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Avg. price in UK: ~£110
Avg. price in US: ~$130
Form factor: wristband
Battery life: 365 days
Screen size: 1.07 inch

Garmin vívofit 2 review. Compare 171 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among fitness trackers and if it is worth buying.

7.3

Very good

7.0

Very good

8.7

Excellent

7.7
Swimming
Score components:
28.0%
10
ATM rating
24.0%
4.0
Open-water swim mode
18.0%
10
Waterproof depth rating
15.0%
4.0
GPS
15.0%
10
Battery life
8.7
Kids
Score components:
30.0%
10
Battery life
25.0%
7.4
Weight
20.0%
10
ATM rating
15.0%
5.9
Screen size
10.0%
9.9
Price

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Best rankings

#8 in Best Garmin Fitness Trackers
#16 in Best Fitness Trackers for Swimming
#53 in Best Fitness Trackers for Women
#72 in Best Fitness Trackers

Verdict

The Garmin Vivofit 2 is a lightweight (25.5g) activity tracker featuring a 1-inch backlit, always-on segmented LCD display and a 5 ATM water resistance rating suitable for swimming. Its standout characteristic is a 1+ year battery life powered by two replaceable CR1632 coin cells, eliminating the need for regular charging. Key pros include the addition of audible inactivity alerts, an integrated activity timer, and a redesigned locking twist-clasp for improved security. However, notable cons include the lack of a built-in heart rate monitor (requiring an external ANT+ strap), no vibration alerts, and the absence of GPS functionality.

Technical Specifications of Garmin vívofit 2

Overall score

7.3

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Popularity

What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the fitness tracker.

When it matters: When you prefer to buy a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.

Health

5.9

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Heart rate monitor

What it is: Sensor that measures heart rate in real time.

When it matters: When you care about live heart-rate feedback during training or resting trends outside of workouts.

Importance: HIGH

Resting heart rate

What it is: Measures heart rate while resting.

When it matters: When deeper insight into sleep quality, recovery, or overall readiness matters more than raw numbers alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

Fast/slow heart rate alerts

What it is: Alerts for heart rates that are too fast or too slow.

When it matters: When you want the tracker to warn you about unusual changes instead of only logging them.

Importance: LOW

Irregular heart rate alerts

What it is: Warns of irregular or abnormal heart rhythms.

When it matters: When you want the tracker to warn you about unusual changes instead of only logging them.

Importance: LOW

Blood oxygen sensor

What it is: Sensor that measures blood oxygen saturation.

When it matters: When blood oxygen readings are part of the health picture you want from the device instead of relying on heart rate and step count alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Sports & Navigation

7.6

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GPS

What it is: Satellite navigation capability for positioning and tracking.

When it matters: When you train outdoors and want pace, distance, and route tracking without depending completely on your phone.

Importance: LOW

Satellite systems supported

What it is: States which satellite navigation systems the device can use for positioning.

When it matters: When you train outdoors and want stronger positioning, route guidance, and navigation independence from your phone.

Importance: LOW

GNSS bands supported

What it is: Number and type of GNSS frequency bands supported.

When it matters: When you train outdoors and want stronger positioning, route guidance, and navigation independence from your phone.

Importance: LOW

Galileo support

What it is: Supports Galileo satellite system.

When it matters: When you train outdoors and want stronger positioning, route guidance, and navigation independence from your phone.

Importance: LOW

Acquires GPS faster

What it is: Shows whether the tracker includes features that help it lock onto satellite positioning more quickly at the start of an outdoor activity.

When it matters: When you train outdoors and want stronger positioning, route guidance, and navigation independence from your phone.

Importance: LOW

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Smart Features

3.6

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Notifications

What it is: Delivers smartphone notifications on the watch.

When it matters: When getting calls, messages, and app alerts on your wrist saves you from checking your phone constantly.

Importance: MEDIUM

Vibrating alerts

What it is: Provides vibration-based notifications and alerts.

When it matters: When staying reachable from your wrist helps you avoid checking your phone constantly.

