Garmin
Venu X1 vs Vivoactive 5
Size, specs & wrist fit compared
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Which one fits you
On wrists narrower than about 48mm, the Vivoactive 5 is the safer pick — it stays proportionate down to roughly 44mm, where the Venu X1 starts to hang over the edge. Above 48mm both sit cleanly, and the Venu X1 gives you more presence.
The Vivoactive 5 wears larger than the Venu X1 (42.2mm vs 41mm case), giving it more wrist presence — and needing a wider wrist to sit cleanly.
The Venu X1 is the slimmer of the two (7.9mm vs 11.1mm), so it slides under a cuff more easily.
On the wrist the Venu X1 feels lighter (34g vs 36g, case only).
The Venu X1 is thinner than 100% of the 41mm watches we track and the Vivoactive 5 than 82% of the 42mm ones — so both wear flatter than their widths suggest.
The Vivoactive 5 is 1.2mm wider, 3.8mm shorter, 3.2mm thicker and 2g heavier than the Venu X1.
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2D Dimension Schematics
Every case drawn to scale on a shared centre — from above, and in profile against the wrist.
- Garmin Venu X141mm × 46mm · 7.9mm thick
- Garmin Vivoactive 542.2mm · 11.1mm thick
3D preview
Venu X1 vs Vivoactive 5 on a wrist
Sized to your own wrist, turned any way you like.
Shapes are built from published measurements, not manufacturer 3D models — accurate proportions, generic dial.
Battery life compared
Furthest apart in Smartwatch mode, where the Vivoactive 5 lasts 1.4× as long as the Venu X1 (11 days against 8 days).
Venu X1Vivoactive 5
Smartwatch
8 days11 daysGPS
16 hours21 hoursTraining
7 hours—
Specifications
The short version
11 key specs| Spec | GarminVenu X1 | GarminVivoactive 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Case Width | 41mm | 42.2mm |
| Lug-to-Lug | 46mm | 42.2mm |
| Thickness | 7.9mm | 11.1mm |
| Weight | 34g | 36g |
| Shape | Rectangle | Circular |
| Water Resistance | 5 ATM | 5 ATM |
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Display type | OLED/AMOLED | OLED/AMOLED |
| Screen size | 2 inches | 1.2 inches |
| Battery life | 8 days | 11 days |
| Released | 2023 | 2023 |
Every specification
119 specs| Spec | Garmin Venu X1 | Garmin Vivoactive 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| width | 41 | 42.2 |
| height | 46 | 42.2 |
| volume | 14.9 cm³ | 19.77 cm³ |
| weight | 34 g | 36 g |
| thickness | 7.9 | 11.1 |
| ATM rating | 5 ATM | 5 ATM |
| resolution | 448 x 486 px | 390 x 390 px |
| screen size | 2 inches | 1.2 inches |
| Display type | OLED/AMOLED | OLED/AMOLED |
| Has a display | Yes | Yes |
| pixel density | 330 ppi | 459 ppi |
| width of band | 24 mm | 20 mm |
| water resistance | Sweat resistant | Waterproof |
| Always-On Display | Yes | Yes |
| has a touch screen | Yes | Yes |
| is designed for kids | No | No |
| Watch band is replaceable | Yes | Yes |
| Has sapphire glass display | Yes | No |
| has branded damage-resistant glass | Yes | Yes |
| Gorilla Glass version | — | Gorilla Glass 3 |
| waterproof depth rating | — | 50 m |
| maximum operating temperature | — | 60 °C |
| lowest potential operating temperature | — | -20 °C |
| Battery | ||
| battery life | 8 days | 11 days |
| has wireless charging | No | No |
| has a removable battery | No | No |
| battery life with GPS on | 16 hours | 21 hours |
| Has a solar power battery | No | No |
| has a rechargeable battery | Yes | Yes |
| battery life in training mode | 7 hours | — |
| charge time | — | 1.5 hours |
| Sensors | ||
| has GPS | Yes | Yes |
| has a compass | Yes | Yes |
| Has a barometer | Yes | No |
| has a gyroscope | Yes | No |
| Has a cadence sensor | No | No |
| has an accelerometer | Yes | Yes |
| Monitors perspiration | No | No |
| Has a heart rate monitor | Yes | Yes |
| Has a temperature sensor | Yes | No |
| Monitors blood oxygenation levels | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||
| release date | 2023-12-21 | 2023-09-20 |
