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Brand | Garmin |
Model Name | vivoactive 4S, Powder Gray/Silver |
Style | 4s |
Color | Silver w/ Gray Band |
Screen Size | 1.1 Inches |
Special Feature | Bluetooth |
Shape | Round |
Target Audience | Unisex Adult |
Age Range (Description) | Adult |
Compatible Devices | Smartphone |
About this item
- Keeps track of your energy levels, Pulse Ox (this is not a medical device and is not intended for use in the diagnosis or monitoring of any medical condition), respiration, menstrual cycle, stress, sleep, estimated heart, hydration and more
- Easily download songs to your watch, including playlists from Spotify, Amazon music or Deezer (may require a premium subscription With a third-party music provider), and connect with headphones (sold separately) for phone-free listening
- Record all the ways to move with more than 20 preloaded GPS and indoor sports apps, including yoga, running, swimming and more
- Get easy-to-follow, animated workouts right on your watch screen, including strength, cardio, yoga and Pilates
- Battery life: up to 7 days in smartwatch mode; up to 5 hours in GPS and music mode
- Personalize your watch with thousands of free watch faces, apps and widgets from our Connect IQ store
- Garmin Pay contactless payment solution (not all countries and payment Networks are eligible) lets you pay for purchases with your watch
- Safety and tracking Features include incident detection (during select activities) and assistance (when paired with a compatible device), which both send your real-time location to emergency contacts
- Stay connected with smart notifications (when paired with a compatible device), for incoming calls, text messages, calendar reminders and more; WATER RATING:5 ATM
- Garmin Coach provides free 5K, 10K and half-marathon training plans that guide you to reach your race goal and adjust based on your performance in the plan
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Mobile App | 4.1 | 3.9 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.5 |
Sleep tracking | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 3.9 | 4.3 |
Battery life | 3.9 | 4.0 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 3.8 | 4.3 |
Accuracy | 4.2 | 4.2 | — | 4.3 | — | — |
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size | 40mm | One Size | 33 mm | — | 40 mm | — |
operating system | Proprietary OS | android | android | — | — | — |
display size | 1.1 inches | 1.3 inches | 1.3 inches | 1.2 inches | 1.1 inches | 33 millimeters |
connectivity tech | GPS | Bluetooth, USB | Bluetooth | Bluetooth, USB, Wi-Fi | GPS | Bluetooth |
supported applications | GPS | Fitness Tracker, Multisport Tracker, Text Messaging, Sleep Monitor, Elevation Tracker | GPS | GPS | GPS | GPS |
input interface | touch screen | buttons, touch screen | buttons | buttons, touch screen | buttons | touch screen |
wireless standard | bluetooth | bluetooth | bluetooth | bluetooth | — | — |
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Product Dimensions | 1.57 x 1.57 x 0.5 inches |
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Item Weight | 1.28 ounces |
ASIN | B07W7W9DQQ |
Item model number | 010-02172-01 |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included) |
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4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #4,181 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #173 in Smartwatches |
OS | Proprietary OS |
Wireless communication technologies | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Connectivity technologies | GPS |
GPS | True |
Special features | Bluetooth |
Display resolution | 218 x 218 |
Other display features | Wireless |
Human Interface Input | Touchscreen |
Scanner Resolution | 218 x 218 |
Color | Silver w/ Gray Band |
Whats in the box | vivoactive 4s; Charging/data cable; Documentation |
Department | mens |
Manufacturer | Garmin |
Country of Origin | Taiwan |
Date First Available | September 5, 2019 |
Weight | 0.08 Pounds |
Standing screen display size | 1.1 Inches |
Memory Storage Capacity | 8000 MB |
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Tune in to your body, and tone up with the 40 mm vívoactive® 4S GPS smartwatch. It has the broadest available range of all-day health monitoring features, music storage and on-screen, Animated workouts To help you reach your goals. Boost every activity by downloading your favorite Spotify® or Deezer (may require a premium subscription With a third-party music provider) playlists straight to your watch. The watch constantly samples your heart rate and will alert you if it stays too high or too low while you’re at rest. It also helps gauge how hard you work during activities — even underwater.
