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Garmin has been pumping out some seriously great fitness trackers lately. From the stylish Vivomove to our current number one, the Vivoactive HR, Garmin seem to have something for all tastes. Here's hoping they manage to keep up that streak with an upgr...
A superb tracker packed with features - just not perfect for everyday wear...
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Garmin has been pumping out some seriously great fitness trackers lately.From the stylish Vivomove to our current number one, the Vivoactive HR, Garmin seem to have something for all tastes. Here's hoping they manage to keep up that streak with an upgrad...
Awesome App, Marathon Battery life, GPS on the cheap...
Big & bulky, Not so comfy, Nags worse than your Mum...
For getting fit, without going the whole hog and edging into sports watch territory, the Vivosmart HR+ ticks a lot of boxes.It's jam-packed with all the features you'd expect, including a few bonuses like GPS. With one of these on your wrist, you'll be we...
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Garmin has been pumping out some seriously great fitness trackers lately.From the stylish Vivomove to our current number one, the Vivoactive HR, Garmin seem to have something for all tastes. Here's hoping they manage to keep up that streak with an upgrad...
Awesome App, Marathon Battery life, GPS on the cheap...
Big & bulky, Not so comfy, Nags worse than your Mum...
For getting fit, without going the whole hog and edging into sports watch territory, the Vivosmart HR+ ticks a lot of boxes. It's jam-packed with all the features you'd expect, including a few bonuses like GPS. With one of these on your wrist, you'll be...
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Want to combine the benefits of an activity tracker and a GPS watch? The Garmin Vivosmart HR+ could be ideal for you. Not only will it log your steps and distance travelled for the day, it'll also automatically identify when you're exercising. It can tell...
The Move IQ function will automatically identify activities including walking, running, biking, swimming and even using an elliptical trainer there's no need to manually set the tracker to activity mode, Has a builtin heart rate monitor, Reminds you to mo...
Can only input the calories consumed by creating a MyFitnessPal account and linking the activity tracker to that, No clear battery level to help you see when the tracker needs recharging, The sleep tracking was a little inaccurate in our tests, and despit...
The Garmin Vivosmart HR+ is an activity tracker that's definitely geared towards those that want to monitor their fitness alongside the steps they take in their daily life. Simple to use, it lasts for up to five days before it needs recharging (depending...
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Garmin has always been known as a sports and performance powerhouse, which is why it may seem like you have a mild case of déjà vu every time the brand launches yet another new wearable device.The Garmin Vivosmart HR+ is no exception, as it's an updated v...
Six day battery life, GPS and heart rate monitor...
Design is lacking, Data could have more depth...
A great device for runners, Garmin packs GPS smarts and spot-on tracking into a simple band that favors substance over style...
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Garmin has always been known as a sports and performance powerhouse, which is why it may seem like you have a mild case of déjà vu every time the brand launches yet another new wearable device.The Garmin Vivosmart HR+ is no exception, as it's an updated...
Six day battery life, GPS and heart rate monitor...
Design is lacking, Data could have more depth...
A great device for runners, Garmin packs GPS smarts and spot-on tracking into a simple band that favors substance over style...
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There's no shortage of fitness trackers on the market. Since the launch of the Nike FuelBand , just about everyone has had a crack at this lifestyle end of the sports device market. Offering a lighter and simpler approach than more established sports watc...
GPS and heart rate tracking, compact size, reasonable battery life, solid phone connection, notifications...
Not the best looking device, Garmin Connect is a little dour, display a little small...
The Garmin Vivosmart HR+ is something of a surprise package, stuffing a lot of functionality into a device that's only a little larger than some other fitness tracker bands.It's a little more expensive than most at £169.99, but it's the feature set that a...
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Still, if you’re intent on losing the gut or just getting a bit more healthy, there are plenty of fitness trackers to choose from. From tiny single-purpose fitness trackers that cost as little as £50 right up to chunky, fully-featured devices that run int...
The best wearables from Fitbit, Garmin, Misfit and more...
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Garmin has been busy recently and the Garmin Vivosmart HR+ is the sixth device from the company we have reviewed this year. Having only written the original Garmin Vivosmart HR review six months ago, going back to review its GPS-toting upgrade feels a lit...
Great activity monitoring, GPS for accurate run tracking, Top battery life and notifications...
Lacking sports other than running, Bit chunky for small wrists, Optical HR still imperfect...
The Garmin Vivosmart HR+ is one of the best devices we've seen for runners who want more from their fitness tracker. If you're even a half serious runner, the Vivosmart HR+ trounces Fitbit's line-up, offering serious run tracking along with powerful daily...
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Lately I've become so used to reviewing fitness trackers that my normal wristwatch barely gets a look-in. I've recently put together a list of the best fitness trackers you can buy, and my first act after putting the finishing touches to this review will...
The Garmin Vivosmart HR+ is hands down the best fitness tracker I've had the pleasure of using. It's comfortable, looks stylish in an understated way, is practical when out and about, has great stamina and has an app that number crunchers will love.The p...
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Despite how feature rich the Vivosmart HR already is, Garmin has managed to augment its abilities even further, producing the Vivosmart HR+. Its done this by adding GPS tracking to the device, making it a fully-fledged fitness watch in disguise.Before loo...
Despite setting the bar so high in the fitness tracker sector, Garmin has managed to raise it even higher. The Vivosmart HR+ does everything that the standard Vivosmart HR does with the added bonus of built-in GPS functionality.There's no doubt that this...
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What is the Garmin Vivosmart HR+? Since the Apple Watch arrived, it seems that every company in the wearables market has been hell bent on making a device that can handle it all – from fitness tracking to Twitter notifications – while also looking like a...
Rugged waterproof design, Five-day battery life, Excellent fitness tracking, GPS and heart-rate monitor included...
App isn't very intuitive, Not the prettiest wearable around...
If you're a hardcore fitness fanatic, this is the wearable for you...
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On paper, the Garmin vivosmart HR+ ($199) seems like a great idea: It has all of the stuff we liked about the vivosmart HR — activity tracking, smartphone notifications, a heart rate monitor — but now it comes with GPS. However, the $50 premium for this e...
Accurate GP, Heart Rate Monito, Traditional watch clas, Outdoor-readable display...
Bulk, Expensive...
The Garmin vivosmart HR+ works as advertised: Its GPS and heart rate monitor are accurate, its display is easily readable in sunlight and it has great battery life. But it's a device in search of a market. It's too bulky (and expensive) as a 24/7 activity...
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But today – boom! It's now got GPS!Yup, the just announced today Vivosmart HR+ takes nearly an identical form factor to the Vivosmart HR and adds in GPS, along with some new modes and run-specific workout options. Basically, it got smarter (get it, Vivosm...
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