Testseek.com have collected 73 expert reviews of the Garmin Vivoactive HR and the average rating is 83%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Garmin Vivoactive HR.
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
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: 2017-04-19, Author: Luke , review by: pocket-lint.com
Slightly stiff and boxy design, dull screen, lack of in-app coaching
The Garmin Vivoactive HR is a well-rounded sports watch companion - whether you're a multi-sport fitness fanatic or a diehard runner who dabbles in the occasional extra. It's mighty capable, has great tracking features that work well, heaps of metrics, an...
Useful Display, Tons of Features, Accurate Tracking, Water Resistant, Pairing With Phone, GPS-Support, So No Need For Phone, Collects MASSES of Data
Design's Rather Chunky, App Has A Learning Curve
If you don't mind a chunky fitness tracker on your wrist, it's really hard not to recommend the Garmin Vivoactive HR. It's water resistant, packed for of useful sensors and features and it can even display all your phone's notifications.Yes, it's pricy. B...
Useful Display, Tons of Features, Accurate Tracking, Water Resistant, Pairing With Phone, GPS-Support, So No Need For Phone, Collects MASSES of Data
Design's Rather Chunky, App Has A Learning Curve
If you don't mind a chunky fitness tracker on your wrist, it's really hard not to recommend the Garmin Vivoactive HR. It's water resistant, packed for of useful sensors and features and it can even display all your phone's notifications.Yes, it's pricy. B...
Smart notifications, Tracks nearly everything, Water resistant to 5 ATMs, Multiple, customizable alarms, Replaceable watch band
Clunky design, Heart rate monitor not reliable during vigorous exercise, Finicky touchscreen
Absolutely. If all around fitness tracking with smart notifications is on your list and you don't need deep running metrics, open water swim tracking, or triathlon timing, then this is your watch. No doubt. If, however, you need absolutely everything a GP...
Five day battery life, Tracks a variety of activities, Leave your phone at home: it's got GPS
ASBO bracelet chic, Few downloadable apps
So yes, there are other more chic watches that will do some of the same things. For a few quid either side of £200 though, depending where you shop, the understated Vivoactive HR is packed to the gills with long-lasting easy-to-use and rewarding fitness...
Published: 2016-09-13, Author: James , review by: titaniumgeek.com
The Garmin Vivoactive HR is a mixed bag. The design and look of the device is such an improvement from the original VivoActive it is almost indescribable. The battery life is reasonable on the device, and in concert with the vastly improved look of the de...
Abstract: Keen swimmer? Fitness junkie, or just want to get healthier with regular visits to your local pool? Then you need an activity tracker that is both waterproof and tracks your swimming strokes and distances. See all activity tracker reviews . Here we gathe...
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: 2016-06-03, Author: James , review by: wareable.com
Abstract: The Garmin Vivoactive HR is the company's second stab at its big all-rounder – its everything watch. In Garmin's huge range of specialist sports wearables, the Vivoactive HR is the only watch designed to do it all, and bring all those disparate modes toge...
