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  • Avg. price: ~£60
  • Form factor: wristband
  • Battery life: 7 days
  • Screen size: 0.74 inch

Garmin vívosmart 4 Large review. Compare 171 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among fitness trackers and if it is worth buying.

7.9

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the fitness tracker's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best fitness trackers on the market.

Score components:

80.0%

7.7

Technical Score

20.0%

8.9

User score

Very good
7.7

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the fitness tracker's technical performance, covering eight key areas: health tracking, sports features, connectivity, display, battery, smart features, design, and app support.

When it matters: When you want to compare fitness trackers based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

20.0%

8.7

Sports & Navigation

20.0%

5.7

Battery

18.0%

9.0

Health

18.0%

6.1

Display

8.0%

8.3

Smart Features

8.0%

9.5

App & Wellness

4.0%

8.9

Connectivity

4.0%

8.0

Design & Durability

Very good
8.9

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the fitness tracker.

When it matters: When you want to know how a fitness tracker performs in daily use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

8.5

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
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4.3
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4.1
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4.2
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Excellent
  • 6.6
    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%

    3.0

    Battery life

  • 6.4
    Kids

    Score components:

    30.0%

    3.0

    Battery life

    25.0%

    8.4

    Weight

    20.0%

    10

    ATM rating

    15.0%

    2.8

    Screen size

    10.0%

    10

    Price

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Verdict

The Garmin Vivosmart 4 (Large) is an ultra-slim fitness tracker designed for wrists measuring 148–215 mm, featuring a 48 x 128 pixel monochrome OLED touchscreen and a battery life of up to 7 days. Key characteristics include a Pulse Ox sensor for blood oxygen monitoring, 5ATM water resistance for swimming, and the 'Body Battery' energy monitoring tool that calculates readiness for activity based on stress and sleep data. It excels as a lightweight, fashionable wearable with accurate heart rate tracking and comprehensive health metrics like VO2 max and stress monitoring. However, it lacks built-in GPS (relying on a connected smartphone for mapping), the screen can be difficult to read in direct sunlight or when wet, and the silicone straps are non-replaceable.

Technical Specifications of Garmin vívosmart 4 Large

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the fitness tracker's technical performance, covering eight key areas: health tracking, sports features, connectivity, display, battery, smart features, design, and app support.

When it matters: When you want to compare fitness trackers based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

20.0%

8.7

Sports & Navigation

20.0%

5.7

Battery

18.0%

9.0

Health

18.0%

6.1

Display

8.0%

8.3

Smart Features

8.0%

9.5

App & Wellness

4.0%

8.9

Connectivity

4.0%

8.0

Design & Durability

7.7
Garmin vívosmart 4 Large has a technical score of 7.68 points, which is higher than 73.2% of fitness trackers.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the fitness tracker.

When it matters: When you want to know how a fitness tracker performs in daily use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

8.5

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.3
(6287)
amazon
4.1
(3440)
amazon
4.2
(144)

(Reviews last updated: Jun 2026)

8.9
Garmin vívosmart 4 Large has a user score of 8.92 points, which is higher than 83.6% of fitness trackers.
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.
10
Garmin vívosmart 4 Large has a popularity of 10 points, which is higher than 60.1% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the fitness tracker's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a fitness tracker with a good balance between quality and price.

Score components:

60.0%

7.9

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

8.6
Garmin vívosmart 4 Large has a quality-to-price ratio of 8.6 points, which is higher than 78.4% of products in this category.
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

yes
Garmin vívosmart 4 Large supports heart rate monitoring. 40.2% of fitness trackers support heart rate monitoring.
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

yes
Garmin vívosmart 4 Large supports Resting heart rate. 52% of fitness trackers support Resting heart rate.
Tracks resting heart rate.
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

yes
Garmin vívosmart 4 Large supports high and low heart rate alerts. 66.8% of fitness trackers support high and low heart rate alerts.
High and low resting heart rate alerts.
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

no
Garmin vívosmart 4 Large does not support irregular heart rate alerts. 11.5% of fitness trackers support irregular heart rate alerts.
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

yes
Garmin vívosmart 4 Large has a blood oxygen sensor. 74.4% of fitness trackers have a blood oxygen sensor.
Spot checks and sleep tracking.
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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