Importance: LOW

Call control

What it is: Allows control of phone calls from the device.

When it matters: When staying reachable from your wrist helps you avoid checking your phone constantly.

Importance: LOW

Call answering

What it is: Allows answering calls directly from the device.

When it matters: When staying reachable from your wrist helps you avoid checking your phone constantly.

Importance: LOW

Calendar sync

What it is: Syncs calendar events with the connected device.

When it matters: When staying reachable from your wrist helps you avoid checking your phone constantly.

Importance: LOW

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App & Wellness

9.1

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Activity reports

What it is: Generates summaries and insights from activity data.

When it matters: When you want the app to motivate you with goals, reports, coaching, or progress feedback over time.

Importance: LOW

Goal setting

What it is: Allows setting personal fitness or activity goals.

When it matters: When you want the app to motivate you with goals, reports, coaching, or progress feedback over time.

Importance: LOW

Achievements

What it is: Rewards progress and completed milestones.

When it matters: When you want the app to motivate you with goals, reports, coaching, or progress feedback over time.

Importance: LOW

Inactivity alerts

What it is: Alerts when the user has been inactive for too long.

When it matters: When account rules, app costs, exports, or software flexibility affect whether the ecosystem suits you long term.

Importance: LOW

Coaching

What it is: Provides guided training and workout advice.

When it matters: When you want the app to motivate you with goals, reports, coaching, or progress feedback over time.

Importance: LOW

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Connectivity

8.6

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Bluetooth version

What it is: Version of Bluetooth supported by the device.

When it matters: When wireless stability, pairing quality, and long-term phone compatibility matter more than Bluetooth being a simple checkbox.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=5.0

Maximum Bluetooth range

What it is: States the maximum Bluetooth connection range supported under normal conditions.

When it matters: When compatibility with your phone, computer, accessories, or wireless setup affects how well the tracker fits into your ecosystem.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=10 m

NFC

What it is: Supports near-field communication for contactless features.

When it matters: When compatibility with your phone, computer, accessories, or wireless setup affects how well the tracker fits into your ecosystem.

Importance: LOW

Wi-Fi connectivity

What it is: Connects to wireless internet networks.

When it matters: When the tracker should sync, update, or download data directly without always routing everything through the phone.

Importance: LOW

Wi-Fi version

What it is: Version of Wi-Fi standard supported.

When it matters: When compatibility with your phone, computer, accessories, or wireless setup affects how well the tracker fits into your ecosystem.

Importance: LOW

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Battery

7.8

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Battery life

What it is: Total time the battery lasts on a full charge.

When it matters: When the tracker needs to last through travel, sleep tracking, long workouts, or several days between charges.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >5 days

Battery life with GPS on

What it is: Battery duration when GPS tracking is active.

When it matters: When you want fewer charging breaks during travel, longer workouts, sleep tracking, or continuous use.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=8 hours

N/A

Battery life in training mode

What it is: Battery duration during active training sessions.

When it matters: When you want fewer charging breaks during travel, longer workouts, sleep tracking, or continuous use.

Importance: LOW

N/A

Battery life in power-saving mode

What it is: Battery duration when using power-saving mode.

When it matters: When you want fewer charging breaks during travel, longer workouts, sleep tracking, or continuous use.

Importance: LOW

N/A

Battery capacity

What it is: Energy storage capacity of the battery.

When it matters: When you want rough battery context behind the runtime claim instead of trusting the advertised hours alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=100 mAh

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Display

6.3

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Display

What it is: Main interface showing information and metrics.

When it matters: When easier reading at a glance and better day-to-day screen comfort matter to you.

Importance: LOW

Screen size

What it is: Physical size of the device’s display measured diagonally.

When it matters: When easier reading at a glance and better day-to-day screen comfort matter to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Display type

What it is: Technology used for the screen, such as AMOLED or LCD.

When it matters: When display technology affects contrast, color quality, power efficiency, or how premium the screen feels.

Importance: MEDIUM

Screen resolution

What it is: Total number of pixels displayed on the screen.

