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Great review as always, Des.! Concise, but explains features well. With the full feature set they’re offering on this, it’s a great change of pace from the daily driver, and an awesome backup device!

@DesFit

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Phil!

Thank you Des! I always enjoy watching your content! Greetings from Germany!

@DesFit

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks and greetings from Colorado!

Such a crisp and to the point review 👍..keep up the good work 👍

@DesFit

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I won't be swapping out my vivosmart 4 for this clunker. Garmin are still missing a trick by not having a simple, thin, light, no display Jawbone / Fitbit style band in the range. So many of us want to wear a regular dress watch while discreetly collecting health metrics to complement the data gathered from our fenix or forerunner. Come on Garmin, sort it out.

@Rykeron

Жыл бұрын

Frfr do it Garmin

@veganpotterthevegan

Жыл бұрын

It's not their job to please everyone. It sounds like someone makes something you want. Why not buy that? I wish someone made a thin watch that would show power metrics for biking. Nobody makes it but few want that and I understand why.

@Ramerez11

Жыл бұрын

This is exactly what I’m looking for in a second Garmin system! I have an Instinct 2 that I use for activities, but day to day I cannot wear it with business clothes so would like something smaller than this to collect the basics during the work week

@dnserror89

8 ай бұрын

@@Ramerez11 Maybe whoop is for you? It's 30 per month though...

@domoel

4 ай бұрын

This!

Just got mine and i loooove it!! So sleek and light. I forget its there!! Excited to use it!

@DesFit

Жыл бұрын

Enjoy!

Thank you for this detailed and user-oriented review!

@DesFit

Жыл бұрын

Sure thing!

Thorough review! Thankyou for this. Can't wait to start using mine!

@DesFit

3 ай бұрын

Thanks and enjoy your watch!

Great and interesting review, as always! Thanks for that!

@DesFit

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Thanks!

Thank you for this video, I loved your effort and honesty. Will be getting one

@DesFit

4 ай бұрын

Thanks and enjoy!

got mine a week ago love it! didn't know about the fit bit subscriptions glad i stuck with Garmin

Sold! Thank you!!! Brilliant review!

@DesFit

10 ай бұрын

Thanks and enjoy

I really like your reviews Des, great job!!!

@DesFit

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@langlurtkortota3128

2 жыл бұрын

Scam

Thank you for this in depth review with visuals!! it’s been a few years since i tracked and wore a fitbit alta religiously (lasted me two years) and am now on the search for something new! Garmin has been ticking all the boxes for me, this model being a huge winner so far.. for price, size, everyday, user simplicity, not too many features i feel like i won’t utilize, definitely not too little features. Do you have an idea on how long the vivosmart5 longevity/life expectancy is? Not the battery life but it as a device? Thanks!

Ty very much for this review and clarity ..to make decision

Nice.. I might have to pick that up for my mother.

@DesFit

2 жыл бұрын

👍

Great review - Thank you! Being able to remove the tracker unit from the wristband could mean Garmin or a third-party may release compatible bicep bands in future.

@DesFit

2 жыл бұрын

True! Thanks!

Des, I would love to see a video using the Vivosmart for daily wear and sleep and a fenix or forerunner for activities and see how the body battery sync together. I want to have one eco system instead of whoop and garmin.

@DesFit

2 жыл бұрын

This has Physio TrueUp so it syncs a lot of data between devices. Body battery seems to be a little quirky though for me - not necessarily perfectly in line with one another but close. I'm planning on a follow up with more info but everything else seems to sync just fine including stuff like steps, VO2 max, Fitness age, etc...

@manologarcia8368

2 жыл бұрын

@@DesFit Does both watches are worn at the same time or how does it work? Could you explain please how do you use it? Thank you very much and brilliant video.

Good One. Does this has all-time stress tracking? Will you suggest this if continuous stress monitoring is my main requirement?

Love that they updated the charging port to the standard. Great video all around. Not sure what niche of people this is for but older communities could possibly benefit from it.

@DesFit

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Hunter! It's certainly nice to see that update.

@langlurtkortota3128

2 жыл бұрын

This contactme seems like a scam

Great Review !!!. Does Vivosmart 5 has the same HR sensor as in Vennu Sq 2?

Thank you 😊

@DesFit

2 жыл бұрын

Sure thing!

