80
Adrienne So
Wired
“If you’ve been looking for a basic entry-level tracker and want to stay with a relatively smaller company over one recently acquired by Google, the Vivosmart 5 is a great choice.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Improved usability
- Accurate outdoor tracking
- Larger OLED display
- Body Battery and Move IQ
- Well Designed Interface
- Extremely Light and Comfortable
Points of Contention
- No On‑Board GPS
- Polycarbonate Lens Rather Than Toughened Glass
- Generic, unremarkable design
- High price
Professional Reviews
5 reviews from 5 critics80
Cat Ellis
TechRadar
“The Garmin Vivosmart 5 is a lightweight, lean fitness tracker for anyone who values data above looks.”
80
Andy Boxall
Digital Trends
“The design of the Garmin Vivosmart 5 won't make you look twice, but the comprehensive Garmin Connect platform makes this a fitness tracker a standout.”
70
Victoria Song
The Verge
The Garmin Vivosmart 5 improves usability with a physical button that replaces the frustrating touchscreen of previous models, while maintaining accurate fitness tracking. However, its $150 price tag and basic OLED display limit its value for users seeking only essential features.
70
Angela Moscaritolo
PCMag
“Garmin's Vivosmart 5 fitness tracker is light on excitement, but makes it easy to keep tabs on your activity, sleep, and other key health metrics.”
