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Garmin Vivoactive HR - 4.0 / 5
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Garmin Vivoactive HR review: Design
- Plastic and rubber design 30.2 x 57.0 x 11.4mm; 47.6g 5ATM rated water-resistance 205 x 148 pixel display
Garmin Vivoactive HR review: Features & performance
- Built-in heart rate sensor Built-in GPS tracking Plenty of pre-set sports modes
Garmin Vivoactive HR review: Software & app
- Garmin Connect app works with iOS and Android On-screen data or in-browser full metrics & graphs
Garmin Vivoactive HR review: Battery life
- 8 days life with 24/7 heart-rate More than 13-hours with GPS Proprietary charger
To recap
Overall, the Vivoactive HR is a device for the sports fan who spreads their love of being active rather than obsessing on a single form of exercise. It’s a device that will charge through your full week of action and accurately keep tabs on whatever you ask of it, no matter how obscure you latest fitness hobby.
