Garmin · Smartwatch
Garmin Vivoactive 5
The cheap AMOLED Garmin. Most of the daily-wear story for $299.
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Battery11 days
Water5 ATM
Weight23g
Sensors6
OSStandalone
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.
Strengths
- AMOLED at $299
- 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 $299.
- 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.
- 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.