no
Garmin vívosmart 4 Large does not have GPS. 11% of fitness trackers have GPS.
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

no
Garmin vívosmart 4 Large supports no satellite systems which is less versatile than that of 12.2% of fitness trackers and the same as that of 87.8% of fitness trackers.
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

no
Garmin vívosmart 4 Large does not support advanced GNSS bands. 8.9% of fitness trackers support advanced GNSS bands.
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

no
Garmin vívosmart 4 Large does not support Galileo. 4.9% of fitness trackers support Galileo.
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

no
Garmin vívosmart 4 Large does not support faster GPS acquisition. 7.2% of fitness trackers support faster GPS acquisition.
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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

yes
Garmin vívosmart 4 Large supports notifications. 27.5% of fitness trackers support notifications.
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

yes
Garmin vívosmart 4 Large supports vibration alerts. 16.3% of fitness trackers support vibration alerts.
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

yes
Garmin vívosmart 4 Large supports call controls. 59.4% of fitness trackers support call controls.
Reject/mute plus quick replies.
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

no
Garmin vívosmart 4 Large does not support call answering. 1% of fitness trackers support call answering.
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

yes
Garmin vívosmart 4 Large supports calendar sync. 80.6% of fitness trackers support calendar sync.
Includes a calendar widget for synced phone events.
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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

yes
Garmin vívosmart 4 Large supports activity reports. 5.7% of fitness trackers support activity reports.
via Garmin Connect
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

yes
Garmin vívosmart 4 Large supports goal setting. 2.4% of fitness trackers support goal setting.
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

yes
Garmin vívosmart 4 Large supports achievements. 24.3% of fitness trackers support achievements.
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

yes
Garmin vívosmart 4 Large supports inactivity alerts. 23.7% of fitness trackers support inactivity alerts.
Move reminders supported.
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

yes
Garmin vívosmart 4 Large supports coaching. 67.5% of fitness trackers support coaching.
Garmin Coach via Garmin Connect.
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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

4.0
Garmin vívosmart 4 Large supports Bluetooth 4.0 which is newer than in 5.1% of fitness trackers and equal to that in 51.5% of fitness trackers.
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

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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

no
Garmin vívosmart 4 Large does not have NFC. 10.1% of fitness trackers have NFC.
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

no
Garmin vívosmart 4 Large does not support Wi-Fi. 1.8% of fitness trackers support Wi-Fi.
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

no
Garmin vívosmart 4 Large does not support modern Wi-Fi. 1% of fitness trackers support modern Wi-Fi.
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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

7 days
Garmin vívosmart 4 Large offers a battery life of 7 days which is shorter than that of 53.5% of fitness trackers and equal to that of 22.8% of fitness trackers.
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

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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

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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
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

yes
Garmin vívosmart 4 Large has a display. 24.1% of fitness trackers have a display.
Hidden monochrome OLED display.
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

0.74 inch
Garmin vívosmart 4 Large has a screen size of 0.74 inch which is smaller than that of 86.7% of fitness trackers and equal to that of 1.4% of fitness trackers.
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

OLED
Garmin vívosmart 4 Large uses OLED display technology which is more advanced than that of 53% of fitness trackers and the same as that of 21.8% of fitness trackers.
Monochrome OLED display.
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

48 x 128
Garmin vívosmart 4 Large has a screen resolution of 48x128 which is higher than that of 50.6% of fitness trackers.
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

193 ppi
Garmin vívosmart 4 Large has a pixel density of 193 ppi which is lower than that of 67.7% of fitness trackers and equal to that of 2% of fitness trackers.
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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

no
Garmin vívosmart 4 Large does not support Hybrid design. 2.4% of fitness trackers support Hybrid design.
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

no
Garmin vívosmart 4 Large is not designed for kids. 2.4% of fitness trackers are designed for kids.
No child-specific positioning found.
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

no
Garmin vívosmart 4 Large does not have a replaceable watch band. 76.1% of fitness trackers have a replaceable watch band.
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

16 mm
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Garmin vívosmart 4 Large vs the average fitness tracker

  • Blood oxygen monitoring
    Garmin vívosmart 4 Large has a blood oxygen sensor, while the average fitness tracker does not. 26% of fitness trackers have a blood oxygen sensor.
    Spot checks and sleep tracking.
    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

    Garmin vívosmart 4 Large has a blood oxygen sensor, while the average fitness tracker does not. 26% of fitness trackers have a blood oxygen sensor.
  • Measures VO2 max
    Garmin vívosmart 4 Large supports VO2 max tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 22.5% of fitness trackers support VO2 max tracking.
    What it is: Measures maximum oxygen uptake during exercise.
    When it matters: When deeper insight into sleep quality, recovery, or overall readiness matters more than raw numbers alone.

