Name: Vivoactive 4S
Brand: Garmin
SKU: 506387
Rating: 3.9 (82 reviews)

3.7

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

3.0 / 5

quite lightweight and looks attractive both in and out of the gym
more readable display and longer battery life
offers enhanced yoga features and support for Pilates workouts

vÃÂvoactive 4 is primarily a sports watch
percentages dramatically lower than that could signal health problems
constant monitoring will dramatically reduce battery life

Screen resolution: 218, 218 px
Touchscreen: yes
Colour screen: yes
Display type: MIP
Heart rate monitor: Built-in
Bluetooth: yes
Gps: yes

Garmin Vivoactive 4S - Pros & Cons

quite lightweight and looks attractive both in and out of the gym
more readable display and longer battery life
offers enhanced yoga features and support for Pilates workouts
it fits and feels better than any of the Garmin models
nice (and confidence-boosting
Both are excellent options depending on which features you prioritize
It s comfortable and discreet
very sophisticated metrics and boasts an advanced suite of running features
It tracks an impressive range of different metrics
great large display and great battery life
The Garmin is better in almost all respects
Innovative and detailed activity profiles
Garmin Vivoactive 4 is an excellent watch for running
useful and innovative technologies
improvements upon the design scheme of the watch are also great
The watch is comfortable and lightweight Therefore
The animations are crisp and clear and feature easy to understand commands
the run was perfectly fine
hardware is more capable than what the software is producing
sleep tracking is much better on the GTR
higher quality animations and better quality
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it was perfectly fine
It works well across both normal daily routines as well as things like sleep
corrects itself and is perfectly fine the rest of the run
it s actually pretty darn good for the most part
does a great job on sleep tracking
the feature is uncannily accurate
well-known and well-established brand
the feature is still a good source of feedback
Setting up your card is very easy
app user-friendly
easy to navigate and well displayed
effortless to select these apps and
a premium and classy design
buttons were responsive and they made navigating the watch easy when outdoors

vÃÂvoactive 4 is primarily a sports watch
percentages dramatically lower than that could signal health problems
constant monitoring will dramatically reduce battery life
only Android users can respond to messages via canned responses
Vivoactive 4 s predecessors had pulse ox sensors
a bit too easy to earn badges
the frequent buzzing and flashing across the screen can be distracting
4s has two buttons on the right side of the screen
pretty limited here in New Zealand
expensive
Garmin Connect app twice
pulse oximeter sensor severely affects battery life
the watch would log a night of sleep even
Spotify on the watch took several minutes - not the actual download time
watch took less than 30 seconds to lock onto a GPS signal
tends to be a little slower on the update during the first few minutes of tracking
Subpar battery life when compared to other models
this can only be done with compatible Android smartphones
no need to take it off
apart from to charge
screen is used to flick through information screens
music service integration is clunky
older model is now starting to get quite outdated
Vivoactive 4 optical HR accuracy seems a bit mixed
the battery only lasting for a day
watch isn t just limited to text messages
Sleep Tracking is the most inaccurate thing
high-speed curving descents
the Android Bluetooth Stack is a buggy mess
you are unable to tell where to wear the tracker on your wrist
The heart rate is inaccurate
this is only compatible with certain banks and cards
not animated
have your headphones
lack of altimeter
lack of the altimeter a deal-breaker for the 245
slightly expensive as it doesn t have cellular connectivity
flexibility to turn on/off goal alerts
Apple Watch series do not solely focus on fitness
the contactless payment feature is not available in all the countries
Contactless payments are only going to increase going forward
optical wrist-mounted monitor is less sensitive than a chest mounted
in GPS mode that drops to mediocre
graphs are small and not that useful as they are hard to
brakes are too powerful for the gyroscope and accelerometer to
also sensitive to rain just like every other capacitive touch screen

Garmin Vivoactive 4S - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Waterproof depth	5 m Best: Timex Ironman Triathlon 30-Lap T5K429 Waterproof depth: 200 m
Weight	40 g Best: ART Multimedia SZNART ASZ01 Weight: 10 g

Garmin - Video Reviews (9)

Garmin Vivoactive 4S - Full Specifications

Screen resolution	218 x 218 px
Touchscreen	yes
Colour screen	yes
Display type	MIP

Colour of product	Black Black,Grey Gold Gold,Rose Gold,White Grey Grey,Silver Rose Gold Rose Gold,White Silver
Band material	Silicone
Protection features	Waterproof
Waterproof depth	5

Bluetooth	yes
GLONASS	yes
GPS	yes

Width	1.57 in
Depth	1.57 in
Weight	1.41 oz

Heart Rate Monitor	Built-in
Distance meter	yes
Calorie counter	yes
Alarm	yes
Barometer	yes
Compass	yes
Stopwatch	yes
Temperature sensor	yes
Timer	yes

Battery type	Built-in
Battery life (standby mode)	7.0 day

Garmin Vivoactive 4S - Q&A (15)

