Price and overview
$198.00 (list price $299.99)
The Garmin vívoactive 5 is a 42mm GPS smartwatch with an AMOLED display that combines fitness tracking and health monitoring in one device. It runs for up to 11 days on a single charge in smartwatch mode, making it practical for daily wear without constant recharging.
What it does
- Sports tracking. Choose from over 30 built-in activities including running, cycling, swimming, golf, HIIT, and wheelchair-specific options like push tracking and handcycle workouts.
- Health monitoring. The watch measures wrist-based heart rate, stress levels, menstrual cycle, and pregnancy tracking, plus a morning report and fitness age estimate.
- Sleep and recovery. It logs sleep length with a sleep score and provides coaching tips, detects naps automatically, and estimates recovery time after workouts.
- Body Battery. This feature estimates your energy levels based on sleep, stress, and workout data to help you decide when to push harder or rest.
- Fitness programs. Access preloaded workouts for cardio, yoga, strength, HIIT, and Pilates, or create your own through the Garmin Connect app and free Garmin Coach training plans.
- Music playback. Download tracks from Spotify, Amazon Music, or Deezer and listen through paired wireless headphones without your phone.
Power and warranty
The battery lasts up to 11 days in smartwatch mode. The listing does not specify battery life during heavy GPS use, warranty details, or charger type.
Good to know before you buy
- Health estimates. The manufacturer notes that all health metrics—Body Battery, sleep scores, HRV status, fitness age, and recovery times—are estimations, not medical measurements.
- App required. Creating custom workouts and accessing some features requires the Garmin Connect smartphone app.
- Specs not listed. The product listing does not include water resistance ratings, weight, band material, or storage capacity for music.
In the box
The listing does not specify what accessories or charging cables are included with the watch.
Who it suits
This watch works well for people who want detailed health and fitness tracking in a durable daily device, especially runners, cyclists, and swimmers. It also includes wheelchair-specific tracking modes.
We haven't tested this product ourselves. Features and claims on this page come from the manufacturer's listing.
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