Garmin

Vivosmart Series

Garmin

vívosmart® 4

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Sentiment score66% positive
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Last updated: Jun 22, 2026

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Reddit Iconalitapie
5 months ago

I got frustrated with Fitbit after getting several faulty ones. I've had a Garmin Vivosmart 5 for 2 weeks and I'm delighted with it.

6 months ago

I've been with Fitbit since 2014 but the last year I've had awful problems with them. I've sent 4 devices back because they wouldn't charge or the band constantly becomes unclipped and they just sent another faulty device. I bought a Garmin Vivosmart 5 a week ago and so far very happy with it.

Reddit Iconases8089
2 months ago

i also had a fitbit and left when google took over. i have a garmin vivosmart 5-it doesnt have all the bells and whistles of the other ones but it does the same thing and not as expensive.

Reddit IconAsk_Me_About_My_Cat4
5 months ago

Vivosmart 5 - simplicity and size

Reddit Iconbrainfogforgotpw
4 months ago

I have a vivosmart 5 which even though it's entry level, was a hell of a lot of money for me on welfare, but I've never regretted it. HR alerts and no subscriptions. The reason I went with it and not a huawei or no-name was because I read a ton around it before buying, and testing shows Garmins are more accurate. If I didn't have enough for a vivosmart 5, I would get a second hand/ refurbed vivosmart 4.

Reddit IconBufobufolover24
7 months ago

I have a Garmin vivosmart 5 and I love it. It is very small and light, just does the bare minimum. As someone else has said though, make sure to check with parents that there are no issues. The tracking of runs is fine, but it can easily spiral into more sinister territory from there.

Reddit Iconcoach_bugs
11 months ago

This is what I do when I want to wear a dressy watch. It looks more like a fitness devise and less like a watch. I have the vivosmart HR+. It was my first garmin before I upgraded.

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