Garmin Vivoactive 4 vs Vivoactive 5: Specs
| Garmin Vivoactive 4 | Garmin Vivoactive 4S | Garmin Vivoactive 5 |
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Display | 1.3-inch MIP, 260 x 260 resolution | 1.1-inch MIP, 218 x 218 resolution | 1.2 inch AMOLED, optional always-on 390 x 390 resolution |
Dimensions and weight | 45.1 x 45.1 x 12.8 mm | 40.0 x 40.0 x 12.7 mm | 42.2 x 42.2 x 11.1mm |
Build materials | Stainless steel bezel bezel | Stainless steel bezel bezel | Anodized aluminum bezel |
Battery | Up to 8 days in smartwatch mode | Up to 7 days in smartwatch mode | Up to 11 days in smartwatch mode (5 days with always-on display enabled) |
IP rating | 5 ATM | 5 ATM | 5 ATM |
Sensors | Garmin Elevate heart rate sensor | Garmin Elevate heart rate sensor | Garmin Elevate heart rate sensor |
Connectivity | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
Compatibility | Android, iOS | Android, iOS | Android, iOS |
Garmin Pay | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Smartwatch features | Connect IQ-compatible | Connect IQ-compatible | Connect IQ-compatible |
Colors | Silver Stainless Steel bezel with Shadow Gray case | Light Gold bezel with Dust Rose case, Rose Gold bezel with White case, Silver bezel with Powder Gray case | Metallic Orchid, Slate, Cream Gold with Ivory case, Metallic Navy with Navy case |
Garmin Vivoactive 4 vs Vivoactive 5: Design
The Vivoactive 5 looks a lot like a cross between its predecessor and the Venu 3 series. It borrows the two-side button layout of the Vivoactive 4, but its actual chassis has more in common with the Venu. In terms of size, the Vivoactive 5 fits right in between the Vivoactive 4 and 4S with its 20mm band and a body size of 42.2 x 42.2 x 11.1mm. For those wondering, there is no Vivoactive 5S; Garmin has opted for just a one-size-fits-all approach for its.