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Garmin vívosmart HR+ Review | 171 Data compared

Avg. price:~£150Battery life:5 daysScreen size:1.08 inchHeart rate monitor:yesGPS:yesWaterproof depth rating:50 m

Garmin vívosmart HR+ Review: Compare 171 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Fitness trackers category and whether it is worth buying.

7.5

Overall score

Score
7.5/ 10
✕
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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 65% of models
Score components

80%

7.5

Technical score

20%

?

User score

▲Better than 65% of fitness-trackers
7.5

Technical score

Technical score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Fitness trackers category across these key areas: Health, Sports & Navigation, Smart Features, App & Wellness, Connectivity, Battery, Display, Design & Durability.
When it matters
When you want to compare fitness trackers based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 68% of models
Score components

20%

8.7

Sports & Navigation

20%

4.9

Battery

18%

7.8

Health

18%

7.1

Display

8%

8.2

Smart Features

8%

9.3

App & Wellness

4%

8.6

Connectivity

4%

8.2

Design & Durability

▲Better than 68% of fitness-trackers
?

User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
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 distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £150

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Technical Specifications of fitness tracker Garmin vívosmart HR+

Technical score
Technical score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Fitness trackers category across these key areas: Health, Sports & Navigation, Smart Features, App & Wellness, Connectivity, Battery, Display, Design & Durability.
When it matters
When you want to compare fitness trackers based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 68% of models
Score components:

20%

8.7

Sports & Navigation

20%

4.9

Battery

18%

7.8

Health

18%

7.1

Display

8%

8.2

Smart Features

8%

9.3

App & Wellness

4%

8.6

Connectivity

4%

8.2

Design & Durability

7.5
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
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 distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
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.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Garmin vívosmart HR+ has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 58.7% of fitness trackers.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
8.1/ 10
✕
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 distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 59% of models
Score components:

60%

7.5

Overall score

40%

9.7

Price

8.1
Heart rate monitor
yes
Heart rate monitor
yes
▲ Better than 40% of models
This fitness tracker supports heart rate monitoring. 40.2% of fitness trackers support heart rate monitoring.
Resting heart rate
yes
Resting heart rate
yes
▲ Better than 53% of models
This fitness tracker supports Resting heart rate. 52.6% of fitness trackers support Resting heart rate.
Fast/slow heart rate alerts
no
Fast/slow heart rate alerts
no
▼ Worse than 35% of models
This fitness tracker does not support high and low heart rate alerts. 34.7% of fitness trackers support high and low heart rate alerts.
Irregular heart rate alerts
no
Irregular heart rate alerts
no
▼ Worse than 12% of models
This fitness tracker does not support irregular heart rate alerts. 12.4% of fitness trackers support irregular heart rate alerts.
Blood oxygen sensor
no
Blood oxygen sensor
no
▼ Worse than 25% of models
This fitness tracker does not have a blood oxygen sensor. 25.4% of fitness trackers have a blood oxygen sensor.
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GPS
yes
GPS
yes
▲ Better than 89% of models
This fitness tracker has GPS. 89.5% of fitness trackers have GPS.
Satellite systems supported
GPS + GLONASS
Satellite systems supported
GPS + GLONASS
▲ Better than 89% of models
This fitness tracker supports GPS + GLONASS satellite systems which is more versatile than that of 89.3% of fitness trackers and the same as that of 5.1% of fitness trackers.
GNSS bands supported
yes
GNSS bands supported
yes
★ Better than 92% of models
This fitness tracker supports advanced GNSS bands. 91.7% of fitness trackers support advanced GNSS bands.
supports GNSS L1 band.
Galileo support
no
Galileo support
no
▼ Worse than 5% of models
This fitness tracker does not support Galileo. 4.9% of fitness trackers support Galileo.
Acquires GPS faster
yes
Acquires GPS faster
yes
★ Better than 92% of models
This fitness tracker supports faster GPS acquisition. 92.4% of fitness trackers support faster GPS acquisition.
Satellite prediction support claimed.
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Notifications
yes
Notifications
yes
▲ Better than 28% of models
This fitness tracker supports notifications. 27.5% of fitness trackers support notifications.
Vibrating alerts
yes
Vibrating alerts
yes
▲ Better than 16% of models
This fitness tracker supports vibration alerts. 16.3% of fitness trackers support vibration alerts.
Call control
yes
Call control
yes
▲ Better than 59% of models
This fitness tracker supports call controls. 58.7% of fitness trackers support call controls.
Accept/reject on the tracker; audio stays on the phone.
Call answering
no
Call answering
no
▼ Worse than 1% of models
This fitness tracker does not support call answering. 1% of fitness trackers support call answering.
Calendar sync
yes
Calendar sync
yes
▲ Better than 80% of models
This fitness tracker supports calendar sync. 80.2% of fitness trackers support calendar sync.
Includes a calendar widget for synced phone events.
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Activity reports
yes
Activity reports
yes
▲ Better than 6% of models
This fitness tracker supports activity reports. 5.7% of fitness trackers support activity reports.
via Garmin Connect
Goal setting
yes
Goal setting
yes
▲ Better than 2% of models
This fitness tracker supports goal setting. 2.4% of fitness trackers support goal setting.
Achievements
yes
Achievements
yes
▲ Better than 24% of models
This fitness tracker supports achievements. 24.3% of fitness trackers support achievements.
Inactivity alerts
yes
Inactivity alerts
yes
▲ Better than 24% of models
This fitness tracker supports inactivity alerts. 23.5% of fitness trackers support inactivity alerts.
Coaching
?
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Bluetooth version
4
Bluetooth version
4
▼ Worse than 44% of models
This fitness tracker supports Bluetooth 4 which is newer than in 5.1% of fitness trackers and equal to that in 51.3% of fitness trackers.
Maximum Bluetooth range
10 m
Maximum Bluetooth range
10 m
▼ Worse than 22% of models
Market range: <8 m – >23 m
This fitness tracker offers a Bluetooth range of 10 m which is higher than that of 14.9% of fitness trackers and equal to that of 63.4% of fitness trackers.
NFC
no
NFC
no
▼ Worse than 13% of models
This fitness tracker does not have NFC. 13% of fitness trackers have NFC.
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
▼ Worse than 2% of models
This fitness tracker does not support Wi-Fi. 1.8% of fitness trackers support Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi version
no
Wi-Fi version
no
▼ Worse than 1% of models
This fitness tracker does not support modern Wi-Fi. 1% of fitness trackers support modern Wi-Fi.
no Wi-Fi support.
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Battery life
5 days
Battery life
5 days
▼ Worse than 79% of models
Market range: <5 days – >180 days
This fitness tracker offers a battery life of 5 days which is shorter than that of 79.2% of fitness trackers and equal to that of 12.4% of fitness trackers.
Shorter with GPS
Battery life with GPS on
8 h
Battery life with GPS on
8 h
▲ Better than 60% of models
Market range: <5 h – >20 h
This fitness tracker offers a GPS-on battery life of 8 h which is longer than that of 60% of fitness trackers and equal to that of 6.7% of fitness trackers.
Battery life in training mode
8 h
Battery life in training mode
8 h
▼ Worse than 50% of models
Market range: <5 h – >40 h
This fitness tracker offers a training-mode battery life of 8 h which is longer than that of 39.3% of fitness trackers and equal to that of 10.7% of fitness trackers.
GPS mode.
Battery life in power-saving mode
?
Battery capacity
?
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Display
yes
Display
yes
▲ Better than 24% of models
This fitness tracker has a display. 24.1% of fitness trackers have a display.
Screen size
1.08 inch
Screen size
1.08 inch
▲ Better than 55% of models
Market range: <0 inch – >1.6 inch
This fitness tracker has a screen size of 1.08 inch which is larger than that of 54.6% of fitness trackers and equal to that of 0.7% of fitness trackers.
Display type
MIP
Display type
MIP
▲ Better than 49% of models
This fitness tracker uses MIP display technology which is more advanced than that of 48.7% of fitness trackers and the same as that of 3.6% of fitness trackers.
Memory-in-pixel LCD.
Screen resolution
160x 68
Screen resolution
160x 68
▲ Better than 61% of models
This fitness tracker has a screen resolution of 160x68 which is higher than that of 60.8% of fitness trackers.
Pixel density
154 ppi
Pixel density
154 ppi
▼ Worse than 85% of models
Market range: <140 ppi – >330 ppi
This fitness tracker has a pixel density of 154 ppi which is lower than that of 85.2% of fitness trackers.
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Form factor
wristband
Hybrid design
no
Hybrid design
no
▼ Worse than 2% of models
This fitness tracker does not support Hybrid design. 2.4% of fitness trackers support Hybrid design.
Designed for kids
no
Designed for kids
no
▼ Worse than 2% of models
This fitness tracker is not designed for kids. 2.4% of fitness trackers are designed for kids.
Replaceable watch band
yes
Replaceable watch band
yes
▲ Better than 26% of models
This fitness tracker has a replaceable watch band. 25.6% of fitness trackers have a replaceable watch band.
Band width
20 mm
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Garmin vívosmart HR+ vs the average fitness tracker