Hey man, thanks for the review, super helpful. I thought you might be able to help - how to set exercises in HIIT setting? E.g. when I did a boxing tabata it got all 4 movements wrong. Inputting x8 sets per movement is a pain in the dark side, do you know a better way? Thanks a million! Antoni

Thanks for the detailed review as always. I have two questions: 1) Does it have the ability of connecting external HRM sensors? 2) Does SpO2 tracking record several hours of night sleep or all night long or 7/24?

@DesFit

2 жыл бұрын

It doesn't have external sensor support unfortunately. You can set the PulseOX sensor to all day, only during sleep, and off and then you can do manual checks.

Fitbit charge 5 has inbuilt GPS and better screen, downsides of ourse are the subscription fee and Google. Makes this garmin Vivo more preferable even with old display type.

@zakofrx

Жыл бұрын

Google is the reason I am leaving Fitbit..

Thanks!

@DesFit

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Thank you 👍 looking a gift for my wife))

@DesFit

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Great review! I’m a bit surprised that it doesn’t have hiking menu … Venu SQ / Instincts 1 is discounted right now … so hard to choose!

@DesFit

Жыл бұрын

You can always just use the walk profile for your hike and then change the activity type after you save it to hiking in the Garmin Connect smartphone app. 👍 Thanks!

@MrWhatever9999

Жыл бұрын

@@DesFit thank you!! Great tip!!

Great review thanks, I been waiting for this device for casual use and F7 for working out. Just one question, is Vivosmart 5 compatible with Garmin Physio TrueUp?

@foetor

2 жыл бұрын

Really? I like the Look of my 7, I would Never wear it just for my workouts. Leather or Nylon bracelet for office and nylon/rubber bracelet for Workouts

@DesFit

2 жыл бұрын

Yup, it has Physio TrueUp. I find that everything syncs just fine but there may be a slight delay with body battery. Doing a little more digging into it but most everything syncs between devices. Thanks!

Hi which would you prefer this vivosmart 5 or venus sq (square)? ☺️

Garmin should just release a non display wearable with all this fitness tracking and sleeping features plus 1 month battery life.

Is the step counter continuous or does it update on an occasional basis?

Thanks Des

@DesFit

7 күн бұрын

👍

Thank you for the review! I’m from a mechanical watch background but I just bought a Garmin Fenix 7s SS and love it. That said, I miss wearing some of other watches. Obviously wearing two wrist watches is a little much, so I looked into getting a Vivosmart 5. The goal would be to wear it while I wear my other watches so I don’t miss a beat health stat wise, but obviously the primary tracking device would be the Fenix. What do you think of that? Would doing so keep track of my stats accurately? Too bad Garmin doesn’t offer a small band that just tracks stats for you while you have your main wearable off. They could literally program it so they the only way the data uploads is by linking to a Garmin product if they are worried about cannibalize their other products. It would add so much flexibility…anyway curious about your thoughts. Thanks!

@devious2172

10 ай бұрын

Did you ever try this? I'm in the same boat and wondering how it worked out for you.

@michaelelias6779

10 ай бұрын

@@devious2172 I did not. The vivosmart has horrible reviews and I found out the true up feature isn’t great right now.

@devious2172

10 ай бұрын

@@michaelelias6779 Appreciate the response and that's sort of what I had assumed. I just ordered a Fenix 7 Pro and got a Vivosmart 5 to use during sleep and I'm hesitant that it will be a good experience (hasn't arrived yet). Going to try to test it within the return period and see if I can make it work so I don't have to sleep with the Fenix 7 on.

Would love if you would always call out elevation tracking. There were some shots that seem to indicate that it's tracking elevation. To me one of the most relevant data points. Important for navigation, adjusting speed to the progress etc.

@DesFit

Жыл бұрын

It doesn’t have a barometric altimeter and the elevation off of GPS data so it’s not super relevant with this device.

Can this display your running pace live? Thanks Des!

Thank you for this awesome review! I've been watching also the DC one, both useful. At a first sight I would think the charge 5 is a big winner but if I'm not wrong: 1. Fitbit removed from the Charge 5 the relax feature, it looks like vivosmart 5 has it. 2. Charge 5 doesn't allow you to smartly add water data while I've seen you can track it on vivosmart 5? Correct? 3. Despite the nice Fitbit app, I prefer the more in depth Garmin one. For many people the lack of GPS is a minus, but if having the GPS mean affecting the HR sensor accuracy - as it seems to be on Charge 5 - I am fine with Garmin choice. Such a shame it doesn't have the colored and always on display but you can't have it all, right? I'm still a bit skeptical about the sleep tracking accuracy, the only one Garmin that worked fine for me on sleep tracking was the Vivosport, all the others were/are still crappily wrong. Thinking I might give a go to this little guy.... Any clue about a new upcoming Vivosport anytime soon? Just wondering. Thank you!