When it matters: When easier reading at a glance and better day-to-day screen comfort matter to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A

Pixel density

What it is: Number of pixels per inch determining screen sharpness.

When it matters: When easier reading at a glance and better day-to-day screen comfort matter to you.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=280 ppi

N/A

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Design & Durability

8.6

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Form factor

What it is: Overall physical design and shape.

When it matters: When materials, shape, and build details affect comfort, durability, or how discreet the device feels.

Importance: LOW

wristband

Hybrid design

What it is: Combines analog and digital display elements.

When it matters: When materials, shape, and build details affect comfort, durability, or how discreet the device feels.

Importance: LOW

Designed for kids

What it is: Indicates whether the fitness tracker is explicitly designed for children, with child-focused sizing, branding, safety limits, or kid-oriented activity features.

When it matters: This matters when you want a tracker that is genuinely child-focused rather than just a smaller adult model.

Importance: LOW

Replaceable watch band

What it is: Ability to replace the wristband with other styles.

When it matters: When strap comfort, fit, or the ability to swap bands matters for sport, style, or replacement.

Importance: LOW

Band width

What it is: Width of the strap where it connects to the watch.

When it matters: When strap comfort, fit, or the ability to swap bands matters for sport, style, or replacement.

Importance: LOW

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Garmin vívofit 2 vs the average fitness tracker

Why is Garmin vívofit 2 better than the average fitness tracker?

