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Garmin Vivosmart 5 Smart Watch

Garmin Vivosmart 5 Smart Watch

4.3(170 ratings)

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$149.99at Best BuyChecked Nov 9

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Price facts

  • Last seen at $149.99 at Best Buy on Nov 9.
  • Checked at 6 stores.

Our take on the Garmin Vivosmart 5 Smart Watch

The Vivosmart 5 is Garmin's screen-and-band fitness tracker, a slim silicone band with a small OLED touchscreen and a physical button. It covers the basics well: heart rate, sleep, blood oxygen, stress, Body Battery and phone notifications, with up to a week of battery life and 5 ATM water resistance. It has no built-in GPS, so runs and rides borrow the phone's signal, which separates it from GPS-equipped rivals like the Charge 5. It suits people who want Garmin's health metrics and long battery in a light, button-friendly band rather than a full smartwatch.

Best forEveryday step, sleep and heart rate trackingBuyers who prefer a physical button to a touchscreenSwimmers and gym-goers wanting a light bandAndroid and iPhone users who want week-long battery
Pros
  • Up to 7 days of battery life
  • Light at about 0.9 oz
  • 5 ATM water resistance for swimming
  • Physical button plus touchscreen
  • Blood oxygen, stress and Body Battery metrics
  • Works with iPhone and Android
Cons
  • No built-in GPS; relies on the paired phone
  • Small monochrome-style display, not a color screen
  • No NFC payments
  • Plastic case feels basic next to metal rivals
  • Sleep tracking accuracy is questioned by some owners

Garmin Vivosmart 5 Smart Watch prices at every store

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    $151.49Free shippingChecked Nov 9
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    $159.99Free shippingChecked Nov 9
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Garmin Vivosmart 5 Smart Watch price history

Lowest price we've seen: $149.99 on Nov 9 at Best Buy. Tracked across 6 stores since Nov 9.

What reviewers say

  • 4.3 / 5170 ratings

Owners rate it well overall, praising the light fit, the week-long battery and the easy physical button. Common complaints center on the dim, small display and sleep data that some find unreliable.

What people mention
  • BatteryPraisedOwners say it runs about a week per charge, far longer than many color-screen rivals.
  • DisplayCriticisedReviewers call the screen small and dim, and hard to read outdoors.
  • ComfortPraisedThe light band is comfortable enough to wear day and night.
  • Sleep trackingMixedSome owners trust the sleep stages; others say wake-ups and naps are missed.
  • GPSCriticisedWithout built-in GPS, outdoor runs depend on the paired phone.
  • ButtonPraisedThe physical button is easier to use than a touchscreen during workouts.

Specifications

Battery Technology
LiPoSource
Color (Strap)
WhiteSource
Navigation System
GPSSource
USB
NoSource
Watch Strap Material

Questions and answers

Does the Vivosmart 5 have built-in GPS?
No. It uses your phone's GPS for outdoor runs and rides, so you need the phone with you for distance and pace.
How long does the battery last?
Garmin rates it at up to 7 days. Heavy use of blood oxygen tracking or frequent notifications shortens that.
Can I swim with it?
Yes. It is rated 5 ATM, so it handles pool swimming and showers. It is not built for diving.
Does it work with an iPhone?
Yes. It pairs with both iPhone and Android over Bluetooth and shows calls and messages.
Can I pay with it?
No. It has no NFC, so contactless payments are not supported.
Is it worth it over a GPS tracker like the Charge 5?
Choose the Vivosmart 5 for the button, light band and long battery. Pick a GPS model if you run or ride without your phone.
Where is the Garmin Vivosmart 5 Smart Watch cheapest?
At Best Buy, for $149.99, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Garmin Vivosmart 5 Smart Watch?
Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 170 ratings.
Where can I buy the Garmin Vivosmart 5 Smart Watch?
6 stores we checked sell it, including Best Buy, Kohl's, Target, Newegg, Staples.

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SiliconeSource
NFC
NoSource
Battery Type
Built-in BatterySource
Smartphone Compatibility
iPhone, AndroidSource
Color Screen
NoSource
Water Resistant
YesSource
Series
Garmin VívosmartSource
For Kids
NoSource
Weight (oz)
0.9Source
Water Resistant (classification)
5 ATM (50m)Source
Wireless Communication
Bluetooth, ANT+Source
Color (Watch)
WhiteSource
Features
Accelerometer, Sleep Tracking, Blood Oxygen Level (SpO2)Source
Battery Life (h)
168.0Source
Screen Type
AMOLEDSource
Case Material
PlasticSource
Sports
Swimming, Triathlon, Cycling, Running, FitnessSource
Heart Rate Monitor
Built-InSource