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Garmin vívosport Large Review | 171 Data compared

Avg. price: ~£90
Form factor: wristband
Battery life: 7 days
Screen size: 0.74 inch

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

8.0

Excellent

7.7

Very good

8.9

Excellent

7.5
Swimming
Score components:
28.0%
10
ATM rating
24.0%
4.0
Open-water swim mode
18.0%
10
Waterproof depth rating
15.0%
10
GPS
15.0%
3.0
Battery life
6.1
Kids
Score components:
30.0%
3.0
Battery life
25.0%
7.0
Weight
20.0%
10
ATM rating
15.0%
2.8
Screen size
10.0%
10
Price

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#1 in Best Garmin Fitness Trackers
#10 in Best Fitness Trackers with GPS
#14 in Most Accurate Fitness Trackers
#24 in Best Fitness Trackers for Swimming
#34 in Best Fitness Trackers for Women
#44 in Best Fitness Trackers

Verdict

The Garmin Vivosport Large is an ultra-slim fitness tracker featuring a 0.38" x 0.76" always-on color Chroma touchscreen with a 72 x 144 pixel resolution, specifically sized for wrists measuring 148–215 mm in circumference. Weighing just 27.0 grams, it integrates built-in GPS, an Elevate wrist-based heart rate monitor, a barometric altimeter, and an accelerometer to track activities like running, cycling, and strength training with rep counting. Its primary advantages include a sunlight-readable display, VO2 max and fitness age estimates, stress tracking, and a versatile battery life of up to 7 days in smartwatch mode or 8 hours with GPS enabled. However, notable drawbacks include a non-replaceable silicone band, the absence of dedicated swim tracking metrics despite a 5 ATM water rating, and a screen that some users find too small for easy menu navigation.

Technical Specifications of Garmin vívosport Large

Overall score

8.0

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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

8.5

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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

8.6

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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

8.3

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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

9.3

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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

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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

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

5.6

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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

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

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

7.4

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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

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

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Design & Durability

7.3

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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 vívosport Large vs the average fitness tracker

Why is Garmin vívosport Large better than the average fitness tracker?