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355 days longer battery life
Garmin vívofit 2 has a higher battery life than the average fitness tracker (365 days vs 10 days). The average fitness tracker has 10 days of battery life.
What it is: Total time the battery lasts on a full charge.
When it matters: When the tracker needs to last through travel, sleep tracking, long workouts, or several days between charges.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >5 days
Garmin vívofit 2 has a higher battery life than the average fitness tracker (365 days vs 10 days). The average fitness tracker has 10 days of battery life.365 days vs 10 days
Always-on display
Garmin vívofit 2 has an always-on display, while the average fitness tracker does not. 25.7% of fitness trackers have an always-on display.
Low-power display remains continuously visible.
What it is: Screen remains visible continuously without turning off.
When it matters: When you want to check time or key stats instantly without waking the screen first.
Importance: LOW
Garmin vívofit 2 has an always-on display, while the average fitness tracker does not. 25.7% of fitness trackers have an always-on display.
Tracks menstrual cycle
Garmin vívofit 2 supports menstrual cycle tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 41.7% of fitness trackers support menstrual cycle tracking.
Includes period and ovulation tracking.
What it is: Tracks menstrual cycle and related data.
When it matters: When cycle tracking is part of your health routine and you want those records kept alongside the rest of your wearable data.
Importance: LOW
Garmin vívofit 2 supports menstrual cycle tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 41.7% of fitness trackers support menstrual cycle tracking.
Period notifications
Garmin vívofit 2 has period notifications, while the average fitness tracker does not. 32% of fitness trackers have period notifications.
Period reminders via app.
What it is: Shows whether the platform can send reminders or notifications related to menstrual cycle timing.
When it matters: When cycle tracking, fertility insight, or related reminders are part of your health routine.
Importance: LOW
Garmin vívofit 2 has period notifications, while the average fitness tracker does not. 32% of fitness trackers have period notifications.
Windows compatible
Garmin vívofit 2 is compatible with Windows, while the average fitness tracker is not. 22.3% of fitness trackers are compatible with Windows.
Via Garmin Express.
What it is: Compatible with Windows computers.
When it matters: When compatibility with your phone, computer, accessories, or wireless setup affects how well the tracker fits into your ecosystem.
Importance: LOW
Garmin vívofit 2 is compatible with Windows, while the average fitness tracker is not. 22.3% of fitness trackers are compatible with Windows.
Mac OS X compatible
Garmin vívofit 2 is compatible with Mac OS X, while the average fitness tracker is not. 27.5% of fitness trackers are compatible with Mac OS X.
Via Garmin Express.
What it is: Compatible with macOS devices.
When it matters: When compatibility with your phone, computer, accessories, or wireless setup affects how well the tracker fits into your ecosystem.
Importance: LOW
Garmin vívofit 2 is compatible with Mac OS X, while the average fitness tracker is not. 27.5% of fitness trackers are compatible with Mac OS X.
Cycle start prediction
Garmin vívofit 2 predicts the start date, while the average fitness tracker does not. 42.2% of fitness trackers predict the start date.
Predicts the next period start date.
What it is: Shows whether the platform can estimate when the next menstrual cycle is likely to begin.
When it matters: When cycle tracking, fertility insight, or related reminders are part of your health routine.
Importance: LOW
Garmin vívofit 2 predicts the start date, while the average fitness tracker does not. 42.2% of fitness trackers predict the start date.
Ovulation prediction
Garmin vívofit 2 predicts ovulation, while the average fitness tracker does not. 41.4% of fitness trackers predict ovulation.
Predicts ovulation.
What it is: Shows whether the health platform can estimate the ovulation window from tracked cycle data.
When it matters: When cycle tracking, fertility insight, or related reminders are part of your health routine.
Importance: LOW
Garmin vívofit 2 predicts ovulation, while the average fitness tracker does not. 41.4% of fitness trackers predict ovulation.
Tracks menstrual cycle
Garmin vívofit 2 supports menstrual cycle tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 41.7% of fitness trackers support menstrual cycle tracking.
Period notifications
Garmin vívofit 2 has period notifications, while the average fitness tracker does not. 32% of fitness trackers have period notifications.
Ovulation prediction
Garmin vívofit 2 predicts ovulation, while the average fitness tracker does not. 41.4% of fitness trackers predict ovulation.
Cycle start prediction
Garmin vívofit 2 predicts the start date, while the average fitness tracker does not. 42.2% of fitness trackers predict the start date.
Works with external heart rate monitors
Garmin vívofit 2 is compatible with external heart rate monitors, while the average fitness tracker is not. 5.6% of fitness trackers are compatible with external heart rate monitors.
355 days longer battery life
Garmin vívofit 2 has a higher battery life than the average fitness tracker (365 days vs 10 days). The average fitness tracker has 10 days of battery life.
Removable battery
Garmin vívofit 2 has a removable battery, while the average fitness tracker does not. 13.6% of fitness trackers have a removable battery.
Always-on display
Garmin vívofit 2 has an always-on display, while the average fitness tracker does not. 25.7% of fitness trackers have an always-on display.
Windows compatible
Garmin vívofit 2 is compatible with Windows, while the average fitness tracker is not. 22.3% of fitness trackers are compatible with Windows.
Mac OS X compatible
Garmin vívofit 2 is compatible with Mac OS X, while the average fitness tracker is not. 27.5% of fitness trackers are compatible with Mac OS X.
ANT+ support
Garmin vívofit 2 supports ANT+, while the average fitness tracker does not. 7.3% of fitness trackers support ANT+.
1 more physical buttons
Garmin vívofit 2 has a higher physical buttons than the average fitness tracker (1 vs 0). The average fitness tracker has 0 of physical buttons.
19.8 mm lower height
Garmin vívofit 2 is shorter than the average fitness tracker (21 mm vs 40.8 mm). The average fitness tracker has a height of 40.8 mm.
Water intake tracking
Garmin vívofit 2 supports water intake tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 47% of fitness trackers support water intake tracking.
No account required
Garmin vívofit 2 works without an account, while the average fitness tracker does not. 9.2% of fitness trackers work without an account.
Available on PC
Garmin vívofit 2 is available on PC, while the average fitness tracker is not. 16.9% of fitness trackers are available on PC.

Design & Durability

Why is Garmin vívofit 2 worse than the average fitness tracker?

