Garmin Vivosmart 4 Review

When it comes to fitness tracking, the new Apple Watch Series 4 is all the rage, but not everyone wants or needs a smartwatch. There's still a market for dedicated fitness trackers, and that's where the Garmin Vivosmart 4 comes in. At $129.99, the Vivosmart 4 tracks everything from steps and calories burned, to heart rate and blood oxygen saturation levels for far less money than most smartwatches. Factor in a sleek design and long battery life, and the Vivosmart 4 is a compelling option if you're looking to quantify your active lifestyle. Slim and Sleek The Vivosmart 4 ($107.35 at Amazon) closely resembles the Fitbit Alta HR in both look and feel. Its strap is made of silicone and comes in small/medium or large. The small/medium measures 0.4 by 7.7 by 0.6 inches (HWD), while the large is slightly longer at 9.2 inches. In the center, you'll find an oblong OLED touch display, bordered by an aluminum bezel. The main difference between the Alta HR and Vivosmart 4 is versatility. You ...

The Garmin Vivosmart 4 is an attractive fitness tracker with accurate, in-depth metrics and up to a week of battery life.

Accurate; Long battery life; Automatic activity tracking; Measures blood oxygen levels, sleep, stress, and body recovery; Slim, sleek design

Touch screen could be more responsive; Uses proprietary charger

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Garmin Vivosmart 4 review

The Apple Watch 4 Series is our top pick for fitness tracking, earning our first-ever 5-out-of-5 stars rating, but not everyone wants the advanced metrics and apps of a smartwatch. The market for fitness-focused trackers is still alive and kicking thanks to companies like Garmin that are willing to try something new. A new style, novel metrics, and a new sensor help to set its Vivosmart 4 apart from the competition. Gone are the days of clunky fitness bands that are black, boxy and look alien on your wrist. Fitbit paved the way with stylish bands, and now it is Garmin’s turn to follow. Garmin’s answer is the Vivosmart 4, one of the company’s most fashionable fitness trackers to date. The tracker unit is integrated into a slim one-piece silicone band that is slightly textured for a more pleasing look. It has a small, oblong OLED touch display that is rimmed by a thin aluminum bezel. The tracker is lightweight and extremely comfortable to wear. Kelly Hodgkins/Digital Trends The tracker u...

Slim, fashionable design; Affordable price; Body battery; Pulse ox;

Small display for notifications; No GPS or connected GPS;

Garmin Vivosmart 4 review

Garmin Vivosmart 4