    Importance: LOW

    Garmin vívosmart 4 Large supports VO2 max tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 22.5% of fitness trackers support VO2 max tracking.
  • Lower resting heart rate
    Garmin vívosmart 4 Large supports Resting heart rate, while the average fitness tracker does not. 48.2% of fitness trackers support Resting heart rate.
    Tracks 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

    Garmin vívosmart 4 Large supports Resting heart rate, while the average fitness tracker does not. 48.2% of fitness trackers support Resting heart rate.
  • Touchscreen
    Garmin vívosmart 4 Large has a touchscreen, while the average fitness tracker does not. 43.8% of fitness trackers have a touchscreen.
    What it is: Ability of the display to recognize touch input.
    When it matters: When smooth touch response and quicker on-screen interaction matter during workouts or daily use.

    Importance: LOW

    Garmin vívosmart 4 Large has a touchscreen, while the average fitness tracker does not. 43.8% of fitness trackers have a touchscreen.
  • Swim stroke counter
    Garmin vívosmart 4 Large supports swim stroke counting, while the average fitness tracker does not. 21.6% of fitness trackers support swim stroke counting.
    Counts strokes during pool swim activity.
    What it is: Counts swim strokes during swimming workouts.
    When it matters: When swimming metrics and pool or open-water tracking are important to your routine.

    Importance: LOW

    Garmin vívosmart 4 Large supports swim stroke counting, while the average fitness tracker does not. 21.6% of fitness trackers support swim stroke counting.
  • Heart rate alerts
    Garmin vívosmart 4 Large supports high and low heart rate alerts, while the average fitness tracker does not. 33.5% of fitness trackers support high and low heart rate alerts.
    High and low resting 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

    Garmin vívosmart 4 Large supports high and low heart rate alerts, while the average fitness tracker does not. 33.5% of fitness trackers support high and low heart rate alerts.
  • Coaching features
    Garmin vívosmart 4 Large supports coaching, while the average fitness tracker does not. 32.8% of fitness trackers support coaching.
    Garmin Coach via Garmin Connect.
    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

    Garmin vívosmart 4 Large supports coaching, while the average fitness tracker does not. 32.8% of fitness trackers support coaching.
  • Phone finder support
    Garmin vívosmart 4 Large supports phone finding, while the average fitness tracker does not. 49.5% of fitness trackers support phone finding.
    Requires Bluetooth connection.
    What it is: Helps locate a connected smartphone.
    When it matters: When staying reachable from your wrist helps you avoid checking your phone constantly.

