Garmin Vivosport review
Test scoreShow Context
- Proprietary
- Built in heart rate monitor
- 21.6

The Garmin Vivosport may look like a basic fitness tracker, but it packs in plenty of features, including heart-rate monitoring and in-built GPS. Read our full smartwatch review to find out if this Garmin impressed us in our tests.
What's included:- Pros and cons
- What is it?
- What can it do?
- What's it like to wear and use?
- How accurate is it?
- What’s the battery life like?
- Is there anything else I should know?
- Should I buy it?
Last checked by Which?
April 2022
First reviewed by Which?
October 2019
Released
September 2017

Technical specifications
General
- Weight 26g
- Width49mm
- Height20.7mm
- Depth11mm
- Operating systemProprietary
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