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Rank 55 out of 58 Summarized in this category Rankings based on: • Pros-to-cons ratio • Number of reviews • Category average

Garmin

Vivosmart 5

Name: Vivosmart 5
Brand: Garmin

around $150

All prices are estimates and may vary from actual prices.

238 Pros

62%
17 reviews (3h 16m)

148 Cons

The Garmin Vivosmart 5 is a sleek and capable fitness tracker packed with features, offering comprehensive health and activity monitoring in a compact design. Its bright AMOLED display is a significant upgrade, showcasing vibrant colors and sharp details, though the small size can make notifications tricky to read for some. Battery life is impress...

Summary of pros and cons from human reviewers, put together by AI

60%

70 vs 46

Features

60%

36 vs 24

Design/Style

59%

13 vs 9

Battery Life

51%

38 vs 36

Accuracy

91%

10 vs 1

Comfort/Wearability

Reviewer verdict

Across 17 YouTube reviews, the Garmin Vivosmart 5 earns an Index score of 3.5/5, ranking #55 among Fitness Trackers. Reviewers most often praise its features, accuracy, design/style, while the most common criticisms concern features, accuracy.

The Vivosmart 5 is frequently praised for packing a wide array of health and fitness features into a compact, comfortable tracker, with reviewers mentioning features in 70 of the extracts (body battery, nap tracking, recovery time, pulse ox, sleep coach, rep counting, swim profiles, Garmin Pay, music, incident detection and more). Its sensors and tracking are often called accurate and reliable for everyday use and workouts, with 38 mentions supporting strong heart rate, step and sleep accuracy and generally solid GPS when connected. Reviewers also like the new larger bright AMOLED/OLED display and improved design, and they regularly highlight ease of use and a rich Garmin Connect app experience that surfaces detailed data without subscription barriers. Battery life and wearability are also noted positively across multiple reviews, reinforcing that it delivers robust functionality in a lightweight package.

Most criticisms center on missing hardware features and occasional accuracy issues: reviewers repeatedly note the lack of built-in GPS, ECG, and an altimeter (46 con mentions focused on features), making the Vivosmart 5 reliant on a phone for route and some metrics. Accuracy drawbacks are also reported (36 mentions), especially delays or inaccuracies in heart-rate response during HIIT/weightlifting and inconsistencies in sleep stage and SpO2 readings. Design complaints appear frequently too (24 mentions) about the small monochrome/simpler display compared with color competitors, and several reviewers feel the price feels steep given those omissions and tradeoffs, affecting perceived value.

Analysis based on 17 YouTube reviews (3h 16m of video) with 238 pros and 148 cons extracted.

Pros (238)

Features (70)