    Importance: LOW

    Garmin vívosmart 4 Large supports phone finding, while the average fitness tracker does not. 49.5% of fitness trackers support phone finding.
  • Blood oxygen monitoring
    Garmin vívosmart 4 Large has a blood oxygen sensor, while the average fitness tracker does not. 26% of fitness trackers have a blood oxygen sensor.
  • Measures VO2 max
    Garmin vívosmart 4 Large supports VO2 max tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 22.5% of fitness trackers support VO2 max tracking.
  • Lower resting heart rate
    Garmin vívosmart 4 Large supports Resting heart rate, while the average fitness tracker does not. 48.2% of fitness trackers support Resting heart rate.
  • Heart rate alerts
    Garmin vívosmart 4 Large supports high and low heart rate alerts, while the average fitness tracker does not. 33.5% of fitness trackers support high and low heart rate alerts.
  • Tracks menstrual cycle
    Garmin vívosmart 4 Large supports menstrual cycle tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 41.7% of fitness trackers support menstrual cycle tracking.
  • Period notifications
    Garmin vívosmart 4 Large has period notifications, while the average fitness tracker does not. 32% of fitness trackers have period notifications.
  • Fertile window notifications
    Garmin vívosmart 4 Large displays fertile window notifications, while the average fitness tracker does not. 24.4% of fitness trackers display fertile window notifications.
  • Ovulation prediction
    Garmin vívosmart 4 Large predicts ovulation, while the average fitness tracker does not. 41.4% of fitness trackers predict ovulation.
  • Cycle start prediction
    Garmin vívosmart 4 Large predicts the start date, while the average fitness tracker does not. 42.2% of fitness trackers predict the start date.
  • Swim stroke counter
    Garmin vívosmart 4 Large supports swim stroke counting, while the average fitness tracker does not. 21.6% of fitness trackers support swim stroke counting.
  • Tracks elevation
    Garmin vívosmart 4 Large supports elevation tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 27.2% of fitness trackers support elevation tracking.
  • Built-in barometer
    Garmin vívosmart 4 Large has a barometer, while the average fitness tracker does not. 10.7% of fitness trackers have a barometer.
  • Built-in route tracker
    Garmin vívosmart 4 Large supports route tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 49.8% of fitness trackers support route tracking.
  • Live tracking
    Garmin vívosmart 4 Large supports live tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 6.2% of fitness trackers support live tracking.
  • Auto lap
    Garmin vívosmart 4 Large supports auto lap, while the average fitness tracker does not. 19.9% of fitness trackers support auto lap.
  • Low power mode
    Garmin vívosmart 4 Large supports low power mode, while the average fitness tracker does not. 24.4% of fitness trackers support low power mode.
  • 0.25 hours shorter charging time
    Garmin vívosmart 4 Large has a lower charging time than the average fitness tracker (1.3 hours vs 1.5 hours). The average fitness tracker needs 1.5 hours to charge.
  • Touchscreen
    Garmin vívosmart 4 Large has a touchscreen, while the average fitness tracker does not. 43.8% of fitness trackers have a touchscreen.
  • Ambient light sensor
    Garmin vívosmart 4 Large has an ambient light sensor, while the average fitness tracker does not. 15.8% of fitness trackers have an ambient light sensor.
  • Windows compatible
    Garmin vívosmart 4 Large 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 vívosmart 4 Large 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 vívosmart 4 Large supports ANT+, while the average fitness tracker does not. 7.3% of fitness trackers support ANT+.
  • Phone finder support
    Garmin vívosmart 4 Large supports phone finding, while the average fitness tracker does not. 49.5% of fitness trackers support phone finding.
  • Call control
    Garmin vívosmart 4 Large supports call controls, while the average fitness tracker does not. 40.9% of fitness trackers support call controls.
  • Calendar sync
    Garmin vívosmart 4 Large supports calendar sync, while the average fitness tracker does not. 19.8% of fitness trackers support calendar sync.
  • Gesture control
    Garmin vívosmart 4 Large supports gesture controls, while the average fitness tracker does not. 40.8% of fitness trackers support gesture controls.
  • 14% lighter
    Garmin vívosmart 4 Large is lighter than the average fitness tracker (21.5 g vs 25 g). The average fitness tracker weighs 25 g.
  • Coaching features
    Garmin vívosmart 4 Large supports coaching, while the average fitness tracker does not. 32.8% of fitness trackers support coaching.
  • Water intake tracking
    Garmin vívosmart 4 Large supports water intake tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 47% of fitness trackers support water intake tracking.
  • Available on PC
    Garmin vívosmart 4 Large is available on PC, while the average fitness tracker is not. 16.9% of fitness trackers are available on PC.

