Garmin
Vivoactive 5
Based on 137 Reddit mentions
$229.99
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Thinking about pulling the trigger.
I switched from the Garmin Vivoactive 5 to the Amazfit Active 3 Premium. The only thing that’s a bit disappointing is the BioCharge and stress meter; Garmin’s Body Battery and stress tracking often matched how I actually felt much better, whereas Amazfit’s BioCharge feels a bit superficial at times.
...Poh_teh_toh in r/amazfit
April 27, 2026 3:56 PM
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Garmin Vivoactive5 or s50
I have the vivoactive 5, and use it for golfing. With all functions enabled: Yes you can download courses (I have used in UK and USA no problem) You can only connect/download when you are in close proximity to the course and you have the accompanying app open on your smartphone. It recognises you sw
...onnnoj in r/GarminGolf
July 31, 2026 11:26 AM
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Garmin vivoactive 5 vs Amazefit Active max
I previously used the Garmin Vivoactive 5, and earlier this year I switched to the Amazfit Active 3 Premium (which is pretty similar to the Active Max feature-wise). The Vivoactive 5 is a good watch, but its features are somewhat limited. For example, you don't get offline maps and it has fewer smar
...Poh_teh_toh in r/amazfit
August 5, 2026 8:10 AM
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Fitness Uhr fürs schwimmen
Ich hab die Garmin Vivoactive 5, benutze die auch beim Schwimmen, muss aber sagen dass die Entfernung beim Bahnenschwimmen oft um 2-4 Bahnen falsch ist, je nach Distanz. Persönlich stört mich das nicht so, dafür ist die Bedienung beim Schwimmen so eingestellt, dass man nur die Knöpfe an der Seite be
...nekosa123 in r/FitnessDE
April 28, 2026 8:47 AM
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Amazfit active 3?
I switched from the Vivoactive 5 to the Active 3 Premium, and I’m really happy with it. The Active 3 has significantly more features, and the build quality is much better too (sapphire glass, metal lugs). The four buttons are also very convenient while running. I’ve found the offline maps, which the
...Poh_teh_toh in r/amazfit
April 23, 2026 1:02 PM
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What’s everyone’s sleep schedules like? [Writing an article for Garmin & M.E]
I have had Delayed Sleep Phase Disorder all my life (since at least 5yo), ME/CFS for 6 years, Garmin Vivoactive 5 for two months. I've had lifelong insomnia, but I now take 1mg non-time-release melatonin which helps massively. I fall asleep anytime between 1:30am and 6:00am and usually sleep 7 to 10
...Left-Pop4928 in r/cfs
April 20, 2026 12:03 PM
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Garmin vivoactive 5 vs Amazefit Active max
The Vivoactive 5 and 6 were the first watches I was looking at, when I started to look for my first smartwatch. Ended up buying Active 3. Partly because how bad I thought the Vivoactive series scores in the videos made by The Quantified Scientist. This guy does data-drivin scientific analyses on sma
...Perthetis in r/amazfit
August 5, 2026 9:07 AM
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Best mapping app for the UK to be used for multiple activity types?
My vivoactive 5 shows a simple route track. Not a hugely detailed map, but enough to know if you're following your planned route or not.
Headset_Hobo in r/UKhiking
June 30, 2026 8:51 AM
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Which watch would you recommend?
I have a Garmin Vivoactive 5 (still offered for sale but it's now a slightly older model). It is not cheap, but it is one of the cheaper Garmin options ($250 USD) and you can do pretty much everything you need for beginner/casual running. For C25k, I use it to program my run/walk intervals and colle
...saturdayselkie in r/C25K
May 7, 2026 2:16 AM
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Marathoner DESTROYED after a SHOCKING uncovery of a massive discrepancy.
Oppo a79 5g with Strava. It's not very good and I always chalked up the inaccuracy to its GPS not being accurate. But this week I got a Garmin vivoactive 5, and it's still recording short (though a little less short)
earwig2000 in r/RunningCirclejerk
May 11, 2026 10:32 PM
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