the vivosmart 5 is often within my normal range of spo2 values ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 In-Depth Scientific Review @ 10:31
the thing i like most about the fifa smart 5 is its heart rate tracking ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 In-Depth Scientific Review @ 2:16
the heart rate tracking of the fifa smart 5 is not bad at all ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 In-Depth Scientific Review @ 7:56
Garmin Vivo active 5 impresses with its Comprehensive Health tracking including sleep apnea detection and stress monitoring along with a wide range of sports modes ▶ This Is the BEST Fitness Tracker I’ve Tried – And Here's Why @ 5:38
superb pulse oximeter data ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 - Is this the Fitness Tracker for You? @ 6:52
very functional ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 - Is this the Fitness Tracker for You? @ 1:07
automatic walk and run detection ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 - Is this the Fitness Tracker for You? @ 7:14
Other standout tools include intensity minutes, fitness age, and incident detection during workouts ▶ Top 5 Best Fitness Tracker to Buy in 2025 @ 2:25
morning report feature ▶ Garmin vivoactive 5 In-Depth Review // AMOLED + Venu 3 Featu @ 5:52
covers all the essentials: step tracking, sleep monitoring, stress levels, calories burned, floors climbed, heart rate, blood oxygen, and various exercises ▶ Top 5 Best Fitness Tracker to Buy in 2025 @ 1:53
pairs with external heart rate straps ▶ Garmin vivoactive 5 In-Depth Review // AMOLED + Venu 3 Featu @ 15:00
swim ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 Review | Fitness Tech Review @ 0:56
Gin have also managed to cram in emergency assistance features here that you can access by long pressing this button till you feel three vibrations on your wrist ▶ Is the Garmin Vivosmart 5 Worth Buying NOW in 2025? @ 3:46
you can also find your V smart 5 by using your phone ▶ Is the Garmin Vivosmart 5 Worth Buying NOW in 2025? @ 16:23
music storage and playback ▶ Garmin vivoactive 5 In-Depth Review // AMOLED + Venu 3 Featu @ 8:00
features for wheelchair users ▶ Garmin vivoactive 5 In-Depth Review // AMOLED + Venu 3 Featu @ 6:28
Garmin Pay ▶ Garmin vivoactive 5 In-Depth Review // AMOLED + Venu 3 Featu @ 8:24
lots of features ▶ Garmin vivoactive 5 In-Depth Review // AMOLED + Venu 3 Featu @ 0:45
compact yet powerful providing an impressive array of information ▶ top 5 fitness tracker review in 2024 | watch before buy @ 3:05
The body battery feature, which tracks your energy levels throughout the day to help guide activity and recovery ▶ Top 5 Best Fitness Tracker to Buy in 2025 @ 2:18
pool swimming profile ▶ Garmin vivoactive 5 In-Depth Review // AMOLED + Venu 3 Featu @ 9:43
compensates with functionality and the wealth of data it delivers ▶ top 5 fitness tracker review in 2024 | watch before buy @ 3:00
Open Water swimming ▶ Garmin vivoactive 5 In-Depth Review // AMOLED + Venu 3 Featu @ 9:50
garmin's unique body battery score combines data from your sleep and daily activities to estimate your energy levels for the day ▶ top 5 fitness tracker review in 2024 | watch before buy @ 4:32
many new features from venue 3. ▶ Garmin vivoactive 5 In-Depth Review // AMOLED + Venu 3 Featu @ 0:47
sleep coach feature ▶ Garmin vivoactive 5 In-Depth Review // AMOLED + Venu 3 Featu @ 4:16
the vi smart 5 can estimate a metric called body battery which is garmin's way of telling you how well you've rested and how well your body has recharged during the night and how much energy you have to expend during the day ▶ Is the Garmin Vivosmart 5 Worth Buying NOW in 2025? @ 15:18
the Vio smart 5 has an inbuilt breathing app that can help reduce your heart rate to normal levels and calm you down ▶ Is the Garmin Vivosmart 5 Worth Buying NOW in 2025? @ 16:01
the Vivo smart 5 uses a built-in rep counter to count your reps in real time ▶ Is the Garmin Vivosmart 5 Worth Buying NOW in 2025? @ 15:35
lists factors impacting energy levels ▶ Garmin vivoactive 5 In-Depth Review // AMOLED + Venu 3 Featu @ 3:24
you can use the Vivo smart 5's find my phone feature ▶ Is the Garmin Vivosmart 5 Worth Buying NOW in 2025? @ 16:13
tracks tons of health and activity metrics ▶ Garmin vivoactive 5 In-Depth Review // AMOLED + Venu 3 Featu @ 2:54
HRV status and recovery time advisor ▶ Garmin vivoactive 5 In-Depth Review // AMOLED + Venu 3 Featu @ 4:45
automatic nap tracking ▶ Garmin vivoactive 5 In-Depth Review // AMOLED + Venu 3 Featu @ 3:47
built for data nerds ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 Review | Fitness Tech Review @ 2:51
it's very capable for use in the gym ▶ Which Garmin GPS Watch Is Right For You? @ 1:34
the vivosmart 5 does track your heart rate 24/7 ▶ The Garmin Vivosmart 5 is Deceptively Simple | Full Review @ 3:58
This is the only watch that we're going to talk about today where actually it doesn't have built-in Standalone GPS functionality, that's the main difference here ▶ Which Garmin GPS Watch Is Right For You? @ 0:53
track your sleep and stress levels ▶ Which Garmin GPS Watch Is Right For You? @ 1:49
you also get things like rep counting if you're in the gym it will automatically count the Reps for you ▶ Which Garmin GPS Watch Is Right For You? @ 1:08
like all garmin devices the vivosmart 5 does support live track ▶ The Garmin Vivosmart 5 is Deceptively Simple | Full Review @ 7:17
more features than most fitness trackers ▶ The BEST Fitness-Tracker 2022 | Garmin Vivosmart 5 Review @ 5:30
the vivosmart 5 does perform pretty well on this front ▶ The Garmin Vivosmart 5 is Deceptively Simple | Full Review @ 7:30
you do get wrist-based Optical heart rate on this watch ▶ Which Garmin GPS Watch Is Right For You? @ 1:06
the vivosmart 5 does everything you'd expect for health and fitness tracking and a little bit extra ▶ The Garmin Vivosmart 5 is Deceptively Simple | Full Review @ 3:07
probably the best fitness circuit that you can get right now ▶ The BEST Fitness-Tracker 2022 | Garmin Vivosmart 5 Review @ 5:26
auto workout detection ▶ The BEST Fitness-Tracker 2022 | Garmin Vivosmart 5 Review @ 3:31
arguably the second best heart rate monitor I've ever tested from the wrist ▶ Garmin Vivosmart HR - REVIEW @ 4:19
i really like the battery battery score and i think it's easy to read and interpret especially if you don't really know too much about recovery ▶ The Garmin Vivosmart 5 is Deceptively Simple | Full Review @ 5:50
features an optical heart rate sensor on the back of the device which takes all day readings as well as readings while you're working out ▶ Garmin Vivosmart HR - REVIEW @ 1:15
Garmin did a really good job with this heart rate monitor ▶ Garmin Vivosmart HR - REVIEW @ 1:23
inside it packs many of the same features from garmin's more expensive smartwatches ▶ The Garmin Vivosmart 5 is Deceptively Simple | Full Review @ 0:04
new hand Cycle Sport profiles ▶ Garmin Vivoactive 5 In-Depth Review: 19 New Features to Know @ 8:16
updated GPS chipset ▶ Garmin Vivoactive 5 In-Depth Review: 19 New Features to Know @ 13:48
all the new features work generally well ▶ Garmin Vivoactive 5 In-Depth Review: 19 New Features to Know @ 16:12
new workout benefit feature ▶ Garmin Vivoactive 5 In-Depth Review: 19 New Features to Know @ 9:58
starts to record your activities automatically ▶ Product review: Garmin Vivosmart 5 review @ 2:51
pulse ox is really cool ▶ Product review: Garmin Vivosmart 5 review @ 5:01
highly effective for tracking everyday well-being and Recovery statistics ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 Review | Fitness Tracker @ 0:21
really cool pulse ox option ▶ Product review: Garmin Vivosmart 5 review @ 1:37
they did add some other sports features besides the profiles ▶ Garmin Vivoactive 5 In-Depth Review: 19 New Features to Know @ 9:35
excellent little watch, doesn't get in the way, can do front racks, has all the timers, really nondescript sleek and it does its job ▶ Product review: Garmin Vivosmart 5 review @ 5:24
the Morning Report ▶ Garmin Vivoactive 5 In-Depth Review: 19 New Features to Know @ 7:23
all editions of the vivoactive 5 come with music built in as well as Garmin pay ▶ Garmin Vivoactive 5 In-Depth Review: 19 New Features to Know @ 13:17
an on-device interval workout feature ▶ Garmin Vivoactive 5 In-Depth Review: 19 New Features to Know @ 9:39
offers a body battery score to assist in estimating available energy for the day ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 Review | Fitness Tracker @ 3:29
the new nap feature ▶ Garmin Vivoactive 5 In-Depth Review: 19 New Features to Know @ 4:50
new recovery time estimate ▶ Garmin Vivoactive 5 In-Depth Review: 19 New Features to Know @ 10:07
Kudos on the nap side ▶ Garmin Vivoactive 5 In-Depth Review: 19 New Features to Know @ 5:22
allows changes to body battery to be seen in real time allowing users to make adjustments accordingly ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 Review | Fitness Tracker @ 3:36

Accuracy (38)