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Customers like the sleep and appearance of the wearable computer. For example, they mention it's accurate, has a classy analog watch face, and has s a clear visual design. Opinions are mixed on battery life, ease of use, connectivity, accuracy, value, and performance.
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Customers like the sleep tracking capabilities of the wearable computer. They mention it keeps track of their heart rate, steps, and sleep. Some say the sleep monitoring is more accurate than the Garmin. They also appreciate the good GPS tracking and the ability to hear music and track their location without a phone.
"...All in all, this is an amazing fitness watch, and I'd definitely recommend if you're in the market for a new watch...." Read more
"...works well, doesn't have wild drops, and steadily and accurately records my heart rate with no issues...." Read more
"...keeping a tally of my activities, including sleep, and actually gets me more active...." Read more
"...The Vivoactive’s tracking is wildly inaccurate. It rarely records my sleep times correctly and sometimes thinks I’m asleep when I’m just watching tv..." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the wearable computer. They mention that it's a good-looking, classy analog watch face, and does not make a fashion statement. The screen is nice and the watch is a major upgrade in terms of looks and features. Customers also appreciate that they can personalize the display, watch face and other features.
"...This is a major upgrade in terms of looks and features. Here are all the things I love:..." Read more
"...Right out of the box this watch is better. It looks nice, has a sturdy build quality, and the wristband fits even my small wrist...." Read more
"...Pros:-Just about the right shape and size and weight for me. Looks nice; I originally wanted the black but the shadow gray/silver bezel was $..." Read more
"...strap material was comfortable and the watch itself felt strong and looked nice...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the wearable computer. Some mention that it records their runs well, the GPS works great, and the heart rate tracker works well. However, others say that it failed on race day, has poorly implemented features, and does not have amazing, 3D looking watch faces like the Samsung watches.
"...Though it's a touch screen, it still responds decently well when you're using it on the water soaking wet...." Read more
"...suck up the need to charge every day, or skip some of these poorly implemented features and get a cheaper watch that does fewer things but does them..." Read more
"...This tracker has no issues - the heart rate tracker works well, doesn't have wild drops, and steadily and accurately records my heart rate with no..." Read more
"...The watch performed perfectly during a 2.5-hour hike. The only problem I had was with the ‘Auto Pause’ function for the walk activity...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the battery life of the wearable computer. Some mention that it has excellent battery life, while others say that it dies when not in use. The rate of battery consumption is unpredictable.
"...Battery life - this is the biggest reason for me to get a Garmin instead of an Apple, Fossil or Samsung...." Read more
"...The O2 sensor isn’t important to me, but it does drain your battery in a big way...." Read more
"...Overall, I highly recommend this tracker. It's very accurate, has a good battery life, lots of features, and it is visually appealing." Read more
"...time, the battery in that watch started to show its wear, requiring frequent charges, and I kept having to clean corrosion off the charging port...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the wearable computer. Some mention that it's easy to navigate and customize to your need, while others say that some things are not very intuitive and take a bit longer to get used to. They also say that the website is a little hard to use and that it came with very few instructions.
"...There are tons of apps available, and its so easy to navigate and customize to your need...." Read more
"...Garmin Pay worked reasonably well - it was a little clunky to get set up, and typing in your password on the tiny screen is silly, but you can do..." Read more
"...- the heart rate tracker works well, doesn't have wild drops, and steadily and accurately records my heart rate with no issues...." Read more
"...The app is not as intuitive as I'd like but as I get used to it, I'm finding it has a lot of useful information...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the accuracy of the wearable computer. Some mention it's impressively accurate, and reliable with capturing activities and steps. However, others say that it'd be hard to do with a watch and not an EEG. They say the pedometer is quite inaccurate, the GPS is disappointed, and the heart monitor is not as accurate as their previous watch.