246810TotalHealthSports & NavigationBatteryDisplayConnectivitySmart FeaturesDesign & DurabilityApp & Wellness
  • Always-on display
    Always-on display
    yes
    ▲ Better than 75% of models
    This fitness tracker has an always-on display, while the average fitness tracker does not. 25.6% of fitness trackers have an always-on display.
    Low-power display remains continuously visible.
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS
    yes
    ▲ Better than 89% of models
    This fitness tracker has GPS, while the average fitness tracker does not. 11% of fitness trackers have GPS.
  • Lower resting heart rate
    Resting heart rate
    yes
    ▲ Better than 53% of models
    This fitness tracker supports Resting heart rate, while the average fitness tracker does not. 47.7% of fitness trackers support Resting heart rate.
  • Touchscreen
    Touchscreen
    yes
    ▲ Better than 56% of models
    This fitness tracker has a touchscreen, while the average fitness tracker does not. 43.8% of fitness trackers have a touchscreen.
  • Auto pause
    Auto pause
    yes
    ▲ Better than 77% of models
    This fitness tracker supports auto pause, while the average fitness tracker does not. 23.2% of fitness trackers support auto pause.
  • Phone finder support
    Find my phone
    yes
    ▲ Better than 51% of models
    This fitness tracker supports phone finding, while the average fitness tracker does not. 49.3% of fitness trackers support phone finding.
  • Tracks elevation
    Elevation tracking
    yes
    ▲ Better than 73% of models
    This fitness tracker supports elevation tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 27.4% of fitness trackers support elevation tracking.
    Floors climbed via altimeter
  • Tracks menstrual cycle
    Menstrual cycle tracking
    yes
    ▲ Better than 59% of models
    This fitness tracker supports menstrual cycle tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 41.7% of fitness trackers support menstrual cycle tracking.
  • Lower resting heart rate
    Resting heart rate
    yes
    ▲ Better than 53% of models
    This fitness tracker supports Resting heart rate, while the average fitness tracker does not. 47.7% of fitness trackers support Resting heart rate.
  • Tracks menstrual cycle
    Menstrual cycle tracking
    yes
    ▲ Better than 59% of models
    This fitness tracker supports menstrual cycle tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 41.7% of fitness trackers support menstrual cycle tracking.
  • Period notifications
    Has period notifications
    yes
    ▲ Better than 69% of models
    This fitness tracker has period notifications, while the average fitness tracker does not. 31% of fitness trackers have period notifications.
  • Fertile window notifications
    Displays fertile window notifications
    yes
    ▲ Better than 76% of models
    This fitness tracker displays fertile window notifications, while the average fitness tracker does not. 24.1% of fitness trackers display fertile window notifications.
  • Ovulation prediction
    Predicts ovulation
    yes
    ▲ Better than 59% of models
    This fitness tracker predicts ovulation, while the average fitness tracker does not. 41.6% of fitness trackers predict ovulation.
  • Cycle start prediction
    Predicts start date
    yes
    ▲ Better than 58% of models
    This fitness tracker predicts the start date, while the average fitness tracker does not. 42.5% of fitness trackers predict the start date.
  • Low power mode
    Low power mode
    yes
    ▲ Better than 76% of models
    This fitness tracker supports low power mode, while the average fitness tracker does not. 24.1% of fitness trackers support low power mode.
    Includes a battery saver mode.
  • 1 h longer GPS battery life
    Battery life with GPS on
    8 h
    ▲ Better than 60% of models
    Market range: <5 h – >20 h
    This fitness tracker has a higher battery life with GPS on than the average fitness tracker (8 h vs 7 h). The average fitness tracker has 7 h of battery life with GPS on.
    8 h vs 7 h
  • Always-on display
    Always-on display
    yes
    ▲ Better than 75% of models
    This fitness tracker has an always-on display, while the average fitness tracker does not. 25.6% of fitness trackers have an always-on display.
