTube, you likely already saw it. But, if you're...

Oct, 2023

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Expert review by : Kaitlyn Cimino (androidauthority.com)

Garmin Vivoactive 5 review: Should you buy it?

To much surprise, Garmin introduced a new AMOLED-touting update to the Vivoactive line. Find out more in our Garmin Vivoactive 5 review.

Vibrant, AMOLED display

Oct, 2023

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Expert review by : Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com)

Garmin Vivoactive 5 In-Depth Review: Now With An AMOLED Display!

To the surprise of many, Garmin has just announced the Vivoactive 5 – which is essentially a mini-Venu 3 (both in price and features). Garmin has killed off the MIP-based display of the previous Vivoactive series, instead adopting a more modern AMOLED...

Sep, 2023

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