"It does not give accurate information at all. It doesn’t sync with the apps on your phone. Updates mean reinstall the watch...." Read more
"...Overall, I highly recommend this tracker. It's very accurate, has a good battery life, lots of features, and it is visually appealing." Read more
"...The running tracking seems super inaccurate which is the most disappointing part...." Read more
"...have much better sleep tracking and I like that you can count distance instead of steps, the UI is terrible and the touch-screen isn’t very..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the connectivity of the wearable computer. Some mention that the Garmin Connect App is ok, and impressive. They also say that the ability to stay connected without the need to constantly check their phone is impressive. However, others say that it has issues connecting and can take several minutes.
"...Cons: it is slow to wake, like the Fitbit. It would occasionally disconnect from my phone, it does not have music downloadable to the watch so you..." Read more
"...The Garmin Connect app is feature-packed and the reason why I went with Garmin. The watch performed perfectly during a 2.5-hour hike...." Read more
"It does not give accurate information at all. It doesn’t sync with the apps on your phone. Updates mean reinstall the watch...." Read more
"...The ability to stay connected without the need to constantly check my phone has proven to be incredibly convenient, especially during workouts when..." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the value of the wearable computer. Some find the value suitable, while others say it's not worth the high price.
"...Totally worth the spend, and for my needs I'd say it is a major upgrade from the apple/samsungs." Read more
"...to have my first one replaced after 10 months and I got a refurbished piece of crap...." Read more
"...The app is easy to use, runs in the background and updates on my phone with no issues...." Read more
"...It's a bit expensive but I think it's worth it..I'm glad I went with this brand...." Read more
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1) Two buttons - I originally bought the Vivoactive 3 Music because it was on sale for $200, but I quickly realized that missing the second button was a major pain point for me. Having the two buttons is so much more convenient for overall navigation. Also when you're in a workout, the second button can be used for setting a lap (instead of the vivoactive 3 where you have to double tap the screen). The second button alone was worth the extra spend. The vivo3 had a 20mm band, where the vivo4 is 22mm. The bigger band makes it look a lot better. The extra 0.1in screen space is well utilized also. It does make a difference.
2) Touch screen - I also tested out the Fenix 5 Plus for a while; now that is a great watch. The only issue I had with the Fenix was that you had to navigate all with buttons. The buttons are great for fitness and water sports, but when you're in the office, it's a little awkward when you're sitting in a meeting pressing buttons to navigate through texts or emails. Fenix was an amazing fitness watch, don't get me wrong, but it didn't work for my professional life expectations. Because it felt weird to have to press 5 buttons on the Fenix at the office, I wanted to go back to the touchscreen. Touchscreen is so much quicker and easier than the buttoned Garmins. It also looks cooler, and makes it truly feel more like a smartwatch.
3) Fitness features - If you're never had a Garmin before, they are amazing tools to help your fitness. The data it collects is leaps and bounds better and more accurate than any other smart watch. This watch has way more than the average athlete would ever need as it pertains to fitness features. There are tons of apps available, and its so easy to navigate and customize to your need. I use it mainly for running, golf and open ocean canoe paddling, using the SUP app. Though it's a touch screen, it still responds decently well when you're using it on the water soaking wet. You just have to kinda dry it off before you try to navigate while on the water. But here's the deal, if you're truly serious about your training, you're probably working too hard to even mess with your watch during the workout anyway, so focus on your training, not tapping away at your watch. I set it to buzz after every mile so I can see each mile pace. It works well for the 5-10+ mile sessions when I'm trying to beat my time. I listen to music when I'm out paddling, and it's a really nice feature. Haven't had any issues connecting to my waterproof earphones, even with all the movement during a workout. I use the Mpow Flame waterproof earphones. Golf app is awesome: front, middle and back of the green yardage.
4) Battery life - this is the biggest reason for me to get a Garmin instead of an Apple, Fossil or Samsung. I didn't want to be glued to my charger every night so instead I got this and get a full week's worth of battery. The always-on display is bright enough to see in daylight and at nighttime, but technology is what helps it save energy instead of the higher end amoled screens. It charges really quickly too so if I forget to charge it, I can just juice it up really quickly. A 10 minute charge gets me about 30% of battery.
