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Garmin used CES 2015 to several new forays into the wearable market , including the new Vivoactive GPS smartwatch aimed at fitness enthusiasts interested in keeping track of their daily activity. Here's our Garmin Vivoactive hands-on review.Garmin has opt...
We're looking forward to spending some more time with the Garmin Vivoactive smartwatch to find out how accurate it is at tracking our activity and exploring its features more thoroughly to see whether they make life easier...
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The Garmin Vivoactive is as much a smartwatch as it is a fitness tracker. It tracks the usual steps, calories and sleep, plus GPS data like pace and distance. The Vivoactive also delivers all of your smartphone's notifications to its color touch screen, m...
Lightweigh, customizable design, Smartphone notifications, Detailed activity tracking, Built-in GPS...
Dim display in low light, No built-in heart-rate monitor...
The stylish Garmin vivoactive GPS smartwatch tracks daily fitness and exercise sessions while relaying smartphone notifications to your wrist...
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On Tuesday, the first day I set up my Garmin Vivoactive ($249), I assumed I'd be recharging it come Friday afternoon. I had plans for this mighty little wristwatch activity tracker, after all. I would use its built-in GPS to record outdoor runs, let it mo...
Outstanding battery life. Slim and sleek. Top-notch screen. Built-in GPS. On-device tracking for many activities. Waterproof. Notifications from iOS and Android. Wide array of swappable bands. Has its own app store.
Heart rate monitoring requires chest strap. No wireless syncing with Windows or Mac. Connect IQ app store needs time to mature fully...
The Garmin Vivoactive is a smart activity tracker that can keep pace with even the most active lifestyles. From its integrated GPS to its dedicated app store, there's a lot to like in this svelte smartwatch hybrid...
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I've been using the Vivoactive for the last month on a final production unit with final production firmware. The good, the bad, and the ugly. To be clear, I've been using a united provided by Garmin to test with (a final production unit). Like always, I'l...
The Garmin Vivoactive is probably the ‘most interesting' fitness device the company has ever released in that it's actually approachable to a wide mass market with some very solid features. It's positioned extremely well price-wise to compete against many...
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laptopmedia.com Updated:
2015-07-18 13:58:48
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During the last couple of months we've shown you reviews of Garmin Vivofit 2 and Vivosmart. Now it's time to raise the bar a little and introduce you to the Vivoactive – Garmin's GPS watch.Vivoactive, as the name suggests, is designed for athletes. With G...
Light and comfortable body, High battery durability (up to 3 weeks), Built-in GPS, Variety of sports modes, Waterproof (5 ATM water resistant), Link to Garmin Connect app, Connect IQ store with different applications, Good visibility even under direct sun...
Lack of a built-in heart rate monitor...
Vivoactive isn't meant to be a stylish accessory that compliments your outfit, despite the noticeable thickness of 8mm and the low weight – 38 grams. The watch can become a trusted assistant to athletes or beginners who need additional motivation by track...
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The Garmin vivoactive fitness tracker is a smart(ish) watch which combines all-day activity and sleep tracking along with more detailed exercise monitoring thanks to built-in GPS capabilities. Gizmag recently spent a few weeks putting the device through i...
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Garmin has made several iterations of fitness trackers and its newer wearables have dabbled in smartwatch functions like call, text, calendar, and email notifications. The Garmin Vivoactive can forward notifications from your phone, however its interface...
GPS tracking, Great battery life, Thin profile...
Clunky touchscreen navigation, Intermittent notifications...
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Garmin makes over 25 different fitness wearables that range from $99 to as high as $699. You can say this for Garminconfusing as that lineup can be, the company has made a device for everyone .The goal of its newly released $250 Vivoactive HR is to compet...
Chroma display is easy to read in sunlight, Can track multiple sports and activities, including swimming, skiing, and stand-up paddle-boarding, Built-in heart rate monitor is always-on and doesn't suck up a lot of battery life, Built-in GPS is super-fast...
Garmin Connect has a lot of information and options which can make navigating it and completing simply tasks confusing, App takes a long time to start producing personal insights...
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Here are some of the features:•Ultra-thin GPS smartwatch with a sunlight-readable, high-resolution color touchscreen •Built-in sports apps, including GPS-enabled running, biking and golfing plus swimming and activity tracking, let you view your stats even...
After One Week of Use: Let me be clear – I LOVE the Garmin VivoActive and it is truly the ‘perfect for me' fitness smartwatch for the following reasons Awesome Battery Life – while it is a concern for some, I finally charged my VivoActive after 5.5 days...
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I've tested dozens of these wrist gadgets, but I've never bought one for myself. Now, I think, it's time. But which one? The Apple Watch? A Fitbit thing?I decided to conduct a little reality-show competition on my arm. I resolved...
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