Total
Overall
Health
Sports & Navigation
Battery
Display
Connectivity
Smart Features
Design & Durability
App & Wellness
  • 3 days shorter battery life
    Garmin vívosmart 4 Large has a lower battery life than the average fitness tracker (7 days vs 10 days). The average fitness tracker has 10 days of battery life.
  • Lower screen resolution
    Garmin vívosmart 4 Large has a lower screen resolution than the average fitness tracker (48x128 vs 194x368). The average fitness tracker has a screen resolution of 194x368.
  • 0.3 inch smaller screen size
    Garmin vívosmart 4 Large has a lower screen size than the average fitness tracker (0.7 inch vs 1.04 inch). The average fitness tracker has a screen size of 1.04 inch.
  • 21.9% lower pixel density
    Garmin vívosmart 4 Large has a lower pixel density than the average fitness tracker (193 ppi vs 247 ppi). The average fitness tracker has a pixel density of 247 ppi.
  • Basic display glass
    Garmin vívosmart 4 Large uses less durable display glass than the average fitness tracker (polycarbonate vs glass). The average fitness tracker uses glass display glass.
  • No replaceable watch band
    Garmin vívosmart 4 Large does not have a replaceable watch band, while the average fitness tracker does. 75.7% of fitness trackers have a replaceable watch band.
  • 20 °C higher minimum operating temperature
    Garmin vívosmart 4 Large has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average fitness tracker (-20 °C vs 0 °C). The average fitness tracker supports a minimum operating temperature of 0 °C.
  • Ads in app
    Garmin vívosmart 4 Large shows ads in the app, while the average fitness tracker does not. 50.6% of fitness trackers have an ad-free app.
  • Lower screen resolution
    Garmin vívosmart 4 Large has a lower screen resolution than the average fitness tracker (48x128 vs 194x368). The average fitness tracker has a screen resolution of 194x368.
    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

    Garmin vívosmart 4 Large has a lower screen resolution than the average fitness tracker (48x128 vs 194x368). The average fitness tracker has a screen resolution of 194x368.48x128 vs 194x368
  • 3 days shorter battery life
    Garmin vívosmart 4 Large has a lower battery life than the average fitness tracker (7 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 vívosmart 4 Large has a lower battery life than the average fitness tracker (7 days vs 10 days). The average fitness tracker has 10 days of battery life.7 days vs 10 days
  • 0.3 inch smaller screen size
    Garmin vívosmart 4 Large has a lower screen size than the average fitness tracker (0.7 inch vs 1.04 inch). The average fitness tracker has a screen size of 1.04 inch.
    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

    Garmin vívosmart 4 Large has a lower screen size than the average fitness tracker (0.7 inch vs 1.04 inch). The average fitness tracker has a screen size of 1.04 inch.0.74 inch vs 1.04 inch
  • No replaceable watch band
    Garmin vívosmart 4 Large does not have a replaceable watch band, while the average fitness tracker does. 75.7% of fitness trackers have a 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

    Garmin vívosmart 4 Large does not have a replaceable watch band, while the average fitness tracker does. 75.7% of fitness trackers have a replaceable watch band.
  • 21.9% lower pixel density
    Garmin vívosmart 4 Large has a lower pixel density than the average fitness tracker (193 ppi vs 247 ppi). The average fitness tracker has a pixel density of 247 ppi.
    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

    Garmin vívosmart 4 Large has a lower pixel density than the average fitness tracker (193 ppi vs 247 ppi). The average fitness tracker has a pixel density of 247 ppi.193 ppi vs 247 ppi
  • Ads in app
    Garmin vívosmart 4 Large shows ads in the app, while the average fitness tracker does not. 50.6% of fitness trackers have an ad-free app.
    What it is: Operates without advertisements.
    When it matters: When account rules, app costs, exports, or software flexibility affect whether the ecosystem suits you long term.

    Importance: LOW

    Garmin vívosmart 4 Large shows ads in the app, while the average fitness tracker does not. 50.6% of fitness trackers have an ad-free app.
  • Basic display glass
    Garmin vívosmart 4 Large uses less durable display glass than the average fitness tracker (polycarbonate vs glass). The average fitness tracker uses glass display glass.
    What it is: Type of protective glass used for the display.
    When it matters: When scratch resistance and long-term display protection matter for everyday wear.

    Importance: LOW

    Garmin vívosmart 4 Large uses less durable display glass than the average fitness tracker (polycarbonate vs glass). The average fitness tracker uses glass display glass.polycarbonate vs glass
  • 20 °C higher minimum operating temperature
    Garmin vívosmart 4 Large has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average fitness tracker (-20 °C vs 0 °C). The average fitness tracker supports a minimum operating temperature of 0 °C.
    What it is: Lowest temperature the device can safely operate at.
    When it matters: When you use the tracker in tougher temperatures, humidity, altitude, or outdoor conditions.

