I like the easy to read pulse counter and other features. It is not bulky and has a long battery life.

I am two months into owning this and I've had repeat connection issues. Constantly losing connection to Garmin's app. I've had to repair the device a few times. After changing phones this issue got so much worse that I'm now ready to move to Fitbit.

Did research. Best Waterproof Rating-Better than Fitbit with all the same features Happy with purchase

The product screen only displays half of the actual display I took it back for an exchange but the replacement has the same problem with the top or bottom of figures writing not being displayed and the blue tooth does not work

The Garmin Vivosmart fitness tracker is smart, capable and very well designed. You can control smartwatch-style notifications, as well as accurately track your steps, calories burned and sleep.

The unique touchscreen is much easier to use than those on many of the other fitness trackers we reviewed

The Vivosmart doesn't keep track of your active daily minutes

The Garmin vivosmart HR has all the features you would want in a fitness tracker, but is definitely meant for fitness enthusiasts. It uses MoveIQ technology to detect what type of workout you're doing, and also provides all-day activity tracking.

Inactivity Bar shows how long you've been still; Move IQ senses the type of exercise; Sets an attainable step goal based on your activity level; Consistently measures heart rate; Can control music; view weather and get notifications on the device; Measures floors climbed and descended; GPS tracks...

Relatively short battery life; Bulky design; Testers said it was uncomfortable

American company Garmin isn't a stranger to tracking technologies, be it mapping tech or sport science, so when the Vivosmart HR arrived on my desk, I was pretty excited. It's the company's new fitness tracker for the semi-serious outdoor performer, and unlike the standard Garmin Vivosmart, the HR...

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Small form factor; Phone notifications; Fully featured app; Solid design/band

Black and white display; Not Android Wear; App is over-complicated

The Vivosmart HR is the newest addition to Garmin's activity tracking range and resembles the lovechild of the Vivosmart band and the Vivofit 2. A sleek design with monochrome display, silicon band and built-in optical heart-rate monitor on the underside (which I found to be very accurate), this new...

I wasn't expecting much from this device but once I paired it with my smart phone and installed the free app it was great it calorie counts and step meter heart rate monitor and overall exercise intensity tracking. I can't live without it now.