Detailed comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive HR and Garmin fēnix 5 Plus. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.
| GENERAL | Garmin vívoactive HR | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus |
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| Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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| Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Activity/Sport | - | Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding, tactical, mountain biking |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Width | 30.2 mm | 47 mm |
| Height | 57 mm | 47 mm |
| Depth | 11.4 mm | 15.8 mm |
| Weight | 48.2 g | 86 g |
| Body Material | - | Steel, fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin vívoactive HR | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, digital compass, altimeter, heart rate | Digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter |
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| Tracking Data | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, pace, swim stroke rate, golf shot distance | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, pace, stress level |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Music remote handling, Heart Rate target zone selector, find phone function, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, PinPointer, digital scorecard | Music remote handling, find phone function, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Side Swipe interface, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, Live Event Sharing, Live Delta Time, auto lap splits |
| Notifications | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps | Calendar, SMS, Email |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Feedback Type | - | Vibration alert, visual interface |
| Navigation (GPS) | - | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
| Payment Technology | - | Garmin Pay |
| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin vívoactive HR | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth 4.0, ANT+/ANT | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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| Bluetooth Profiles | - | Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) |
| DISPLAY | Garmin vívoactive HR | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus |
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| Type | Colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
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| Resolution | 205 x 148 pixels | 240 x 240 pixels |
| Screen Size | - | 1.2" |
| Dimensions (WxH) | 20.7 mm x 28.6 mm | - |
| Screen Protection | - | Chemically strengthened glass |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin vívoactive HR | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen | Push buttons |
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| CASE | Garmin vívoactive HR | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus |
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| Case Size | - | 47 mm |
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| Crystal Type | - | Chemically strengthened glass |
| Case Shape | - | Round |
| Bezel | - | Stainless steel |
| Case Details | Black | Silver |
| BAND | Garmin vívoactive HR | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus |
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| Band Type | Band | Band |
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| Band Size | XL | - |
| Band Width | - | 22 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 162-225 mm | 163-249 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | - | Silicone |
| Band Colour | Black | Black |
| STORAGE | Garmin vívoactive HR | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus |
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| Storage Capacity | - | 16 GB |
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| BATTERY | Garmin vívoactive HR | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus |
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| Technology | Lithium | Lithium Ion |
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| Battery Life | 8 day(s) | 12 day(s) |
| Battery Life Details | Navigation tracking - up to 13 hour(s) Typical usage - up to 8 days |
UltraTrac mode + HR - up to 42 hour(s) Smartwatch mode - up to 12 days GPS + HR mode - up to 18 hour(s) GPS + HR with Music mode - up to 8 hour(s) |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin vívoactive HR | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus |
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| Included Accessories | Charging cradle | Charging cable |
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| Preloaded Software | Calendar, Time, Alarm, Date | Calendar, Chronograph, Alarm Clock, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Fitness Age, Move IQ, Garmin Pay, CONNECT IQ, Spotify, Find My Watch, Race App |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 100 m |
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