Amazfit GTR 4 vs Garmin vívoactive 5
Amazfit GTR 4 (2022, listed at $199) and Garmin vívoactive 5 (2023, listed at $299) are both smartwatches, so the choice comes down to specifics.
Specs last updated · prices are list prices
Amazfit GTR 4
Premium-feeling AMOLED smartwatch under $200 — dual-band GPS, Bluetooth calls, 14-day battery.
Garmin vívoactive 5
Most accessible Garmin AMOLED — 11-day battery, sleep coach, gym workouts and music storage.
The verdict
On the numbers we track, Amazfit GTR 4 wins on battery life (14 days vs 11 days), weight (34 g vs 36 g) and price ($199 vs $299); Garmin vívoactive 5 wins on tracked features (6 vs 4).
Bottom line: on raw specs the Amazfit GTR 4 leads 3 to 1, but five spec categories are only a starting point. Match it to your phone, your main sport and your budget before you decide, or run the free quiz to see how each ranks for your answers.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Amazfit GTR 4 | Garmin vívoactive 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery (rated) | 14 days | 11 days |
| Weight | 34 g | 36 g |
| List price | $199 | $299 |
| Water rating | 5ATM | 5ATM |
| Tracked features | 4 | 6 |
| Case size | 46 mm | 42 mm |
| Display | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Works with | both iPhone and Android | both iPhone and Android |
| Listed best for | everyday wellness, gym and strength work and running | everyday wellness, gym and strength work and running |
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
Trophy marks the better value on the five measurable specs. Battery is the manufacturer's rating, not our test. How we score is on the methodology page.
Feature overlap
Both have (4)
- built-in GPS
- blood-oxygen (SpO₂)
- on-device music
- AMOLED display
Only Amazfit GTR 4 (0)
Nothing unique.
Only Garmin vívoactive 5 (2)
- contactless payments
- swim tracking
Which one should you pick?
Pick the Amazfit GTR 4 if…
- You want to spend less: it lists for $100 less.
- You want fewer charges: about 14 days per charge vs 11 days.
- You want a lighter watch: 34 g vs 36 g.
- You might switch phones: it works with both iPhone and Android, the Garmin vívoactive 5 only works with Android.
Skip it if…
- • You have a small wrist (under about 160 mm) — the 46 mm case we list is large (check whether a smaller size is sold).
Pick the Garmin vívoactive 5 if…
- You need contactless payments and swim tracking, which the Amazfit GTR 4 does not list.
- You might switch phones: it works with both iPhone and Android, the Amazfit GTR 4 only works with Android.
- You want the newer model (2023 vs 2022).
Frequently asked questions
Which has better battery life, the Amazfit GTR 4 or the Garmin vívoactive 5?
The Amazfit GTR 4 has the longer rated battery life: about 14 days per charge against 11 days. These are manufacturer ratings; heavy GPS, always-on display and cellular use will cut both.
Which is cheaper, the Amazfit GTR 4 or the Garmin vívoactive 5?
The Amazfit GTR 4 has the lower list price: $199 against $299 in our database. List prices change often, so check Amazon for today's price.
Do the Amazfit GTR 4 and Garmin vívoactive 5 work with iPhone and Android?
Yes, they have the same phone support: both iPhone and Android.
Which is better for swimming, the Amazfit GTR 4 or the Garmin vívoactive 5?
Neither has an edge on water rating: both are rated 5ATM. 5ATM is suitable for showering and pool swimming, but not for high-speed water sports or diving. Only the Garmin vívoactive 5 has a dedicated swim-tracking mode in our data.
Not sure either is right for you?
Nine questions about your phone, sport, wrist and budget, scored against all of our watches with the reasoning shown.
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Amazfit GTR 4
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