pretty okay agreement between the hg chest strap and the vivosmart 5 ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 In-Depth Scientific Review @ 3:06
the step counting of the viewsmart 5 seems to be ok ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 In-Depth Scientific Review @ 9:25
the lines mostly overlap very nicely ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 In-Depth Scientific Review @ 4:01
at least on average the vivosmart 5 was closer to the total steps it should be counting ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 In-Depth Scientific Review @ 9:14
it's amongst the better 50 of heart rate trackers that i've tested ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 In-Depth Scientific Review @ 7:45
connected GPS provides detailed workout information ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 - Is this the Fitness Tracker for You? @ 4:42
rather accurate sleep tracking ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 - Is this the Fitness Tracker for You? @ 6:58
the light sleep detection seems ok ish ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 In-Depth Scientific Review @ 14:28
Garmin Vivo active 5 delivers reliable GPS and heart rate data performing comparably to more expensive models like the 4Runner 965 its accuracy in various activities including swimming is impressive ▶ This Is the BEST Fitness Tracker I’ve Tried – And Here's Why @ 1:10
the vivosmart 5 is amongst the better watches when it comes to tracking my heart rate when cycling ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 In-Depth Scientific Review @ 6:33
very accurate sensors ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 - Is this the Fitness Tracker for You? @ 8:35
most of the time the vivosmart follows along quite nicely with the ecg chest strap ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 In-Depth Scientific Review @ 6:06
this makes sense as light sleep is the closest sleep stage to being awake ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 In-Depth Scientific Review @ 15:46
accurate 24/7 heart rate monitoring ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 - Is this the Fitness Tracker for You? @ 6:47
the main thing i would use it for is tracking my total time in bed since it does seem to be quite okay at taking a moment you fall asleep and the moment you wake up ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 In-Depth Scientific Review @ 17:15
automatically tracks sleep accurately ▶ top 5 fitness tracker review in 2024 | watch before buy @ 4:09
good heart rate accuracy for cardio ▶ Garmin vivoactive 5 In-Depth Review // AMOLED + Venu 3 Featu @ 12:48
accurate GPS ▶ Garmin vivoactive 5 In-Depth Review // AMOLED + Venu 3 Featu @ 11:10
the average accuracy for the Vivo smart 5 for indoor cycling has been 99% and for me personally anything more than 95% average accuracy for a wrist-based optical heart rate sensor is a definite win ▶ Is the Garmin Vivosmart 5 Worth Buying NOW in 2025? @ 7:42
the Vivo smart 5 achieved an average accuracy of 97% for outdoor running which again is a really good result for the V smart 5 ▶ Is the Garmin Vivosmart 5 Worth Buying NOW in 2025? @ 8:47
the Vivo smart 5 achieved an average accuracy of 97% for strength training honestly I cannot stress how impressed I am by the Vio smart 5's Optical heart rate sensor here because I almost always see variables start to struggle when it comes to weightlifting ▶ Is the Garmin Vivosmart 5 Worth Buying NOW in 2025? @ 9:26
very accurate band when sleep is concerned ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 Review | Fitness Tech Review @ 6:57
decent it's got good sleep tracking ▶ BEST Garmin Watch Tier List 2024 - AVOID THESE... @ 8:10
decent heart rate tracker ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 Review | Fitness Tech Review @ 6:59
i found that resting heart rate was very close to the chest strap it matched up within three beats per minute and there wasn't really much lag at all when it came to a cardio based workout and a run ▶ The Garmin Vivosmart 5 is Deceptively Simple | Full Review @ 4:03
very accurate tells you when you are awake ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 Review | Fitness Tech Review @ 4:56
very happy with its sleep tracking ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 Review | Fitness Tech Review @ 4:11
once it caught up to the chest strap it was spot on ▶ The Garmin Vivosmart 5 is Deceptively Simple | Full Review @ 4:18
the tracks are virtually identical to or multiband Phoenix 7 Pro ▶ Garmin Vivoactive 5 In-Depth Review: 19 New Features to Know @ 14:25
spot on ▶ Garmin Vivoactive 5 In-Depth Review: 19 New Features to Know @ 15:16
overall very solid on the accuracy front ▶ Garmin Vivoactive 5 In-Depth Review: 19 New Features to Know @ 15:48
pretty good ▶ Garmin Vivoactive 5 In-Depth Review: 19 New Features to Know @ 15:39
accurately detected when the user falls asleep and wakes with its stage tracking ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 Review | Fitness Tracker @ 2:30
very very good ▶ Garmin Vivoactive 5 In-Depth Review: 19 New Features to Know @ 15:19
identical across the board ▶ Garmin Vivoactive 5 In-Depth Review: 19 New Features to Know @ 15:27
astoundingly close to the chest strap as well as our Phoenix 7 Pro optical heart rate sensor ▶ Garmin Vivoactive 5 In-Depth Review: 19 New Features to Know @ 15:44
the tracks are spot on ▶ Garmin Vivoactive 5 In-Depth Review: 19 New Features to Know @ 15:03
it did very very good ▶ Garmin Vivoactive 5 In-Depth Review: 19 New Features to Know @ 14:46

Design/Style (36)

elegant ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 - Is this the Fitness Tracker for You? @ 8:49
easily replaceable bands ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 - Is this the Fitness Tracker for You? @ 2:01
tracker pops out for easy strap replacement ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 - Is this the Fitness Tracker for You? @ 4:14
a dozen well-designed and visible watch faces ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 - Is this the Fitness Tracker for You? @ 5:32
Garmin Vivo active 5 impresses with its comfortable design and gorgeous display making it a joy to wear throughout the day ▶ This Is the BEST Fitness Tracker I’ve Tried – And Here's Why @ 4:08
tiny stylish smart and very capable ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 - Is this the Fitness Tracker for You? @ 0:04
really good looking ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 - Is this the Fitness Tracker for You? @ 1:07
OLED touch screen ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 Review | Fitness Tech Review @ 0:49
the Vivo smart 5 screen is around 66% larger than the previous model so you'll likely see text better if you're thinking of upgrading from the vi smart 4 ▶ Is the Garmin Vivosmart 5 Worth Buying NOW in 2025? @ 1:06
larger screen with a higher resolution ▶ top 5 fitness tracker review in 2024 | watch before buy @ 3:11
AMOLED display ▶ Garmin vivoactive 5 In-Depth Review // AMOLED + Venu 3 Featu @ 0:29
super bright colors and lots of contrast ▶ Garmin vivoactive 5 In-Depth Review // AMOLED + Venu 3 Featu @ 1:38
new font size option ▶ Garmin vivoactive 5 In-Depth Review // AMOLED + Venu 3 Featu @ 2:46
plenty bright outdoors ▶ Garmin vivoactive 5 In-Depth Review // AMOLED + Venu 3 Featu @ 2:05
replaceable band so you are able to change out the colors ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 Review | Fitness Tech Review @ 7:32
it might go more effectively with what you wear to work work or during the day ▶ Which Garmin GPS Watch Is Right For You? @ 1:27
you can pop it out and change the color of the strap if you want to accessorize in a different way ▶ Which Garmin GPS Watch Is Right For You? @ 1:16
fairly bright screen ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 Review | Fitness Tech Review @ 7:04
easily attach a new band ▶ The BEST Fitness-Tracker 2022 | Garmin Vivosmart 5 Review @ 2:06
the improved design over the Vio smart 4 is appreciated ▶ BEST Garmin Watch Tier List 2024 - AVOID THESE... @ 8:14
I like that you can swap out the bands ▶ BEST Garmin Watch Tier List 2024 - AVOID THESE... @ 8:16
always on and does have the ability to be backlit ▶ Garmin Vivosmart HR - REVIEW @ 1:36
visible in bright daylight ▶ Garmin Vivosmart HR - REVIEW @ 1:34
Sleek it's comfortable it's capable ▶ Garmin Vivosmart HR - REVIEW @ 9:10
simple it looks like a standard fitness tracker ▶ The Garmin Vivosmart 5 is Deceptively Simple | Full Review @ 0:02
it does have an automatic brightness sensor ▶ The Garmin Vivosmart 5 is Deceptively Simple | Full Review @ 1:37
the screen is bright easy to see in broad daylight ▶ The Garmin Vivosmart 5 is Deceptively Simple | Full Review @ 1:32
very low profile ▶ Product review: Garmin Vivosmart 5 review @ 0:22
ambient light sensor allowing you to either have the screen brightness adjusted according to conditions or choose a manual setting ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 Review | Fitness Tracker @ 2:14
change the band ▶ Product review: Garmin Vivosmart 5 review @ 1:59
cool ▶ Product review: Garmin Vivosmart 5 review @ 5:17
the display is great the battery life is solid uh the accuracy is generally pretty solid ▶ Garmin Vivoactive 5 In-Depth Review: 19 New Features to Know @ 16:04
new AMOLED display this bright colorful display ▶ Garmin Vivoactive 5 In-Depth Review: 19 New Features to Know @ 0:45
bright AMOLED display ▶ Garmin Vivoactive 5 In-Depth Review: 19 New Features to Know @ 12:24
larger OLED screen than its predecessor with a higher resolution display ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 Review | Fitness Tracker @ 1:48
AMOLED display is totally fine in bright sunny conditions ▶ Garmin Vivoactive 5 In-Depth Review: 19 New Features to Know @ 1:22

