Name: Vívoactive HR
Brand: Garmin
SKU: 506269
Rating: 4.1 (39 reviews)

4.2

based on all reviews

very good
this tracker is surprisingly comfortable
The screen is exceptionally easy to read - even in bright outdoor lighting

as the screen isn t too bright
the design were a little less clunky
a bulky form factor and a dim display

Screen resolution: 205, 148 px
Touchscreen: no
Colour screen: yes
Display type: MIP
Heart rate monitor: Built-in
Bluetooth: yes
Gps: yes

Garmin Vívoactive HR - Pros & Cons

very good
this tracker is surprisingly comfortable
The screen is exceptionally easy to read - even in bright outdoor lighting
touchscreen is also highly responsive to commands and the tactile buttons work
a fantastic display that is easy to read
the design slightly more flexible and comfortable since they allow better range of motion
Vivoactive HR is quick
more practical and comfortable fitness watches available
very detailed
informative and impartial
refreshed user interface
Everything in said app store is free
It was clear and easy to understand
Backcountry & Competitive Cyclist offer free 2-day shipping
it handles pretty well
V-HR has been great for cycling
HR readings seemed pretty consistent and decent for the two rides
very detailed and useful
instant-pace is pretty darn stable on the unit
as it really lets you track and view the metrics important to you
The backlight can be configured to work automatically too
Garmin Connect smartphone app is very good
is a color display and touchscreen
It also helps you track your score
It fits a lot of functionality into a reasonably priced GPS watch
Garmin Connect mobile app is fantastic
Impeccable Battery Life The battery life is outstanding
phenomenal value for its incredible feature set
more comfortable fit
better app
and clearer display
sells pretty much everything
and has outstanding shipping and return policies
hugely improved and modernized
easy
intuitive and responsive
It was easy to setup and even easier to use
Vivoactive 3 works absolutely beautifully
activity tracking is excellent
versatile
multipurpose function and design
presentation is very adaptable to individual needs
It produces similarly good results
their data fields can be individualized very well and in detail
chest strap provides more detailed and accurate HR data
The map display is adaptable to your own preferences
quick and really appreciated thank you Smithy
the GPS is fairly accurate
it supports a multitude of activities so well

as the screen isn t too bright
the design were a little less clunky
a bulky form factor and a dim display
Battery life takes a hit from the original
Garmin Vivoactive HR is thicker and heavier than its predecessor
also appear on-screen
It's also very susceptible to fingerprints
it does not measure your heart rate while you are swimming)
The wrists shown here are both small wrists
either a green arrow will pop up
it also makes it impossible to record a spontaneous run or bike ride
it is not at all bright indoors - in contrast to an Apple watch
it s not PERFECT
It takes only a few seconds to acquire the GPS signal
the roads in Norfolk are potholed)
lack of phone-free music playback
there s no on-watch music playback
takes a proportional amount of activity to reduce the bar back to zero
didn't have the longest battery life when using the GPS
retaining clip can be a little fickle
No cherry-picked units sent by manufacturers
Mine lost about 50 percent of its battery by the fourth day of use
Garmin has pushed out software updates
HR doesn't have storage for onboard music
the Garmin Connect app can be super confusing to navigate
not limited to call and text alerts like the Surge is
not dramatically - even in full GPS sports mode
It has no speaker or bleeper
not using all of its available power
Garmin fails to keep checking in on my HR
Broadcasting heart rate data decreases battery life
FR630 is off beating to its own drum
This is a bit of an awkward comparison
it does struggle a little bit on the recovery section
is often found playing with LEGO and drinking far too much coffee
Vivoactive HR and were therefore logging no movement or heartbeat
Vivoactive HR is downright narrow for a sports watch
device lacks GPS)
Garmin s Connect app only displays a limited amount of information regarding sleep trends
v voactive HR tracks sleep
they can t track your activity and sleep metrics
It s confusing
There s no easy way to tell which color stands for what
The watch is big and bulky
fluctuated when doing a hard interval workout
the heart rate values are somewhat delayed
there is not much in the box
Will never buy a Garmin watch again
screen cracked
Garmin particularly useful
it I lost the recording of my heart rate
the device often fails to record heart rate at all
the strap is a lot wider than it looks in pictures
irritating interface is starting an activity
the backlight turning on is irritating
Garmin Connect Web App to build a custom workout
weather app constantly fails to pull the predicted high forecast
miss out on certain features found on more activity-specific GPS watches
It takes a few minutes of walking to clear the bar
There are also no virtual partner training features
Garmin has only included this on their more expensive GPS watches
Heart rate is slightly less accurate than a chest strap monitor