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No heart rate monitoring
Garmin vívofit 2 does not support heart rate monitoring, while the average fitness tracker does. 60% of fitness trackers support heart rate monitoring.
No exercise tagging
Garmin vívofit 2 does not support exercise tagging, while the average fitness tracker does. 58.8% of fitness trackers support exercise tagging.
No battery level indicator
Garmin vívofit 2 does not have a battery level indicator, while the average fitness tracker does. 88.8% of fitness trackers have a battery level indicator.
No rechargeable battery
Garmin vívofit 2 does not have a rechargeable battery, while the average fitness tracker does. 86% of fitness trackers have a rechargeable battery.
Uses a replaceable non-rechargeable battery.
Basic display glass
Garmin vívofit 2 uses less durable display glass than the average fitness tracker (acrylic vs glass). The average fitness tracker uses glass display glass.
No notifications
Garmin vívofit 2 does not support notifications, while the average fitness tracker does. 72.6% of fitness trackers support notifications.
No silent alarm
Garmin vívofit 2 does not support a silent alarm, while the average fitness tracker does. 80.4% of fitness trackers support a silent alarm.
No vibrating alerts
Garmin vívofit 2 does not support vibration alerts, while the average fitness tracker does. 83.8% of fitness trackers support vibration alerts.
No stopwatch
Garmin vívofit 2 does not have a stopwatch, while the average fitness tracker does. 58.4% of fitness trackers have a stopwatch.
10 °C higher minimum operating temperature
Garmin vívofit 2 has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average fitness tracker (-10 °C vs 0 °C). The average fitness tracker supports a minimum operating temperature of 0 °C.
No heart rate monitoring
Garmin vívofit 2 does not support heart rate monitoring, while the average fitness tracker does. 60% of fitness trackers support heart rate monitoring.
What it is: Sensor that measures heart rate in real time.
When it matters: When you care about live heart-rate feedback during training or resting trends outside of workouts.
Importance: HIGH
Garmin vívofit 2 does not support heart rate monitoring, while the average fitness tracker does. 60% of fitness trackers support heart rate monitoring.
No notifications
Garmin vívofit 2 does not support notifications, while the average fitness tracker does. 72.6% of fitness trackers support notifications.
What it is: Delivers smartphone notifications on the watch.
When it matters: When getting calls, messages, and app alerts on your wrist saves you from checking your phone constantly.
Importance: MEDIUM
Garmin vívofit 2 does not support notifications, while the average fitness tracker does. 72.6% of fitness trackers support notifications.
No exercise tagging
Garmin vívofit 2 does not support exercise tagging, while the average fitness tracker does. 58.8% of fitness trackers support exercise tagging.
What it is: Allows tagging or categorization of specific exercises.
When it matters: When you want the tracker to capture more workouts and training details with less manual effort.
Importance: LOW
Garmin vívofit 2 does not support exercise tagging, while the average fitness tracker does. 58.8% of fitness trackers support exercise tagging.
No vibrating alerts
Garmin vívofit 2 does not support vibration alerts, while the average fitness tracker does. 83.8% of fitness trackers support vibration alerts.
What it is: Provides vibration-based notifications and alerts.
When it matters: When staying reachable from your wrist helps you avoid checking your phone constantly.
Importance: LOW
Garmin vívofit 2 does not support vibration alerts, while the average fitness tracker does. 83.8% of fitness trackers support vibration alerts.
No silent alarm
Garmin vívofit 2 does not support a silent alarm, while the average fitness tracker does. 80.4% of fitness trackers support a silent alarm.
What it is: Alarm that vibrates silently instead of sounding.
When it matters: When you want more discreet or more context-aware alerts than a standard alarm gives you.
Importance: LOW
Garmin vívofit 2 does not support a silent alarm, while the average fitness tracker does. 80.4% of fitness trackers support a silent alarm.
No battery level indicator
Garmin vívofit 2 does not have a battery level indicator, while the average fitness tracker does. 88.8% of fitness trackers have a battery level indicator.
What it is: Shows remaining battery percentage.
When it matters: When charging speed, charging method, or battery upkeep convenience matters to your routine.
Importance: LOW
Garmin vívofit 2 does not have a battery level indicator, while the average fitness tracker does. 88.8% of fitness trackers have a battery level indicator.
No stopwatch
Garmin vívofit 2 does not have a stopwatch, while the average fitness tracker does. 58.4% of fitness trackers have a stopwatch.
What it is: Built-in stopwatch for timing activities.
When it matters: When buttons, crowns, gestures, or direct controls affect how quickly you can use the device mid-activity.
Importance: LOW
Garmin vívofit 2 does not have a stopwatch, while the average fitness tracker does. 58.4% of fitness trackers have a stopwatch.
No rechargeable battery
Garmin vívofit 2 does not have a rechargeable battery, while the average fitness tracker does. 86% of fitness trackers have a rechargeable battery.
Uses a replaceable non-rechargeable battery.
What it is: Battery can be recharged multiple times.
When it matters: When charging speed, charging method, or battery upkeep convenience matters to your routine.
Importance: LOW
Garmin vívofit 2 does not have a rechargeable battery, while the average fitness tracker does. 86% of fitness trackers have a rechargeable battery.

