Exclusive Garmin Vivoactive 5 reveal: Everything you need to know about the next smartwatch

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Updated 21/09/2023

It’s now official, the Garmin Vivoactive 5 smartwatch has been released, confirming all the information we revealed to you. It looks very cool too!

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As some of you already know, Garmin unveiled their new Venu 3 and 3S smartwatches in late August. It seems they’re now gearing up to introduce the successor to their Vivoactive 4 range – the new Garmin Vivoactive 5!

No leaks have been spilled about the Vivoactive 5, but fear not! We’ve exclusively gathered all the key details about this innovative connected watch just for you.

What updates does the watch incorporate?

We’ve noticed that the Garmin Vivoactive 5 incorporates several new features that were first seen in the recently released Garmin Venu 3. These include a wheelchair mode, sleep coaching, midday sleep tracking, meditation functionality, a morning report, and heart rate variability monitoring.

A significant enhancement in the Vivoactive 5 lies in the screen technology. Garmin has made the dive from MIP (Memory In Pixel) display, which was being used in earlier vivoactive models, to AMOLED for the Vivoactive 5 series. You might assume this transition would cut down on battery life, but rest assured, battery longevity is actually improved compared to the Vivoactive 4.

When connected, the Vivoactive 5 can run up to 11 days, as opposed to the 8 and 7 days for the Vivoactive 4 and 4S, respectively. In GPS mode, the battery life drops but still lasts up to an impressive 21 hours compared to the 18 and 15 hours for the Vivoactive 4 and 4S, respectively.

An interesting departure for this new model is the single dial size being offered. Unlike 40mm for the Vivoactive 4S and 45mm for the Vivoactive 4, the Vivoactive 5 will only be offered in a 42mm dial size.

In terms of materials, the Vivoactive 5 has transitioned from a stainless steel to an aluminum bezel.

What does the watch look like?

While we managed to get hold of the smartwatch visuals, legal restrictions prevent us from sharing them. But what we can tell you is that it bears a strong resemblance to the Vivoactive 4S, with the exception of the bezel design.

Detailed specifications

	Vivoactive 5
Dimensions (lxhxd)	42.2 x 42.2 x 11.1mm
Screen size	1.2″ (30.4mm)
Screen resolution	390×390
Screen type	AMOLED
Glass material	Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Waterproofing	Swimming, 5 ATM
Autonomy	Up to 11 days (in connected mode) Up to 21 hours (in GPS mode)
Storage capacity	4GB
Type of bracelets	Quick release 20 mm interchangeable
Bracelet size	Cuffs with a circumference of 125-190 mm
Size of accessory bracelets (sold separately)	20mm: 125-218mm
Weight	23 g 36 g with bracelet
DAS	Trunk 1.05 W/kg / Limb 0.38 W/kg

Great news about the pricing!

The Vivoactive 4, released in 2019, hit the market at a price of £249.99. And amazingly, the Vivoactive 5 will also carry the same price tag of £249.99.

Here’s a rundown of all the variants:

• Vivoactive 5, Gray aluminum bezel, with a black case and black silicone strap : €299.99 (probably works out at £249.99)
• Vivoactive 5, Soft Gold aluminum bezel, with an ivory case and ivory silicone strap : €299.99 (probably works out at £249.99)
• Vivoactive 5, Metallic Blue aluminum bezel, with a blue case and blue silicone strap : €299.99 (probably works out at £249.99)
• Vivoactive 5, Metallic Orchid aluminum bezel, with a purple case and purple silicone strap : €299.99 (probably works out at £249.99)

When is the official launch?

Based on our sources, the Garmin Vivoactive 5 is set to be officially unveiled on Wednesday 20 September, 2023.

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Thanks to Dealabs’ billbil-kun for the original article. Translated and edited from French.

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