Garmin Vivoactive 5 Black
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Garmin Vivoactive 5 Black
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With the Garmin Vivoactive 5 Black, you're always up to date with your health and smartphone notifications. On the bright 42mm screen, you can easily read all your data and messages. Do you exercise enthusiastically or are you just starting out? With the Vivoactive 5, you can reach all your training goals. You receive an explanation and advice on the effect of your workouts, stress levels, and sleep on your health. Thanks to the new wheelchair mode, you also receive wheelchair-friendly workouts and advice. You can listen to your favorite music or podcast via your smartwatch with the built-in music player. You can also make contactless payments via Garmin Pay. That means you can leave your smartphone and wallet at home while you exercise. The battery lasts up to 11 days with average use, so you don't have to charge your smartwatch often.
This watch is recommended for a 15 to 17cm wrist circumference.
Compatible with operating system | Android, iOS | |
|---|---|---|
Height | 42 mm | |
Recommended for wrist circumference | 15 - 17 cm | |
Quality of sports readings | Decent | |
Quality of health readings | Good | |
Battery life in time mode | 120 hours | |
Type of heart rate measurement | Optical heart rate measurement | |
Required iPhone model | iPhone 6s or later |
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Since this is my first sports watch, I have made a long study of the possibilities. I'm not the type to exercise spontaneously, so I mainly wondered whether a sports watch would motivate me to exercise more? I do not actively participate in sports and my exercise is limited to my daily steps. The types that made my shortlist were the vivoactive 5, the Venu 2 and the Forerunner 255.
My main features were the following: Battery life - Sleep analysis - Heart rate analysis - Breathing analysis - Navigation while walking.
Actually, I first wanted to observe my health status and if the underlying algorithm gets me moving, then that is certainly an added value. After comparing all Garmin types for price and capabilities, I mainly hesitated between the vivoactive 5 and the Venu 2, which is slightly more expensive. What the Venu 2 had more was mainly the altimeter, but since the Garmin Connect App adjusts the altimeters afterwards, I personally didn't think it was worth the extra price.
Also the conclusion that live navigation can easily be solved by installing the komoot app, I did not have to look further for more expensive devices. The Vivoactive 5 gives me more than enough data to monitor my current health and the algorithm also provides a motivational message to exercise on time. And I can still activate the Garmin Coach if I want to achieve sports goals.
As a newcomer to the segment, I notice that I often look at my steps to be achieved, my heart rate, breathing frequency, body battery, stress level and sleep analysis.
The only disadvantage when purchasing was the USB-C charging cable that did not fit into a classic USB charger as standard. But luckily there is a connector piece for that that only costs a few euros in the local trinket shop.
Guy J-P
24 October 2023
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In addition to the pros and cons mentioned, I chose this watch because you could listen to Spotify while running without taking your smartphone with you.
Ruben
27 January 2024
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Works without problems, clear menu and operation
Peter
30 March 2024
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Coolblue takes care of everything, from taking out an insurance to repairs
For almost all accidents
More coverage in case of damage than your standard warranty
No deductible
First, add your smartwatch to your shopping cart. On the next page, choose one of the Protection Plans below. You always have a 30-day return window and pay no deductible in case of damage or theft.
2-year Protection Plan
19,99
one-time2-year Protection Plan with theft cover
20,99
one-timeProtection Plan - Monthly cancelable
2,18
per monthProtection Plan with theft cover - Monthly cancelable
2,26
per month
Thanks to Garmin Pay, it's possible to pay contactless with your Garmin Vivoactive 5 Black. Even without having a wallet or smartphone with you. Want to know more about Garmin Pay and how to install it? Read this article.
Product number | 936078 | |
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Manufacturer code | 010-02862-10 | |
Brand | Garmin | |
Warranty | 2 years | |
Processing of your defect | Via Coolblue | |
Old product returned for free |
Compatible with operating system | Android, iOS | |
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Required iPhone model | iPhone 6s or later | |
Required Android version smartphone | Android 7.0 or higher | |
Operating system | Garmin OS | |
Year introduced | 2023 | |
Guaranteed support with updates | 48 months after release date |
Watch case color | Black | |
|---|---|---|
Watch case material | Plastic | |
Watch case shape | Round | |
Height | 42 mm | |
Width | 42 mm | |
Depth | 11 mm | |
Weight | 36 g | |
Size watch case | Average | |
Recommended for wrist circumference | 15 - 17 cm | |
Total storage capacity | 4 GB | |
Shockproof |
Watch strap material | Silicone | |
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Watch strap color | Black | |
Closure type | Buckle | |
Interchangeable watch strap | ||
Compatibility watch strap | Universal |
Screen type | AMOLED | |
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Always-on display | ||
Data display | Digital | |
Touchscreen | ||
Color screen | ||
Adjustable watch face | ||
Type of glass | Gorilla glass |
Battery life in time mode | 120 hours | |
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Battery life in sports mode | 8 hours | |
Battery/battery capacity | 0,215 Ah | |
Energy source solar power | ||
Wireless charging |
Internet connection options | WiFi only | |
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Bluetooth | ||
ANT+ | ||
Independent music player | ||
Music controls | ||
Built-in microphone | ||
Built-in speakers | ||
Spoken directions | ||
Call options | Only answer calls | |
Smartphone notifications | Receive messages | |
Smart reply | ||
App installation possible | ||
Camera operation | ||
NFC | ||
Contactless payment | ||
Contactless payment system | Garmin Pay | |
Country contactless payment | Belgium, Germany, The Netherlands |
Pedometer | ||
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Measures distance | ||
Speedometer | ||
Calorie counter | ||
Measures stairs climbed |
Heart rate measurement | ||
|---|---|---|
Type of heart rate measurement | Optical heart rate measurement | |
Heart rate measurement under water |
Quality of health readings | Good | |
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Skin temperature sensor | ||
Oximeter | ||
Blood pressure monitor | ||
EDA sensor | ||
Sleep score | ||
Measure REM sleep | ||
Average heart rate during sleep | ||
Measure recovery during sleep | ||
Menstrual cycle tracking | ||
Pregnancy monitoring |
Quality of sports readings | Decent | |
|---|---|---|
Recommended for sports | Biking, Fitness, Hiking, Running, Swimming, Tennis, Winter sports | |
Adjust sport profiles | ||
Manual training programs | ||
Save personal records | ||
Measure fitness age | ||
Recovery advice | ||
Interval training | ||
VO2 max measurement | ||
Automatic pausing | ||
Measures minutes of intensive training | ||
Measures average speed during activity | ||
Lap counter | ||
Race prognosis | ||
Measures step distance | ||
Measure running cadence | ||
Measures swimming distance | ||
Measures swimming speed | ||
Swimming lap counter | ||
Connection to fitness machines possible | ||
ATM score | 5 |
Built-in GPS receiver | ||
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Global satellite navigation system | GLONASS, GPS, Galileo | |
GPS application | Navigation, Route registration |
Compass | ||
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Altimeter | ||
Accelerometer | ||
Thermometer |
Fall detection | ||
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Alarm function | ||
Geofencing |