5) Smart features - The fact that Garmin has begun to integrate smart features to their watches is amazing. Yes, you can't do everything one would like to do on a watch like talk to siri, look at pictures, or make phone calls. But why are you looking on your watch for all that stuff anyway? Is it really necessary when our phones are so advanced now? I get all my selected phone notifications, I can read texts and preview emails, and that's really all i need. Remember, fitness first, smartwatch second.
All in all, this is an amazing fitness watch, and I'd definitely recommend if you're in the market for a new watch. Totally worth the spend, and for my needs I'd say it is a major upgrade from the apple/samsungs.
Right out of the box this watch is better. It looks nice, has a sturdy build quality, and the wristband fits even my small wrist. I had to buy a 3rd party wristband for my old Fitbit. There's no monthly subscription to access any of the data for the app. The app is easy to use, runs in the background and updates on my phone with no issues. It was easy to set up when I first started using it.
The exercise tracking is superb. My Fitbit would have extremely irregular heart tracking. I'd be in a full cardio workout and it would register my heart rate at 80bpm. This tracker has no issues - the heart rate tracker works well, doesn't have wild drops, and steadily and accurately records my heart rate with no issues. I've used the walk activity tracker to track a 3 hour hike, and it recorded my route, heart rate, and calories burned.
I've read other reviews mentioning that the battery life doesn't live up to the specs, but I haven't seen this as the case. On my 3 hour hike using GPS, my battery only drained 15%. If you make sure that your Pulse Ox meter is off, you should get several days worth of battery. It also charges quickly, so if you take it off and charge it when you shower, you should have no issues.
Overall, I highly recommend this tracker. It's very accurate, has a good battery life, lots of features, and it is visually appealing.
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I have a 7.25-inch wrist and the 4S strap was right near the end of its adjustment. Looking online the watch is actually designed for a 6.8-inch wrist maximum, though it did fit me, but I needed my wife to help put it on!
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The 40mm case diameter was well-proportioned on my arm and the display notifications were legible. The TFT screen is superb in bright light as the light is actually reflected off the colored pixels in the reflective display, unlike an AMOLED screen. The colors are not as bright and saturated as an AMOLED display but they are quite acceptable. In low light, the display looks a little dull and washed out, even with the screen illuminated. Still acceptable though and given the resulting excellent battery life. At 20% brightness, short duration illumination and low gesture sensitivity, with one GPS tracking event per day, I achieved 4.5 to 5 days of battery life. A couple hours to recharge.
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The Garmin Connect app is feature-packed and the reason why I went with Garmin. The watch performed perfectly during a 2.5-hour hike. The only problem I had was with the ‘Auto Pause’ function for the walk activity. It kept pausing intermittently, even though I was walking. I thought it was due to loss of the GPS signal while in dense woodland. However, after disabling the Auto Pause, the watch worked perfectly. It seems that if my arm was not swinging enough, the watch thought I’d stopped walking. Activity ‘Auto Start’ isn’t as reliable as I’d like either. I don’t use those functions anymore!
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When the Vivoactive 4 deal came to my attention, I expected only the strap to really make a difference and that’s why I bought it. I can put it on all by myself! It is designed for an 8-inch wrist maximum (see photos for comparison). However, the extra 5mm of case diameter also makes a surprising difference. The screen is noticeably bigger on the arm and the display even more legible. So, if you are torn between a Vivoactive 4S and 4, consider the strap length and the fit on your arm, but know that the notifications are also easier to read on the 4. Otherwise, both are identical in function.
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I am very pleased with the Garmin Vivoactive. The watch, with its app, helps with keeping a tally of my activities, including sleep, and actually gets me more active. The notifications from my phone are complete and not just short subject headings. I wear the watch 24/7 and don’t take it off. It’s very comfortable and doesn’t look so much like a smartwatch. The always-on display is what I really like about the watch. It seems to be very durable under extreme activities too.
Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2023
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I have a 7.25-inch wrist and the 4S strap was right near the end of its adjustment. Looking online the watch is actually designed for a 6.8-inch wrist maximum, though it did fit me, but I needed my wife to help put it on!
