Great review as always from Lexy! As someone who only uses fitness bands to track sleep and exercise, I don’t mind the monochrome screen since there is no paywall compared to my fitbit luxe which is frustratingly limited and can’t even sync to apple health.
Got this a few days ago, again it's not bad. Didn't really like the selection of watch faces at first, but i eventually went for the first watch face on this - the thinner numbers - and now i really like it. With this watch face it would be similar to a Fitbit, I've generally had no issues with it at all.
Was thinking of upgrading my Fitbit Charge 3 because i like the Readiness Score but turned off by the subscription. Thinking of getting this because no monthly fees, am i missing out? Really interested in how my body is recovering
How does it held up with time ? I bought my parents a couple of charge 5s and they are bricks now. On my second charge 5 replacement and it is disappointed. Software updates just bricks the charge 5.
I keep hearing that about Fitbits. After a 7months- to a year they just stop working. I just got my Fitbit charge 6 like 2 weeks ago and I was planning on keeping it for like 5 years.
The vivosmart watches I definitely do. Because it is so slim it's A LOT more comfortable than most smart watches that USUALLY have a huge clock interface
@@nattobaby me too! I was about to buy the 4 the other week.... Glad I held off! I've been wearing an older version everyday for 3 years now and STILL no issues! Best piece of technology I've ever owned... 😊
Nice video. Can I purchase the Large model and use it for one year and then later buy the Small / medium band size, install it on the tracker and give it to my wife? As in the only difference between Large and Medium size is only the band size, right? The size of the tracker is same, right?
@@ukrainewins5742 why do beta males try soooo hard to impress women yet go ignored and roasted by their own female friends? Well, you definitely know. Why do you try so hard for a woman’s approval?
Great review and it was very engaging. But considering I already have a samsumg galaxy watch 4 I'm not going get this because of how overpriced this is...
@@Davedublin it's a comparison I made to point out that the price for this Garmin watch is ridiculous and unreasonable considering it has no color screen and lacks most features you could find on other fitness bands at similar price point, like Xiaomi's which are around just $50 at the minimum. Though I have to concede that Xiaomi bands don't have accurate censors, it's enough for most people who aren't too conscious about accuracy. I couldn't attest to Garmin watch accuracy as well, given that their bands aren't medical grade either
Wow, overpriced late to the market product review great video. NOT. I’ll admit I like Garmin, but I only buy from the second market because there stuff is overpriced.
Well done Garmin, we don’t want subscriptions ❤️
When she said a bit on the expensive side at $150... my brain doing the math of whoop $200 a year 😂
I like the simplicity of this device. The size, the monochrome screen, no subscription fees and most of all that I can turn off Bluetooth.
Can you track sleep and stress without connecting to a smartphone?
@@pavelvalgin5107yes. It will store your data and update to your phone when you connect
Fitbit is selling a service
Garmin is selling a product
Its appropriately priced
This, exactly.
if you reach 2-3 years of subs with fitbit it is no longer appropriate price
Great review as always from Lexy! As someone who only uses fitness bands to track sleep and exercise, I don’t mind the monochrome screen since there is no paywall compared to my fitbit luxe which is frustratingly limited and can’t even sync to apple health.
I love this types of designs, wish more watches were like this to have more options
Got this a few days ago, again it's not bad. Didn't really like the selection of watch faces at first, but i eventually went for the first watch face on this - the thinner numbers - and now i really like it. With this watch face it would be similar to a Fitbit, I've generally had no issues with it at all.
just bought this as my first fitness tracker!
How do you like it?
@@AlwaysYellForei couldn't be more happy with my purchase. the garmin is so simple and effective, i definitely recommend :)
Please make a comparison video on Garmin vivosmart 5 and fitbit charge 6.
Was thinking of upgrading my Fitbit Charge 3 because i like the Readiness Score but turned off by the subscription. Thinking of getting this because no monthly fees, am i missing out? Really interested in how my body is recovering
Thank you!
GARMIN IS WORTH $$$$$$$
... quit hatin'
😌
Excellent review! Disappointing that it’s mono screen! Does it have Garmin Pay?
It does not!
Wait.. sp it does NOT store music?
You cant go for a run without your phone w this watch?
Looking for a small band to sleep with... How is the vibration alarm strength?
Good One !!! How is the Stress monitoring in this? Would you suggest this one, if all-time stress monitoring in my priority?
I have used the stress function in two other Garmin devices and its algorithm is scarily accurate.
I use Fenix 7 for outdoor activities and the discreet Vivosmart for wellness monitoring.
