vívosmart 5

I have the Garmin vivosmart 5. Looked into fitbit, but didn't want a subscription. The visible band isn't available in my country. More expensive Garmin watches also show HRV and have downloadable pacing watch faces, but I wanted something lightweight which I'd actually wear day and night, and didn'

honestly if you want something not bulky and more accurate for workouts i’d check out the garmin vivosmart or something similar, they’re not as hype as whoop or oura but solid and usually pretty reliable for strength training and daily tracking without making you feel like a robot lol

I had the Inspire before the Luxe too! I've loved them both, and the Luxe is the perfect size for me. The battery is starting to go on it but I plan on just wearing it until it dies, I suppose. The Vivosmart 5 seems really similar but it looks like it gets inserted into the band rather than hooked u

Shop for a fitness tracker, not a smart watch. There's a lot of overlap between the two in that space, but something like a Garmin Vivosmart or Fitbit Inspire is going to be cheaper, more comfortable, and offer few to no distractions. I used one for a while and it could get text messages (read only)

Since you’re already an Apple user and want to avoid subscriptions, a Garmin Vivosmart 5 is a great slim option that nails those health metrics without a monthly fee, though the Apple Watch SE might be worth the extra cost for the seamless payment and connectivity features you’re looking for.

Garmin vivosmart 5 on the wrist. I’ve been happy with it, I mean how accurate do you really need as a non-pro - I think just consistency. Plus it’s light and connects to gym equipment like pelotons. A full on gps enabled watch might be cool too. I connect it to a wahoo elmnt bolt. I used to have a w

I’d skip another ring if you had a bad experience.Fitbit Charge or Garmin Vivosmart are solid for steps, sleep, and casual running.If you want something simpler and comfy to sleep in, I use Panther Eclipse for steps, HR, SpO₂, and sleep. Nothing fancy, just easy to wear and track.