Garmin Vivomove HR

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Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 140 reviews of Garmin Vivomove HR. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Comments about the portability and price are overall positive. The size and design also get good comments. There are some negative comments about the software.

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Expert review by : Jill Duffy (pcmag.com)

Garmin Vivomove HR

Garmin's Vivomove HR is a beautiful analog watch first and a smart fitness tracker with a heart rate sensor second.

Stylish, analog watch body. Records steps, stairs, sleep, 24/7 heart rate, and stress. Customizable display. Supports notifications.

Proprietary charger. Difficult to read in sunlight. So-so heart rate accuracy.

If you want a truly classy timepiece that comes with basic fitness tracking and smartwatch features, the Vivomove HR is an excellent buy. It looks similar to the Misfit Phase and Nokia Steel HR, but it's better all around. At $199, the price is right,...

Feb, 2018

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Expert review by : Scott Stein (cnet.com)

Garmin's newest watch is the best fitness tracker in disguise

Want a full fitness tracker but don't want it to look like one? The Garmin Vivomove HR might be your choice.

Full fitness features on a regular-looking analog watch. The Vivomove HR includes heart rate, step count and sleep tracking, and smart functions like notifications. It works on Android and iOS and has 50-meter water resistance and a weeklong-plus...

The tiny touch display is hard to navigate. There are no physical buttons. It lasts longer in watch-only mode but won't track fitness, and the glass body can collect scuffs.

Garmin's heart-tracking blend of fashion watch and fitness watch is a great choice for everyday watch wearers who want a fully embedded fitness experience.

Nov, 2017

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Expert review by : Caitlin McGarry (tomsguide.com)

Garmin Vivomove HR Review: Stylish Smartwatch Falters on Fitness

I love that the Vivomove HR's face never gives away its smart features until you want to see them. The design of the display, which is hidden until you raise your wrist, is brilliant. But this hybrid smartwatch suffers from an identity crisis. It wants...

Can be used as a watch, no phone required ; Stylish enough to wear all day

Inaccurate sleep tracking ; Display is difficult to see in sunlight ; Lightweight workout features

Garmin’s Vivomove HR is an attractive timepiece, but its smart fitness-tracking features leave a lot to be desired.

Nov, 2017

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Expert review by : DC Rainmaker (dcrainmaker.com)

Garmin’s Vivomove HR: Everything you need to know

Sometimes, beauty is only skin deep.

Sep, 2017

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Expert review by : James Peckham (techradar.com)

Garmin Vivomove HR review

Perhaps the best looking Garmin yet

Premium feel ; Innovative design

Limited notifications ; No built-in GPS

Garmin's new and improved hybrid watch has a few minor upgrades, but the new design is a big improvement for anyone looking to hide fitness features on their wrist.

Sep, 2017

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Expert review by : Britta O'Boyle (pocket-lint.com)

Garmin Vivomove HR preview: Hybrid smartwatch with hidden touchscreen and heart rate monitoring

Garmin announced several devices at consumer electronic show IFA in Berlin, including the Vivomove HR.On first glance, the Vivomove HR looks like any

The Garmin Vivomove HR combines beauty with brains. It's a stunning device that appears to find the perfect balance between a classic timepiece you can wear with jeans or business wear and a smart device thanks to that hidden touchscreen.

Sep, 2017

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Garmin Vivomove HR review: A fine hybrid smartwatch

The Garmin Vivomove HR delivers a highly appealing mix of affordability and features

Lightweight and comfortable ; Lots of fitness features ; Looks great

Logging activities can be fiddly ; Smeary screen ; Mediocre battery life

The Steel HR, which is around the same price, can log activities via connected GPS and crucially, lasts up to 25 days between charges. Which is the right watch for you, then, probably comes down to personal preference.

Jul, 2019

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Expert review by : Henry Burrell (techadvisor.co.uk)

Garmin Vivomove HR

The Garmin Vivomove HR is an affordable, versatile take on the hybrid smartwatch with more features than its price suggests. Here's our full review

Nov, 2018

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Expert review by : Andrew Williams (stuff.tv)

Garmin Vivomove HR review

This minimalist watch has secret Garmin powers...

Better at fitness than it first appears ; Fairly good battery life ; Supports notifications, including WhatsApp ; Uses the same app as Garmin’s advanced watches

No GPS ; Screen visibility only okay in bright light ; Design could do with more refinement

One of the most fitness-focused hybrid watches around and a great Garmin-lite tracker for newbies

Dec, 2017

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Expert review by : Scott Stein (cnet.co.uk)

Garmin Vivomove HR review

Why can't smartwatches look normal?

The tiny touch display is hard to navigate. There are no physical buttons. It lasts longer in watch-only mode but won't track fitness, and the glass body can collect scuffs.

Garmin's heart-tracking blend of fashion watch and fitness watch is a great choice for everyday watch wearers who want a fully embedded fitness experience.

Nov, 2017

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