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The 40mm case diameter was well-proportioned on my arm and the display notifications were legible. The TFT screen is superb in bright light as the light is actually reflected off the colored pixels in the reflective display, unlike an AMOLED screen. The colors are not as bright and saturated as an AMOLED display but they are quite acceptable. In low light, the display looks a little dull and washed out, even with the screen illuminated. Still acceptable though and given the resulting excellent battery life. At 20% brightness, short duration illumination and low gesture sensitivity, with one GPS tracking event per day, I achieved 4.5 to 5 days of battery life. A couple hours to recharge.
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The Garmin Connect app is feature-packed and the reason why I went with Garmin. The watch performed perfectly during a 2.5-hour hike. The only problem I had was with the ‘Auto Pause’ function for the walk activity. It kept pausing intermittently, even though I was walking. I thought it was due to loss of the GPS signal while in dense woodland. However, after disabling the Auto Pause, the watch worked perfectly. It seems that if my arm was not swinging enough, the watch thought I’d stopped walking. Activity ‘Auto Start’ isn’t as reliable as I’d like either. I don’t use those functions anymore!
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When the Vivoactive 4 deal came to my attention, I expected only the strap to really make a difference and that’s why I bought it. I can put it on all by myself! It is designed for an 8-inch wrist maximum (see photos for comparison). However, the extra 5mm of case diameter also makes a surprising difference. The screen is noticeably bigger on the arm and the display even more legible. So, if you are torn between a Vivoactive 4S and 4, consider the strap length and the fit on your arm, but know that the notifications are also easier to read on the 4. Otherwise, both are identical in function.
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I am very pleased with the Garmin Vivoactive. The watch, with its app, helps with keeping a tally of my activities, including sleep, and actually gets me more active. The notifications from my phone are complete and not just short subject headings. I wear the watch 24/7 and don’t take it off. It’s very comfortable and doesn’t look so much like a smartwatch. The always-on display is what I really like about the watch. It seems to be very durable under extreme activities too.
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Se não usar essas funções dura até mais de 5 dias. Sei que essa duração e menor que mtos smartwatches por aí, mas as funcionalidades compensam
Reviewed in Brazil on November 28, 2023
Se não usar essas funções dura até mais de 5 dias. Sei que essa duração e menor que mtos smartwatches por aí, mas as funcionalidades compensam
The first couple of days I wore both the watch and the band and compare what data I could since it wasn't synching with my phone. They were still quite comparable and still would be quite happy with my Huawei if it still worked, but it does not.
I compared the price of the watch through many sites and including the website for Garmin. Amazon was by far the cheaper option even through it was going through Amazon Garmin store. Also, what made this an easier transaction was the payment plan over 5 months with no interest. . . .I was very tempted to buy more of an expensive watch with that option.
It wasn't an easy option of which band to purchase. I could've gotten a newer style for around the same price. Thankfully I found a website that asked multiple and more in depth questions than the Garmin website and it kept pairing me up with this watch style with two other options which were the others I was looking with, so I purchased the Vivoactive 4s.
I was quite apprehensive since there was such a broad spectrum of reviews, where people either loved it or hated it. Also, people were complaining the watch strap was too small and I don't have a delicate wrist. My wrist circumference is about 6.75" and the band definitely fits with a fair bit of holes leftover. Although I feel like I'm in between holes. I feel like the smaller face looks good on my wrist. It's not too big or small. I didn't want a computer on my wrist. It's super light and comfortable except for the between the hole sizes and my wrist does swell depending on heat etc. I've tried on a Fenix before and I'm not exactly sure which model it is, but its heavy and seems massive on my wrist.
This watch has the transflective vs the newer amoled display. I actually wanted the transflective over the amoled. My old watch was amoled and I hated it outside in the sun. I'd have to shade it and move around my arm just to see it. While I understand that other watches you can set up the always on display or have it turn on when you touch the screen, but I had that before and I've found my gloves wouldn't wake up the watch and I'd have to remove my gloves. I really like that it looks like a watch and depending on the face it just looks like a real watch. Even with the washed out screen as people have complained about I really enjoy it. I have it set at about 30% brightness and find it decent inside under lights and I can tap the screen if it's dark inside. I love the screen outside which I spend alot of time.