Ease of Use (23)

physical button makes navigation and control easy ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 - Is this the Fitness Tracker for You? @ 5:10
top notch user experience ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 - Is this the Fitness Tracker for You? @ 8:38
positive menu experience with good animations and smooth operation ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 - Is this the Fitness Tracker for You? @ 6:23
responds well to taps and swipes ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 - Is this the Fitness Tracker for You? @ 5:05
on-screen keyboard ▶ Garmin vivoactive 5 In-Depth Review // AMOLED + Venu 3 Featu @ 7:27
physical button ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 Review | Fitness Tech Review @ 0:53
The touch input and software speed has been fine and it's never crashed or become unusable during my use ▶ Is the Garmin Vivosmart 5 Worth Buying NOW in 2025? @ 4:11
there's only one button here right on the top of the tracker that you can't really miss ▶ Is the Garmin Vivosmart 5 Worth Buying NOW in 2025? @ 3:29
The interface is quite simple here and in a day where wearables have multiple buttons and gestures around the touch screen Garmin have managed to keep it really easy here and you can see that there's a theme developing here around simplicity ▶ Is the Garmin Vivosmart 5 Worth Buying NOW in 2025? @ 3:17
good touchscreen responsiveness ▶ Garmin vivoactive 5 In-Depth Review // AMOLED + Venu 3 Featu @ 2:15
navigation is really simple ▶ The Garmin Vivosmart 5 is Deceptively Simple | Full Review @ 2:41
some of the main stats and metrics that you might only be interested in seeing like your steps and your heart rates do surface as really big on the screen ▶ The Garmin Vivosmart 5 is Deceptively Simple | Full Review @ 2:10
quickly apply to messages ▶ The BEST Fitness-Tracker 2022 | Garmin Vivosmart 5 Review @ 3:15
in portrait mode it will give you a blown-up version of your heart rate data or your pace if you're jogging so you can kind of see the data a little bit clear than a little tiny graph at the bottom of your screen ▶ Garmin Vivosmart HR - REVIEW @ 6:50
simple it's no fuss and no frills ▶ The Garmin Vivosmart 5 is Deceptively Simple | Full Review @ 1:06
for the most part i could make out all of my stats and work out metrics really really easily ▶ The Garmin Vivosmart 5 is Deceptively Simple | Full Review @ 1:39
really super handy and it's really well executed ▶ Garmin Vivoactive 5 In-Depth Review: 19 New Features to Know @ 7:46
handy feature to have ▶ Garmin Vivoactive 5 In-Depth Review: 19 New Features to Know @ 12:49
easy ▶ Product review: Garmin Vivosmart 5 review @ 2:46
able to scroll longer Snippets of text compared to the predecessor which simplifies visibility as at least three stats can be seen at any given time ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 Review | Fitness Tracker @ 2:04
displays an impressive amount of data on each screen ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 Review | Fitness Tracker @ 2:00
physical button instead of capacitive, easier to operate with gloves or when hands are wet ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 Review | Fitness Tracker @ 1:24
makes it easy to access your body battery score ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 Review | Fitness Tracker @ 3:52

App/Software (18)

Garmin Connect app is rich in features and customization ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 - Is this the Fitness Tracker for You? @ 6:42
data isn't colorcoded it's easily comprehensible ▶ top 5 fitness tracker review in 2024 | watch before buy @ 3:27
daily summary feature ▶ Garmin vivoactive 5 In-Depth Review // AMOLED + Venu 3 Featu @ 6:17
access to Garmin's powerful fitness software at a fraction of the cost and weight of its smart watches ▶ Top 5 Best Fitness Tracker to Buy in 2025 @ 2:11
workout benefits summary ▶ Garmin vivoactive 5 In-Depth Review // AMOLED + Venu 3 Featu @ 10:09
allow you to view changes in real time ▶ top 5 fitness tracker review in 2024 | watch before buy @ 4:43
one of the best things about the Garment Connect app is that there's no pay wall here and there's absolutely a ton of features including things like a large database of workouts ▶ Is the Garmin Vivosmart 5 Worth Buying NOW in 2025? @ 12:34
incorporating detailed graphs and charts that indicate Trends a feature seldom seen in fitness trackers of this size ▶ top 5 fitness tracker review in 2024 | watch before buy @ 3:18
the powerful garment Connect app ▶ Is the Garmin Vivosmart 5 Worth Buying NOW in 2025? @ 12:21
garments Connect app doesn't disappoint so opening the Garment Connect app you can see a fair amount of information ▶ Is the Garmin Vivosmart 5 Worth Buying NOW in 2025? @ 10:00
the interface is really intuitive and it shows you all the health metrics measured by a Tracker in a bit more detail ▶ Is the Garmin Vivosmart 5 Worth Buying NOW in 2025? @ 12:23
garmin connect app tracks so many features, navigation in the app is super easy, the layout is awesome, and you can connect multiple garmin devices at once and switch between them with ease ▶ The BEST Fitness-Tracker 2022 | Garmin Vivosmart 5 Review @ 5:40
so much statistics you can get through your workouts like runs and your sleep ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 Review | Fitness Tech Review @ 7:21
the data is pretty comprehensive ▶ The Garmin Vivosmart 5 is Deceptively Simple | Full Review @ 5:14
Garmin has done a lot with their new app they've really just made a lot of simple improvements on it that have really been great ▶ Garmin Vivosmart HR - REVIEW @ 7:02
interesting little app ▶ Product review: Garmin Vivosmart 5 review @ 4:45
she's a fan of an app Feature ▶ Garmin Vivoactive 5 In-Depth Review: 19 New Features to Know @ 5:15
Fitness tracker offering more data than more aesthetically pleasing trackers ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 Review | Fitness Tracker @ 0:06

Battery Life (13)

Garmin Vivo active 5 impresses with its battery longevity boasting up to 11 days in Smartwatch mode and 5 days with the display always on ▶ This Is the BEST Fitness Tracker I’ve Tried – And Here's Why @ 2:40
durable charging cable (same as other Garmin wearables) ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 - Is this the Fitness Tracker for You? @ 2:16
seven days of battery life ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 Review | Fitness Tech Review @ 1:16
battery life of 7 Days ▶ top 5 fitness tracker review in 2024 | watch before buy @ 4:50
decent battery life with AMOLED display ▶ Garmin vivoactive 5 In-Depth Review // AMOLED + Venu 3 Featu @ 1:44
four days to over a week of battery life ▶ Garmin vivoactive 5 In-Depth Review // AMOLED + Venu 3 Featu @ 2:00
this tiny device can last for close to a week on a single charge ▶ Is the Garmin Vivosmart 5 Worth Buying NOW in 2025? @ 12:12
the Vivo smart 5 lasted for exactly 5 and 1/2 days on a single single charge with some fairly heavy usage ▶ Is the Garmin Vivosmart 5 Worth Buying NOW in 2025? @ 11:55
have to stick your charging cable inside the watch and the benefits is that you can just plug it into a wall and let it hang from a string and you will still charge it ▶ The BEST Fitness-Tracker 2022 | Garmin Vivosmart 5 Review @ 0:35
fairly decent battery life ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 Review | Fitness Tech Review @ 7:13
the battery does last a fair amount of time ▶ The Garmin Vivosmart 5 is Deceptively Simple | Full Review @ 4:55
get up to 11 days in the gesture base like my wife's watches right now ▶ Garmin Vivoactive 5 In-Depth Review: 19 New Features to Know @ 2:14
charge for this watch is really nice, wear it five to six days ▶ Product review: Garmin Vivosmart 5 review @ 4:10