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wilburn
almost 2 years ago
Is the Garmin Vivoactive 4S have touch screen?
eliseo
over 1 year ago
Yes, The Garmin Vivoactive 4S comes with sensitive display with two buttons on the right side.
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chi_dubuque
almost 2 years ago
Is The Garmin Vivoactive 4S worth buying?
deloise
over 1 year ago
Yes, The Garmin Vivoactive 4S is an excellent fitness tracker you can buy.
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kerry_schuppe
almost 2 years ago
Is The Garmin Vivoactive 4S a good watch?
dodie
over 1 year ago
The Garmin Vivoactive 4S is a great fitness watch than the Samsung Galaxy.
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dale
almost 2 years ago
What is the difference between Garmin Vivoactive 4S and Garmin Venu?
jennie
over 1 year ago
The difference between these two smartwatches lies in the display size. The Garmin Vivoactive 4S offers a basic transflective display. On the other hand, the Garmin Venu offers a gorgeous AMOLED display.
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avery_kris
almost 2 years ago
Does The Garmin Vivoactive 4S track sleep?
hisako
over 1 year ago
Garmin Vivoactive 4S automatically detects your sleep during your normal sleep hours.
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erin
almost 2 years ago
Does The Garmin Vivoactive 4S have music?
cliff
over 1 year ago
The Garmin Vivoactive 4S comes with music playback as standard, including Spotify.
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terry_schmeler
almost 2 years ago
How long does Garmin Vivoactive 4S take to charge?
roselee.wolf
over 1 year ago
The Garmin Vivoactive 4S takes about 60 to 90 minutes to full charge.
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chong.mann
almost 2 years ago
Is The Garmin Vivoactive 4S good for swimming?
bernie
over 1 year ago
The Garmin Vivoactive 4S is waterproof and is wearable in at the beach and in the swimming pool.
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coy
almost 2 years ago
Is my Garmin Vivoactive 4S watch waterproof?
khalilah.oconnell
over 1 year ago
Yes, Garmin Vivoactive is water-rated to 5 ATM. It perfect for a swim or shower.
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cristobal
almost 2 years ago
Can I wear my Garmin Vivoactive 4S in the shower?
ramona
over 1 year ago
The Garmin Vivoactive 4S is waterproof smart watch and is wearable in the shower and in the swimming pool.
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cesar.wuckert
almost 2 years ago
Can The Garmin Vivoactive 4S go in the sea?
angelic
over 1 year ago
Yes, The Garmin Vivoactive 4S is wearable at the beach.
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milford
almost 2 years ago
Is The Garmin Vivoactive 4S good for running?
sheree.leuschke
over 1 year ago
Yes, The Garmin Vivoactive 4S is more than enough accurate for a jogger.
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salvatore
almost 2 years ago
Does The Garmin Vivoactive 4S have GPS?
rueben_parker
over 1 year ago
The Garmin Vivoactive 4S lets you track your position using GPS.
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misti
almost 2 years ago
Can I answer calls on The Garmin Vivoactive 4S?
kerry_schuppe
over 1 year ago
Yes, you can answer calls from The Garmin Vivoactive 4S.
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katina.steuber
almost 2 years ago
Does the Garmin Vivoactive 4S have sound?
joaquin_lehner
over 1 year ago
No, Garmin Vivoactive 4S doesn't have a speaker.
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Garmin Vivoactive 4S Garmin - Editorial Reviews (10)

4.3

Based on 10 reviews

Garmin Vivoactive 4S Garmin Vivoactive 4 Review

PCMAG

Published: 04.05.2020

Garmin Vivoactive 4 Review

4.5

Garmin's excellent Vivoactive 4 fitness tracker offers insights about your breathing, sleep, and stress, motivating training plans, and smartwatch features like contactless payments, downloadable apps, and onboard music storage.

TechRadar

Published: 25.03.2021

Garmin Vivoactive 4 review

4.0

The Garmin Vivoactive 4 is a solid fitness watch, more affordable than a Forerunner

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Ars Technica

Garmin Vivoactive 4s review: So many fitness features, so little time

More fitness chops than you'd expect in a $349 device but largely the same smartwatch.

Tom's Guide

Published: 28.01.2021

Garmin Vivoactive 4 review

4.0

The Garmin Vivoactive 4 smartwatch is almost the perfect workout companion.

Garmin Vivoactive 4S Garmin Vivoactive 4 review: All-around great

Android Authority

Published: 28.06.2022

Garmin Vivoactive 4 review: All-around great

Should you buy Garmin's all-business Vivoactive 4 or AMOLED-touting Venu? Read our Garmin Vivoactive 4 review to find out!

Garmin Vivoactive 4S Garmin Vivoactive 4 Smartwatch In-Depth Review

DC Rainmaker

Published: 06.02.2020

Garmin Vivoactive 4 Smartwatch In-Depth Review

It’s been about 5 months since Garmin first introduced the Vivoactive 4 series (alongside the Garmin Venu). Both watches, screen aside, are nearly identical. And in that time Garmin has also introduced a number of themed Vivoactive 4 variants (such

Garmin Vivoactive 4S Garmin Vivoactive 4

ProductReview.com.au

Published: 11.07.2022

Garmin Vivoactive 4

Garmin Vivoactive 4 (Smart Watch / Fitness Tracker): 3.4 out of 5 stars from 7 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.