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June 2016
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The editors liked
Accurate heart rate monitoring
GPS
Waterproof
App store with widgets
Above average battery life
There's a wealth of features here
Including all-day activity tracking
Phone notifications
Built-in optical heart-rate sensor
Multiple sport profiles and an always-on display. It can be worn in the shower and while swimming
Tracks a wide range of activities
Good battery life
Screen is readable in daylight
Customizable interface
Tracks wide range of activities
Accurate activity and GPS tracking
8-day battery life
5 ATM water resistance
Plenty of notification options available
Garmin Connect app is full of useful data
Can be used to track several activities
The battery last long
You can read the screen even in daylight
The user interface is customizable
Tons of activity profiles
Rugged
The editors didn't like
Dim screen could be sharper
Thick
Uncomfortable design
Cumbersome to swap bands
It's bulky
There are occasional connection and syncing problems
The Garmin Vivoactive HR is a fantastic pick if you have a whole host of activities that you are trying to track. It's a little on the bulky side, so you should look elsewhere if you want a more petite or discreet model, but the Vivoactive HR is your best...
Accurate activity and GPS tracking, 8-day battery life, 5 ATM water resistance, Plenty of notification options available, Garmin Connect app is full of useful data
Big, bulky design, The screen can be hard to read outdoors, Automatic activity tracking (Move IQ) is lacking, Garmin Connect app can be confusing at times
If you're looking for a fitness tracker with GPS, a big screen, water resistance and aren't worried about size, the Garmin vívoactive HR is for you. While Garmin does have some room to improve with its Move IQ technology and Connect app, we can honestly s...
There's a wealth of features here, including all-day activity tracking, phone notifications, built-in optical heart-rate sensor, GPS, multiple sport profiles and an always-on display. It can be worn in the shower and while swimming
It's bulky, there are occasional connection and syncing problems, and the mobile app is confusing
The Vivoactive HR's versatile, multipurpose function and design make it one of the better smart GPS fitness watches on the market...
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Published: 2016-06-09, Author: Simon , review by: newatlas.com
Abstract: The Garmin Vivoactive HR is a comprehensive activity, sport, and sleep-tracking GPS watch. With the addition of heart-rate tracking, it now logs enough metrics to keep all but the most ardent fitness fanatics happy, and has specific sports modes ranging f...
Published: 2016-05-20, Author: DC , review by: dcrainmaker.com
Overall the Vivoactive HR is a pretty solid multi-tasking unit. It seems to accurately track GPS on cycling and running, and I haven't had any issues while in the pool either. It's not the most advanced watch Garmin makes, but it's also not the most basic...
Published: 2016-05-03, Author: Mike , review by: tomsguide.com
Tracks a wide range of activities, Good battery life, Screen is readable in daylight, Customizable interface, Tracks wide range of activities
A little bulky, Inaccurate sleep tracking
The $249 Garmin vivosmart HR is the best device for those who want a general-purpose fitness tracker that can not only follow them through a variety of activities, but also provide some smartwatch-like functions. I wish the design were a little less clunk...
Published: 2016-02-22, Author: Ray , review by: dcrainmaker.com
Phew – lots of details!I think Garmin likely has a bit of a winner on their hands with respect to the Vivoactive HR. Obviously, it's too soon to know if there are any hidden bugs that cause issues that would be more apparent in a longer term review (which...
Published: 2016-02-19, Author: Ray , review by: dcrainmaker.com
Abstract: Today Garmin announced two new products – the Vivoactive HR, and the Vivofit 3. Both of which build on existing products they've had in the market previously. The Vivoactive HR takes the now 13 month old Vivoactive and adds in Garmin's Elevate optical HR...