    Importance: LOW

    Garmin vívosmart 4 Large has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average fitness tracker (-20 °C vs 0 °C). The average fitness tracker supports a minimum operating temperature of 0 °C.20 °C vs 0 °C
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What customers like about Garmin vívosmart 4 Large?

  • Slim, lightweight, and stylish unibody design that is comfortable for 24/7 wear
  • Advanced health tracking features including 'Body Battery' energy monitoring and SpO2 (Pulse Ox) sensor
  • Strong battery life lasting up to 7 days, or around 5 days with intensive features like Pulse Ox enabled
  • Accurate heart rate monitoring and detailed sleep tracking metrics
  • 5ATM water resistance rating, making it safe for swimming and showering
  • Automatic activity detection for common exercises like walking and swimming

What customers dislike about Garmin vívosmart 4 Large?

  • Small OLED touchscreen can be difficult to read, navigate, and often cuts off text
  • Lacks built-in GPS and even 'Connected GPS' (tethering to a phone), making it less ideal for outdoor runners
  • The silicone band is integrated into the device and cannot be swapped or replaced if it breaks
  • Touchscreen responsiveness can be 'twitchy' or inconsistent, especially when wet or with double-taps
  • Cluttered or complex menu interface due to the limited screen real estate

Expert reviews

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techgearlab.com
12/09/2022
Garmin Vivosmart 4 Review | Tested & Rated - TechGearLab

The Garmin Vivosmart 4 is a middle-of-the-road fitness tracker that earned an overall score of 63 from GearLab due to its accurate step counting and sleek design. In testing, the device demonstrated an average error of only 3 steps after distinct 1-mile walks, making it a reliable tool for step tracking. It provides detailed health metrics including automatic sleep tracking (REM,...Read more

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wired.com
02/10/2018
Garmin Vivosmart 4 Review: Gauge Your Energy - WIRED

The Garmin Vivosmart 4 review by Adrienne So on WIRED highlights a highly capable, slim, and affordable fitness tracker that excels at translating biometric data into healthier lifestyle habits. Priced at $130, its standout feature is the "Body Battery" metric, which calculates real-time energy levels from 0 to 100 based on heart rate variability (HRV), stress, sleep quality, and...Read more

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techradar.com
24/10/2018
Garmin Vivosmart 4 review - TechRadar

The Garmin Vivosmart 4 is a slim, swim-friendly fitness tracker designed for everyday wear rather than just serious athletes. Priced reasonably at $129.99 (£119.99 / AU$199), it packs advanced health metrics into a compact form factor, including an optical heart rate sensor, stress tracking, guided breathing, and a pulse ox sensor to measure blood oxygen levels. A standout feature...Read more

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wareable.com
09/10/2018
Garmin Vivosmart 4 review - Wareable

The Garmin Vivosmart 4 is a slim, stylish, and highly capable tracker, featuring advanced health tracking with its Body Battery energy monitor, Pulse Ox sensor, and improved design with a metal bezel. With an impressive 7-day battery life (dropping to around 5 days with full monitoring), the device offers excellent value for fitness tracking, despite lacking built-in GPS and having...Read more

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androidauthority.com
12/09/2018
Garmin vivosmart 4 review: If you don't need GPS, this is a ... - Android Authority

The Garmin vivosmart 4 is a thin, lightweight, and highly accurate fitness tracker that performs exceptionally well across most daily health metrics, including steps, heart rate, and stress levels. It introduces advanced sleep tracking with deep, light, and REM cycle breakdowns, alongside an innovative "Body Battery" feature that effectively estimates your energy levels using...Read more

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pcmag.com
17/09/2018
Garmin Vivosmart 4 Review - PCMag

The Garmin Vivosmart 4 is a lightweight, stylish fitness tracker offering comprehensive biometric data, including continuous heart rate, blood oxygen monitoring (Pulse Ox), and the "Body Battery" energy monitoring feature. It delivers accurate, reliable step counting and distance tracking, with a battery life that lasts up to seven days. Conversely, the tracker’s drawbacks include a...Read more

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consumerreports.org
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Garmin Vivosmart 4 Smartwatches & Fitness Tracker Review Would you like a breakdown of the key differences between the Small/Medium and Large sizes of...