    Low-power display remains continuously visible.
  • Touchscreen
    Touchscreen
    yes
    ▲ Better than 56% of models
    This fitness tracker has a touchscreen, while the average fitness tracker does not. 43.8% of fitness trackers have a touchscreen.
  • Windows compatible
    Compatible with Windows
    yes
    ▲ Better than 78% of models
    This fitness tracker is compatible with Windows, while the average fitness tracker is not. 22.3% of fitness trackers are compatible with Windows.
    Via Garmin Express.
  • Mac OS X compatible
    Compatible with Mac OS X
    yes
    ▲ Better than 72% of models
    This fitness tracker is compatible with Mac OS X, while the average fitness tracker is not. 28.8% of fitness trackers are compatible with Mac OS X.
    Via Garmin Express.
  • ANT+ support
    ANT+ support
    yes
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    This fitness tracker supports ANT+, while the average fitness tracker does not. 7.3% of fitness trackers support ANT+.
    Supports ANT+ sensors.
  • Phone finder support
    Find my phone
    yes
    ▲ Better than 51% of models
    This fitness tracker supports phone finding, while the average fitness tracker does not. 49.3% of fitness trackers support phone finding.
  • Call control
    Call control
    yes
    ▲ Better than 59% of models
    This fitness tracker supports call controls, while the average fitness tracker does not. 41.5% of fitness trackers support call controls.
    Accept/reject on the tracker; audio stays on the phone.
  • Calendar sync
    Calendar sync
    yes
    ▲ Better than 80% of models
    This fitness tracker supports calendar sync, while the average fitness tracker does not. 20.2% of fitness trackers support calendar sync.
    Includes a calendar widget for synced phone events.
  • 1 more physical buttons
    N. of physical buttons
    1
    ▲ Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <0 – >5
    This fitness tracker has a higher physical buttons than the average fitness tracker (1 vs 0). The average fitness tracker has 0 of physical buttons.
    1 vs 0
  • Firmware update method
    Firmware update method
    over-the-air / USB
    ▲ Better than 87% of models
    This fitness tracker uses a more convenient firmware update method than the average fitness tracker (over-the-air / USB vs over-the-air). The average fitness tracker uses over-the-air for firmware updates.
    over-the-air / USB vs over-the-air
  • Gesture control
    Gesture control
    yes
    ▲ Better than 60% of models
    This fitness tracker supports gesture controls, while the average fitness tracker does not. 40.8% of fitness trackers support gesture controls.
  • Available on PC
    Available on PC
    yes
    ▲ Better than 82% of models
    This fitness tracker is available on PC, while the average fitness tracker is not. 18.1% of fitness trackers are available on PC.
    Web dashboard available.
  • Points-based system
    Points-based system
    yes
    ▲ Better than 62% of models
    This fitness tracker supports a points-based system, while the average fitness tracker does not. 38.6% of fitness trackers support a points-based system.
  • Ad-free
    Free app
    yes
    ▲ Better than 4% of models
    This fitness tracker has an ad-free app, while the average fitness tracker does not. 48.1% of fitness trackers have an ad-free app.
  • 5 days shorter battery life
    Battery life
    5 days
    ▼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <5 days – >180 days
    This fitness tracker has a lower battery life than the average fitness tracker (5 days vs 10 days). The average fitness tracker has 10 days of battery life.
    Shorter with GPS
    5 days vs 10 days
  • No exercise tagging
    Exercise tagging
    no
    ▼ Worse than 59% of models
    This fitness tracker does not support exercise tagging, while the average fitness tracker does. 58.4% of fitness trackers support exercise tagging.
  • Lower screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    160 x 68
    ▲ Better than 61% of models
    This fitness tracker has a lower screen resolution than the average fitness tracker (160x68 vs 194x368). The average fitness tracker has a screen resolution of 194x368.
