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Garmin Vivoactive 5 — case dimensions and design

Garmin · 2023

Vivoactive 5Size, Dimensions & Wrist Fit

Case Width

42.2mm

Thickness

11.1mm

Battery

11 days

Weight

23g

The Garmin Vivoactive 5 sits best on flat wrist widths of about 44–60mm (≈ 11.7–16.0cm wrist circumference). Adjust the slider below to check your wrist.

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The vívoactive® 5 in short

The figures that decide whether this watch suits you, pulled out of the full specification sheet further down.

  • Between 21 hours and 11 days per charge depending on the power mode — smartwatch at best, gps at worst.
  • Water rated to 50 m.
  • 23g on the wrist. Lighter than 100% of the 42mm watches we have weights for.
  • 1.2" (30.4 mm) diameter OLED/AMOLED display, always-on capable.
  • Takes 20mm bands, so third-party straps fit without an adapter.

Does the Vivoactive 5 fit your wrist?

Drag the slider to your wrist width and see the Vivoactive 5 overlaid at true scale. Lug-to-lug — not case diameter — decides whether a watch overhangs your wrist.

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For sports watches, lug-to-lug (L2L) is what matters most — it decides whether a watch overhangs your wrist. Bulky is fine; overhang is not.

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Garmin vívoactive® 5

Case 42.2mm · Lug-to-lug 42.2mm · Thickness 11.1mm · 23g

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Balanced Fit

42.2mm on a 55mm wrist

10:09TUE 12lug to lug 42.2mmyour wrist 55.0mm

Comfortably inside the edges of your wrist, and it seats and sits low enough to wear without thinking about it.

On a 55mm wrist the sweet spot is 47–53mm lug to lug. This one is 42.2mm, so you could go bigger.

How to Measure

Measure where you wear it, just below the wrist bone. Either of these works — the tool converts between them.

  1. 1. Flat width — arm flat on a table, palm up. Measure straight across the top of the wrist, bone to bone, ignoring the curve down the sides.
  2. 2. Around — a tape, or a strip of paper marked and held against a ruler, snug the whole way round.
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Against one you know

Leather: Attaches at the lugs, so the case back rests on your skin. Thins and softens with wear. Typical figures, not this model’s own.

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  • Across the wrist6.4mm spare each side

    Comfortable, with visible skin either side.

  • Off the wrist11.1mm off the skin

    Normal sports-watch height for a wrist this size. (11.1mm case, back against the skin)

  • How it seats~4.1mm under the rim

    Seats well, with the case back following most of the wrist.

  • Weight on the wrist23g

    Light enough to forget you have it on. (0.4g per mm of wrist)

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2D Dimension Schematics

The vívoactive® 5 drawn to scale — from above, and in profile against the wrist.

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From above — true scale
From the side — how far it sits off the wrist
  • Garmin vívoactive® 542.2mm · 11.1mm thick

3D preview

Garmin vívoactive® 5 on a wrist

On an arm sized to your own wrist — the view a product photo never gives you.

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Shapes are built from published measurements, not manufacturer 3D models — accurate proportions, generic dial.

How long the vívoactive® 5 lasts, by power mode

Runtime changes by a factor of 13 depending on what you leave switched on. Bars are scaled against the longest mode.

  • Smartwatch11 days
  • GPS21 hours
Charges in 1.5 hoursLithium ion

How the vívoactive® 5 ranks on battery

Against the 296 Garmin watches in our database, ranked on each figure Garmin publishes.

  • Everyday use21 days#107 of 285
  • GPS tracking21 hours#171 of 267
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What size band does the vívoactive® 5 take?

Lug width

20mm

Any 20mm strap fits, so you are not restricted to Garmin's own bands. Quick-release pins let you swap without tools — check that a replacement lists 20mm and quick-release before buying.

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vívoactive® 5 specifications

The figures that decide a purchase, followed by every line Garmin publishes.

Battery life
11 days
Display
1.2 inches
Resolution
390 x 390 px
Water rating
5 ATM
Case material
fiber-reinforced polymer
Bezel
anodized aluminum
Glass
Gorilla Glass 3
Strap
20 mm
Storage
4 GB
Charging
1.5 hours

Full specification sheet

298 published lines across 27 groups, unedited

Overview

Family
Garmin

Design

width
42.2
height
42.2
volume
19.77 cm³
weight
36 g
thickness
11.1
ATM rating
5 ATM
resolution
390 x 390 px
screen size
1.2 inches
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
Has a display
pixel density
459 ppi
width of band
20 mm
water resistance
Waterproof
Always-On Display
has a touch screen
is designed for kids
Gorilla Glass version
Gorilla Glass 3
waterproof depth rating
50 m
Watch band is replaceable
Has sapphire glass display
maximum operating temperature
60 °C
has branded damage-resistant glass
lowest potential operating temperature
-20 °C

Battery

charge time
1.5 hours
battery life
11 days
has wireless charging
has a removable battery
battery life with GPS on
21 hours
Has a solar power battery
has a rechargeable battery