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Always-on display
Garmin vívosport Large 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 vívosport Large has an always-on display, while the average fitness tracker does not. 25.7% of fitness trackers have an always-on display.
Built-in GPS
Garmin vívosport Large has GPS, while the average fitness tracker does not. 11% of fitness trackers have 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
Garmin vívosport Large has GPS, while the average fitness tracker does not. 11% of fitness trackers have GPS.
Measures VO2 max
Garmin vívosport 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 vívosport 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 vívosport 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 vívosport Large supports Resting heart rate, while the average fitness tracker does not. 48.2% of fitness trackers support Resting heart rate.
Touchscreen
Garmin vívosport 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 vívosport Large has a touchscreen, while the average fitness tracker does not. 43.8% of fitness trackers have a touchscreen.
0.5 hours shorter charging time
Garmin vívosport Large has a lower charging time than the average fitness tracker (1 hours vs 1.5 hours). The average fitness tracker needs 1.5 hours to charge.
What it is: Time required for a full charge.
When it matters: When short charging windows matter and you do not want the tracker off your wrist for too long.
Importance: MEDIUM
Garmin vívosport Large has a lower charging time than the average fitness tracker (1 hours vs 1.5 hours). The average fitness tracker needs 1.5 hours to charge.1 hours vs 1.5 hours
Auto pause
Garmin vívosport Large supports auto pause, while the average fitness tracker does not. 22.9% of fitness trackers support auto pause.
What it is: Pauses activity tracking automatically when stopped.
When it matters: When you want the tracker to capture more workouts and training details with less manual effort.
Importance: LOW
Garmin vívosport Large supports auto pause, while the average fitness tracker does not. 22.9% of fitness trackers support auto pause.
Heart rate alerts
Garmin vívosport 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 heart rate alert only.
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 vívosport 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.
Measures VO2 max
Garmin vívosport 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 vívosport 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 vívosport 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 vívosport Large supports menstrual cycle tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 41.7% of fitness trackers support menstrual cycle tracking.
Period notifications
Garmin vívosport Large has period notifications, while the average fitness tracker does not. 32% of fitness trackers have period notifications.
Fertile window notifications
Garmin vívosport Large displays fertile window notifications, while the average fitness tracker does not. 24.4% of fitness trackers display fertile window notifications.
Ovulation prediction
Garmin vívosport Large predicts ovulation, while the average fitness tracker does not. 41.4% of fitness trackers predict ovulation.
Cycle start prediction
Garmin vívosport Large predicts the start date, while the average fitness tracker does not. 42.2% of fitness trackers predict the start date.
Built-in GPS
Garmin vívosport Large has GPS, while the average fitness tracker does not. 11% of fitness trackers have GPS.
Auto pause
Garmin vívosport Large supports auto pause, while the average fitness tracker does not. 22.9% of fitness trackers support auto pause.
Tracks elevation
Garmin vívosport Large supports elevation tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 27.2% of fitness trackers support elevation tracking.
Built-in barometer
Garmin vívosport Large has a barometer, while the average fitness tracker does not. 10.7% of fitness trackers have a barometer.
Built-in route tracker
Garmin vívosport Large supports route tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 49.8% of fitness trackers support route tracking.
Live tracking
Garmin vívosport Large supports live tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 6.2% of fitness trackers support live tracking.
Advanced GNSS band support
Garmin vívosport Large supports advanced GNSS bands, while the average fitness tracker does not. 8.8% of fitness trackers support advanced GNSS bands.
Fast GPS lock
Garmin vívosport Large supports faster GPS acquisition, while the average fitness tracker does not. 7.1% of fitness trackers support faster GPS acquisition.
Auto lap
Garmin vívosport Large supports auto lap, while the average fitness tracker does not. 19.9% of fitness trackers support auto lap.
Broad satellite support
Garmin vívosport Large supports more satellite systems than the average fitness tracker (GPS + GLONASS vs no). The average fitness tracker supports no satellite systems.
0.5 hours shorter charging time
Garmin vívosport Large has a lower charging time than the average fitness tracker (1 hours vs 1.5 hours). The average fitness tracker needs 1.5 hours to charge.
1 h longer GPS battery life
Garmin vívosport Large 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.
Always-on display
Garmin vívosport Large has an always-on display, while the average fitness tracker does not. 25.7% of fitness trackers have an always-on display.
Touchscreen
Garmin vívosport Large has a touchscreen, while the average fitness tracker does not. 43.8% of fitness trackers have a touchscreen.
Color display
Garmin vívosport Large has a color display, while the average fitness tracker does not. 37.9% of fitness trackers have a color display.
Branded damage-resistant glass
Garmin vívosport Large uses branded damage-resistant glass, while the average fitness tracker does not. 22.2% of fitness trackers use branded damage-resistant glass.
Windows compatible
Garmin vívosport 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 vívosport 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 vívosport Large supports ANT+, while the average fitness tracker does not. 7.3% of fitness trackers support ANT+.
Phone finder support
Garmin vívosport Large supports phone finding, while the average fitness tracker does not. 49.5% of fitness trackers support phone finding.
Call control
Garmin vívosport Large supports call controls, while the average fitness tracker does not. 40.9% of fitness trackers support call controls.
Calendar sync
Garmin vívosport Large supports calendar sync, while the average fitness tracker does not. 19.8% of fitness trackers support calendar sync.
Gesture control
Garmin vívosport Large supports gesture controls, while the average fitness tracker does not. 40.8% of fitness trackers support gesture controls.
Available on PC
Garmin vívosport Large is available on PC, while the average fitness tracker is not. 16.9% of fitness trackers are available on PC.
Points-based system
Garmin vívosport Large supports a points-based system, while the average fitness tracker does not. 39.1% of fitness trackers support a points-based system.

Why is Garmin vívosport Large worse than the average fitness tracker?

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No exercise tagging
Garmin vívosport Large does not support exercise tagging, while the average fitness tracker does. 58.8% of fitness trackers support exercise tagging.
3 days shorter battery life
Garmin vívosport 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.
Shorter with GPS
Lower screen resolution
Garmin vívosport Large has a lower screen resolution than the average fitness tracker (72x144 vs 194x368). The average fitness tracker has a screen resolution of 194x368.
0.3 inch smaller screen size
Garmin vívosport 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.
No replaceable watch band
Garmin vívosport Large does not have a replaceable watch band, while the average fitness tracker does. 75.7% of fitness trackers have a replaceable watch band.
8% heavier
Garmin vívosport Large is heavier than the average fitness tracker (27 g vs 25 g). The average fitness tracker weighs 25 g.
Large size.
20 °C higher minimum operating temperature
Garmin vívosport 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.
No exercise tagging
Garmin vívosport Large 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 vívosport Large does not support exercise tagging, while the average fitness tracker does. 58.8% of fitness trackers support exercise tagging.
Lower screen resolution
Garmin vívosport Large has a lower screen resolution than the average fitness tracker (72x144 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 vívosport Large has a lower screen resolution than the average fitness tracker (72x144 vs 194x368). The average fitness tracker has a screen resolution of 194x368.72x144 vs 194x368
3 days shorter battery life
Garmin vívosport 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.
Shorter with GPS
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 vívosport 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 vívosport 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 vívosport 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 vívosport 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 vívosport Large does not have a replaceable watch band, while the average fitness tracker does. 75.7% of fitness trackers have a replaceable watch band.
8% heavier
Garmin vívosport Large is heavier than the average fitness tracker (27 g vs 25 g). The average fitness tracker weighs 25 g.
Large size.
What it is: Weight of the device including strap.
When it matters: When overall size, thickness, or weight affects comfort during all-day wear, sleep, or exercise.
Importance: LOW
Good value: <25 g
Garmin vívosport Large is heavier than the average fitness tracker (27 g vs 25 g). The average fitness tracker weighs 25 g.27 g vs 25 g
20 °C higher minimum operating temperature
Garmin vívosport 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 vívosport 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 vívosport Large?

