Garmin vivoactive 5
42.20 mm, Aluminium, Polymer, WLAN only, One sizeMore than 10 items in stock at supplier
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Product details
| Watch type | Sports watch |
| Main functions | Alarm clock, Datebooks, Weather |
| Operating system | Garmin |
| Outdoor + Leisure functionalities | Golfing functions, Skiing, Swimming |
| Operating system compatibility | Android, iOS |
| Case colour | Charcoal |
| Wristband colour | Black |
| Item number | 38729275 |
| Manufacturer | |
| Category | |
| Manufacturer no. | 010-02862-10 |
| Release date | 10.10.2023 |
| Exact colour description | Grey|Black |
| Target group | Adults |
| Watch type | Sports watch |
| Durability | Waterproof (5 ATM) |
| Protection type (IP code) | Waterproof |
| Language (ISO code) | English, German |
| Operating system | Garmin |
| Operating system compatibility | Android, iOS |
| Main functions | Alarm clock, Datebooks, Weather |
| Outdoor + Leisure functionalities | Golfing functions, Skiing, Swimming |
| Payment service | Garmin Pay |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor, Compass, Gyro sensor, Heart rate sensor |
| Type of satellite navigation system | Galileo, GLONASS, GPS |
| Time display | Digital |
| Screen technology | AMOLED |
| Display size (inches) | 1.20" |
| Image resolution | 390 x 390 pixels |
| Wristband colour | Black |
| Wristband material | Silicone |
| Wristband size | One size |
| Strap width | 20 mm |
| Strap description | Sports bracelet |
| Bracelet changing system | Standard |
| Strap fastener | Buckle |
| Case colour | Charcoal |
| Case material | Aluminium, Polymer |
| Glass | Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Shape of watch | Round |
| Case diameter | 42.20 mm |
| Case thickness | 11.10 mm |
| Case material | Aluminium |
| Connectivity | ANT+, Bluetooth, WLAN |
| Mobile phone standard | WLAN only |
| Storage capacity | 4 GB |
| Power supply | Rechargeable battery operated |
| Battery life (without GPS) | 21 days |
| Runtime (in GPS mode) | 0.88 days |
| Battery size | Device specific |
| Battery life | 11 days |
| battery runtime | 0.03 years |
| Smarthome communication standard | Garmin Connect |
| Scope of delivery | Documentation, USB-C cable |
| Weight | 36 g |
| Length | 14 cm |
| Width | 7 cm |
| Height | 7 cm |
| Weight | 128 g |
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Reviews & Ratings
Statutory warranty score
How often does a product of this brand in the «Sports watches + Smartwatches» category have a defect within the first 24 months?
Source: Galaxus- 4.Samsung1,2 %
- 6.Huawei1,8 %
- 7.Garmin2,2 %
- 7.OPPO2,2 %
- 9.Amazfit2,4 %
Statutory warranty case duration
How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?
Source: Galaxus- 18.Suunto3 days
- 18.TCL3 days
- 22.Garmin5 days
- 22.Huawei5 days
- 24.Google6 days
Return rate
How often is a product of this brand in the «Sports watches + Smartwatches» category returned?
Source: Galaxus- 11.Hama4,5 %
- 12.Samsung4,8 %
- 13.Garmin4,9 %
- 14.Xplora5,6 %
- 15.Apple5,7 %
- Good battery life
- Data protection good
- Precise heart rate measurement
- Mainly sports apps
- Housing prone to scratches
The Garmin Vivoactive 5 turned out to be a good watch for narrow wrists when tested. With its elegant design, it is not too bulky. It offers many sports functions and has a lot to offer on the topic of health. Only an ECG is missing. More important, however, is the correct recording of the heart rate - this is where the Vivoactive is convincing...
- High GPS and heart rate accuracy
- Useful Body Battery daily overview
- Vibrant AMOLED screen
- Good smartwatch functions
- Slightly thick bezel around the display
- A function for training preparation is missing
The Garmin Vivoactive 5 offers good sports, smartwatch and general wellbeing features at a lower price than the Garmin Venu 2 or the newer Venu 3.
For Raffi, the Apple Watch came out on top, despite its poor battery life and high price. I liked the other three watches - the Garmin because of the menu navigation and data readout via app, the Polar because of its design and functions and the Google Pixel Watch has very accurate sensors and a fast charging time...
- Integrated music control
- Excellent OLED touch display
- Very good GPS
- discreet design
- internal memory a little short
- no altimeter
- Excellent control
- High-quality and bright OLED display
- Many sports functions and sensors
- No altimeter
- Blood oxygen measurement is a power guzzler
- Extra apps required in some cases