General

Battery life
Smartwatch mode: Up to 11 days (5 days display always-on) Battery Saver Smartwatch mode: Up to 21 days GPS-Only GNSS mode: Up to 21 hours All-Systems GNSS mode: Up to 17 hours All-Systems GNSS mode with music: Up to 8 hours See details
Battery type
Lithium ion
Display Size
1.2" (30.4 mm) diameter
Case material
fiber-reinforced polymer
Color display
Lens Material
Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3
Bezel Material
anodized aluminum
Memory/History
4 GB
Strap material
silicone
Charging method
Garmin proprietary plug charger
Large font option
Display resolution
390 x 390 pixels
Quick Release bands
yes (20 mm, Industry standard)

Sensors

GPS
Compass
GLONASS
Galileo
has GPS
Thermometer
yes (tempe™ sensor required)
Accelerometer
has a compass
Has a barometer
has a gyroscope
Ambient light sensor
Has a cadence sensor
has an accelerometer
Monitors perspiration
Has a heart rate monitor
Has a temperature sensor
Monitors blood oxygenation levels
Pulse Ox Blood Oxygen Saturation Monitor
Garmin Elevate™ wrist heart rate monitor

Features

RAM
4GB
release date
2023-09-20
Has a stopwatch
Has smart alarm
warranty period
1 years
Has call control
Has silent alarm
has HRV tracking
internal storage
4GB
measures VO2 max
Has notifications
Has ECG technology
Locates your phone
has a front camera
has fall detection
has voice commands
Acquires GPS faster
Has vibrating alerts
shows readiness level
Can be used to answer calls
measures resting heart rate
has irregular heart rate warnings
has fast/slow heart rate notifications
Has a built-in camera remote control function

Languages

Device languages
Arabic, Bulgarian, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English (US), Estonian, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latvian, Lithuanian, Malay, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Portuguese (EU), Romanian, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish (International), Swedish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese

Connectivity

has NFC
supports ANT+
supports Wi-Fi
supports Galileo
has a cellular module
Is compatible with iOS
Is compatible with Android

Product Info

Main SKU
010-02862-11
Product ID
1057989
Product Name
vívoactive® 5
Release Date
9/21/2023
Product Variation
Cream Gold Aluminum Bezel with Ivory Case and Silicone Band

Miscellaneous

has aptX
Has auto pause
Available on PC
Is compatible with Windows
Is compatible with Mac OS X
has an external memory slot
Compatible with smart scales
has a battery level indicator
has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack
Compatible with external heart rate monitors

App & Software

Ad-free
Free app
Tracks BMI
Has coaching
Includes maps
Supports routes
Has achievements
Has goal setting
Has live tracking
Has exercise diary
Predicts ovulation
Can be personalised
Has weight tracking
Predicts start date
Tracks water intake
Has inactivity alerts
Has period notifications
Has temperature tracking
Doesn’t require account
Provides activity reports
Displays fertile window notifications
Counts how many calories you've burned

Clock Features

Timer
Stopwatch
Time/date
Alarm clock
GPS Time Sync
Sunrise/sunset times
Automatic daylight saving time

Gaming Features

Gaming Activity
GameOn™ app compatible

Cycling Features

Compatible with Varia™ lights
Speed and cadence sensor support (w/sensor)
yes (using ANT+ or BLE)
Compatible with Varia™ radar (rear-facing radar)
Alerts (triggers alarm when you reach goals including time, distance, heart rate or calories)

Golfing Features

PinPointer
Tournament legal
Digital scorecard
Garmin AutoShot™
Round timer/odometer
Yardage to layups/doglegs
Hazards and course targets
Pairs with Garmin Golf app
Green View with manual pin position
CT10 Automatic club tracking compatible (requires accessory)
Yardage to F/M/B (distance to front, middle and back of green)
Stat tracking (strokes, putts per round, greens and fairways hit)
Measures shot distance (calculates exact yardage for shots from anywhere on course)
automatic

Running Features

Run workouts
Foot pod capable
Run/Walk/Stand detection
GPS-based distance, time and pace
Cadence (provides real-time number of steps per minute)

What You'll Love

Touchscreen
Display type
AMOLED (optional always-on mode)
Water rating
Swim, 5 ATM
Garmin Pay™
Music storage
Wheelchair mode
Pulse Ox blood oxygen
yes (spot-check, and optionally all-day and in sleep)
Sleep score and insights
Battery life (smartwatch mode)
Up to 11 days (5 days display always-on)

Activity Profiles

Gym
Strength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Indoor Rowing, Jump Roping
Swim
Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming
Cycling
Biking, Indoor Biking, eBiking, Handcycling, Indoor Handcycling
Wellness
Walking, Pilates, Yoga, Indoor Walking
In the ring
Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts
Team sports
Basketball, Volleyball, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Football/Soccer, American Football, Lacrosse, Rugby, Ultimate Disc, Cricket, Softball, Baseball
On the Water
Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing
Racket sports
Tennis, Pickleball, Badminton, Squash, Table Tennis, Padel, Platform Tennis, Racquetball
Snow & winter
Skiing, Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, Snowshoeing
Indoor running
Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running
Outdoor running
Running
Outdoor recreation
Disc Golf