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Third-party reviews

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(Reviews last updated: Jun 2026)

What customers like about Garmin vívofit 2?

Exceptional battery life (1+ years) with no charging required
Always-on, sunlight-readable display with a backlight
Water-resistant up to 50 meters, suitable for swimming and showering
Audible 'Move Bar' alerts to encourage physical activity
Secure wristband with a reliable twist-lock clasp
Includes a stopwatch mode and automatic sleep tracking
Compatibility with ANT+ heart rate chest straps

What customers dislike about Garmin vívofit 2?

Lacks a vibration motor for silent alarms or alerts
Syncing with the mobile app can be buggy and often requires manual initiation
Basic fitness tracking lacks advanced metrics like GPS or floors climbed
The Garmin Connect app interface is sometimes viewed as cluttered or unintuitive
The plastic screen is prone to scratching over time
Bulky design compared to newer or more minimalist trackers
Backlight can be difficult to activate via the single-button interface

Expert reviews

imore.com

24/04/2018

Garmin vivofit 2 fitness tracker review Would you like to compare these reviews for a specific feature, such as battery life or syncing reliability?

The Garmin vívofit 2 is a comfortable, water-resistant fitness tracker designed for users who prioritize extreme battery life over high-tech features. A major pro of this device is its replacement coin-cell battery, which requires no charging and lasts for at least one year. This model improves upon its predecessor by introducing a much-needed backlit display, an audible move bar...Read more

laptopmedia.com

11/06/2015

Garmin Vivofit 2 review – a comfortable and practical smart wristband that motivates you to do sport

The Garmin Vivofit 2 is a lightweight, 23-gram activity tracker praised for its comfortable design, 5 ATM water rating, and exceptional one-year battery life, which eliminates the need for charging cables. It focuses on motivating an active lifestyle through daily goal tracking and inactivity alerts that sync with the Garmin Connect app. However, the device lacks smart notifications...Read more

expertreviews.co.uk

05/09/2016

Garmin Vivofit 2 review: A step off the pace - Expert Reviews

The Garmin Vivofit 2 is an entry-level fitness tracker defined by its standout features: a massive year-long battery life powered by two lithium cells and a waterproof design up to 50 metres, making it suitable for swimmers. It tracks daily steps, distance, and calories while utilizing an always-on display that features a welcome new backlight activated by a button press. A unique...Read more

gadfit.com

19/04/2015

Garmin Vivofit 2 - In Depth Review - GadFit

However, the review outlines several significant cons that hold the device back. A primary drawback is its $129.99 retail price, which the reviewer feels is uncompetitive given that rival trackers like the Fitbit Charge HR offer built-in optical heart rate monitoring for only $20 more. Hardware limitations include the lack of a built-in GPS and the complete absence of a vibration...Read more

wareable.com

01/04/2015

Garmin Vivofit 2 review - Wareable

The Wareable review of the Garmin Vivofit 2 describes the device as a budget-friendly, entry-level tracker featuring a backlight, improved wrist strap, and long-term battery life that eliminates charging cables. It is praised for core tracking, such as steps and sleep, offering a competent, low-cost solution for new users. However, significant cons include a frustrating, buggy data...Read more

