Garmin vívoactive 5 vs Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro
Garmin vívoactive 5 (2023, listed at $299) and Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro (2024, listed at $379) are both smartwatches, so the choice comes down to specifics.
Specs last updated · prices are list prices
Garmin vívoactive 5
Most accessible Garmin AMOLED — 11-day battery, sleep coach, gym workouts and music storage.
Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro
Two-week battery in a titanium-and-sapphire luxury smartwatch.
The verdict
On the numbers we track, Garmin vívoactive 5 wins on weight (36 g vs 53 g) and price ($299 vs $379); Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro wins on battery life (14 days vs 11 days), tracked features (7 vs 6) and water rating (10ATM vs 5ATM).
Bottom line: on raw specs the Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro leads 3 to 2, 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 | Garmin vívoactive 5 | Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery (rated) | 11 days | 14 days |
| Weight | 36 g | 53 g |
| List price | $299 | $379 |
| Water rating | 5ATM | 10ATM |
| Tracked features | 6 | 7 |
| Case size | 42 mm | 46 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, outdoor adventure and health tracking |
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
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 (5)
- built-in GPS
- blood-oxygen (SpO₂)
- on-device music
- AMOLED display
- swim tracking
Only Garmin vívoactive 5 (1)
- contactless payments
Only Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro (2)
- ECG
- offline maps
Which one should you pick?
Pick the Garmin vívoactive 5 if…
- You want to spend less: it lists for $80 less.
- You want a lighter watch: 36 g vs 53 g.
- You need contactless payments, which the Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro does not list.
- Your main use is gym and strength work and running: it is listed for that and the Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro is not.
- You might switch phones: it works with both iPhone and Android, the Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro only works with Android.
Pick the Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro if…
- You want fewer charges: about 14 days per charge vs 11 days.
- You need ECG and offline maps, which the Garmin vívoactive 5 does not list.
- Your main use is outdoor adventure and health tracking: it is listed for that and the Garmin vívoactive 5 is not.
- You might switch phones: it works with both iPhone and Android, the Garmin vívoactive 5 only works with Android.
- You want the newer model (2024 vs 2023).
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).
Frequently asked questions
Which has better battery life, the Garmin vívoactive 5 or the Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro?
The Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro 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 Garmin vívoactive 5 or the Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro?
The Garmin vívoactive 5 has the lower list price: $299 against $379 in our database. List prices change often, so check Amazon for today's price.
Do the Garmin vívoactive 5 and Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro work with iPhone and Android?
Yes, they have the same phone support: both iPhone and Android.
Which is better for swimming, the Garmin vívoactive 5 or the Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro?
Garmin vívoactive 5: 5ATM is suitable for showering and pool swimming, but not for high-speed water sports or diving. Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro: 10ATM is suitable for swimming and surface water sports. It is not a dive rating unless the maker says so.
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Garmin vívoactive 5
It is not the top pick for any standard quiz profile.