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Garmin Vivoactive

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4.3 out of 5
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Pros

  • it fits and feels better than any of the Garmin models
  • tracking activities. GPS is pretty ok
  • fairly accurate

Cons

  • the frequent buzzing and flashing across the screen can be distracting
  • disconnects from my Garmin App about once every day or two
  • have a speaker therefore there are no beeps or sounds

Key specs

  • yes
  • 1.4 in
  • 205, 148 px
  • 35 mm
  • yes

Garmin Vivoactive - Pros & Cons

Garmin Vivoactive

Pros

  • it fits and feels better than any of the Garmin models
  • tracking activities. GPS is pretty ok
  • fairly accurate
  • The golf app is good and I love using it on the golf course with
  • the screen is always on as well
  • Both are excellent options depending on which features you prioritize
  • offers enhanced yoga features and support for Pilates workouts
  • app user-friendly
  • easy to navigate and well displayed
  • sleep tracking is much better on the GTR
  • It works well across both normal daily routines as well as things like sleep

Cons

  • the frequent buzzing and flashing across the screen can be distracting
  • disconnects from my Garmin App about once every day or two
  • have a speaker therefore there are no beeps or sounds
  • a bit too easy to earn badges
  • also sensitive to rain just like every other capacitive touch screen
  • brakes are too powerful for the gyroscope and accelerometer to
  • graphs are small and not that useful as they are hard to
  • in GPS mode that drops to mediocre
  • optical wrist-mounted monitor is less sensitive than a chest mounted
  • Sleep Tracking is the most inaccurate thing
  • high-speed curving descents

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Garmin Vivoactive - Full Specifications

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Display
Touchscreenyes
Screen size1.4 in
Screen resolution205 x 148 px
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Notifications
Notifications
  • Apps
  • Alarm
  • Calendar Reminder
  • E-mail
  • Facebook
  • Incoming Call
  • Missed Call
  • Text Message
  • Timer
  • Twitter
  • Weather
Incoming notification options
  • View Content
  • View Icon Only
Methods Of NotificationVibration
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Platform
Operating system
  • Android 4.3+
  • iOS 7+
Smartphone remote features
  • Camera Shutter Control
  • Find My Phone
  • Music Control
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Power
Battery technologyLi-polymer
Average battery life (standby)168.0 h
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Features
Accelerometeryes
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Dimensions
Case diameter1.38 in
Case thickness0.31 in
Weight1.34 oz
Watch case material
  • Black
  • White
Wrist band material
  • Black
  • Gray
  • Blue
  • Pink
  • Red
  • Purple
  • White
  • Leather
  • Rubber
Water resistanceyes
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Connectivity
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version4.0
Charging connectionProprietary USB Cable
GPSyes

Garmin Vivoactive - Q&A (22)

  • 0
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Can I answer calls on a Garmin Vivoactive?
    salvatore
    over 1 year ago
    Yes, you can answer calls from your Garmin Vivoactive. NOTE: You must use your connected smartphone with Garmin Vivoactive.
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  • 0
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Do I wear Garmin Vivoactive to sleep?
    francoise
    over 1 year ago
    Yes, wear your Garmin Vivoactive at least 2 hours before bedtime.
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  • 0
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Can I wear the Garmin Vivoactive in the shower?
    shanon
    over 1 year ago
    Yes, The Garmin Vivoactive is waterproof smartwatch and is wearable in the shower in the swimming pool.
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  • 0
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Can The Garmin Vivoactive detect sleep apnea?
    gertude_hegmann
    over 1 year ago
    The latest Garmin Vivoactive watches have features that allow to monitor Sleep Apnea, if applies a software update.
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  • 0
    Votes
    marion_parisian
    about 2 years ago
    Is The Garmin Vivoactive waterproof?
    kent
    almost 2 years ago
    Garmin Vivoactive is waterproof, and it can be worn in the shower or in the swimming pool.
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  • 0
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    What activities does the Garmin Vivoactive have?
    carli
    over 1 year ago
    Garmin Vivoactive fitness tracker offers insights about your breathing, stress, and sleep.
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  • 0
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    darrick_torp
    about 2 years ago
    Does The Garmin Vivoactive have pulse ox?
    mario_weber
    almost 2 years ago
    The Garmin Vivoactive has a wrist-based pulse oximeter to gauge the saturation of oxygen level in your blood.
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  • 0
    Votes
    eugenio.buckridge
    about 2 years ago
    Does The Garmin Vivoactive track sleep?
    almeta
    almost 2 years ago
    Yes, The Garmin Vivoactive automatically detects your sleep and monitors your normal sleep hours.
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  • 0
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    destiny_kuhn
    about 2 years ago
    Does Garmin Vivoactive have Spotify?
    karly.heidenreich
    almost 2 years ago
    The latest Garmin Vivoactive comes with the Spotify app, but you need to set it up.
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  • 0
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    eldridge
    about 2 years ago
    How do I charge my Garmin Vivoactive?
    delfina.zemlak
    almost 2 years ago
    Plug the small USB cable into the charging port on your Garmin Vivoactive to Charge the device.
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  • 0
    Votes
    grover_feest
    about 2 years ago
    Does The Garmin Vivoactive have wireless charging?
    brendon.ohara
    almost 2 years ago
    Yes, Garmin Vivoactive supports a wireless charging standard such as Qi.
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  • 0
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    leigh_harber
    about 2 years ago
    Is The Garmin Vivoactive have touch screen?
    margene
    almost 2 years ago
    Yes, The Garmin Vivoactive is a smartwatch which comes with touchscreen color LCD display.
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  • 0
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    von_reynolds
    about 2 years ago
    Does The Garmin Vivoactive have GPS?
    cristen
    almost 2 years ago
    Yes, the Garmin Vivoactive offers GPS.
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  • 0
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Can I use Garmin Vivoactive without phone?
    ailene
    over 1 year ago
    Most of Garmin Vivoactive watches have a GPS receiver built in. It does not require phone to record GPS activities.
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  • 0
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    emmitt.kautzer
    about 2 years ago
    Can Garmin Vivoactive go in salt water?
    sammy_stehr
    almost 2 years ago
    Yes, you can use Garmin Vivoactive watch in salt water. Just clean the watch after with fresh water.
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  • 0
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    jeramy_stanton
    about 2 years ago
    How tight should The Garmin Vivoactive be?
    johnnie.lockman
    almost 2 years ago
    The Garmin Vivoactive should be snug but comfortable. It worn loosely so that it can move back and forth on the wrist.
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  • 0
    Votes
    angelo
    about 2 years ago
    Can my Garmin Vivoactive get wet?
    young_bradtke
    almost 2 years ago
    The Garmin Vivoactive has 5ATM water resistance, like the latest Apple Watch. You can take it swimming to depths of around 50m.
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  • 0
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Can I text on The Garmin Vivoactive?
    elvina_rice
    over 1 year ago
    Yes, if you receive a text notification on The Garmin Vivoactive, you can send a quick reply from the list of messages.
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  • 0
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    gil_auer
    about 2 years ago
    Should I get The Garmin Vivoactive or others?
    luciano_schumm
    almost 2 years ago
    The Garmin Vivoactive is a good route to Garmin watch tracking without blowing a huge in your personal finances.
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  • 0
    Votes
    alfredia
    about 2 years ago
    Can I use a Garmin Vivoactive watch for golf?
    boyce.senger
    almost 2 years ago
    The Garmin Vivoactive Watches can be used to get distances from your upcoming shot location.
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  • 0
    Votes
    yolando
    about 2 years ago
    Is The Garmin Vivoactive compatible with iPhone 6S?
    britany.batz
    almost 2 years ago
    Yes, The Garmin Vivoactive is compatible with an iPhone 6S. It can pair with iOS devices with running version of 9.0 or newer.
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  • 0
    Votes
    sammy_stehr
    about 2 years ago
    Is The Garmin Vivoactive worth buying?
    dayle
    almost 2 years ago
    The Garmin Vivoactive is a pretty affordable smartwatch. It offers almost everything in a fitness tracker have and a whole lot more.
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Garmin Vivoactive Garmin - Editorial Reviews (13)

