The Garmin Vívoactive 4S is a solid update from the Vivoactive 3 Music, offering two different size options and a range of features. It has longer battery life than the Apple Watch Series 5, and can track sleep out of the box. It also supports Garmin Pay with Curve, providing a digital card for payments. However, some users have found that the voice command feature is unreliable. Additionally, while it looks more like a "real" watch than sports equipment/smart watch, some users have found that the screen is difficult to read in bright sunlight.

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The Vivoactive 4, meanwhile, can essentially operate on its own, similar to the Apple Watch Series 5, which starts at $399. The Apple Watch has a wider selection of third-party apps, but it doesn't track your sleep out of the box, and it has much shorter battery life. The Vivoactive 4 tracks your sleep and lasts days before needing a recharge, making it a stronger choice for overall health and fitness capabilities

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I seldom initiated texts/calls from the watch, and when taking a call always took on phone as want proper microphone/speaker - so can still do that. GPay - use Garmin Pay with Curve which provides a digital card - works just as well - haven't come across any issues yet (UK). Voice command for setting timers, opening apps etc - was pretty much broken at the end there, but use hot keys on Garmin to get around this and its just as quick, if not quicker.

Looking to replace my Fitbit. Does Garmin have the features I need?

Went from fitbit versa to Vicoactive 4s and can't be happier. Built in Gps makes such a difference. The placement of the HR monitor in my experience is more accurate. I had times on Fitbit where it was just wrong.

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Yep, they sent me a new watch for free. It surely was a very pleasant surprise and the service I received was prompt and faultless. Very impressed with Garmin.

First ski trip with Garmin Vivoactive 4. Suggestions?

I've done it with my Vivvoactive 4s. It worked great for me. Like someone else said, it's very easy to use, you just turn it on at the beginning of the day and end the activity when you are done for the day. I would just make sure your battery is fully charged and as long as you are not also listening to music from the device it should last you the full day.

Specs

Brand

Garmin

Color

Rose Gold with White Band

Screen Size

1.1 Inches

Item Dimensions LxWxH

1.57 x 1.57 x 0.5 inches

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