The Garmin Vivosmart 5 smartwatch has been launched and it comes with some improvements from its predecessor. The Vivosmart 5 sports a larger OLED display, replaceable straps, and a physical button. The new Garmin smartwatch comes in two sizes and has a battery that offers up to 7 days of activity on a full charge. The Garmin Vivosmart 5 is available on order from Amazon for $149.99.Vivosmart 5

With a 66% improvement in the display size from its predecessor, the Garmin Vivosmart 5 measures 10.5mm x 18.5mm. It has a resolution of 88 x 154 pixels. The OLED panel thus offers a better display of text than the Vivosmart 4. The larger display also means that the touchscreen is easier to use. The physical button in the Garmin Vivosmart 5 is below the display, but this is absent in the Garmin Vivosmart 4.

Owners of the Garmin Vivosmart 5 can replace the bracelets of their unit, in addition to extended use of the smartwatch for up to 7 days before needing to recharge. The battery life is reduced with pulse ox sleep tracking functional. The Vivosmart 5 is well-suited for swimming activities and it is capable of storing up to two weeks of activity data. Apart from pulse ox and sleep tracking, the Vivosmart 5 also offers heart rate monitoring, SpO2, and other health and fitness features. A GPS module is however lacking in the device for enhanced fitness tracking.Vivosmart 5

Both the small/medium and large sizes of the Garmin Vivosmart 5 are sold at $149.99 on Garmin’s website. The smaller model comes in black, cool mint, and white options of the bracelet. The larger smartwatch comes only in black for now. It remains to be seen how the Garmin Vivosmart 5 sits in the market and whether it will have decent reception.

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