Comfort/Wearability (10)

lightweight ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 - Is this the Fitness Tracker for You? @ 1:04
keep the tracker lightweight ▶ Is the Garmin Vivosmart 5 Worth Buying NOW in 2025? @ 3:01
super light ▶ The BEST Fitness-Tracker 2022 | Garmin Vivosmart 5 Review @ 0:09
super lightweight ▶ BEST Garmin Watch Tier List 2024 - AVOID THESE... @ 8:12
you can wear this 24/7 ▶ The Garmin Vivosmart 5 is Deceptively Simple | Full Review @ 4:51
very comfortable synthetic band with a traditional watch style class ▶ Garmin Vivosmart HR - REVIEW @ 0:55
really secures it down to the wrist ▶ Garmin Vivosmart HR - REVIEW @ 1:12
lightweight ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 Review | Fitness Tracker @ 0:03
replaceable band, no tools necessary ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 Review | Fitness Tracker @ 0:59
low weight of 24.5 grams and 26.5 grams which certainly contributes to its uncompromising portability ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 Review | Fitness Tracker @ 1:16

Durability (9)

amazing build quality ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 - Is this the Fitness Tracker for You? @ 4:12
Garmin Vivo active 5 impresses with its extensive Fitness tracking capabilities long battery life and robust build quality ▶ This Is the BEST Fitness Tracker I’ve Tried – And Here's Why @ 7:22
it dries off quite easily ▶ Is the Garmin Vivosmart 5 Worth Buying NOW in 2025? @ 2:20
the display casing is quite robust ▶ Is the Garmin Vivosmart 5 Worth Buying NOW in 2025? @ 2:39
I have managed to bump the watch a few times at the gym but it has held up well so far I think it is strong enough for most applications that this Fitness track will be used for such as cycling running strength training yoga and other basic activities ▶ Is the Garmin Vivosmart 5 Worth Buying NOW in 2025? @ 2:42
water resistant up to 5 atm ▶ The BEST Fitness-Tracker 2022 | Garmin Vivosmart 5 Review @ 0:04
it works great in both of those scenarios ▶ Garmin Vivoactive 5 In-Depth Review: 19 New Features to Know @ 1:42
water resistant ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 Review | Fitness Tracker @ 1:34
waterproof ▶ Product review: Garmin Vivosmart 5 review @ 1:54

Value for Money (9)

the Vivo smart 5 would be worth a look ▶ Garmin Buyer's Guide: Which Model is RIGHT for YOU? @ 2:38
competes fiercely with fitbits offerings and emerges successfully ▶ top 5 fitness tracker review in 2024 | watch before buy @ 2:54
most cost-effective Fitness tracker in 2024 ▶ top 5 fitness tracker review in 2024 | watch before buy @ 2:45
may be priced similarly to some Fitbits, but you'll save over time by avoiding ongoing fees like Fitbit Premium ▶ Top 5 Best Fitness Tracker to Buy in 2025 @ 2:41
excels at delivering in-depth health data without requiring a monthly subscription ▶ Top 5 Best Fitness Tracker to Buy in 2025 @ 2:36
good price point ▶ Garmin vivoactive 5 In-Depth Review // AMOLED + Venu 3 Featu @ 0:42
completely blows away the Fitbit charge HR ▶ Garmin Vivosmart HR - REVIEW @ 9:20
at a price point of $150 it is probably the best $150 Fitness tracker that is out there ▶ Garmin Vivosmart HR - REVIEW @ 9:14
offers users more information and insights with the additional use of its accompanying Garmin Connect Mobile app without any subscription fee ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 Review | Fitness Tracker @ 0:10

Compatibility (7)

supports smartphone notifications with quick reply options for Android users ▶ Top 5 Best Fitness Tracker to Buy in 2025 @ 2:04
compatible with iPhones and Android phones ▶ Garmin vivoactive 5 In-Depth Review // AMOLED + Venu 3 Featu @ 6:43
operating in the garmin ecosystem, which is hands down the best app that you can get for activity tracking ▶ The BEST Fitness-Tracker 2022 | Garmin Vivosmart 5 Review @ 5:33
receive a whole bunch of notifications ▶ The BEST Fitness-Tracker 2022 | Garmin Vivosmart 5 Review @ 0:07
ios and android compatibility for the vivosmart 5 ▶ The Garmin Vivosmart 5 is Deceptively Simple | Full Review @ 6:48
in the garmin ecosystem ▶ The BEST Fitness-Tracker 2022 | Garmin Vivosmart 5 Review @ 0:11
do not need a phone to work this ▶ Product review: Garmin Vivosmart 5 review @ 3:07

Overall (5)

its performance is still ok ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 In-Depth Scientific Review @ 5:05
the garmin vivosmart 5 appears to do okay though also not great ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 In-Depth Scientific Review @ 4:42
the watch actually does better than many of the other watches i've tested ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 In-Depth Scientific Review @ 5:48
Garmin Vivo active 5 stands out with its score of 86.5 this watch excels in virtually every category we tested from its accuracy and battery life to its Rich features and robust build quality the Vivo active 5 impressed me with its reliable GPS and heart rate data extensive Health tracking options and impressive battery life of up to 11 days ▶ This Is the BEST Fitness Tracker I’ve Tried – And Here's Why @ 8:10
impressive ▶ Garmin Vivoactive 5 In-Depth Review: 19 New Features to Know @ 14:14

Cons (148)

