Garmin vívomove HR Sport vs. Garmin fēnix 5 Plus

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin vívomove HR Sport and Garmin fēnix 5 Plus. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin vívomove HR Sport vs. Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívomove HR Sport Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS - 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 43 mm 47 mm
Height 43 mm 47 mm
Depth 11.6 mm 15.8 mm
Weight 40.8 g 86 g
Body Material - Steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Garmin vívomove HR Sport Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Sensors Altimeter, VO2 max, 3-axis accelerometer Digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, stress level Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, pace, stress level
Watch Movement Quartz -
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Music remote handling, strength training guidance, camera remote control, Bluetooth Smart technology, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible 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 - Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívomove HR Sport Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
Bluetooth Profiles - Heart Rate Monitor (HRM)
DISPLAY Garmin vívomove HR Sport Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Type LCD - monochrome Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution - 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size - 1.2"
Screen Protection - Chemically strengthened glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívomove HR Sport Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Type Touch sensitive screen Push buttons
CASE Garmin vívomove HR Sport Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Case Size - 47 mm
Crystal Type - Chemically strengthened glass
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Details Black | Rose gold Silver
BAND Garmin vívomove HR Sport Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Band Type Sport band Band
Band Size L -
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 148-215 mm 163-249 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black | White Black
STORAGE Garmin vívomove HR Sport Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Storage Capacity - 16 GB
BATTERY Garmin vívomove HR Sport Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 5 day(s) 12 day(s)
Battery Life Details - 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 vívomove HR Sport Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Included Accessories - Charging cable
Preloaded Software VO2 Max, Fitness Age 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
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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