The Consumer Reports review of the Garmin Vivosmart 4 highlights excellent heart-rate monitor accuracy, easy body attachment, and simple recharging, along with effective tracking of steps, sleep, and floors. The tracker, featuring a monochrome OLED display, also offers smart notifications and passes rigorous water immersion tests. Conversely, the review notes the tracker is only...Read more

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garagegymreviews.com
20/11/2024
Garmin Vivosmart 4 Review (2026) - Garage Gym Reviews

The Garmin Vivosmart 4 is an affordable, ultra-slim fitness tracker priced at $129, designed for those who prefer a minimalist, sleek aesthetic that can be easily dressed up. It excels in comprehensive health and wellness tracking, offering features such as pulse oximetry (SpO2) sensors, heart rate monitoring, stress tracking, VO2 max estimations, and advanced sleep tracking. Users...Read more

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it-zoom.de
07/10/2019
On Test: Garmin Vivosmart 4

The Garmin Vívosmart 4 is a lightweight, minimalist fitness tracker weighing just 17 grams, designed with a slim silicone strap and a narrow polycarbonate OLED display. In testing, its precise step and stair tracking proved highly effective for daily activity encouragement, and its debut "Body Battery" feature accurately estimates energy levels based on sleep quality, heart rate,...Read more

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fitness-tracker-test.info
17/11/2018
Garmin Vivosmart 4 Review – Innovative Fitness Tracker Put to the Test

The Garmin Vivosmart 4 is a slim, lightweight tracker featuring advanced health metrics, including Pulse Ox, Body Battery energy monitoring, and accurate wrist-based heart rate, making it ideal for 24/7 wear. Its primary strengths lie in comfortable, secure design and comprehensive sleep/recovery tracking, bolstered by a solid seven-day battery life. However, the tracker suffers...Read more

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bealapanthere.de
16/01/2019
Fitness tracker review: Garmin VÍVOSMART 4 - Bea la Panthere

The Garmin Vivosmart 4 Review by German blogger Bea la Panthere highlights the tracker as an excellent tool for personal health motivation, focusing heavily on its unique wellness metrics. The reviewer praises the device's key advantages, including its slim, stylish design with rose gold accents (which she finds particularly feminine) and a stellar 7-day battery life, outperforming...Read more

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fitnessmodern.de
04/11/2018
Garmin Vivosmart 4 Review: Hands-on, Experience, and Video

The Garmin Vivosmart 4 is a slim, waterproof fitness tracker (5 ATM) designed for 24/7 wear with a battery life of up to 7 days. It provides accurate everyday tracking for steps, floors climbed, sleep stages, and stress levels via heart rate variability (HRV). Standout features include the "Body Battery" energy monitor, which scores remaining daily energy from 0 to 100, and an...Read more

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faz.net
27/11/2018
Review: Garmin Vivosmart 4 Fitness Tracker - FAZ

The FAZ review characterizes the Garmin Vivosmart 4 as a comprehensive health-tracking bracelet, highlighting its advanced pulse oximeter for measuring oxygen saturation and the "Body Battery" feature for analyzing energy levels based on sleep, stress, and activity. The device also receives praise for its slim design and in-depth sleep analysis capabilities. However, the review...Read more

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netzwelt.de
21/07/2019
Garmin Vivosmart 4 Review: Professional Metrics on Your Wrist

Overview of the Garmin vívosmart 4 Review The Garmin vívosmart 4 is a slim, lightweight fitness tracker that bridges the gap between a standard activity band and a smartwatch, earning a "good" rating of 2.3 in this review. Priced at around €100, its design features a sleek metal bezel, a comfortable silicone strap, and 5 ATM water resistance, allowing it to withstand swimming and...Read more

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computerbild.de
19/11/2018
Garmin Vivosmart 4: Review, Details, Price - Computer Bild

The Garmin Vivosmart 4 is a slim, lightweight fitness tracker that introduces the "Body Battery" feature to estimate your energy levels throughout the day based on activity and rest. Key advantages include its comfortable, waterproof design suitable for swimming, and an impressive battery life that lasts up to a week. It tracks essential daily metrics like steps, stairs climbed via...Read more

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test-achats.be
Updated 2024
GARMIN Vivosmart 4 Review - Testachats