| Has a stopwatch | Yes | Yes |
| Has smart alarm | No | No |
| warranty period | 1 years | 1 years |
| Has call control | Yes | Yes |
| Has silent alarm | Yes | Yes |
| has HRV tracking | Yes | Yes |
| measures VO2 max | Yes | Yes |
| Has notifications | Yes | Yes |
| Has ECG technology | No | No |
| Locates your phone | Yes | Yes |
| has a front camera | No | No |
| has fall detection | Yes | Yes |
| has voice commands | Yes | No |
| Acquires GPS faster | Yes | No |
| Has vibrating alerts | Yes | Yes |
| number of microphones | 1 | — |
| shows readiness level | Yes | No |
| Can be used to answer calls | Yes | No |
| measures resting heart rate | Yes | Yes |
| has irregular heart rate warnings | No | No |
| has fast/slow heart rate notifications | Yes | Yes |
| Has a built-in camera remote control function | No | No |
| RAM | — | 4GB |
| internal storage | — | 4GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| has NFC | Yes | Yes |
| supports ANT+ | Yes | Yes |
| supports Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| supports Galileo | Yes | Yes |
| has a cellular module | No | No |
| Is compatible with iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Is compatible with Android | Yes | Yes |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Has auto pause | Yes | Yes |
| Available on PC | Yes | Yes |
| Is compatible with Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Is compatible with Mac OS X | Yes | Yes |
| has an external memory slot | No | No |
| Compatible with smart scales | Yes | Yes |
| has a battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack | No | No |
| Compatible with external heart rate monitors | Yes | Yes |
| has aptX | — | No |
| App & Software | ||
| Ad-free | Yes | Yes |
| Free app | Yes | Yes |
| Tracks BMI | Yes | Yes |
| Has coaching | Yes | Yes |
| Includes maps | Yes | Yes |
| Supports routes | Yes | Yes |
| Has achievements | Yes | Yes |
| Has goal setting | Yes | Yes |
| Has live tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Has exercise diary | Yes | Yes |
| Predicts ovulation | Yes | Yes |
| Can be personalised | Yes | Yes |
| Has weight tracking | Yes | No |
| Predicts start date | Yes | Yes |
| Tracks water intake | Yes | Yes |
| Has inactivity alerts | Yes | Yes |
| Has period notifications | Yes | Yes |
| Has temperature tracking | Yes | No |
| Doesn’t require account | No | No |
| Provides activity reports | Yes | Yes |
| Displays fertile window notifications | Yes | Yes |
| Counts how many calories you've burned | Yes | Yes |
| Activity tracking | ||
| Measures pace | Yes | Yes |
| Tracks distance | Yes | Yes |
| Tracks elevation | Yes | No |
| Designed for golf | Yes | Yes |
| Tracks your sleep | Yes | Yes |
| Tracks steps taken | Yes | Yes |
| Designed for diving | No | No |
| Has a route tracker | Yes | No |
| Has exercise tagging | Yes | Yes |
| Has multi-sport mode | Yes | No |
| Tracks calorie intake | Yes | Yes |
| Provides sleep reports | Yes | Yes |
| Detects activities automatically | Yes | Yes |
| Has a stroke counter for swimming | Yes | Yes |
Wrist Fit
Garmin Venu X1
Sits best on wrists ~48–66mm wide (≈ 12.8–17.6cm circumference).
Garmin Vivoactive 5
Sits best on wrists ~44–60mm wide (≈ 11.7–16.0cm circumference).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Garmin Venu X1 bigger than the Garmin Vivoactive 5?
The Garmin Vivoactive 5 is bigger — 42.2mm vs 41mm case width.
Which fits a smaller wrist better, the Garmin Venu X1 or the Garmin Vivoactive 5?
The Garmin Venu X1 suits wrists around 48–66mm wide, and the Garmin Vivoactive 5 around 44–60mm. The one with the smaller lower bound is the safer pick for a small wrist.
Can I see the Garmin Venu X1 and Garmin Vivoactive 5 side by side at true scale?
Yes — the schematics and photos above show both watches at matched scale, and our fit tool overlays each on your wrist width.