4.3
Based on 13 reviews
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Garmin Vivoactive Garmin Vivoactive 4 review: A sleek smartwatch that inspires goal-setting
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Published: 04.08.2021
Garmin Vivoactive 4 review: A sleek smartwatch that inspires goal-setting
4.8

It's one of Garmin's more affordable watches.

Garmin Vivoactive ​Garmin Vivoactive review
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Wareable
Published: 30.03.2015
​Garmin Vivoactive review
4.0

Up until the Garmin Vivoactive, the perfect fitness device for the truly active person was a pipe dream. Traditional fitness trackers are terrible for act...

Garmin Vivoactive Garmin Vivoactive 3 review | Stuff
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Published: 25.10.2021
Garmin Vivoactive 3 review | Stuff

This Vivoactive hits the sweet spot between sports and smarts...

Garmin Vivoactive Garmin Vivoactive 4s review
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Good Housekeeping
Published: 14.08.2020
Garmin Vivoactive 4s review

A traditional-looking smartwatch that offers very accurate fitness tracking

Garmin Vivoactive Garmin Vivoactive 4 review: All-around great
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Android Authority
Published: 01.07.2021
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 Garmin Vivoactive 4 Review
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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.

Garmin Vivoactive Garmin Vivoactive 4 review
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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

Garmin Vivoactive Garmin's first fitness smartwatch misses the mark
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CNET
Published: 20.04.2015
Garmin's first fitness smartwatch misses the mark

An ultraslim design and a laundry list of features can't save this watch.

Garmin Vivoactive Garmin Vivoactive 4 review: An ideal smartwatch for most people
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Published: 08.10.2021
Garmin Vivoactive 4 review: An ideal smartwatch for most people
4.0

When you're seeking a highly efficient fitness watch, there are tons of options. The Garmin Vivoactive 4 is a user-friendly smartwatch that covers the essentials in a fun yet organized ...

Garmin Vivoactive Garmin Vivoactive 4 Smartwatch In-Depth Review
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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 Garmin Vivoactive 3
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ProductReview.com.au
Published: 02.04.2022
Garmin Vivoactive 3

Garmin Vivoactive 3 (Smart Watch / Fitness Tracker): 3.1 out of 5 stars from 59 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

Garmin Vivoactive Garmin Vivoactive 4 review
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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 Garmin Vivoactive 3 Review
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Published: 05.08.2020
Garmin Vivoactive 3 Review
4.5

Table Of Contents_Why We Like It – Garmin Vivoactive 3 ReviewPerformanceDesignValueGarmin Vivoactive 3 Review Wrap Up Reader Rating0 Votes09Expert RatingAre you looking for a good smartwatch to measure all the fitness data you need, whilst also getting a bunch of other features? Something that is both easy to use and pretty durable? Well, the Garmin Vivoactive 3 is here with a number of upgrades from the previous model, a better looking design, waterproof resistance upto 50meters underwater and even numerous […]

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