The Garmin Vivosmart 4 is a defunct fitness tracker that originally retailed for €124.00 and achieved a mediocre overall score of 59 out of 100 ("average quality") from Testachats. Structurally, the device measures 15 mm in length, 48 mm in width, and 11 mm in thickness. It features an OLED touchscreen with a low 48 x 128 resolution, a backlit interface, and water resistance, though...Read more

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roxarmy.com
08/04/2019
Garmin Vivosmart 4 Review: A Connected Fitness Tracker

The Roxarmy review highlights the Garmin Vivosmart 4 as an elegant and ultra-slim fitness tracker that builds upon Garmin's heritage in navigation and sports hardware. Retailing at 139.99 euros, the device comes packaged with a clip-on charging cable, a quick start guide, and usage instructions. Setting up the tracker requires the companion Garmin Connect Mobile application, where...Read more

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nakan.ch
25/10/2018
Garmin Vivosmart 4 fitness tracker: A comprehensive in-depth review", "Garmin Vivosmart 4 review: Tested inside out

Overview and Features The Garmin Vivosmart 4 is an ultra-slim, lightweight fitness tracker designed primarily for daily activity tracking and quantified self metrics rather than advanced sports performance. It features a redesigned, narrow touchscreen display with a virtual home button, an integrated optical heart rate sensor, and a SpO2 pulse oximeter for tracking blood oxygen...Read more

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zdnet.fr
25/04/2024
Best Fitness Trackers 2021: Improve Your Health with the Best Activity Band

This ZDNet French buyer's guide written by Matthew Miller evaluates the top fitness trackers as affordable, low-profile alternatives to smartwatches for continuous health monitoring. The review covers budget-friendly models like the Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 6 (praised for its sharp 1.56-inch AMOLED display and advanced sleep breathing analysis, but docked for limited phone...Read more

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montre-cardio-gps.fr
18/02/2019
Garmin Vivosmart 4 Review: Physical Activity and Energy

The review on Montre Cardio GPS highlights the Garmin Vivosmart 4 as a highly capable and ultra-slim activity tracker centered heavily around daily wellness and energy tracking. A major standout feature praised in the review is the introduction of the "Body Battery" metrics, which effectively uses heart rate variability (HRV), sleep quality, and daily stress data to score your...Read more

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premarathon.com
07/09/2018
New Garmin Vivosmart 4: Review and Opinion

Garmin Vivosmart 4 The Garmin Vivosmart 4 is a premium fitness tracker designed with a sleek, slim profile (15 mm wide) and an aluminum bezel to offer a more fashionable, less sporty look compared to its predecessors. It features a transparent, monochrome OLED touchscreen with a hidden control button at the bottom. Key technical highlights include a 7-day battery life (which...Read more

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correrunamaraton.com
05/02/2019
Garmin Vivosmart 4 | Full Review and Verdict", "Garmin Vivosmart 4 | Comprehensive Review and Opinion

The Garmin Vivosmart 4 is a slim, lightweight fitness tracker featuring an improved OLED display and up to seven days of battery life. Its standout hardware addition is a pulse oximeter (Pulse Ox sensor) that monitors blood oxygen saturation levels, primarily to assess sleep quality and REM phases overnight. It also introduces a "Body Battery" feature, which uses an algorithm...Read more

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hablandodemanzanas.com
10/06/2020
Garmin Vivosmart 4 Fitness Tracker: Review and Opinion

The Garmin Vivosmart 4 review from Hablando de Manzanas evaluates the mid-range activity tracker's performance, design, and overall value, ultimately recommending it as a high-end option at a budget-friendly price point of around €90. The reviewer praises its elegant unibody design featuring an aluminium bezel and a comfortable, hypoallergenic silicone strap available in multiple...Read more

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runlovers.it
12/11/2018
Garmin Vivosmart 4: The Perfect Companion for Your Well-Being

of the Garmin Vivosmart 4 The Garmin Vivosmart 4 is an elegant, budget-friendly fitness band priced at €139.99 that acts like a "laboratory on your wrist" to help users understand their daily physical well-being. A major pro of this device is its advanced tracking capabilities, which include a heart rate monitor and a high-end "Pulse Ox" sensor to measure blood oxygen saturation...Read more

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