Garmin Vivoactive 5
Smartwatches

Vivoactive 5

Garmin

Released Sep 1, 2023 · Analysis updated Mar 20, 2026

Smartwatch with bright AMOLED display, comprehensive health tracking, and long battery life, easy to use. The Garmin Vivoactive 5 scores 80/100 based on 6 expert reviews in the smartwatches category. Coverage includes reviews from Dcrainmaker, Womanandhome, Cnet, and Pcmag.

Critic Score

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80

based on 6 expert reviews

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Pros

  • Comprehensive health and fitness tracking(3)
  • Long battery life(2)
  • Simple to use(2)
  • Amoled display is bright and clear(2)
  • Great, bright screen(2)

Cons

  • No altimeter(6)

6 Expert Reviews

85
Sep 20, 2023

The Garmin Vivoactive 5 offers a solid upgrade with its AMOLED display and comprehensive health features, though the removal of the barometric altimeter and use of older sensor technology may disappoi...

85
Sep 14, 2024

A fantastic entry-level watch for those new to fitness tracking and dedicated to learning more about their overall physical health.

83
Jan 16, 2024

It's easy to recommend the Garmin Vivoactive 5 thanks to its great battery life and fitness tracking options.

80
Jan 4, 2024

With a gorgeous display, long battery life, and bountiful health insights, the Garmin Vivoactive 5 is an excellent wellness-focused smartwatch.

75
Aug 13, 2025

The Vivoactive 5 is an excellent option for someone who wants an accurate GPS fitness tracker that can help them achieve athletic goals, but is mindful of the high cost of top-tier trackers or those t...

74
Jul 3, 2024

The Garmin Vivoactive 5 is a blend of a feature-rich smartwatch and a more sporty GPS watch, great for health-conscious users who don't need advanced navigation or altimeter features.