What do you think about using Vivosmart 5 as additional to Edge 530, because I do only cycling. Vivosmart would be a tracker of sleep, bodybatter and other health parameters. Is there something from this point of view what would I miss compared to Fenix 6 healt meassuring? Thanks

Nice video. May I ask if this unit allow you to display the heart rate display. While continuously monitoring heart beat during a workout? Thanks ao much

Very helpful. but I already had a garmin device and now when I want to see the app, it only goes to the golf gps app (approach 30). what is the app called for the Garmin vivosmart 5?

Great tutorial. How do you set and manage the move feature? Like setting the times for it to remind you to get up and move? Thx

Review the Amazfit GTR 3 PRO. I hear this one is accurate from Amazfit compared to other models like Trex pro. It sells for great prices to! It is great value as long as this one proofs it’s accuracy.

Nice review, thank you! Is it possible to connect a chest HR monitor to the Vivosmart?

@DesFit

Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately not.

@martinvaldman6898

Жыл бұрын

@@DesFit I appreciate you quick reply. I will then probably go with a Garmin watch like Forerunner 245 or so. I have been watching a lot of your videos, you are true professional.

Can this device be used to count run-walk activity without needing to have your phone in your pocket? Is the accuracy worth it?

Test Huawei GT3 and GT runer....they should be the best in the class, at least the sensors they have....

Maybe 24fps to get rid of the flickering? 24 > 30, the crusade must go on. Is this house stuff stressing you out and effecting your sleep? Best of luck with all of that! 👍 Thanks for making this video and I guess I’ll have to hold off on this one due to it’s lack of swipe for Tender functionality. 😂

@DesFit

2 жыл бұрын

Until the next version with full Tinder support ;) House hunting has certainly contributed to the stress - uggh. Thanks Matt and hope you're healing up well!

How do you switch on the lift to wake? My watch doesn't seem to wake when I lift my hand

Hi from South Africa!

@DesFit

2 жыл бұрын

Hello from Colorado!

@langlurtkortota3128

2 жыл бұрын

Dude, this is a scam

hi, can this vivosmart 5 saves the exercise info on watch then later re-sync to Garmin Connect apps because I don't want to carry mobile phone during swimming ?

Wich band/small watch do you think have the best heartbeat sensor accuracy?

Thanks Des. Great review. Does it work with TrueUp? I would like to use this device when I am wearing my mechanical watches and then swap to my Fenix 6 when running, cycling etc. Would be great if it syncs Body Battery, VO2 etc from your Fenix.

@nnjjee1

2 жыл бұрын

Yes it does support trueup, which the 4 also supports

@DesFit

2 жыл бұрын

Yup, it has Physio True Up. I've found that pretty much everything syncs over perfectly. Body battery seems to have a slight discrepancy between devices but it's pretty minor. Doing a bit more digging into that portion but should work for syncing nearly everything over including VO2 max, steps, etc... Thanks!

@grahamstenson8571

2 жыл бұрын

@@DesFit awesome thanks Des. I didn’t think it did BB and VO2 so that’s good to know

@firstime911

Жыл бұрын

Vivo smart 5 doesn't support physio true up

Hi, thanks for such a nice review! Can Vivosmart 5 measure heart rate variability? If so, does it measure it during sleep? Thanks!

@joycej9415

7 күн бұрын

Yes it can and does

May I ask, if I have fenix 7 and vivosmart 5, sometimes wear vivo5 and exercise with fenix7, does my body load and body battery will sync correctly ? Since vivo has no physical true up

so if i go for a run outside, i need to have my phone on me to use the gps for distance, tempo, etc...?

Great video! Any news about new forerunners?

@parkerkerth8446

2 жыл бұрын

He wouldn’t be able to say even if he knew

Hey DesFit, do you still have the Vivosmart 5? Maybe you can test something for me, is it possible to send the heartrate data while a workout is started? -> Start a workout and go back in the menu where you can choose to start to send the HR data. Thanks in advance!

