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GARMIN vivoactive 5 Smart Watch - Slate & Black

GARMIN vivoactive 5 Smart Watch - Slate & Black

Key Features

Battery Life
Up to 11 days
Supported OS
iOS & Android
Guarantee
2 years
Display size
1.2"
OLED full colour always-on display
Payments & calls
Pay & calls
Resistance
Water resistant 5 ATM
£195.66

What Customers Say

People applauded the vivoactive 5’s upgrade to an AMOLED screen and refreshed interface, along with its long battery life (about 11 days) and accurate heart‑rate and GPS tracking. However, it was viewed negatively for the removal of the barometric altimeter and workout animations, and the omission of Garmin’s Training Readiness or ECG features that appear on more expensive models. Users appreciate the wide range of sports modes, on‑watch music streaming and useful sleep coaching tools, yet note that the single button and touch interface can be fiddly and the lack of an altimeter means elevation data is missing. Overall the watch is regarded as a feature‑rich mid‑range option that hits a sweet spot on price, even if it doesn’t include every premium sensor.

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ChoiceWise Review: 76 Out Of 100
Display
74
Battery
43
Fitness & Health
75
Durability
53
Smart Ecosystem
95
Connectivity & GPS
100
Comfort Build
89
CategorySmartwatch
Strap materialSilicone
ClosureBuckle
Supported OSiOS & Android
ConnectivityBluetooth WiFi NFC
GPSBuilt-in GPS
Battery typeBuilt in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Charging methodUSB Type-C cable
Charge timeUp to 1.5 hours
Battery lifeUp to 11 days Smartwatch mode: Up to 11 days GPS mode: Up to 21 hours GPS mode with music: Up to 8 hours
Size1.2"
TypeOLED full colour always-on display
TouchscreenYes
ShapeCircle
ResistanceWater resistant 5 ATM
Health & fitness trackingBuilt-in heart rate monitor Pulse ox blood oxygen saturation VO2 Max (Run) Abnormal HR alerts Steps Distance Sleep Calories Menstrual cycle Running Golf Swimming HIIT Cycling Body Battery Hydration Garmin Coach Physio Trueup Nap detection Sleep coach Womens Health Meditation & breathwork Foot Pod capable
Smart functionsSmart notifications on Apple and Android Text response & reject phone call with text (Android only) Offline music playback Music remote Connect IQ app store Garmin Connect mobile Calendar Weather Contactless payments with Garmin Pay Live tracking safety features Assistance and incident detection Gaming activity GameOn App compatible
Other featuresPay & calls 4 GB memory Offline music playback via Spotify, Deezer or Amazon Music (premium subscriptions required)
SensorsAccelerometer Ambient light Compass Heart rate monitor GPS, including GLONASS & Galileo Pedometer Blood oxygen saturation
Dimensions42.2 x 42.2 x 11.1 mm (H x W x D)
ColourBezel: Slate Strap: Black
Weight36 g
Manufacturer’s guarantee2 years
Box contentsGarmin vivoactive 5 Smart Watch (010-02862-10) Charging/data cable Documentation