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Garmin v vosmart HR Regular Fit Activity Tracker Black
Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
7.3
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Total Reviews
861
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141
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Detailed Mode
Heartrate
114hr, accurate, heart rate monitor, garmin, chest strap
+64%
-36%
" ... It keeps track of all of my activities and the time, hr, etc. ... "
" ... swimming - I have to make it so tight around my wrist to get my heart rate semi accurate while swimming ... "
" ... I'm 54 and my doctor said that I have a heart rate of an 18 year old. ... "
" ... Better than the previous vivosmart HR ... "
" ... I absolutely love my Garmin vivosmart HR+. ... "
" ... I really like my Vivosmart HR+. ... I would recommend this to anyone looking to get a better idea of their daily activity and keep track of their heart rate etc. ... "
" ... It tracks steps and stairs and heart rate. ... "
" ... I really appreciate having the vivosmart HR+, and it was a great choice for my first fitness tracker. ... "
Pedometer
98step, accurate, tracker, stairs, fitness tracker
+64%
-36%
" ... All in all it's a good tracker. ... "
" ... Accurately track where you jog or walk - very good as described. ... "
" ... I get notifications whenever my phone does, accurate steps count, an outdoor GPS that tracks exactly where I’m walking/running outside for more accuracy, and so much more. ... "
" ... It tracks steps and stairs and heart rate. ... "
" ... Great fitness tracker. ... "
" ... Great product - though some time it doesn't record elevation gained despite walking the same route every. ... "
" ... I really appreciate having the vivosmart HR+, and it was a great choice for my first fitness tracker. ... "
" ... He is very active and needed something to keep up with his daily goals. ... "
Comfort
84wear, band, uncomfortable, wrists, strap
+62%
-38%
" ... Wore it during my first marathon. ... "
" ... wife digs it and I haven't heard any complaints from her about it. ... "
" ... The band has some elasticity which makes for a comfortable fit. ... "
" ... The battery lasts for 4-5 days in a single charge, the wrist band is comfortable. ... "
" ... I am pretty big guy and this strap is really long. ... "
" ... I have small wrists so the regular size works great. ... "
" ... I still wear it because I like a couple of the features but it's not pretty to look at any more :-( Otherwise this would have been a 5 star review. ... "
" ... Much better than any fit bit! ... "
Band
77wrist, wear, strap, bands, garmin
+45%
-55%
" ... The band regularly slips off my wrist because it is cheap and poorly designed. ... "
" ... Recently I got tired of wearing the chest band I need to wear with the 620 so I started to use the vivosmart HR+ for runs. ... "
" ... Like most bands, it's also a little clunky. ... "
" ... I bought this just to try out something other than Fitbit for a activity band. ... "
" ... After some days feeling a little uncomfortable I decided to release the strap one point. ... That I was uncomfortable still as the silicone based strap curiously is made to be always somehow tight and that I still needed to charge the device every now and then I decided not to use the device anymore and wear the trusty Vivofit 1, whose battery lasts more than a year, is very comfortable to wear and tracks sleep, BMR and guesses active calories based on steps in a predictable way. ... "
" ... Only reason I did not give it 5 stars is it is just a bit clunky for a ladies' wrist. ... "
" ... Band broke after two days. ... "
" ... Band is defective, it broke and fell off about 6mo after buying. ... I contacted Garmin, expecting them to ship out a band. ... "
Device Compatibility
73notifications, app, gps, connect, garmin connect
+60%
-40%
" ... Easy to set up and pair with my phone. ... "
" ... I use this watch all the time with the mobile and computer app. ... "
" ... I also like the software on my smartphone. ... "
" ... This also allows him to see phone notifications without pulling his phone out. ... "
" ... It is excellent and connects fairly far away! ... "
" ... It is a nice tracker and interfaces with other users easily. ... "
" ... Works great with our Androids. ... "
" ... Pretty cool device. ... "
GPS
71garmin, tracking, hr, accurate, built in gps
+73%
-27%
" ... I don't use the GPS feature too much, but it's nice to have occasionally. ... "
" ... Garmin app was good & can compete with fellows Garmin users ... "
" ... I love that it has built in gps so i don't have to bring my phone with me when I'm running. ... "
" ... Have not used the GPS feature, yet, but the web interface and the smartphone app is very good. ... "
" ... Also having the GPS right in it was exactly what I wanted so that is excellent! ... "
" ... Also, built in GPS is awesome. ... "
" ... HR, GPS pick-up, still working great. ... "
" ... Performs well and does what I need it for in step, bike and GPS tracking. ... "
Apps
70garmin, garmin connect app, gps, software, fitbit
