Review on Garmin 010-02174-01 Vivoactive 4: GPS Smartwatch with Music, Body Energy Monitoring, and More by Indal Mandal ᠌

Name: Garmin 010-02174-01 Vivoactive 4: GPS Smartwatch with Music, Body Energy Monitoring, and More
Item: Garmin 010-02174-01 Vivoactive 4: GPS Smartwatch with Music, Body Energy Monitoring, and More
Rating: 4

October 08, 2022

A practical product, nothing to complain about.

It must be understood that the device will have a finite lifespan. And if $400 for a couple of years seems reasonable, what about the Fenix ​​series, for example? I thought about replacing it with the Fenix ​​6X Saphire, but decided against it due to fears of the same battery problem. Therefore, I switched to the Forerunner series as an experiment, it will not be so offensive, if anything.

Pros

Great smart watch with sleep and exercise tracking features. In over two years of use, there were no complaints. Running, swimming in the pool, notifications are all good.

Cons

Don't believe Gorilla Glass's durability claims - scratches easily, best used with tempered glass. The bezel is not scratched, but the paint peels off it. After two years, the battery rapidly (within a week) degraded, the watch stopped turning on. I was surprised to learn that the battery cannot be changed in Garmin, you need to buy a new device.