Garmin Vivoactive 4 45mm review
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- Garmin Watch OS
The Garmin Vivoactive 4 smartwatch is an update on the Vivoactive 3, and similar in many respects to the Garmin Venu. Read our full review to find out how its features compare with these, and how it performed in our smartwatch tests.
What's included:- Pros and cons
- What is it?
- What can it do?
- What’s the setup like?
- What’s it like to wear and use?
- What’s it like for fitness?
- How accurate is it?
- What’s the battery like?
- Is there anything else I should know?
- Should I buy it?
Last checked by Which?
October 2021
First reviewed by Which?
December 2019
Released
September 2019
Technical specifications
General
- Weight (g)51g
- Width (mm)45mm
- Thickness (mm)13.8
- Operating systemGarmin Watch OS
- Removable strap
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