+70%
-30%
" ... The phone app isn't the most user-friendly but they are continually improving the app and it has improved tremendously since I first got this watch and they keep making better advancements. ... "
" ... I use this watch all the time with the mobile and computer app. ... "
" ... Very satisfied with this upgrade from a Vivofit 2, I really appreciate having a backlight, GPS, timer, and phone app link8ng. ... The Garmin Connect apps has improved as well ... "
" ... I also like the software on my smartphone. ... "
" ... Garmin app was good & can compete with fellows Garmin users ... "
" ... And the app is pretty user friendly. ... "
" ... The Garmin Connect App is well organized. ... "
" ... Have not used the GPS feature, yet, but the web interface and the smartphone app is very good. ... "
Accuracy
70accurate, tracking, inaccurate, step, stairs
+63%
-37%
" ... Accurately track where you jog or walk - very good as described. ... "
" ... I get notifications whenever my phone does, accurate steps count, an outdoor GPS that tracks exactly where I’m walking/running outside for more accuracy, and so much more. ... "
" ... It tracks steps and stairs and heart rate. ... "
" ... Pulse sensor seems to be accurate. ... "
" ... He says that its very accurate with mileage. ... "
" ... I think it keeps accurate steps. ... "
" ... Performs well and does what I need it for in step, bike and GPS tracking. ... "
" ... Good piece of instrumentation that is quite accurate. ... "
Sleep Tracking
59tracking, track, activity, heart rate, tracker
+71%
-29%
" ... Great activity monitoring watch. ... "
" ... The sleep-track function is helpful and the sync is effective. ... I'm not sure how it figures out deep sleep versus light sleep. ... "
" ... I really appreciate having the vivosmart HR+, and it was a great choice for my first fitness tracker. ... Almost every day, I have to reenter the time that I fell asleep and woke up, which then changes the calculations for Sleep Levels. ... Fortunately, viewing the movement tracked during sleep helps me guesstimate those times, if I don't remember exactly. ... Furthermore, Garmin should look into distinguishing time awake from REM sleep, as Fitbit has done. ... If sleep is the main activity you are looking to track, I'd look for a different device. ... "
" ... But so far, tracking my daily steps, number of floors up and down, heart rate and sleep, has been pretty cool. ... "
" ... This watch is terrific to track activity. ... "
" ... Love the way it tracks activity. ... "
" ... It isn't the most comfortable thing to wear when you sleep but the info on resting heart rate and sleep patterns is good. ... "
" ... Helps keep me in track through out the day and I love tracking my sleep patterns. ... "
Water Resistance
55swimming, water, shower, fitbit, water proof
+80%
-20%
" ... swimming - I have to make it so tight around my wrist to get my heart rate semi accurate while swimming ... "
" ... Very much WATERPROOF, unlike its competitors which claim to be "water resistant" and break at the first sign of sweat. ... I've taken mine running, swimming, and even covered it in mud and not only is it easy to wash off but it works like brand new. ... "
" ... Works with Strava, can swim with it, etc. ... "
" ... It has a lot of features, and the waterproofing is my favorite of all, as I can swim and bathe my kids, etc without having to remember to remove it. ... "
" ... I can swim with it and have had no problems. ... "
" ... Also, I like that it is waterproof, because my previous sports watch stopped due to water damage. ... "
" ... However, I can wear it swimming, which is a huge bonus! ... "
" ... The water-resistant feature makes it a great product. ... "
Product Reliability
50watch, days, weeks, three, month
+30%
-70%
" ... Battery died in less than 6 months. ... "
" ... but all three did never worked well. ... "
" ... Neither code worked. ... "
" ... I have had it just over a year. ... "
" ... I've worn it out many times only to have it unexpectedly die an hour later. ... "
" ... This is not a reliable product. ... "
" ... Since it worked fine for the first month or so I don't get my money back so now I have a 150 dollar paperweight. ... "
" ... one of the biggest mistakes of my life!! ... "
Battery Life
48charge, battery life, hours, gps, lasts
+60%
-40%
" ... I'm hoping that it's durable and lasts. ... "
" ... Good battery life. ... "
" ... The battery life is excellent though the snap on charge clip is a bit difficult . ... "
" ... Battery life is amazing. ... I've let it go a few days before charging,and it still had battery life. ... But I've moved on from the Microsoft Band (my favorite) which I had to charge daily ... "
" ... I wear it all day and the battery lasts for about 4 days so far. ... "
" ... Works great, after six months I'm having to charge the battery every day. ... "
" ... This fitness tracker is waterproof with an excellent battery that last a week on a single charge. ... "
" ... - The battery is lasting 4-5 days ... "
Display Clarity
38display, read, backlight, max, dim
