Garmin Vivoactive 5
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PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
Fitness tracker with up to 11 days of battery life
Available in 4 colors
Over 30 sports apps and workouts
Tracks pushes and built-in workouts for wheelchair users
In-Depth Review
Garmin vivoactive 5 Review (2024): Is This the Best Wearable Fitness Tracker for Beginners?
Author: Erin Chancer, NASM-CNC, ISSA-CPT Is the latest in Garmin’s vivoactive 5 series the greatest? Read our Garmin vivoactive 5 review for all the fine details on this wearable tracker. Read the full review.
Pros & Cons
What We Like...
- Available in 4 colors
- Over 30 sports apps and workouts
- Tracks pushes and built-in workouts for wheelchair users
- 11 days of battery life
What Needs Improvement...
- Affordable, but more expensive than other fitness trackers
- Can have a learning curve to new users
Specs
| Battery life | Up to 11 days (smartwatch mode) |
|---|---|
| Display | Color AMOLED (optional always on mode)\, 416 x 416 px |
| Dimensions | 42.2 mm x 42.2 mm x 11.1 mm |
| Water resistance | Up to 50 m |
Summary
Available in four different colors, the Garmin vivoactive 5 is one of their more affordable fitness trackers, costing just under $300. With a variety of sports apps and workouts available, the vivoactive 5 sets itself apart with built-in workouts and a push tracker for wheelchair users.
