- Is the Vivoactive 4 good for swimming?
- Yes. It is rated 5 ATM, so it handles pool laps and showering. It tracks pool swim metrics, but open-water swimming is not its strength.
- How long does the battery last?
- About eight days in smartwatch mode, around six hours with GPS and music playing, and longer in GPS-only mode. Heavy music use shortens it noticeably.
- Does it work with iPhone and Android?
- Yes. It pairs with both through the Garmin Connect app and supports notifications, music control and Garmin Pay on compatible banks.
- Can I store music on it?
- Yes. It holds several hundred songs and pairs with Bluetooth headphones, so you can run without a phone. Syncing from streaming services can be slow.
- Does it have maps?
- No. It shows breadcrumb navigation and can follow a course, but there are no full street maps like on a Fenix.
- Is it worth it over the Vivoactive 3?
- The 4 adds music storage, pulse-ox, respiration tracking and a larger screen. If you do not want music on your wrist, the older model covers the basics.
- Where is the Garmin Vivoactive 4 cheapest?
- At Newegg, for $302.73, as of our latest check.
- What do buyers say about the Garmin Vivoactive 4?
- Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 123 ratings.