The face of the watch doesn't look good with high detail and isn't as rich. It looks pixelated. Thankfully I found several I really like on the IQ app. I like simple and clean so there are quite a few I can use. BUT I still love it, especially outside!!
As for the features. It's like a hybrid watch. It is touch screen but has two buttons, which I love this. I really do like touch screen. It linked perfectly with the older Samsung phone. This is being used as a fitness tracker and not as a smartwatch, so all features of texting, emails etc have been deactivated. The only thing I kept was if someone calls me it vibrates to my wrist. The stress and body battery is a nice new feature. I have pulse ox turned off to save battery but do plan on activating it around monthly for about a week to measure my advancement or any changes during my sleep. As for sleep it doesn't do naps, and isn't super correct, but this isn't a medical device but something to help me to become healthier and just keep basic records. There is so many features....it's hard to review all of them. Love that I can set my goals of stairs, steps, active mins etc. I deactivate the iq move option since I do not want to "add" extra active mins because I'm walking to my car but want to focus on my actual exercise I add daily. The move option if you've been sitting a long time actually takes a few mins of walking to deactivate vs just getting up and walking to the fridge. I find it helpful with the buttons and I can move my activities around. Couple pushes of the buttons and I'm recording the activity at the top of my list with no touching of the screen. This is perfect for me since right now I'm just doing elliptical.
It hasn't added steps when driving to work. I use a rideon and it will add a few steps, but not many. It's not really an issue to me because I push now for about an hour and it doesn't read any of those steps. It also read vigorous weeding as a few steps. It doesn't bother me, since it isn't adding 1000's of steps and it's just a tool to become active and hold myself accountable.
The battery isn't super long, but it's way longer than my old band which I charged everyday while in the shower. It generally is around the 4 or 5 day mark that I'm putting it on the charger. It has around 30% battery left and about an hour to charge fully. Now I'm not using alot of features so battery life will differ.
Unfortunately I have not used the GPS for a walk yet, or my hikes. I did connect to the GPS a few times just to see how fast it connected. I'm very happy. Way quicker than my last watch. I'm not sure if it shows a map in the app once the activity is completed. I hope so. My outdoor activities are seasonal, which may seem weird, but I do lots if hikes and walks in the cooler seasons along with other fitness activities and summer time is mostly gardening and maintaining the property along with indoor fitness.
I cannot give a review on the music aspect since I have no intentions of using it. The watch has everything and more.
Reviewed in Canada on August 8, 2023
The first couple of days I wore both the watch and the band and compare what data I could since it wasn't synching with my phone. They were still quite comparable and still would be quite happy with my Huawei if it still worked, but it does not.
I compared the price of the watch through many sites and including the website for Garmin. Amazon was by far the cheaper option even through it was going through Amazon Garmin store. Also, what made this an easier transaction was the payment plan over 5 months with no interest. . . .I was very tempted to buy more of an expensive watch with that option.
It wasn't an easy option of which band to purchase. I could've gotten a newer style for around the same price. Thankfully I found a website that asked multiple and more in depth questions than the Garmin website and it kept pairing me up with this watch style with two other options which were the others I was looking with, so I purchased the Vivoactive 4s.
I was quite apprehensive since there was such a broad spectrum of reviews, where people either loved it or hated it. Also, people were complaining the watch strap was too small and I don't have a delicate wrist. My wrist circumference is about 6.75" and the band definitely fits with a fair bit of holes leftover. Although I feel like I'm in between holes. I feel like the smaller face looks good on my wrist. It's not too big or small. I didn't want a computer on my wrist. It's super light and comfortable except for the between the hole sizes and my wrist does swell depending on heat etc. I've tried on a Fenix before and I'm not exactly sure which model it is, but its heavy and seems massive on my wrist.
