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Garmin vívoactive 5
smartwatch

Garmin vívoactive 5

Most accessible Garmin AMOLED — 11-day battery, sleep coach, gym workouts and music storage.

The Garmin vívoactive 5 (2023) is a smartwatch with a list price of $299 in our database. It is rated for about 11 days per charge, weighs 36 g with a 42 mm case and an AMOLED display, and includes built-in GPS, blood-oxygen (SpO₂), on-device music, contactless payments and swim tracking. It works with both iPhone and Android.

$299list price
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Specs last updated

Specifications

Battery life (rated)
11 days
Manufacturer rating; GPS and always-on display reduce it.
Display
AMOLED
Case size
42 mm
The size we list; some models come in more than one.
Weight
36 g
Water rating
5ATM
5ATM is suitable for showering and pool swimming, but not for high-speed water sports or diving.
Released
2023
Works with
both iPhone and Android

What it is good at

  • Bright, vivid AMOLED display.

Best for

everyday wellness
gym and strength work
running
minimal style
sporty style

Features

built-in GPS
blood-oxygen (SpO₂)
on-device music
contactless payments
AMOLED display
swim tracking

Who should skip it

  • You want maps on the watch — it has no built-in offline maps.

Frequently asked questions

How long does the Garmin vívoactive 5 battery last?

The manufacturer rates it at about 11 days per charge. Always-on display, constant GPS and cellular use shorten that. Among the 35 smartwatches in our database it beats about 72% on rated battery life.

Does the Garmin vívoactive 5 work with iPhone and Android?

It works with both iPhone and Android.

Can I swim with the Garmin vívoactive 5?

5ATM is suitable for showering and pool swimming, but not for high-speed water sports or diving. It also has a swim-tracking mode.

How much does the Garmin vívoactive 5 cost?

Our database lists $299 (October 2026). That is the manufacturer's list price, not today's price. This page shows Amazon's current price and stock when we have a reading from the last day, and you should confirm it on the Amazon listing before you buy.

Who should not buy the Garmin vívoactive 5?

It is a poor fit if any of these apply. You want maps on the watch — it has no built-in offline maps.

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