Garmin Vívoactive HR - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Waterproof depth	5 m Best: Timex Ironman Triathlon 30-Lap T5K429 Waterproof depth: 200 m
Weight	47.6 g Best: ART Multimedia SZNART ASZ01 Weight: 10 g

Garmin Vívoactive HR - Full Specifications

Screen resolution	205 x 148 px
Touchscreen	no
Colour screen	yes
Display type	MIP

Colour of product	Black
Band material	Silicone
Protection features	Waterproof
Waterproof depth	5

Bluetooth	yes
GLONASS	yes
GPS	yes

Width	2.24 in
Depth	0.53 in
Weight	1.68 oz
Thickness	0.45 in

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

Battery type	Built-in
Battery life (standby mode)	8.0 day

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Garmin Vívoactive HR Garmin - Editorial Reviews (12)

4.3

Based on 12 reviews

Garmin Vívoactive HR Garmin Vivoactive HR Review

TechGearLab

Published: 23.08.2017

Garmin Vivoactive HR Review

5.0

The Garmin Vivoactive HR Is No Longer Available as of Fall 2018 Earning our Top Pick for Outdoor Activities award, the Garmin Vivoactive HR is for those...

Garmin Vívoactive HR Garmin vivoactive HR Review: All-Purpose Performer

Tom's Guide

Published: 03.05.2016

Garmin vivoactive HR Review: All-Purpose Performer

4.0

Packing GPS, a heart-rate monitor, notifications and third-party apps, the Garmin vivoactive HR is a jack-of-all-trades fitness tracker.

Garmin Vívoactive HR Garmin vívoactive HR review

Android Authority

Published: 19.09.2016

Garmin vívoactive HR review

How does Garmin's jack-of-all-trades fitness watch hold up against the competition? Find out in our full Garmin vívoactive HR review!

Garmin Vívoactive HR Garmin Vivoactive 3 review: The best-value multisport watch

Expert Reviews

Published: 20.12.2017

Garmin Vivoactive 3 review: The best-value multisport watch

5.0

A brilliant all-rounder, delivering multisport tracking, GPS and all-day heart-rate tracking in a slim lightweight package

Garmin Vívoactive HR Review: Garmin’s Vivoactive HR is more hardcore than Fitbit’s Surge

Ars Technica

Review: Garmin’s Vivoactive HR is more hardcore than Fitbit’s Surge

$250 tracker sits right in the middle of Garmin's convoluted lineup.

Garmin Vívoactive HR A versatile multisport watch for active people

CNET

Published: 23.06.2016

A versatile multisport watch for active people

Garmin's latest watch offers fitness tracking, smartphone notifications, a built-in heart-rate sensor and long battery life. It also has GPS to track your activities.

PCMAG

Published: 03.05.2016

Garmin Vivoactive HR Review

3.5

The Garmin Vivoactive HR adds a heart rate monitor, but also changes some of what we loved about the original Vivoactive fitness tracker.

Garmin Vívoactive HR Garmin Vivoactive HR review | Stuff

stuff.tv/my/

Published: 05.10.2021

Garmin Vivoactive HR review | Stuff

Probably all the fitness watch you'll ever want - and more

Garmin Vívoactive HR Garmin Vivoactive HR

ProductReview.com.au

Published: 18.03.2020

Garmin Vivoactive HR

Garmin Vivoactive HR (Smart Watch / Fitness Tracker): 3.6 out of 5 stars from 65 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

Garmin Vívoactive HR Review: Garmin's Vivoactive HR knows exactly how sporty you are

New Atlas

Published: 09.06.2016

Review: Garmin's Vivoactive HR knows exactly how sporty you are

The Garmin Vivoactive HR is a comprehensive activity, sport, and sleep-tracking GPS watch. With the addition of heart-rate tracking, it now logs enough metrics to keep all but the most ardent fitness fanatics happy, and has specific sports modes ranging from running and cycling to stand-up…

Garmin Vívoactive HR Garmin Vivoactive HR In-Depth Review

DC Rainmaker

Published: 20.05.2016

Garmin Vivoactive HR In-Depth Review

It’s been a few months since Garmin announced the Vivoactive HR while at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The unit started shipping last month and I’ve been wearing it on my wrist 24x7 since then. The Vivoactive HR sits in Garmin’s mid-range watch pricing

Wareable

Published: 12.07.2016

Garmin Vivoactive HR review

4.0

The Garmin Vivoactive HR is the company's second stab at a big all-rounder sports-focussed smartwatch. Across Garmin's huge range of specialist sports weara...