This watch has the transflective vs the newer amoled display. I actually wanted the transflective over the amoled. My old watch was amoled and I hated it outside in the sun. I'd have to shade it and move around my arm just to see it. While I understand that other watches you can set up the always on display or have it turn on when you touch the screen, but I had that before and I've found my gloves wouldn't wake up the watch and I'd have to remove my gloves. I really like that it looks like a watch and depending on the face it just looks like a real watch. Even with the washed out screen as people have complained about I really enjoy it. I have it set at about 30% brightness and find it decent inside under lights and I can tap the screen if it's dark inside. I love the screen outside which I spend alot of time.
The face of the watch doesn't look good with high detail and isn't as rich. It looks pixelated. Thankfully I found several I really like on the IQ app. I like simple and clean so there are quite a few I can use. BUT I still love it, especially outside!!
As for the features. It's like a hybrid watch. It is touch screen but has two buttons, which I love this. I really do like touch screen. It linked perfectly with the older Samsung phone. This is being used as a fitness tracker and not as a smartwatch, so all features of texting, emails etc have been deactivated. The only thing I kept was if someone calls me it vibrates to my wrist. The stress and body battery is a nice new feature. I have pulse ox turned off to save battery but do plan on activating it around monthly for about a week to measure my advancement or any changes during my sleep. As for sleep it doesn't do naps, and isn't super correct, but this isn't a medical device but something to help me to become healthier and just keep basic records. There is so many features....it's hard to review all of them. Love that I can set my goals of stairs, steps, active mins etc. I deactivate the iq move option since I do not want to "add" extra active mins because I'm walking to my car but want to focus on my actual exercise I add daily. The move option if you've been sitting a long time actually takes a few mins of walking to deactivate vs just getting up and walking to the fridge. I find it helpful with the buttons and I can move my activities around. Couple pushes of the buttons and I'm recording the activity at the top of my list with no touching of the screen. This is perfect for me since right now I'm just doing elliptical.
It hasn't added steps when driving to work. I use a rideon and it will add a few steps, but not many. It's not really an issue to me because I push now for about an hour and it doesn't read any of those steps. It also read vigorous weeding as a few steps. It doesn't bother me, since it isn't adding 1000's of steps and it's just a tool to become active and hold myself accountable.
The battery isn't super long, but it's way longer than my old band which I charged everyday while in the shower. It generally is around the 4 or 5 day mark that I'm putting it on the charger. It has around 30% battery left and about an hour to charge fully. Now I'm not using alot of features so battery life will differ.
Unfortunately I have not used the GPS for a walk yet, or my hikes. I did connect to the GPS a few times just to see how fast it connected. I'm very happy. Way quicker than my last watch. I'm not sure if it shows a map in the app once the activity is completed. I hope so. My outdoor activities are seasonal, which may seem weird, but I do lots if hikes and walks in the cooler seasons along with other fitness activities and summer time is mostly gardening and maintaining the property along with indoor fitness.
I cannot give a review on the music aspect since I have no intentions of using it. The watch has everything and more.
Reviewed in Mexico on April 23, 2023
Watch arrived charged as required turned on got the watch faces as above. Couldn’t reset or force shut down, so couldn’t set up watch with smart phone as just wouldn’t do anything. Touchscreen didn’t work either. Watch felt and looked cheap also compared to my two other garmins. Requesting refund as watch doesn’t work! Only had it 6 hours photos taken in dark room tonight but crazy screens no way to set it up?! Disappointed and waste of money.
Want to give no stars but had to give 1 to submit review.
So tried to get either refund or replacement item as watch wouldn’t work company refused both options so had to get Amazon involved who refunded straight away abs on were great but this company please DO NOT BUY HERE.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 1, 2022
Watch arrived charged as required turned on got the watch faces as above. Couldn’t reset or force shut down, so couldn’t set up watch with smart phone as just wouldn’t do anything. Touchscreen didn’t work either. Watch felt and looked cheap also compared to my two other garmins. Requesting refund as watch doesn’t work! Only had it 6 hours photos taken in dark room tonight but crazy screens no way to set it up?! Disappointed and waste of money.
Want to give no stars but had to give 1 to submit review.
So tried to get either refund or replacement item as watch wouldn’t work company refused both options so had to get Amazon involved who refunded straight away abs on were great but this company please DO NOT BUY HERE.