Garmin · Smartwatch
Garmin Vivoactive 5
The cheap AMOLED Garmin. Most of the daily-wear story for $269.
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Key specs
- Battery life
- 11 days
- GPS tracking
- 21 hr
- Charging
- 1 hr
- Weight
- 23g
- Case size
- 42mm
- Display
- AMOLED, always-on
- Water resistance
- 5 ATM (50m)
- Phone
- Not required
- Sensors
- Optical heart rate, SpO₂, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, GPS, Ambient light
The Vivoactive 5 is Garmin’s answer to the “I want a Garmin lifestyle watch under $300” question. AMOLED, on-board music, and Body Battery — no Training Readiness, no ECG, but most casual users won’t miss them. The Vivoactive 6 has since replaced it at $299; the 5 stays on sale for less.
Strengths
- AMOLED at $269
- On-board music with Spotify/Amazon Music
- 11-day smartwatch battery
Tradeoffs
- No Training Readiness score
- No ECG
- No barometric altimeter — no floors climbed
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Common questions
- How much does the Garmin Vivoactive 5 cost?
- The Garmin Vivoactive 5 has a list price of $269.99.
- Does the Garmin Vivoactive 5 require a subscription?
- No. The Garmin Vivoactive 5 has no subscription — you pay for the hardware once and the Garmin app is included.
- How long does the Garmin Vivoactive 5 battery last?
- About 11 days of typical use per charge. Heavy GPS use, an always-on display, and continuous sensing all pull that number down.
- How much does the Garmin Vivoactive 5 weigh?
- The 42 mm Garmin Vivoactive 5 weighs 23 g.
- How big is the Garmin Vivoactive 5?
- The Garmin Vivoactive 5 has a 42 mm case in the configuration we list, which weighs 23 g.
- Is the Garmin Vivoactive 5 waterproof?
- The Garmin Vivoactive 5 is rated 5 ATM (50m), which covers showering, swimming, and surface water sports. It is not a dive rating.
- Do you need a phone to use the Garmin Vivoactive 5?
- No. The Garmin Vivoactive 5 records, stores, and shows your data on the device itself — a phone is for syncing and review, not for tracking.
- When was the Garmin Vivoactive 5 released?
- Garmin released the Garmin Vivoactive 5 in 2023, and it is still in the current lineup.