Features (46)

lack of watch face market ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 - Is this the Fitness Tracker for You? @ 7:57
this is not a full replacement of gps by any means ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 In-Depth Scientific Review @ 1:12
it lacks some Advanced metrics found in higher-end Garmin watches ▶ This Is the BEST Fitness Tracker I’ve Tried – And Here's Why @ 1:25
the vivosmart 5 does not have onboard gps so you'll still need to bring your phone with you if you want to track your route on your runs and rides ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 In-Depth Scientific Review @ 1:01
no inbuilt GPS ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 - Is this the Fitness Tracker for You? @ 4:28
no advanced connectivity features ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 - Is this the Fitness Tracker for You? @ 8:01
the absence of a dedicated hiking mode ▶ This Is the BEST Fitness Tracker I’ve Tried – And Here's Why @ 5:46
limited ANT+ connectivity, cannot connect external heart rate sensors ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 - Is this the Fitness Tracker for You? @ 4:50
the other health and sport tracking features i tested appear to be mediocre or bad ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 In-Depth Scientific Review @ 17:34
the spo2 measurements taken by the vivosmart 5 are quite often too low ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 In-Depth Scientific Review @ 11:32
no built-in altimeter ▶ Garmin vivoactive 5 In-Depth Review // AMOLED + Venu 3 Featu @ 11:32
you'll need to keep your phone nearby and settle for a small monochrome display ▶ Top 5 Best Fitness Tracker to Buy in 2025 @ 2:32
no built-in microphone/speaker ▶ Garmin vivoactive 5 In-Depth Review // AMOLED + Venu 3 Featu @ 7:50
lacks built-in GPS, a colorful emolei screen, and the full suite of advanced health sensors ▶ Top 5 Best Fitness Tracker to Buy in 2025 @ 1:45
relies on a Bluetooth connection to your smartphone to track your route and Pace during outdoor activities ▶ top 5 fitness tracker review in 2024 | watch before buy @ 3:36
no ECG hardware ▶ Garmin vivoactive 5 In-Depth Review // AMOLED + Venu 3 Featu @ 15:57
the Vivo smart 5 doesn't actually have a GPS chipset built right into it so if you do want to go for an outdoor activity such as an outdoor run you'll need to take your phone and you'll need to make sure that it has sufficient charge to allow the vi smart 5 to use your phone's GPS ▶ Is the Garmin Vivosmart 5 Worth Buying NOW in 2025? @ 13:19
doesn't come with a built-in GPS ▶ top 5 fitness tracker review in 2024 | watch before buy @ 3:31
if you if you like taking naps during the day just like I do then the Vivo smart 5 is not capable of detecting any naps that you take which means all of the Sleep data and the analysis done within the Garment Connect app starts getting a bit inaccurate over time ▶ Is the Garmin Vivosmart 5 Worth Buying NOW in 2025? @ 14:58
wasn't the happiest with it with my workouts ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 Review | Fitness Tech Review @ 3:10
no bit in gps and it's using your smartphone's gps ▶ The BEST Fitness-Tracker 2022 | Garmin Vivosmart 5 Review @ 5:08
it doesn't have built-in Standalone GPS functionality ▶ Which Garmin GPS Watch Is Right For You? @ 0:58
it's not bad for Basic Fitness tracking but it's nothing to write home about ▶ BEST Garmin Watch Tier List 2024 - AVOID THESE... @ 8:27
not too worried about really accurate running data and about having your phone with you or playing music or anything separately from the watch ▶ Which Garmin GPS Watch Is Right For You? @ 1:37
cannot control your music during an exercise ▶ The BEST Fitness-Tracker 2022 | Garmin Vivosmart 5 Review @ 5:15
you need to take your phone with you if you want to get active ▶ Which Garmin GPS Watch Is Right For You? @ 1:02
no onboard GPS ▶ BEST Garmin Watch Tier List 2024 - AVOID THESE... @ 8:20
it does not have an ecg or electrocardiogram app ▶ The Garmin Vivosmart 5 is Deceptively Simple | Full Review @ 4:36
this tracker does not have built-in gps ▶ The Garmin Vivosmart 5 is Deceptively Simple | Full Review @ 3:46
does not have that feature as of right now ▶ Garmin Vivosmart HR - REVIEW @ 2:25
Bluetooth connectivity only extends to your smartphone controlling the music player ▶ Garmin Vivosmart HR - REVIEW @ 2:17
doesn't have onboard GPS ▶ Garmin Vivosmart HR - REVIEW @ 4:55
does not have built-in GPS ▶ Garmin Vivosmart HR - REVIEW @ 6:18
a couple of emissions such as a color screen and no built-in gps just connected gps ▶ The Garmin Vivosmart 5 is Deceptively Simple | Full Review @ 8:25
sleep tracking does not take into consideration naps and this can affect the accuracy of the nightly data ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 Review | Fitness Tracker @ 2:56
no floors climbed metric ▶ Garmin Vivoactive 5 In-Depth Review: 19 New Features to Know @ 8:56
does not have a built-in GPS ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 Review | Fitness Tracker @ 0:19
only contains a selection of 10 sports profiles and any additional activities need to be set up in the Garmin Connect app ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 Review | Fitness Tracker @ 4:37
no automated downhill skiing or downhill snowboarding run counting ▶ Garmin Vivoactive 5 In-Depth Review: 19 New Features to Know @ 9:01
removed the workout animations ▶ Garmin Vivoactive 5 In-Depth Review: 19 New Features to Know @ 9:24
no barometric altimeter on this watch ▶ Garmin Vivoactive 5 In-Depth Review: 19 New Features to Know @ 8:46
it does not have an altimeter so it will be tracking elevation data using calculations from your phone ▶ The Garmin Vivosmart 5 is Deceptively Simple | Full Review @ 6:30
there is no music storage on board ▶ The Garmin Vivosmart 5 is Deceptively Simple | Full Review @ 7:09
no electrocardiogram support on the vivoactive 5 and it will never have that either because it lacks the hardware internally to pull that off ▶ Garmin Vivoactive 5 In-Depth Review: 19 New Features to Know @ 7:09
does not possess an inbuilt GPS module ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 Review | Fitness Tracker @ 4:12
I might disagree with the Sleep coach ▶ Garmin Vivoactive 5 In-Depth Review: 19 New Features to Know @ 16:14

Accuracy (36)

