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The Vivoactive 5 looks a lot like a cross between its predecessor and the Venu 3 series. It borrows the two-side button layout of the Vivoactive 4, but its actual chassis has more in common with the ...

With the arrival of the Garmin Vivoactive 6, it’s only natural to wonder how much better, smarter, and more useful it is compared to the Vivoactive 5. The 2023 Vivoactive 5 effectively marked the line ...

True to trend, Garmin officially brings an AMOLED display to another popular lineup. The Vivoactive 5 features a colorful new screen, an upgraded heart rate sensor, and a host of added health and ...

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When looking for a new smartwatch, the three things that always matter are price, functionality and looks. The Garmin Vivoactive 5 promises that sweet spot: a wellness-focused watch that tracks heart ...

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The Vivoactive is back, but do we still need it? The Garmin Vivoactive 5 is another great sports watch/smartwatch hybrid that benefits from the added AMOLED screen. It's an all-rounder that doesn't ...