How does it held up with time ? I bought my parents a couple of charge 5s and they are bricks now. On my second charge 5 replacement and it is disappointed. Software updates just bricks the charge 5.
I keep hearing that about Fitbits. After a 7months- to a year they just stop working.
I just got my Fitbit charge 6 like 2 weeks ago and I was planning on keeping it for like 5 years.
Did you hard reset it tho
@@Me-eb3wv the second one turned out to had water ingress... Was meant to be a water resistant band that you can swim with ...
do people wear smart watch while sleeping?
I do
The vivosmart watches I definitely do. Because it is so slim it's A LOT more comfortable than most smart watches that USUALLY have a huge clock interface
@@BenDover-tg1jy thanks, was thinking of getting one
@@nattobaby me too! I was about to buy the 4 the other week.... Glad I held off!
I've been wearing an older version everyday for 3 years now and STILL no issues!
Best piece of technology I've ever owned...
😊
I only wear these during sleep and exercise. I wear a real watch throughout the day.
Can i use this for cycling and connect with a garmin bike computer?
it doesn't have GPS
Does it pair with a heart rate monitor ie polar H10 chest strap
Nice video. Can I purchase the Large model and use it for one year and then later buy the Small / medium band size, install it on the tracker and give it to my wife? As in the only difference between Large and Medium size is only the band size, right? The size of the tracker is same, right?
Poor wife...does she always get the hand me downs?
@@ukrainewins5742 why do beta males try soooo hard to impress women yet go ignored and roasted by their own female friends? Well, you definitely know. Why do you try so hard for a woman’s approval?
Can I flip the hands that I wear it on a regular basis?
can this connect to Strava?
I was instructor of Garmin gps for the army officer students.thought this gadget was a navigation device 🏆
Bahaha
can it broadcast HR?
How do you remove the watch face completely? It didn’t allow to remove it when I tried
thisll be in the landfill in a couple of years
You'll be in a landfill in a couple of years ...
so will whole bunch of other smart watch
Can you swim, surf with it?
What a terrific review! Very detailed but presented in a way everyone can understand. I thoroughly enjoyed this video.
Great review and it was very engaging. But considering I already have a samsumg galaxy watch 4 I'm not going get this because of how overpriced this is...
Thanks for the info, your content is awesome!
gotta have my phone with me to play music off this?
Excellent review, thank-you.
Meh, just 150 USD... I am looking for a band more expensive - something like 750-900 USD...
Give me rest of 750USD and get this one. You will have a satisfaction that it did cost you 900USD😉
What a coincidence, Im offering a special version of the Garmin vivosmart. It only comes for 899 USD plus shipping.
Hai boy haaaaiiiii 👋
😂😂😂
Gotcha 😅
Just keep the price same 🤦🏼♂️🤦🏼♂️🤦🏼♂️🗣️🗣️
Buy mi band 😂 it's way better
You have to be absolutely delusional to even compare a Mi Band to a Garmin.
I have never seen a serious athlete wear a xiaomi.
Mi Band much better and affordable for many consumers. There no brand can beat the price and have decent quality like Mi Band.
For the average user the mi band is great but for serious athletes then neither the vivosmart 5 or the mi band is great
Mi band is OK if you don’t mind the accuracy issues
Great review
Bfuhft que no es lo mismo que
Overpriced trash.
Huawei band 6 is worth it than this band!!!
$150 for a simple looking fitness band? I could buy two Xiaomi smart bands with that price, and they're more advanced than this
why would you need two 🤣
I believe 3 also can!!!
Mi bands have accuracy issues though
simple is key!
@@Davedublin it's a comparison I made to point out that the price for this Garmin watch is ridiculous and unreasonable considering it has no color screen and lacks most features you could find on other fitness bands at similar price point, like Xiaomi's which are around just $50 at the minimum. Though I have to concede that Xiaomi bands don't have accurate censors, it's enough for most people who aren't too conscious about accuracy. I couldn't attest to Garmin watch accuracy as well, given that their bands aren't medical grade either
Why is this video an entire 10mins?
It’s not but actually 9 minutes
@@sherrimoquin5553 but why?!
@@Vamshk I was telling the other person that the video is 9 minutes not 10
@@sherrimoquin5553 I know.. just kidding... Buy why is this video so long may be was his question
@@Vamshk I already told the other person what my answer is
Wow, overpriced late to the market product review great video. NOT. I’ll admit I like
Garmin, but I only buy from the second market because there stuff is overpriced.
3rd commend 🥳
I commend your tenacity, first
well i hv an apple watch sooo...
,👍💪💪💪💪
Yea this is a hard pass black and white screen, no color, have to take your phone with you and over priced I’ll stick with my Fitbit.