Integrated GPS for accurate outdoor activity tracking without needing a phone
Slim, lightweight design that is comfortable for 24/7 wear, including sleep
Strong battery life lasting up to 7 days in smartwatch mode
Waterproof rating (5 ATM) making it safe for showering and swimming
Always-on color display remains readable even in direct sunlight
Comprehensive health metrics including 24/7 heart rate monitoring and stress tracking

What customers dislike about Garmin vívosport Large?

Non-replaceable silicone bands; if the strap breaks, the entire unit may need replacing
Small screen size can make navigating menus and reading long notifications difficult
GPS signal acquisition can occasionally be slow, taking several minutes to lock on
Heart rate accuracy can drop during high-intensity activities or those with heavy wrist movement like cycling
Lacks dedicated built-in swim tracking features despite being waterproof

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01/03/2018

Garmin Vivosport Review

The Garmin Vivosport is described as a powerful, feature-rich, and lightweight fitness tracker featuring built-in GPS for accurate, phone-free route tracking. It boasts a 24/7 always-on color touchscreen, precise heart rate monitoring, stress tracking, and long-lasting battery life. Key drawbacks include non-interchangeable bands, a strictly sporty design with limited appeal, and...Read more

stuff.tv

05/01/2018

Garmin Vivosport review | Stuff

The Garmin Vivosport is a lightweight, compact fitness tracker that bridges the gap between a basic activity band and a GPS sports watch. Designed for practicality over style, it features a slim, black rubberised band with a low-resolution, color touchscreen that remains permanently active and performs excellently outdoors in direct sunlight. Despite its small profile, the device is...Read more

coachweb.com

04/01/2018

Garmin Vivosport Fitness Tracker Review - Coach

The Garmin Vivosport stands out as a highly capable, feature-packed everyday fitness band that packs the punch of a full-fledged GPS sports watch into a slim profile. It provides comprehensive 24/7 activity monitoring, including metrics for steps, floors climbed, calories, continuous heart rate, and stress tracking derived from heart rate variability. Its standout features include...Read more

fitness-tracker-test.info

06/09/2017

Garmin Vivosport Review: A great fitness tracker with GPS

The Garmin Vivosport is a compact, sports-focused tracker featuring built-in GPS, 24/7 heart-rate monitoring, a barometric altimeter, and a 7-day battery life. Its durable, waterproof design tracks advanced metrics like VO2 max and stress levels in a slim, lightweight form factor. However, the small, low-resolution screen hampers navigation and readability, while the rubberized...Read more

faz.net

24/03/2018

Garmin Vivosport Review: Slim, Lightweight, and Tracks Like a Pro

The FAZ review characterizes the Garmin Vivosport as a compact, ambitious fitness tracker that successfully integrates advanced tracking features, including GPS and waterproofing, into a lightweight, 2 cm wide band. It is noted for offering deep training metrics, acting as a comfortable, unobtrusive, and powerful alternative to bulky smartwatches. However, the review highlights the...Read more

runnersworld.de

13/06/2017

Garmin Vivosport Review - Runner's World

The Runner's World review highlights the Garmin Vivosport as a compact fitness tracker equipped with built-in GPS and an optical heart rate sensor, making it a compelling option for runners who want to track pace and distance without carrying a phone. The device supports running, cycling, and strength training, and syncs data directly to the Garmin Connect app. Key pros mentioned in...Read more

heise.de

25/05/2018

Garmin Vivosport Review: Long-Distance Runner with GPS

The Garmin Vivosport is a lightweight, comfortable fitness tracker featuring a color touchscreen that remains readable in direct sunlight, though it is thin enough that the S/M band size may feel overly tight on wider wrists. It stands out for its high-performing GPS tracking during outdoor activities like running, cycling, and walking, as well as its automatic rep-counting...Read more