tomsguide.com

08/04/2015

Garmin Vivofit 2 Review: Fitness Tracker with Style

Garmin Vivofit 2 Review Summary The Garmin Vivofit 2 is a capable and highly customizable fitness tracker designed for users who want to closely monitor their daily activity levels and sleep quality without wearing an obtrusive device. Retailing at $129, its core strengths lie in its highly accurate tracking metrics—measuring steps, distance, calories burned, and exercise sessions...Read more

techradar.com

12/05/2015

Garmin Vivofit 2 review - TechRadar

Garmin Vivofit 2 Review Summary The Garmin Vivofit 2 is a solid, budget-friendly fitness tracker that stands out for its incredible convenience and long-term reliability. Its most impressive feature is a year-long battery life straight out of the box, meaning you never have to remove it for charging, which is paired with 5-metre waterproofing that makes it safe for showers and...Read more

cnet.com

05/06/2015

Garmin Vivofit 2 review: An activity tracker with year-long battery life, no charger needed - CNET

The Garmin Vivofit 2 is a wrist-based fitness tracker designed for basic activity tracking, such as counting steps, measuring distance, calculating burned calories, and tracking sleep. The absolute standout feature of this device is its exceptional battery life; it operates on two user-replaceable CR1632 coin cell batteries that last over a year, completely removing the daily or...Read more

maclife.de

23/04/2015

Garmin Vivofit 2 Review: Now with a Backlit Display

The Mac Life review of the Garmin Vivofit 2 highlights it as a practical, entry-level tracker rather than a full smartwatch, boasting an improved, secure wristband available in multiple colors and a crucial new backlight feature for the display. The tracker maintains its predecessor’s impressive one-year battery life, while introducing automatic smartphone synchronization and an...Read more

chip.de

14/07/2015

Garmin Vivofit 2 (Fitness Tracker) Review - CHIP

The CHIP review evaluates the Garmin Vivofit 2 as a highly successful model update that effectively remedies the primary flaws of its predecessor. Priced fairly at approximately €95, the fitness tracker introduces a crucial display backlight for night-time visibility and enables automatic data synchronisation during testing. It retains its core segmented-LCD display framework but...Read more

heise.de

12/01/2015

Garmin Vivofit 2 Hands-On: The Endurance Fitness Tracker

The Garmin Vivofit 2 is a low-maintenance, 5 ATM water-resistant fitness tracker noted for its exceptional one-year battery life. Key improvements over its predecessor include an added backlight, an audible inactivity alert, and a secure clasp, serving primarily as a reliable, always-on step tracker. However, the tracker lacks built-in GPS and an optical heart-rate sensor, limiting...Read more

fitnessarmband.eu

26/05/2021

Garmin Vivofit 2 Review on fitnessarmband.eu

The German review on fitnessarmband.eu evaluates the Garmin vivofit 2 as an exceptional everyday fitness tracker, particularly for individuals needing extra motivation to stay active. The reviewer notes that this second-generation device successfully addresses previous model flaws by introducing vital features like an E-Ink backlit display for nocturnal reading, a practical...Read more

pocketnavigation.de

27/05/2015

Garmin Vivofit 2 im Test › pocketnavigation.de

The Garmin Vivofit 2 review by pocketnavigation.de highlights the device's specialized hardware approach, emphasizing its always-on inverted LCD display and one-year battery life powered by replaceable CR1632 lithium coin cells. A standout hardware improvement over its predecessor is the addition of a display backlight activated by a long button press, which ensures the tracker can...Read more

fitnessmodern.de

09/09/2015

Garmin Vivofit 2 Review - Impressive Battery Life

The Garmin Vivofit 2 is a lightweight, water-resistant fitness tracker designed for 24/7 activity monitoring and motivation. Key strengths highlighted in the review include its highly visible negative-LCD display with a backlight, a secure Vivokeeper strap mechanism, and seamless integration with the comprehensive Garmin Connect app and web portal. Its standout feature is an...Read more

fitness-tracker-test.info

20/09/2015

Garmin vivofit 2 review - Fitness tracker test", "Garmin vivofit 2 hands-on review - Fitness tracker test

