Garmin has officially launched the Vivosmart 5, which replaces the Vivosmart 4 launched in 2018. The wait may be worth it, as the Vivosmart 5 brings significant improvements, including a larger OLED touchscreen, real-time tracking and sensing events.
- Garmin Vivosmart 5 Officially Released and Brings a Larger OLED Screen
- It has major other novelties, emergency reporting and real-time monitoring
- Vivosmart 5 for €149.99
Bigger and smarter, at least that’s how we described the Garmin Vivosmart 5 leaked earlier this month. The Vivosmart 5’s OLED grayscale touchscreen is now 66 percent larger than its predecessor. Despite the increase in screen size, the Garmin retained 7 days of battery life (normal use) with Pulse Ox sleep tracking turned off.
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Despite the increased overall weight of the device, Garmin says its fitness tracker is still comfortable to wear, and you can easily swap out the straps. The Vivosmart 5 straps are available in black, mint and white. If you have big wrists, there’s an even bigger option. No matter the size, the Vivosmart 5 is waterproof and suitable for pool swimming and outdoor cycling.
Vivosmart 5 now integrates sleep score and emergency alerts
In terms of fitness tracking, new additions to the Vivosmart 5 are sleep scores and 24/7 breathing rate tracking, commonly found on Garmin smartwatches like the Venu 2 Plus or Epix 2. In addition, it includes a range of common monitoring features such as body battery, stress and hydration levels, heart rate and menstruation. However, Garmin has discontinued the barometric altimeter sensor.
The Garmin Vivosmart 5 features a larger screen, interchangeable shoulder straps, and emergency SOS alert / © Garmin
In addition to smart notifications, Garmin has added security and tracking features to the Vivosmart 5 using the smartphone’s GPS. This feature will send emergency SOS assistance alerts and real-time location to authorities if an accident is detected during certain activities. The Vivosmart 5 also has a calendar widget that its predecessor lacked.
The Garmin Vivosmart 5 is on sale on the Garmin website for €149.99. At other retailers like Amazon, it’s available for pre-order.