we see the same thing for this second example spinning session with an overall good agreement but sometimes some delays in picking up the changes in my heart rate ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 In-Depth Scientific Review @ 4:10
there are some moments where my heart rate increases or decreases and the vivosmart 5 showed a clear delay in picking this up ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 In-Depth Scientific Review @ 4:05
it's also not great and you'll probably want to use something like an ecg chest strap for reliable heart rate tracking when you're doing weight lifting ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 In-Depth Scientific Review @ 7:47
it actually also showed some weird issue right here where i detected it too high heart rate while i was resting ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 In-Depth Scientific Review @ 7:34
awake time counter in sleep tracking slightly off ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 - Is this the Fitness Tracker for You? @ 7:06
this is not very good and it actually gets a bit worse ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 In-Depth Scientific Review @ 13:15
this knight actually detected no deep sleep at all and also no awake time it just detected light sleep and ram sleep ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 In-Depth Scientific Review @ 14:04
there are still a few points away from the blue line both below it and above it indicating it detected both the two low and two high heart rates ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 In-Depth Scientific Review @ 3:29
the vivosmart 5 is not fully able to track this ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 In-Depth Scientific Review @ 7:24
it does detect relatively low values compared to the fingerprint exhibitor ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 In-Depth Scientific Review @ 10:36
there was sometimes a delay in the vivosmart 5 picking up a change in my heart rate ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 In-Depth Scientific Review @ 3:39
most watches are not reliable enough for tracking your heart rate whilst weightlifting ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 In-Depth Scientific Review @ 7:00
for some of the segments of 1000 steps it was quite a bit off ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 In-Depth Scientific Review @ 8:54
there's actually also some missing data as you can see right here where the watch apparently was not able to detect any sleep stage at all ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 In-Depth Scientific Review @ 14:16
even for a garmin device it's not doing that well ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 In-Depth Scientific Review @ 16:46
occasionally it has delay in picking up the changes in my heart rate ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 In-Depth Scientific Review @ 6:10
it even sometimes attacks really low values of 94 and lower ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 In-Depth Scientific Review @ 10:39
for one out of the three nights the vivosmart 5 detected almost no deep sleep at all ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 In-Depth Scientific Review @ 13:26
i would say that the sleep stage tracking of the vivosmart 5 is not very good ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 In-Depth Scientific Review @ 17:03
it might be a bit noisy in actually counting steps ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 In-Depth Scientific Review @ 8:58
the vivosmart 5 did not detect any of this deep sleep ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 In-Depth Scientific Review @ 13:50
we'll still need to test if it counts any steps when it's not supposed to count steps for instance when cycling or typing ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 In-Depth Scientific Review @ 9:29
because the ram sleep detection by the vivosmart 5 does not seem great i would judge that we can not see the sleep cycles based on just the data from the vivosmart 5 ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 In-Depth Scientific Review @ 15:27
the sleep tracking is not great ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 In-Depth Scientific Review @ 17:58
i would not really trust any low measurements taken with the vivosmart 5 ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 In-Depth Scientific Review @ 11:15
ram sleep did not agree at all between the eeg device and the vivosmart 5 ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 In-Depth Scientific Review @ 14:38
heart rate sensor struggles with weight training and HIIT ▶ Garmin vivoactive 5 In-Depth Review // AMOLED + Venu 3 Featu @ 14:17
built-in accelerometer can also approximate distance and space but this should only serve as a Rough Guide ▶ top 5 fitness tracker review in 2024 | watch before buy @ 3:42
definitely wasn't very accurate ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 Review | Fitness Tech Review @ 3:36
didn't really see the spikes as much as i thought it would ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 Review | Fitness Tech Review @ 3:20
didn't really get the most accurate ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 Review | Fitness Tech Review @ 4:36
decent heart rate tracking just not the best heart rate tracking ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 Review | Fitness Tech Review @ 3:52
it does present you with a sleep score which sometimes doesn't always correlate with how i felt after i you know got up from my sleep in the morning ▶ The Garmin Vivosmart 5 is Deceptively Simple | Full Review @ 5:00
isn't necessarily the best or most accurate Garmin device if you are someone who does primarily cardio exercise ▶ Garmin Vivosmart HR - REVIEW @ 7:59
sleep track is okay it's not the best on the market ▶ Garmin Vivosmart HR - REVIEW @ 8:27
don't know how accurate it is ▶ Product review: Garmin Vivosmart 5 review @ 5:01

Design/Style (24)

this feels a bit dated for a premium smart band in 2022 ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 In-Depth Scientific Review @ 1:52
tiny display ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 - Is this the Fitness Tracker for You? @ 8:47
small monochrome display compared to competitors (Mi Band, Honor Band) ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 - Is this the Fitness Tracker for You? @ 3:55
the thing that bugs me most is that the screen of the vivosmart is still monochrome so basically black and white and not in color where most competitors have moved on to full color displays ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 In-Depth Scientific Review @ 1:42
too small monochrome display ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 - Is this the Fitness Tracker for You? @ 7:59
small text in notifications due to small display ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 - Is this the Fitness Tracker for You? @ 6:32
a design and a monochrome screen that are quite dated ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 In-Depth Scientific Review @ 17:40
the display is acrylic AKA plastic so there's nothing fancy going on here ▶ Is the Garmin Vivosmart 5 Worth Buying NOW in 2025? @ 2:34
text and notifications can occasionally look a bit washed out especially in bright sunlight ▶ Is the Garmin Vivosmart 5 Worth Buying NOW in 2025? @ 1:55
the monochrome screen on the Vivo smart 5 is really difficult to use no almost impossible to use in direct sunlight ▶ Is the Garmin Vivosmart 5 Worth Buying NOW in 2025? @ 14:30
88 x 154 pixels which works out to around 211 PPI now that is quite low even for a 2022 tracker ▶ Is the Garmin Vivosmart 5 Worth Buying NOW in 2025? @ 1:27
there's not many options here provided by G and the tracker faces that do exist aren't really customizable to show you the data that you really need ▶ Is the Garmin Vivosmart 5 Worth Buying NOW in 2025? @ 13:02
may not draw as many eyes as the Fitbit charge 5 or fit bit luxury ▶ top 5 fitness tracker review in 2024 | watch before buy @ 2:56
monochrome screen and rather practical appearance ▶ top 5 fitness tracker review in 2024 | watch before buy @ 2:47
screen is small monochrome scream ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 Review | Fitness Tech Review @ 7:40
the monochrome screen now i was honestly a little bit surprised to see a black and white screen on a fitness tracker in 2022 especially one that does cost 150 considering most of its other competitors do have color screens ▶ The Garmin Vivosmart 5 is Deceptively Simple | Full Review @ 1:12
fairly small ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 Review | Fitness Tech Review @ 0:51
notifications might sometimes be a little bit more tricky to see on this if you struggle reading smaller screens then you might have a little bit of difficulty reading notifications that come through from either your ios or android device on the screen of the vivosmart 5 just because it is so small ▶ The Garmin Vivosmart 5 is Deceptively Simple | Full Review @ 1:47
unfortunately there is no always on display ▶ The Garmin Vivosmart 5 is Deceptively Simple | Full Review @ 2:22
unfortunately there is no way to change the text or font size on the clock face itself ▶ The Garmin Vivosmart 5 is Deceptively Simple | Full Review @ 2:05
the screen is also pretty tiny which can be a pain sometimes ▶ BEST Garmin Watch Tier List 2024 - AVOID THESE... @ 8:23
monochrome so no color ▶ Garmin Vivosmart HR - REVIEW @ 1:31
monochrome display ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 Review | Fitness Tracker @ 1:55
only comes with one band ▶ Product review: Garmin Vivosmart 5 review @ 2:02

Value for Money (9)

rather steep price ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 - Is this the Fitness Tracker for You? @ 8:03
steep price ($150) ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 - Is this the Fitness Tracker for You? @ 1:28
it's not the cheapest option ▶ This Is the BEST Fitness Tracker I’ve Tried – And Here's Why @ 7:28
up to 7 days battery life with monochrome display for $150 is cocky ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 - Is this the Fitness Tracker for You? @ 3:45
fibbit does hide some of its health statistics behind the paywall which i don't think is a good move for overall health tracking ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 In-Depth Scientific Review @ 18:22
there is a monthly fee ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 In-Depth Scientific Review @ 18:31
the subscription model does make it quite expensive ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 In-Depth Scientific Review @ 18:41
price for about 150 euros it's not very cheap ▶ The BEST Fitness-Tracker 2022 | Garmin Vivosmart 5 Review @ 5:52
at 150 it is a little bit on the high side especially considering some of the features you don't get ▶ The Garmin Vivosmart 5 is Deceptively Simple | Full Review @ 0:21