+42%
-58%
" ... Sometimes you can not see the numbers on its screen . ... "
" ... Really annoying, had trouble configuring it to make it stop sending notifications, and the screen doesn't lock on the time display. ... "
" ... letters to small for my eyes ... "
" ... Unfortunately, I found the screen all but unreadable in almost any light. ... Even when I could actually see the screen, the printing on it was so small it just wasn't worth the trouble. ... "
" ... Watch out for sun. ... "
" ... The face screen is very fragile. ... "
" ... Your wrist vibrates and you see you got a message, but most times the screen size is so limiting you are having to go to your phone anyway. ... "
" ... returned it,,,,screen is not bright enough ... "
Features
34feature, many, mode, functions, activity
+79%
-21%
" ... There are still some features I haven't figured out yet but I am working on it. ... "
" ... The move bar is an awesome feature. ... "
" ... Has more features than I use. ... "
" ... It looks like it has some good features. ... "
" ... Has so many features still learning very nice heavy duty ... "
" ... My experience on the use of previously described features. ... "
" ... Love all the features. ... "
" ... It has so many great features. ... "
Ease of Use
32app, easy to set, user friendly, intuitive, interface
+75%
-25%
" ... Easy to set up and pair with my phone. ... "
" ... so out must be fairly simple, reliable, and ez to maintain ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... And the app is pretty user friendly. ... "
" ... The software is full of info-almost too much and easy to use. ... "
" ... It has so many functions and is easy to use. ... "
" ... The app is pretty detailed once you learn to navigate it. ... "
" ... I found this device easy to set up, personalize, and use. ... "
Software Platform
32software, garmin, update, interface, garmin connect app
+63%
-38%
" ... I use this watch all the time with the mobile and computer app. ... "
" ... The Garmin Connect apps has improved as well ... "
" ... I also like the software on my smartphone. ... "
" ... Garmin app was good & can compete with fellows Garmin users ... "
" ... Have not used the GPS feature, yet, but the web interface and the smartphone app is very good. ... "
" ... The app is pretty detailed once you learn to navigate it. ... "
" ... I didn't have any issues with my Fitbit font, so I hope Garmin decides to do a software update. ... "
" ... The accompanying Connect app is also simple to use, and while some people say the information it and the online software provide are overkill, I love data and find it to be useful and fun to scroll through. ... "
Charging
28charging, days, charged, battery, gps
+54%
-46%
" ... Charge lasts for about 4-5days and charges fast. ... "
" ... The battery life is excellent though the snap on charge clip is a bit difficult . ... "
" ... I've let it go a few days before charging,and it still had battery life. ... But I've moved on from the Microsoft Band (my favorite) which I had to charge daily ... "
" ... I've gotten into a routine of just charging it every couple days when I go to bed since I'm not using it for sleep analysis. ... "
" ... Works great, after six months I'm having to charge the battery every day. ... "
" ... Purchased this after frustration with Fitbit Charge 2. ... Overall its a great device for my needs, and I would recommend over the Charge 2 based on usability. ... "
" ... The gps works well, the watch supports water and charges fast. ... "
" ... It charged the first time using a cube, no problem. ... My Vivo Active charged with no problem whatsoever using a cube. ... "
Returns
26back, return, replacement, send, sent back
+4%
-96%
" ... I had a replacement sent. ... "
" ... I am returning it. ... "
" ... I sent this back for a refund. ... "
" ... I returned it. ... "
" ... I have had to return it for repair two times now! ... "
" ... i can't figure out how to get my money back. ... "
" ... Disappointed and sending it back. ... "
" ... However, the inaccuracies and lack of ability to sync to my phone caused me to return it. ... "
For Running
24run, workouts, track, biking, bike
+63%
-38%
" ... I bought this mostly to use for running and hiking, and it does its job perfectly! ... "
" ... I run, hike, bike, and ski so I thought the GPS function would be neat. ... "
" ... It does so much, as an athlete I love knowing what I'm getting out of my workouts. ... "
" ... I like it have run tough mudder with it and had no issues. ... "
" ... Good for keeping track of gym workouts. ... "
" ... Does great at tracking my workouts ... "
" ... The Garmin has the ability to measure pretty much anything with distance, swimming, walking, biking, and running. ... "
" ... especially if you walk or run as your primary form of exercise! ... "
Price
23money, worth, price point, waste, 150
+61%
-39%
" ... Excellent product and price . ... "
" ... VERY accurate and if you want ACCURACY, look no further, it's worth the money compared to other "cheaper" units that perform "cheaper" as well. ... "
" ... Great product-great value. ... "