chip.de

02/04/2020

Garmin Vivosport Review - CHIP YouTube

Garmin Vivosport Review Summary Key Pros and Cons Built-in GPS allows comprehensive outdoor exercise tracking. Heart rate sensor provides consistent health and activity data. 8-day battery life offers dependable long-term performance. Highly readable screen ensures clear visibility during workouts. Soft silicone strap conforms comfortably to the user's wrist. Strap is not...Read more

runners-world.fr

14/09/2019

The 7 Best Garmin Watches: Comparison

The Runners-World.fr Garmin watch guide compares top models based on price and functionality, highlighting the brand's diverse ecosystem that caters to both casual users with lifestyle models like the Venu and serious athletes with the Fenix 5 Plus. Key strengths across the lineup include highly reliable GPS tracking, extensive biometric feedback, and optimized battery life for...Read more

test-achats.be

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Garmin Vivosport Review - Testachats

The Garmin Vivosport is a compact fitness tracker measuring 49 mm long and 21 mm wide that is no longer on the market, but achieved a good quality score of 68 out of 100 during its laboratory testing. Designed with high-utility exercise features, it excels at core health monitoring tracking, earning top 5-star ratings for its step counter, calorie tracking, and heart rate monitor....Read more

lesnumeriques.com

28/10/2017

Garmin Vivosport Review: Small Screen but Mighty Activity Tracker

The Garmin Vivosport is a lightweight, 27-gram fitness tracker designed for casual athletes seeking an entry-level sports companion without physical buttons. Launched at €199.99, it features a small 9.7 x 19.3 mm color touchscreen display, an integrated GPS chip, and a two-diode continuous heart-rate monitor. The device tracks everyday metrics like steps, calories, floors climbed,...Read more

montre-cardio-gps.fr

22/01/2018

Garmin Vivosport Review: The fitness tracker that comes close to GPS cardio watches

The Montre-Cardio-GPS review highlights the Garmin Vivosport as a highly packed, compact fitness tracker that successfully bridges the gap between basic activity bands and advanced GPS sports watches. On the positive side, the reviewer praises its lightweight, discreet, and highly comfortable form factor, allowing users to easily wear it all day and night. It stands out by...Read more

correrunamaraton.com

22/02/2018

Garmin Vivosport | Review and analysis

The Garmin Vivosport is a highly capable fitness tracker that functions as an impressive, smaller alternative to traditional GPS watches. It features a compact "unibody" plastic design, a transflective always-on colour display with excellent outdoor visibility, and an integrated barometric altimeter to track floors climbed. Despite its small footprint, its battery life stands out,...Read more

labolsadelcorredor.com

16/12/2017

Garmin Vivosport | Review, Features, and Opinions

The Garmin Vivosport is reviewed as a highly capable hybrid device positioned between a standard activity tracker and a dedicated GPS watch. Retailing at a starting price of €199, this model elevates its predecessor (the Vivosmart HR+) by incorporating built-in GPS, a colour touchscreen display, a barometer, and an accelerometer. Key advantages highlighted in the review include its...Read more

afdigitale.it

07/01/2018

Garmin Vivosport: part fitness tracker, part smartwatch

The Garmin Vivosport is a compact, lightweight fitness tracker that blends sports-centric hardware with basic smartwatch capabilities, retailing in Italy for €199.99. Designed for functionality over high-end aesthetics, it features an integrated GPS, a barometric altimeter, and a color, always-on display that offers exceptional visibility in direct sunlight. The device tracks daily...Read more

sportoutdoor24.it

11/09/2018

Garmin Vivosport, the fitness tracker review for everyone | (Date not specified) | Garmin Vivosport HR: features and reviews

The SportOutdoor24 review defines the Garmin Vivosport as a lightweight, non-invasive smartband designed for daily health tracking rather than elite athletes. Key advantages include an integrated GPS, a sunlight-readable transflective display, comprehensive health metrics, and up to 7 days of battery life. However, the review notes drawbacks such as a small touchscreen that is...Read more

test-aankoop.be

Undated

Garmin Vivosport test and review - Test Achats

The Garmin Vivosport achieved a good test score of 68 out of 100 from Testaankoop, indicating solid overall quality despite no longer being on the market. The fitness tracker excelled across multiple tracking categories, earning 5-star ratings for its step counting, calorie-burning measurement, and heart rate monitoring. It also proved highly reliable in daily use, receiving top...Read more

hardloopzone.nl

09/06/2026

Garmin Vivosport Review

The Hardloopzone review gives the Garmin Vivosport an overall score of 8.3 out of 10, framing it as a highly capable bridge between a standard step counter and a full-fledged sports watch. It is heavily compared to its predecessors, effectively merging the smart features of the Vivosmart 3 with the accurate, built-in GPS tracking of the Vivosmart HR+. The tracker introduces several...Read more

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