I read A LOT of reviews on this watch from multiple websites and the bad reviews almost convinced me not to get it, until I remembered that a large number of reviews are from people who are upset with a product and take the time to complain. I believe there are a lot of happy users that just don't want to bother writing a review. So with that being said, I've happily had this watch for 2 months and given the cost it is worth 5 stars.
PROS: It has so many features in a compact size. I am small and have tiny wrists so a small watch was most important to me. I also wanted a decent battery life, built in GPS, texting ability, HR, and sleep monitoring. This has all of those and then some. I don't think the battery lasts as long as they say, but it only takes about an hour to fully charge so not an issue. GPS usually connects almost instantly most of the time (MUCH faster than a Garmin watch I bought about 10 years ago). I also love that HR is built in so I don't have to wear that band around my chest. Speaking of bands, the watch band is holding up quite well! A lot of people had expressed issues with that. I have worn virtually 24/7 for 2 months and it appears fine. I am extra cautious because I am aware of the complaints about it, but I clean it daily and don't make it too tight and it seems perfect condition still. I love that you can select which phone apps will pop up with notifications on the watch. I especially like that when you get a text, it just shows up with the person's name so not everyone can see your message. All the features seem to work decently well. The Garmin app that goes with the watch is pretty cool. There are a few features on Garmin Connect website not available on their app, but that doesn't have to do with the watch so I'll let it be.
CONS: I get steps for moving my arm when I brush my teeth. My HR during a race was 140 (when it was probably closer to 180). I usually have to edit my bedtime because it won't register I'm sleeping, sometimes for up to 3 hours after I'd been sleeping. The range for the connection to the phone is terrible! If I leave my phone in my room and go to the kitchen to do dishes (with just the living room in between), I lose connection. Sometimes when I have my phone on me it will even disconnect. The screen sensitivity is sometimes poor; I find as long as I press in the upper half of the screen there isn't an issue. I am a little bummed the alarm is the only app I would have wanted to sync that I can't. They make you use their alarm, which you can't even set on the watch.
Overall, I am very happy with the watch. I've had a Fitbit and Samsung gear smart watch and I already like the Garmin way more. I'm guessing a lot of the accuracy problems this watch has would be in other ones of the same size. It is important to just remember that every measurement (HR, steps, sleep quality, etc) is a guideline. As the saying goes, you get what you pay for.
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Garmin vívosport
Smart Activity Tracker with Wrist-based Heart Rate and GPS.
Smart Activity Tracker with Wrist-based Heart Rate and GPS
There’s a lot of get-up-and-move packed into this activity tracker. Though it’s compact enough to suit any occasion, vívosport features built-in GPS, which lets you accurately track your activities outside while also including a variety of indoor activities. It brings you fitness monitoring tools and all-day stress tracking plus handy connected features, including automatic uploads to our Garmin Connect online fitness community. It’s the complete activity tracking package.
Slim Design, Vibrant Style
With all the features and sports it packs inside, you’re going to be surprised by just how thin this activity tracker is. Not only does it complement every outfit and every occasion, it’s perfect for all-day wear, especially since it’s safe for swimming and showering. The always-on Garmin Chroma Display color touchscreen is responsive and bright enough to see — even in direct sunlight. The vívosport activity tracker is available in 3 trendy 2-tone styles, so choose the color combination that speaks to you.
- Work out inside, or use built-in GPS to accurately track activities outside
- Includes fitness monitoring tools such as VO2 max and fitness age estimates
- All-day stress tracking helps you stay in touch with your body’s response to potential stressors
- Features always-on color Garmin Chroma Display and slim profile
- Get connected features such as smart notifications, LiveTrack and more
- Battery life: up to 7 days in smartwatch mode; 8 hours in GPS mode
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Sports on the Go or at HomeBuilt-in GPS gives you the freedom to take your activities outside. During a run, walk or ride, vívosport is able to track distance, time and speed or pace and even map it out for you on Garmin Connect. It’s also preloaded with additional timed activities, including strength training and cardio, so you can work out the way you like. |
Daily Fitness Monitoring and Stress TrackingMonitor key aspects of your fitness and wellness with help from Elevate 24/7 wrist-based heart rate monitoring. With the heart rate data it collects, vívosport is able to estimate your VO2 max and fitness age, 2 indicators of physical fitness that can improve over time with regular exercise. It also tracks your HRV (heart rate variability), which is used to calculate and display your stress level. The goal is to make you aware when physical or emotional sources cause your stress level to rise so you can find a way to relieve the pressure. |
Get ConnectedOnce paired with your compatible smartphone, you’ll have access to a full suite of smart features that bring convenience and handy features to your wrist. Get text messages, social media updates, emails and more, find your phone, access music controls and use the LiveTrack feature to let friends follow your activities. With auto sync, your finished activities will even automatically upload to Garmin Connect. |
Share and CompeteSyncing your activities to Garmin Connect is for more than just storing your data. Garmin Connect is a thriving online community where people on the go can connect and compete by joining challenges, encourage each other’s successes and even share their triumphs via social media. Garmin Connect is free and available on the web or on your smartphone with the Garmin Connect Mobile app. |
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| Water rating | SWIM | SWIM | SWIM | SWIM |
| Wrist-based heart rate | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wellness Monitoring | ✓ | ✓ | ||
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| Smart notifications | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Built-in running apps | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
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| Battery life | Up to 7 days; 8 hours GPS mode | Up to 5 days; 8 hours GPS mode | Up to 5 days | Up to 5 days |
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Buyer Beware! Band broke after 3 months and is not replaceable or covered under the 1 year warranty.
I had a Fitbit before purchasing this watch. I really wanted GPS and the Find My Phone feature, which Fitbit does not have. I wore both watches for about a week because I wanted to see if they tracked the same. The heart rate was the same but there were big differences between sleep tracking (two to three hours different), step tracking (by two to three thousand steps), floors, etc. I didn't know which was more accurate, the lower numbers from the Garmin or the higher numbers from the Fitbit. Regardless, I wanted the GPS and Find My Phone so I continued using the Garmin.I like the Garmin app a lot. But it doesn't connect as well to other apps I used, such as My Fitness Pal or Google Fit. But I made it work.The frustrating part is the band. You cannot replace the band on the Garmin Vivosport! It broke after three months of using it. Yes, Garmin has a one year limited warranty, but it does not cover the band on this watch model. I really wish I had known that. All they can do is send me a new device "at replacement cost," which is $90. But they agreed to lower it to $45 since I have only had the watch for three months. I really don't want to give Garmin more money for a new device only to have it break again in three more months.One side of the band broke completely off of the device. I stuck it back on temporarily only to see that the other side of the about is about to break as well (photo one shows the crease where it is about to break). The second photo shows a side view where you can see that the underside (the red part) is already broken on both sides.The device is good. The app is great. That's the only reason I give this thing three stars, otherwise it would only get one star because the band is poorly constructed and not replaceable or covered by the warranty. I am so disappointed. I wish I'd kept the Fitbit. This purchase was difficult for me, financially and to have it be basically useless after three months is infuriating.If you buy this, you should consider getting the protection plan.
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