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Customer Review
Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2022
Got this brand new model because my Vivosmart 4 watch band finally broke. I didn't really want to go back to a watch form factor after wearing bands for many years. But this one is super light weight and I can wear it anywhere, even in the water. The battery lasts for days. You can download the Connect IQ app and customize the watch, including adding new features and faces. Interestingly, you can create a custom face in both the IQ app, and on the watch itself, although the options are not the same and results are not consistent.
Pros:
- Great screen, highly visible in varying light
- Good battery life. Much better than the old vivosmart 4, seems like at least a week.
- GPS - seems to work well enough on walks/runs I've done.
- Nice selection of exercises built in. I've only used walk/run/swim so far. The app has been trying to get me to upload personalized running plans and workouts. Just haven't got to that yet either.
- User interface is _mostly_ easy to use, once you figure it out.
Cons
- Extra info on faces (steps, heartbeat etc), and user interface has very small fonts. It's not a big device after all. But those of us who can't focus up close have a hard time seeing the small things without the glasses
- Another weird charger connector. Next version should be able to charge wirelessly. Those other guys do it.
- The included band is pretty utilitarian and I already see wear around where the buckle rubs on it. At least it's replaceable with standard sized bands.
Overall I am happy with this watch so far.
Pros:
- Great screen, highly visible in varying light
- Good battery life. Much better than the old vivosmart 4, seems like at least a week.
- GPS - seems to work well enough on walks/runs I've done.
- Nice selection of exercises built in. I've only used walk/run/swim so far. The app has been trying to get me to upload personalized running plans and workouts. Just haven't got to that yet either.
- User interface is _mostly_ easy to use, once you figure it out.
Cons
- Extra info on faces (steps, heartbeat etc), and user interface has very small fonts. It's not a big device after all. But those of us who can't focus up close have a hard time seeing the small things without the glasses
- Another weird charger connector. Next version should be able to charge wirelessly. Those other guys do it.
- The included band is pretty utilitarian and I already see wear around where the buckle rubs on it. At least it's replaceable with standard sized bands.
Overall I am happy with this watch so far.