The Garmin Vivofit 2 review highlights a durable, 23-gram wearable featuring an improved rotatable clasp, a practical backlight, and over a year of battery life using replaceable coin cells. Key motivational features include a "move bar" with audible alerts and dynamic daily step goals. Conversely, the device faces cons including basic tracking metrics that lack built-in GPS and...Read more

appgefahren.de

27/04/2015

Garmin Vivofit 2: Fitness band with minimal improvements

The appgefahren.de review evaluates the Garmin Vivofit 2, highlighting several hardware improvements over its predecessor. On the pros side, the tracker introduces a highly requested backlight feature activated via a revised action button. It also fixes the original model's loose strap issues by integrating a secure twist-lock mechanism to prevent accidental drops. Furthermore, the...Read more

lesnumeriques.com

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Garmin Vivofit 2 Review: A Simple and Effective Activity Tracker

The Les Numériques review highlights the Garmin Vivofit 2 as a gentle, iterative upgrade over its predecessor, focusing on correcting the original model's minor flaws rather than introducing groundbreaking changes. It operates primarily as a simple, dedicated activity tracker that excels at daily health monitoring. The device receives strong praise for its record-breaking one-year...Read more

leclaireur.fnac.com

30/06/2015

We tested the Garmin Vivofit 2 fitness tracker", "Garmin Vivofit 2 activity tracker review

The Garmin Vivofit 2 is evaluated as a highly capable and robust entry-level fitness tracker that successfully addresses the flaws of its predecessor. On the positive side, the review highlights several major design and functional upgrades. Notably, the electronic ink display now includes a backlight for night-time visibility, and the "move bar" inactivity alert features an audible...Read more

laptopmedia.com

11/06/2015

Garmin Vivofit 2 review: a comfortable and practical smartband that motivates you to exercise

The LaptopMedia review highlights the Garmin Vivofit 2 as a lightweight, comfortable, and highly power-efficient fitness tracker featuring a user-replaceable battery lasting over a year, along with 5 ATM water resistance. It excels as a motivational tool with an adaptive pedometer that sets daily goals, allowing data synchronization via the Garmin Connect app. However, the review...Read more

laptopmedia.com

11/06/2015

Garmin Vivofit 2 review: A comfortable and practical fitness tracker that motivates you to stay active.

The LaptopMedia review highlights the Garmin Vivofit 2 as a lightweight (23g), comfortable activity tracker featuring a two-color LCD display and a secure rubber design. Pros include an exceptional one-year battery life, 5 ATM water resistance for swimming, and comprehensive tracking (steps, calories, sleep) that syncs with Garmin Connect and MyFitnessPal to motivate users.

labolsadelcorredor.com

14/12/2015

Garmin Vivofit 2: Review, analysis, and opinions

Garmin Vívofit 2 Review Summary Despite these practical feature upgrades, the Vívofit 2 falls short regarding its notification capabilities and internal hardware variety. Its most notable disadvantage is the complete lack of modern smart notifications (such as incoming calls or texts) and the absence of a vibration motor, relying solely on basic beeps for alerts. Furthermore, it...Read more

laptopmedia.com

11/06/2015

Garmin Vivofit 2 review – a comfortable and practical smart wristband

The Garmin Vivofit 2 is a comfortable, lightweight, and affordable fitness tracker featuring a 5 ATM water rating, secure locking strap, and a one-year battery life, making it ideal for consistent activity tracking. It integrates with the Garmin Connect app for motivation via step goals and virtual badges, though it lacks a backlight and smart notifications. While efficient for...Read more

portablegear.nl

08/06/2026

Garmin Vivofit 2 review - PortableGear.nl

The Garmin Vivofit 2, reviewed on PortableGear.nl, is described as a practical, entry-level tracker focusing on activity monitoring rather than smartphone integration, featuring an always-on backlit display for tracking steps, calories, and time. It supports automatic syncing to Garmin Connect and pairs with external heart rate monitors for detailed tracking. Key pros include a...Read more

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