" ... For the very high price I paid for this device, I expected much greater performance. ... "
" ... Bang for the buck you can't go wrong with this. ... "
" ... It has blow me away for the price point. ... If you are looking for a watch in the $150 price point. ... "
" ... Worth the price. ... "
" ... worth every penny . ... "
Marketplace
23works, seller, product, expected, advertised
+65%
-35%
" ... Pretty much as expected. ... "
" ... Works as expected ... "
" ... Item as described, service as expected. ... "
" ... Things just work as advertised. ... "
" ... I purchased this watch at the very end of 2016 and it's one of the best purchases I've made on Amazon! ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... service from Amazon ... "
Build Quality
23band, wrist, stretchy, stainless, rubber
+30%
-70%
" ... It's plagued me with problems from the beginning and the representatives I've spoke too seem insulated that I would burden their day with a problem. ... "
" ... For that I think a cheap and durable Timex will do. ... "
" ... ), the watchband is a horrible design and comes apart at the bottom of the watch base where it is attached with two tiny screws and no metal casing (it's totally rubber/plastic). ... "
" ... My only complaint is that it is a little to thick. ... "
" ... It's cheap silicone so when it tears your done. ... "
" ... worthless - metal clip at the end broke within a week - Garmin won't send you another clip, you have to send the entire unit back for a replacement - a .02 item and you have send it back for replacement - email customer service has zero common sense - I sent them a picture of the metal clip, they tried to telling me that portion is special to each unit - I then sent them a picture using my old FitBit connector, they then said we can't send you that metal connector we don't have access to them, t ... "
" ... I haven't been able to use it yet because the plastic clip for the charger snapped on the first use. ... "
" ... I've been using it for 2 months now thinking I could get passed the bulky feel but I can't. ... "
For Kids
21wife, bought, got, daughter, christmas
+95%
-5%
" ... Daughter loves this. ... "
" ... The Old man loves it and it works great. ... "
" ... my wife loves it. ... "
" ... Bought this for my wife for Christmas. ... "
" ... Wife loves it. ... "
" ... I got it for my wife, she LOVES THE DICKENS OUT OF IT! ... "
" ... Bought one for my son as well. ... "
" ... Bought this for my girlfriend and she loves it. ... "
Floors
21climbed, flights of stairs, flight of stairs, floors, steps
+19%
-81%
" ... It also gave me false readings for stairs ascended (like 16 down but only 5 up and I use the same stairs daily), not useful for sleep monitoring and heart rate seems to be completely wrong, especially during workouts. ... "
" ... It tracks pace well when running but steps and stairs climbed were off as well. ... "
" ... The counting floors function doesn't remotely function. ... "
" ... It does not do indoor stairs. ... "
" ... Worse, because it relies on changes in atmospheric pressure to estimate stairs, it will tell me that I've climbed twenty flights of stairs just from walking from my office to the bathroom a couple of times (my office is located in a former warehouse, and there can be large fluctuations in atmospheric pressure from one are to another. ... "
" ... Sometimes the stairs counter is off by a flight, sometimes it's not (note: it counts any elevation gain, including walking up a steep hill, as flights of stairs). ... "
" ... Also have gone up multiple sets of stairs and it only logs 1 set) ... "
" ... The floor counting is a joke! ... "
As Gift
19wife, bought, present, christmas, loves
+95%
-5%
" ... Bought as a present. ... "
" ... Bought this for my wife for Christmas. ... "
" ... was my mother's day gift . ... "
" ... gift for my wife . ... "
" ... Was a gift for my wife. ... "
" ... Gave this to my husband for his birthday. ... "
" ... really like the present ... "
" ... Bought this as a gift & he loves it! ... "
Fit
17fit, garmin, fit bit, wife, small
+82%
-18%
" ... wife digs it and I haven't heard any complaints from her about it. ... "
" ... However, I've found that it fits and stays in place, even though it looks chunky (which I don't mind). ... "
" ... I ordered the small and it fits great. ... "
" ... I am so relieved about waterproofing, that's how I killed my fit bit. ... "
" ... Now I just hope it holds up over time. ... "
" ... Perfect for a person wanting to get fit. ... "
" ... Much better than any fit bit! ... "
" ... I love the fit/feel and features of this tracker. ... "
Design
17design, wise, sleek, fits, wrist
+65%
-35%
" ... It's definitely not a sleek design. ... "
" ... Awesome tracker and sleek look. ... "
" ... My wife likes the purple look. ... "
" ... However, I've found that it fits and stays in place, even though it looks chunky (which I don't mind). ... "
" ... My wife has a strong allergy to metals including some stainless steel in the past. ... "
