Prepare to Move: Unveiling Garmin’s vívoactive 5 GPS Smartwatch

On-wrist fitness coaching, personalized health insights, detailed sleep stats and more are packed into the newest smartwatch with a stunning AMOLED display—all at an affordable price

Garmin, a global leader in GPS technologies spanning aviation, automotive, navigation, and outdoor activities, has proudly unveiled the vívoactive® 5. This latest health and fitness smartwatch boasts a vibrant AMOLED touchscreen display and is thoughtfully designed to seamlessly integrate into daily life, all at an accessible price point.

Available for purchase starting September 29, the vívoactive 5 offers an extensive array of health monitoring features that empower users to gain insights into their bodies, receive guidance on leading an active lifestyle, and work towards their fitness objectives. With an impressive battery life of up to 11 days in smartwatch mode, users can enjoy uninterrupted access to invaluable health metrics, including stress levels, Body Battery™, and sleep patterns with personalized sleep coaching and nap detection. This all-day and all-night monitoring ensures that users stay informed about their well-being.

“Tailored to accommodate your active lifestyle, the vívoactive 5 combines premium features with a stylish and budget-friendly smartwatch. Whether you’re navigating a hectic day or enjoying a peaceful evening at home, the on-wrist fitness coaching, personalized health insights, detailed sleep statistics, and more make vívoactive 5 an indispensable tool to help you gain a deeper understanding of how to achieve your overall health and wellness goals,” remarked Mr. Scoppen Lin, Assistant General Manager, Garmin Asia.

What’s new to vívoactive 5

  • A vibrant AMOLED display makes it easier to read health and fitness data, smart notifications and more.
  • Greater battery life – up to 11 days in smartwatch mode – means users can spend more time doing what they love and less time charging.
  • Like a sleep coach on the wrist, receive a sleep score and personalized coaching for how much sleep is recommended and keep track of different sleep stages, naps and other key metrics such as Pulse Ox1 and heart rate variability (HRV) status. 
  • Start the day off right with a morning report that provides an overview of last night’s sleep plus recovery, HRV status and weather data (when paired with a compatible smartphone)2.
  • Automatically track or log naps to see how they may benefit the body and the target time and duration they should be.
  • Monitor Body Battery energy levels throughout the day to find the best times for activity and rest. 
  • Wheelchair mode lets users track daily pushes and receive weight shift alerts plus wheelchair-specific sports apps and workouts. 
  • Follow guided meditation practices to help reduce stress, anxiety and more.
  • Choose between two font sizes to view smart notifications, workout data and more with greater ease.

Find your passion

Boasting over 30 preloaded GPS and indoor sports applications, vívoactive 5 empowers users to pursue their passions and stay active, regardless of their preferred activities—whether it’s walking, running, rowing, pickleball, wheelchair-specific activities, and beyond. Additionally, users can craft customized step-by-step workouts from a vast library of over 1,600 exercises within the Garmin Connect™ app and seamlessly transfer them to the watch. For those gearing up to tackle a 5K run or even longer distances, vívoactive 5 offers free Garmin Coach adaptive training plans to aid in preparation. Beyond monitoring daily steps and calorie expenditure, the smartwatch also keeps tabs on moderate and vigorous intensity minutes, VO2 max, and more.

Keep going strong

Packed with an array of health and wellness features, vívoactive 5 offers continuous support to keep users at their best around the clock. With a remarkable battery life of up to 11 days, there’s no need to fret about nightly recharging, ensuring uninterrupted access to vital health metrics 24/7.

Whether it’s day or night, vívoactive 5 diligently monitors a range of health indicators, including heart rate, respiration, Pulse Ox, and stress levels. During sleep, it goes a step further by tracking heart rate variability, providing users with deeper insights into their overall well-being. Additionally, female users can utilize features for tracking menstrual cycles and pregnancy, accompanied by tailored exercise and nutrition guidance.

Stay connected

Stay effortlessly connected, whether you’re heading out or returning home, with the vívoactive 5. This smartwatch allows users to receive text messages, emails, and alerts directly on their wrist when paired with a compatible smartphone. For those using a compatible Android smartphone, the watch even enables text responses through an on-watch keyboard and the ability to view photos on the watch screen. Safety and tracking features provide added peace of mind by sending live location messages (when available) to designated emergency contacts if the user feels unsafe or if an incident is detected.

The vívoactive 5 showcases a sleek design with a lightweight aluminum bezel and a comfortable silicone band. It comes in various attractive color combinations, including black/slate, ivory/cream gold, navy/metallic navy, and orchid/metallic orchid.

With a retail price of PHP 18,830, the vivoactive 5 is now available through Garmin Brand Stores, Lazada, Shopee, and Kinetic.

Garmin is dedicated to revolutionizing the wellness industry with products engineered for life on the go. Committed to creating wearables and health measurement tools that cater to individuals of all activity levels, Garmin believes in the opportunity to innovate every day and surpass yesterday’s achievements.

For further details, please visit Garmin Philippines’ website or Facebook page.

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