Hi does the Garmin vivosmart 5 pair with a Garmin 530 , for the heart rate thanks Neal

Thank you for this thorough review. Does the alarm function vibrate on your wrist so you can use it to wake up in the morning? Is the vibration level adjustable from light vibration to a strong vibration?

@PedroPrego

Жыл бұрын

Were you able to get an answer to this? It is a really important feature for me but hardly reviewed in these videos.

@thelizardvegan

Жыл бұрын

Same!! I have been searching all over and can’t find an answer!!

@PedroPrego

Жыл бұрын

@@thelizardvegan I gave up and got myself a charge 5. it vibrates rather strong (even on the regular setting). I'd like a way softer vibration mode.

@thelizardvegan

Жыл бұрын

@@PedroPrego I am moving away from Fitbit, have not had good experience recently. Just bought a Amazfit/Zepp Band 7, only $39.99 days it should have vibrating alarm. It’s updating now lol.

@thelizardvegan

Жыл бұрын

@@PedroPrego well tested it, the vibration is super strong!! I am happy now and can get good rest again without waking people up or worrying about an alarm :).

Hey! Fellow KZreadr here! I'm curious how you got your hands an this before it was announced. Your stuff is great btw!

@DesFit

2 жыл бұрын

Companies usually have a small list of trusted reviewers that get early access to devices. Generally based on length of time creating reviews and also audience size. Only advice I can give is just keep on creating quality content. 👍

@timothyfrost2486

2 жыл бұрын

@@DesFit I appreciate that response. Keep up the great content!

Would you recommend this over the inspire 3?

I was a Fitbit fan for 10 years. Each one broke! I purchased a new Charge in 2020 and it's broken 🤦🏽‍♀️. So I'm excited about the Garmin and I love the features. Placed my order, it should get Friday

@yaboichase

Жыл бұрын

Natasha, congrats! Saw that you comment a few months ago. Wanted to see how you are enjoying your new Garmin and if it has met your expectations. I have ordered mine. However the delivery was delayed. Blessings!

@zakofrx

Жыл бұрын

I'm looking to move to Garmin from Fitbit becsue I don't want my activity data being used and owned by a Data Company like Google after they bought Fitbit.. But I really need different bands other than the rubber ones like a Fitbit.. Wish garmin would allow fabric, leather, velcro etc.. Band..

@carinehugz9344

Жыл бұрын

How do you find the Garmin compared to the Fitbit- I’m looking to buy a fitness tracker & would appreciate your thoughts on it x

@notmebutyou8350

10 ай бұрын

Must be poor craftsmanship because I swear to you, I have purchased two brand new ones. And they also BOTH STOPPED WORKING!! Never again will I buy a Fitbit!! I'm glad to know it wasn't just me. SMH. I'm thinking about a Samsung next. Not sure what to buy (if anything at all) at this point.

@vinsideroriginal7100

9 ай бұрын

Same here, my Fitbit charge 5 just broke down after exactly 1 year. So i am searching for a replacement. Is this Garmin worth it?

Looking for a small band to sleep with... How is the vibration alarm strength?

can you see the resting time and the interval time on swimming activities?

Probably won't get a response as this is a bit old now, but does it monitor REM sleep? I see there's a light and deep phase, but the video transitioned away before showing more.

when is the vivoactive 5 comming out?

How much lasts battery when spo2 is measuring constantly?

nice review, can you please check if I can switch off bluetooth, like on previous model?

@DesFit

2 жыл бұрын

Yup, you can disable the connection to your phone

@radek777

2 жыл бұрын

@@DesFit thanks for response, but I am interested if I can switch off bluetooth completely. I usually get headache from bluetooth.

The good thing about at least Venu 2 watch, that it can be paired with Polar H10 and it is great for workouts. Does this one have such an ability?

@DesFit

2 жыл бұрын

This doesn't have external sensor suppot

No chapter markers 😭 Great video though!

I'm just curious if it can work out of the box with no app

i have a nickel allergy - it looks like this watch should work out for me, as all the sensors seem to be behin glass? it looks like the charging port is the only area that might cause a problem, and it doesn´t seem to have direct skin contact?

How’s the o2 sensor accuracy?

Would be better this or the whoop 4.0?

Does the Visosmart 5 have the option to turn on and off the Bluetooth?

Does it capture HRV?