    160x68 vs 194x368
  • 37.1% lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    154 ppi
    ▼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <140 ppi – >330 ppi
    This fitness tracker has a lower pixel density than the average fitness tracker (154 ppi vs 245 ppi). The average fitness tracker has a pixel density of 245 ppi.
    154 ppi vs 245 ppi
  • 3.7 mm thicker design
    Thickness
    14.7 mm
    ▼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <8 mm – >13 mm
    This fitness tracker is thicker than the average fitness tracker (14.7 mm vs 11 mm). The average fitness tracker has a thickness of 11 mm.
    14.7 mm vs 11 mm
  • 2.14x more expensive
    Garmin vívosmart HR+ is more expensive than the average fitness tracker (£150 vs £70).
    £150 vs £70
  • 5.07x less popular
    Garmin vívosmart HR+ has a lower popularity than the average fitness tracker (1 vs 5.1).
    1 vs 5.07
  • Basic display glass
    Display glass type
    acrylic
    ▼ Worse than 66% of models
    This fitness tracker uses less durable display glass than the average fitness tracker (acrylic vs glass). The average fitness tracker uses glass display glass.
    acrylic vs glass
  • 2.14x more expensive
    Garmin vívosmart HR+ is more expensive than the average fitness tracker (£150 vs £70).
    £150 vs £70
  • 5.07x less popular
    Garmin vívosmart HR+ has a lower popularity than the average fitness tracker (1 vs 5.1).
    1 vs 5.07
  • 5 days shorter battery life
    Battery life
    5 days
    ▼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <5 days – >180 days
    This fitness tracker has a lower battery life than the average fitness tracker (5 days vs 10 days). The average fitness tracker has 10 days of battery life.
    Shorter with GPS
    5 days vs 10 days
  • Lower screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    160 x 68
    ▲ Better than 61% of models
    This fitness tracker has a lower screen resolution than the average fitness tracker (160x68 vs 194x368). The average fitness tracker has a screen resolution of 194x368.
    160x68 vs 194x368
  • 37.1% lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    154 ppi
    ▼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <140 ppi – >330 ppi
    This fitness tracker has a lower pixel density than the average fitness tracker (154 ppi vs 245 ppi). The average fitness tracker has a pixel density of 245 ppi.
    154 ppi vs 245 ppi
  • Basic display glass
    Display glass type
    acrylic
    ▼ Worse than 66% of models
    This fitness tracker uses less durable display glass than the average fitness tracker (acrylic vs glass). The average fitness tracker uses glass display glass.
    acrylic vs glass
  • 3.7 mm thicker design
    Thickness
    14.7 mm
    ▼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <8 mm – >13 mm
    This fitness tracker is thicker than the average fitness tracker (14.7 mm vs 11 mm). The average fitness tracker has a thickness of 11 mm.
    14.7 mm vs 11 mm
  • 10 °C higher minimum operating temperature
    Min operating temperature
    -10 °C
    ▲ Better than 51% of models
    Market range: <-20 °C – >5 °C
    This fitness tracker 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.
    -10 °C vs 0 °C

Verdict

The Garmin Vivosmart HR Plus is a compact, GPS-enabled fitness tracker featuring an always-on 160 x 68 pixel monochrome touchscreen that remains highly readable in direct sunlight. Key specifications include 24/7 wrist-based heart rate monitoring, a 5 ATM water resistance rating (up to 50 meters), and a battery life of up to 5 days in watch mode or 8 hours with active GPS. Its main characteristics include Move IQ for automatic activity detection and comprehensive tracking of steps, calories, floors climbed, and intensity minutes, alongside smart notifications for calls and texts. Major pros are its accurate integrated GPS for mapping outdoor runs and its slim, lightweight 31g design. However, some users find the device's 15mm thickness somewhat bulky for 24/7 wear, and it lacks advanced training features like dedicated interval modes or custom watch faces.

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