Garmin Vivoactive 5 Review
2023 · Fitness + health
Specdex verdict The Garmin Vivoactive 5 scores 82/100 — a competent mid-range pick when the price is right, but watch our cheaper-and-better alternatives below.
Garmin's Garmin Vivoactive 5 — 2023 smartwatch.
Garmin Vivoactive 5 versus its closest rivals
- +Multi-day fitness tracking
- +GPS + heart rate
- +Notification mirroring
- −Battery life varies dramatically
- −Companion phone required
- −Screen-on drains battery
Who's the Garmin Vivoactive 5 for?
Quick verdicts for the most common buyer profiles, derived from the sub-scores above.
Compute scores trail current top-tier — look at our step-up alternatives below if performance is the priority.
Battery sub-score of 94 puts this near the top of its category — full-day use without anxiety.
Mid-tier pricing at $299 — review whether the score-per-dollar lines up against the cheaper alternatives we recommend.
In the box
What you get when you unbox the Garmin Vivoactive 5.
- Watch
- Magnetic charging cable
- Sport band (M/L)
- Quick-start guide
Standard contents — region/SKU may vary; confirm at retailer.
Full score breakdown
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Specifications
Manufacturer-sourced where verifiable| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2023 |
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