DCRainmaker mentioned it's hard to see anything other than time when in high sun. Really want this for zone training outdoors- so it's a big concern. Do you find this to be true?

@DesFit

2 жыл бұрын

The main data field is easy enough to see in direct sunlight but the secondary fields aren't as visible. You can however have a dedicated HR data page to display but it just shows HR and not a timer.

4:14 how did this go from a watch review to my love life? Great review though 👍🏻

@DesFit

2 жыл бұрын

😁 Thanks!

Vivosmart 4 - the metal ring fell at the 2nd year; replaced with a brand new one within the warranty. After the 2nd year, the battery of our second Vivosmart got swollen. On our Garmin instinct model temperature&barometric sensors failed! Repair is half the price of a new one. Very short time to live for Garmins, huge disappointment!

Hi Des and thank you for the vid. Quick comment for those wanting to use in the gym to track workouts, be e aware that the Vivosmart does NOT sync with the Garmin Connect workouts. Meaning you will have to fiddle and adjust every single time you hit the gym. I just bought the device for this purpose but now I cannot recommend it, because it lacks this basic feature. Cheers,

Does this garmin include a smart wake up alarm?

I want to use it as a wake up alarm on my wrist. Can you set a morning alarm with vibrate only -if yes how did it work for you?

@nickjoe2260

Жыл бұрын

Same here

Great work! What sofware or app do you use to compare graphs? I'd like to do it with my gadgets. Thanks!

@DesFit

Жыл бұрын

I use the DC Rainmaker Analyzer tool that anyone can use. It's great! www.dcrainmaker.com/analyzer

Are you wearing the S/M band or the L band?

I like youre review very much your style is very detailed. thank you this watch is cheap for what it do realy. What are you rocomending for some one who is fat and lossing weight at the gym. having low budget with low fitness status i look for a watch that record everthing take care of me like warn me from doing to much cardio or heart rate out of range and be very very ruged watch (alredy destroyed a samsung active 2 watch). i can pay 250$ for a watch that last 5 years or minmum 3 years

The Alarm is it vibrating? If so is it strong enough to wake you up? Thanks

@larac.814

Жыл бұрын

It is!

Nice video. Can I purchase the Large model and use it for one year and then later buy the Small / medium band size, install it on the tracker and give it to my wife? As in the only difference between Large and Medium size is only the band size, right? The size of the tracker is same, right?

@DesFit

Жыл бұрын

Yup! The pod is the same. Thanks!

@theg9750

Жыл бұрын

@@DesFit thank you

Is it possible to keep the heart rate visible continuously?

Any music information?

I do Les Mills Body Pump. The weight training on Garmin Vivosmart 5 seems so complicated. Should I record Body Pump as aerobics? It's lighter weights with many reps. Thanks!

@DesFit

11 ай бұрын

I’d suggest just using the Cardio profile for that activity 👍

@Leslie-vz3dr

11 ай бұрын

I tried to use aerobics to log a tennis class, but it wanted me to put intervals. I only want it to record an hour of activity.

@Leslie-vz3dr

11 ай бұрын

I hit the "X" for intervals & got what I wanted!

Can anyone recommend a fitness band watch with built-in GPS? My wife wants a replacement for her old huawei band. I'm reading lots of bad things about the fitbits at the moment.

@random-0

Жыл бұрын

I have fitbit charge 5 it has inbuilt gps, battery lasts a week I like it been using it from last 1 year

わかりやすいよ

Can I pair an external heart rate sensor to the Vivosmart 5?

@v4mp1el

Жыл бұрын

No you cant.

Biggest difference between this and the Fitbit Charge 5 is the Fitbit has ECG function and colour display. However, Fitbit products I have over the years usually die in 2-3 years useage. They always give you a out of warranty discount of 25-35 % discount on a new Fitbit product but thats still not good enough in my opinion.

What about the swimming feature? People who review gsrmins seem to be hesitant to discuss the swimming features on Garmin devices.

Does this track elevation? Does it count floors?

@DesFit

2 жыл бұрын

This lacks an altimeter so it doesn’t do any floor tracking

Does this show heart rate variability

I cannot figure out how to access setting on the device, and this video did not address that issue.

Does it need any monthly subscription?

@DesFit

Жыл бұрын

Nope!

It's weird it can *broadcast* your heartrate but *not* receive it from a chest strap

I don’t have the settings icon on mine