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Garmin Vivomove HR – sport model review

Garmin Vivomove HR – sport model

CHOICE Expert Rating

80%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  •   Excellent accuracy for pace count with arm swinging free
  •   Very good accuracy for distance with arm swinging free
  •   Excellent accuracy for resting heart rate measurements
  •   Very good accuracy for active heart rate measurements
  •   Excellent response in heart rate monitor to shifts in intensity during warm up and cool down
  •   Very good Android and iOS apps for monitoring data
  •   Very good ease of setup
  •   Easy to read daily figures from band, even in sunlight
  •   Comfortable to wear and easy adjust
  •   Can be worn swimming
  •   Supports wireless
Bad points

Bad Points

  •   Very poor accuracy for pace count and distance with arm relatively immobile
  •   One year warranty

Type

Type
Smartwatch

Recommended products

Recommended

Reliability

Satisfaction score
77%
Reliability score
73%

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
80%
Ease of use score
75%
Comfort score
71%
Step count accuracy score
98%
Distance accuracy score
89%
Resting heart rate accuracy
96%
Active heart rate accuracy
89%
Year tested
Pre-2022

Specifications

Waterproof or resistant claims
5 ATM
Android app
iOS app
Screen
Digital clock
GPS
GLONASS
Weight (g)
42
Claimed battery life without GPS (days)
5
Bluetooth
4
Warranty (years)
1
Website
garmin.com.au
Claimed battery life
Not tested

Cost

Price
$299.00

Features

Notifications
Webpage tracker
Alarm
Altimeter
Heart rate monitor
Sleep tracker
Session tracker
Food tracker
Milestones
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