" ... I still wear it because I like a couple of the features but it's not pretty to look at any more :-( Otherwise this would have been a 5 star review. ... "
" ... Obsessed, love everything about it. ... "
" ... Looks wise its a basic black band, so not nearly as classy as the Fitbit. ... "
Controls
14music, control music, music control, pause, app
+29%
-71%
" ... -Music control didn't work. ... and the way information is spread horrifically around requires you to hop between major menu sections to see relevant info. ... "
" ... Frequently losses the ability to control music or read texts and has to be factory reset. ... "
" ... Holding down the button to hard reset it then turning it back on did the trick, picking back up where it left off. ... "
" ... What is strange is when you hold down the key for 3 seconds and scroll through the system info, the back-lighting is much brighter and you can "see" how it should be. ... "
" ... Even when I click the button and tell the tracker I am working out and time my walk or other activity, it does not add these minutes to my total minutes of activity in a week (to count towards my weekly goal). ... "
" ... There's no quick link from the front page of the app, I have to dig down into the device settings menus. ... I have yet to use the music control function. ... "
" ... The touch screen or button will not work during this time. ... "
" ... I could not adjust the sensitivity or stop it from accidentally turning off the music (there's probably a way, but I didn't find it in 20 minutes of reviewing the manual online and the forum. ... "
Screen Protection
14protector, cracked, scratches, scratched, face
+36%
-64%
" ... Got this new Garmin vivosmart because after having my vivofit 2 for several years the screen got cracked. ... "
" ... After the game I noticed that the outside edges of the screen were cracked and shattered (the parts where it is black underneath them). ... "
" ... The face screen is very fragile. ... Had mine for two weeks and scratched the screen. ... One more week the screen cracked. ... "
" ... Screen cracked in half in first week. ... "
" ... Also if screen freezes it may mean the screen is dirty or the screen protector needs to be changed. ... I wiped the screen a few times & suddenly it un-froze. ... "
" ... If you buy it makes sure to buy screen protector. ... "
Notifications
13text, email, message, texts, messages
+85%
-15%
" ... Notifications are great ... "
" ... The message notification feature I haven't found to be all that valuable. ... "
" ... From all the functionality I can tell notifications work awesome. ... "
" ... And I love getting the weather and notifications. ... "
" ... It works well as a pedometer and the notifications work well. ... "
" ... - I really liked receiving call, text, and email notifications. ... "
" ... - You can read email and text ... "
" ... The great thing about the Vivosmart is you can get notifications for anything you get notifications for on your iPhone (calendar, reminders, alarms, LINE, Whatsapp, Google map directions, etc) while some smartwatches only allow email, texts and calls. ... "
Size
13size, fits, bulky, regular, wrists
+77%
-23%
" ... I ordered the small and it fits great. ... "
" ... I have small wrists so the regular size works great. ... "
" ... I can carry it all day. ... "
" ... It is loaded with tons of features that I find really handy. ... "
" ... Besides those two small things, it's perfect. ... "
" ... Lightweight and provides all the functions I need. ... "
" ... It looks big on my small wrist and I ordered the small size. ... "
" ... • Size is perfect for me and looks good ... "
Product As Described
11expected, advertised, work, product, much
+73%
-27%
" ... Pretty much as expected. ... "
" ... Works as expected ... "
" ... Things just work as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Item is exactly as described. ... "
" ... Better than expected! ... "
" ... Works as stated. ... "
Bluetooth
11pair, connection, pairing, garmin connect app, via bluetooth
+45%
-55%
" ... I was able to pair it with my phone only through the Android Bluetooth settings, but that is worthless since the Garmin Connect does not use that, it requires a pairing to be completed from within the Garmin Connect app. ... This is unusual for just a Bluetooth connection pairing, but also probably the main reason why the pairing does not work with Huawei as some users are pointing out on many of the Garmin/Huawei posts on forums . ... "
" ... Moreover, the Garmin Connect app is horrible, and you have to constantly add the same device, or you can't connect via Bluetooth even though they're beside each other. ... "
" ... Loses connection to your phone almost daily and then takes forever to reconnect. ... Sometimes you have to unpair the device from your phone and then pair it again which is a complete disaster as well since you have to lair the device with your phone and then pair it from within the device. ... "
" ... Also continues to say not connected to blue tooth. ... "
" ... Yes I tired all the to troubleshoot Bluetooth to no avail. ... "
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