Garmin has unveiled the vívosmart 5, positioned as a comfortable, easy-to-read smart fitness tracker with Garmin’s most advanced sleep features, including sleep score.
Designed for customers seeking a simpler solution for monitoring their wellbeing, the vívosmart 5 features at-a-glance health stats for Pulse Ox, 24/7 heart rate monitoring, Body Battery energy monitoring, all-day stress tracking and more — with no subscription required.
Garmin adds… ‘When it’s time to move, the vívosmart 5 tracks the basics like steps, calories burned and intensity minutes plus a variety of built-in sports apps for activities like walking, pool swimming, cycling, yoga, cardio and more.’
“We understand that there are many customers who prefer the comfort and no-fuss design of a band,” said Dan Bartel, Garmin Vice President of Global Consumer Sales.
“The vívosmart 5 is there when you need it and unobtrusive when you don’t, whether you’re using it to track sleep, heart rate, activities or to simply view text messages.”
Design
With a rounded band designed to fit around the curves of the wrist, the vívosmart 5 is built for comfort, especially important for sleep tracking. Compared to its predecessor, the new device features a bright, 66% larger display with larger text and an easy-to-use touchscreen and button interface.
‘Swim- and shower-proof with an impressive battery life of up to 7 days, the vívosmart 5 is made for all-day and all-night wear.’
Health monitoring
A suite of health monitoring features are supported by Garmin’s 24/7 Elevate heart rate monitoring, which samples heart rate multiple times per second, 24-hours a day. Alerts can be given for abnormally high and low heart rates when configured by the user.
A sleep score gives users an analysis of both the quantity and quality of their sleep, assigning a score based on time spent in sleep stages, amount of movement, stress levels and more. The device also monitors Pulse Ox (at night, all-day or on-demand), respiration, Body Battery energy levels, all-day stress, hydration and women’s health metrics.
Active lifestyle
The vívosmart 5 is built to keep up with a varied selection of sports apps available right on the wrist. Users can connect to a compatible smartphone’s GPS to track distance, pace and speed during outdoor walks, runs and bike rides.
The Fitness Age feature motivates users to achieve a number lower than their chronological age by increasing activity, reducing body fat and lowering their resting heart rate.
Safety and tracking features provide peace of mind when out and about. Here, users can press the button for a few seconds to trigger an assistance alert that sends a text message with the user’s location to designated emergency contacts.
Connectivity
When paired with a compatible smartphone (vívosmart 5 plays with both Apple and Android), users can view text messages, calendar notifications, social media alerts, news alerts and more.
The vívosmart 5 has a suggested retail price of £129.99.