Activity tracking

Measures pace
Tracks distance
Tracks elevation
Designed for golf
Tracks your sleep
Tracks steps taken
Designed for diving
Has a route tracker
Has exercise tagging
Has multi-sport mode
Tracks calorie intake
Provides sleep reports
Detects activities automatically
Has a stroke counter for swimming

Swimming Features

Time and distance alerts
Auto rest (pool swim only)
Underwater wrist-based heart rate
Basic rest timer (up from 0) (pool swim only)
Stroke type detection (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly) (pool swim only)
Pool swim metrics (lengths, distance, pace, stroke count, swim efficiency (SWOLF), calories)
Open-water swim metrics (distance, pace, stroke count/rate, stroke distance, swim efficiency (SWOLF), calories)

Outdoor Recreation

Back to start
Fish forecast
yes (via Connect IQ™)
Area calculation
yes (via Connect IQ™)
Sun and moon information
yes (via Connect IQ™)

Daily Smart Features

Calendar
Passcode
Connectivity
Bluetooth®, ANT+®, Wi-Fi®
Find My Phone
Find My Watch
Morning report
Red shift mode
Weather forecasts
Smart Notifications
Smartphone compatibility
iPhone®, Android™
Controls smartphone music
On-device Connect IQ™ Store
Plays and controls watch music
Find My Phone during GPS activity
Pairs with Garmin Connect™ Mobile
Compatible with Garmin Messenger app
Battery saver (customizable low power watch)
Realtime settings sync with Garmin Connect™ mobile
View images from notifications on watch (Android™ only)
Text response/reject phone call with text (Android™ only)
Connect IQ™ (downloadable watch faces, data fields and apps)

Activity Tracking Features

TrueUp™
Move IQ™
Push tracker
Step counter
Calories burned
Distance traveled
Intensity minutes
Weight shift alert
Automatic rep counting
Garmin Connect™ Challenges app
Move alerts (displays on device after a period of inactivity)
Auto goal (learns your activity level and assigns a daily step goal)

Workout and Training Plans

HIIT workouts
Yoga workouts
Cardio workouts
Pilates workouts
Strength workouts
Garmin Running Coach Experts
On-screen workout muscle maps
Workouts for wheelchair users

Health & Wellness Monitoring

Sleep
yes (advanced)
Hydration
Breathwork
Meditation
Fitness age
Sleep coach
Nap detection
All-day stress
Women's health
Health snapshot
Respiration rate
Resting heart rate
Breathing variations
Relaxation reminders
Abnormal heart rate alerts
yes (high and low)
Relaxation breathing timer
Body Battery™ energy monitor
Wrist-based heart rate (constant, every second)

Safety and Tracking Features

Assistance
Incident Detection during select activities
Incident detection alert on phone for wearables

Training, Planning and Analysis Features

% HR max
HR zones
HR alerts
HRV status
Manual lap
Auto scroll
HR calories
Voice alerts
Physio TrueUp
Recovery time
VO2 Max (Run)
Workout benefit
Advanced workouts
Interval training
GPS speed and distance
Improved recovery time
yes (limited)
Customizable data pages
Touch and/or button lock
Activity history on watch
Downloadable training plans
HRM running pace and distance
Customizable activity profiles
Auto Pause® automatic timer halt
Respiration rate (during exercise)
yoga, breathwork and meditation only
Auto Lap® interval tracking feature
HR broadcast (broadcasts HR data over ANT+® to paired devices)
yes (using ANT+ or BLE)
Improved interval (includes open repeats, intervals data page, rest screen and auto detection)

vívoactive® 5 — Frequently Asked Questions

Will the Garmin Vivoactive 5 fit my wrist?

The Garmin Vivoactive 5 looks balanced on flat wrist widths of roughly 44–60mm (about 11.7–16.0cm circumference). Drag the slider above to check it against your own measurement.

What size band does the Garmin Vivoactive 5 take?

20mm. Any 20mm strap fits, so you are not limited to Garmin's own bands — look for a quick-release fitting if you want to swap without tools.

How long does the Garmin Vivoactive 5 battery last?

Between 21 hours and 11 days per charge, depending on the power mode. Garmin rates Smartwatch at 11 days and GPS at 21 hours; the chart above lists all 2 modes.

How does the Garmin Vivoactive 5 battery compare with other Garmin watches?

At 21 days in everyday use it ranks #107 of the 285 Garmin watches in our database — the top 38% of the range. The full ranking, including GPS and power-saving figures, is on our Garmin battery life comparison.

Is the Garmin Vivoactive 5 thick for a 42mm watch?

At 11.1mm, thinner than 82% of 42mm watches, so it slides under a cuff more easily than most of its size. Thickness, not case width, is what decides whether a watch catches on a shirt cuff.

What other watches are the same size as the Garmin Vivoactive 5?

Certina DS Action Chrono PVD / Carbon / Bracelet, Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch 3861 Moonshine Gold / Black Lacquer, TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Seafarer Stainless Steel / Silver, Huawei Watch 5 - 42mm all sit within half a millimetre of the Garmin Vivoactive 5's 42.2mm case, so they cover the same amount of wrist.

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