Garmin Vivosmart 5 VS Vivofit 4 - Which One Should You Buy?

[@peggygoddard2119]

I'm a long distance backpacker so the Vivofit 4's long battery life is perfect for me. Out on the trail having to charge devices is costly both weight-wise and time-wise.

[@crystalhuebner5713]

same. Does it have the flight of stairs feature from older Garmins? Thanks.

[@Deaddev]

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[@hadrianj684]

I'm looking to downgrade from an Apple watch to normal watches again but want the basic health features (the only real reason I went smart watch) so the Vivofit 4 seems like the go. Long battery life, more discreet and does the basics of what I actually need. Some more metrics with regards to pace during a walk/run would have been good cause I use that a lot on the apple watch.

[@sunnydayz9032]

Do they both still have the option of turning Bluetooth OFF (instead of it always being on like Fitbit)? Thanks

[@oznola10]

I use BOTH at the same time, as there some things that are not tracked on both, like time and distance. I use the 5 as the primary and when I sync the 4 I always get an increase in my movement tracking.

[@Techsquare_]

Thanks for sharing your usage experience.

[@intuitiveKasham]

The battery life is a HUGE bonus for me of he 4! It has the color display as well which makes it easier to see in the daytime, no?

[@Techsquare_]

Thanks for your comment.

[@Deaddev]

Currently upgrading from 4 to 5.

[@Techsquare_]

Stepping up the game!

[@joanhinchcliffe7801]

I have the 4 and love it because it’s basic. Display could be bigger.

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