Battery Life (9)

poor battery life (2-3 days instead of advertised 7 days) ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 - Is this the Fitness Tracker for You? @ 7:46
AMOLED displays consume more power than transflective ▶ Garmin vivoactive 5 In-Depth Review // AMOLED + Venu 3 Featu @ 1:35
24-hour or overnight spo2 monitoring significantly drains the battery ▶ top 5 fitness tracker review in 2024 | watch before buy @ 4:28
music playback impacts battery life ▶ Garmin vivoactive 5 In-Depth Review // AMOLED + Venu 3 Featu @ 9:12
that does eat into your battery life ▶ The Garmin Vivosmart 5 is Deceptively Simple | Full Review @ 5:28
batter is up to 5 days worth of use so not quite as good as the previous generation ▶ Garmin Vivosmart HR - REVIEW @ 2:42
customizing timeout period and always-on mode will affect battery life ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 Review | Fitness Tracker @ 2:26
spo2 monitoring drops battery life ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 Review | Fitness Tracker @ 0:34
longer spo2 monitoring will have a big effect on battery drainage ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 Review | Fitness Tracker @ 3:16

Overall (8)

it's not amongst the better smart bands ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 In-Depth Scientific Review @ 4:47
even though it does well its competitors are also doing well ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 In-Depth Scientific Review @ 6:54
generally is very similar or potentially even worse than many of the other garmin watches i recently tested ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 In-Depth Scientific Review @ 17:08
i'm not very positive about the garmin vivosmart 5 ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 In-Depth Scientific Review @ 17:28
a little bit confused as to why this Swatch well exists ▶ Garmin Vivoactive 5 In-Depth Review: 19 New Features to Know @ 16:22
this watch didn't make the cut and got the V4 version ▶ Garmin Vivoactive 5 In-Depth Review: 19 New Features to Know @ 6:55
not necessarily best in class ▶ The Garmin Vivosmart 5 is Deceptively Simple | Full Review @ 8:12
Garmin needs to like take a step back for a second and look at the portfolio of all their watch brands they have out there and realize that it's gotten insanely complex ▶ Garmin Vivoactive 5 In-Depth Review: 19 New Features to Know @ 17:19

Compatibility (6)

no option to connect external devices via Bluetooth ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 - Is this the Fitness Tracker for You? @ 4:46
cannot reply to iMessages on iPhone ▶ Garmin vivoactive 5 In-Depth Review // AMOLED + Venu 3 Featu @ 7:12
cannot customize preset answers ▶ The BEST Fitness-Tracker 2022 | Garmin Vivosmart 5 Review @ 3:25
you can only send quick canned responses from android ▶ The Garmin Vivosmart 5 is Deceptively Simple | Full Review @ 6:58
you do need to take your phone with you for this to work ▶ The Garmin Vivosmart 5 is Deceptively Simple | Full Review @ 7:26
without a phone present during activities basic stats will be visible ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 Review | Fitness Tracker @ 4:31

Ease of Use (5)

I sometimes had to look at the screen for a couple of seconds when running Outdoors which isn't really ideal ▶ Is the Garmin Vivosmart 5 Worth Buying NOW in 2025? @ 1:59
To enable this you first need to go into the Garment Connect app then select devices activities run data fields and then switch on the heart rate gauge option to see your live heart rate when running this is far too many steps to see your live heart rate when running out ▶ Is the Garmin Vivosmart 5 Worth Buying NOW in 2025? @ 14:16
not the easiest to read especially when you are on a run ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 Review | Fitness Tech Review @ 7:07
it did take several minutes to kind of get there ▶ The Garmin Vivosmart 5 is Deceptively Simple | Full Review @ 4:22
i would say it is kind of overwhelming especially if you're a first time user ▶ The Garmin Vivosmart 5 is Deceptively Simple | Full Review @ 6:10

Durability (2)

the vivosmart 5 does not have gorilla glass so it could potentially scratch a bit more easily ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 In-Depth Scientific Review @ 1:57
not glass it will scratch ▶ Garmin Vivosmart 5 Review | Fitness Tech Review @ 0:46

App/Software (2)

the default data fields only show the distance duration and Pace but not really the heart rate which is a metric that many Runners like to keep track of ▶ Is the Garmin Vivosmart 5 Worth Buying NOW in 2025? @ 14:03
I wouldn't call that personal at all ▶ Garmin Vivoactive 5 In-Depth Review: 19 New Features to Know @ 4:29

Comfort/Wearability (1)

it's noticeably bulkier than some of the band style trackers we've looked at ▶ This Is the BEST Fitness Tracker I’ve Tried – And Here's Why @ 4:14

Review sources

Garmin Vivosmart 5 In-Depth Scientific Review by The Quantified Scientist — 16 pros, 40 cons
Garmin Vivoactive 5 In-Depth Review: 19 New Features to Know! by DC Rainmaker — 30 pros, 10 cons
The Garmin Vivosmart 5 is Deceptively Simple | Full Review by CNET — 19 pros, 17 cons
Garmin Vivosmart 5 - Is this the Fitness Tracker for You? by TechMishka — 21 pros, 14 cons
Garmin vivoactive 5 In-Depth Review // AMOLED + Venu 3 Features! by DesFit — 28 pros, 7 cons
Is the Garmin Vivosmart 5 Worth Buying NOW in 2025? by The Wearableist — 23 pros, 10 cons
Garmin Vivosmart 5 Review | Fitness Tracker by Altima News — 16 pros, 9 cons
Garmin Vivosmart 5 Review | Fitness Tech Review by Fitness With Frost — 13 pros, 9 cons
Garmin Vivosmart HR - REVIEW by Techy Agent — 12 pros, 8 cons
top 5 fitness tracker review in 2024 | watch before buy by Us UK CA — 11 pros, 6 cons
The BEST Fitness-Tracker 2022 | Garmin Vivosmart 5 Review by The Product Reviewer — 12 pros, 4 cons
Product review: Garmin Vivosmart 5 review by Super Simple Fixes — 12 pros, 2 cons
This Is the BEST Fitness Tracker I’ve Tried – And Here's Why! by TechByTravis — 6 pros, 4 cons
Which Garmin GPS Watch Is Right For You? by The Running Channel — 7 pros, 3 cons
Top 5 Best Fitness Tracker to Buy in 2025 by TechCircuit — 7 pros, 2 cons
BEST Garmin Watch Tier List 2024 - AVOID THESE... by 10BestOnes — 4 pros, 3 cons
Garmin Buyer's Guide: Which Model is RIGHT for YOU? by Dave Does Fitness — 1 pros, 0 cons

Frequently asked questions

Is the Garmin Vivosmart 5 worth buying?

Based on 17 independent YouTube reviews, the Garmin Vivosmart 5 scores 3.5/5 with 238 positive and 148 negative points mentioned by reviewers, placing it #55 in the Fitness Trackers category.

What do reviewers like most about the Garmin Vivosmart 5?

The most praised aspects are features, accuracy, design/style — Features (70 mentions), Accuracy (38 mentions), Design/Style (36 mentions).

What are the most common complaints about the Garmin Vivosmart 5?

Reviewers most frequently criticize features, accuracy — Features (46 mentions), Accuracy (36 mentions).

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