The Garmin Vivoactive 5 and the Redmi Watch 5 Active both offer robust health and fitness tracking features, but there are some significant differences:
Garmin Vivoactive 5:
- Advanced Health Monitoring: It includes features like Body Battery energy monitoring, which provides personalized insights based on sleep, stress, and workouts. It also offers detailed sleep coaching and HRV status for better health understanding.
- Fitness Features: The Vivoactive 5 supports over 30 built-in sports apps, including wheelchair mode, and offers advanced training features like workout benefit and recovery time[1][4].
- Connectivity and Lifestyle Features: It supports Garmin Pay, playback storage, and smart notifications, making it a versatile smartwatch.
- Battery Life: Offers up to 11 days of battery life in smartwatch mode.
Redmi Watch 5 Active:
- Health Monitoring: Features 24/7 heart rate monitoring, blood oxygen saturation tracking, stress monitoring, and detailed sleep tracking with a breakdown of light and deep sleep phases[2][5].
- Fitness Features: Includes over 140 sport modes and built-in GPS for accurate outdoor activity tracking without needing a phone[2][5].
- Connectivity and Lifestyle Features: Offers Bluetooth connectivity for phone calls and playback playback, along with features like a voice recorder and multiple widgets for convenience[2][5].
- Battery Life: Provides up to 24 days of battery life in typical usage mode[2].
Overall, the Garmin Vivoactive 5 is more focused on detailed health insights and advanced fitness training, while the Redmi Watch 5 Active offers a broader range of sport modes and longer battery life at a generally lower price point.
Citations:
[1] https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/fitness-trackers/garmin-vivoactive-5-review
[2] https://www.mi.com/global/product/redmi-watch-5/
[3] https://gearz.lk/product/vivoactive-5/
[4] https://www.bestbuy.com/site/garmin-vivoactive-5-gps-smartwatch-42-mm-fiber-reinforced-polymer-slate-aluminum-and-black/6554489.p?skuId=6554489
[5] https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/reviews/redmi-watch-5-active-review-a-budget-smartwatch-that-doesnt-cut-corners/articleshow/113738161.cms
[6] https://www.reddit.com/r/GarminWatches/comments/1byfga9/really_weird_question_vivoactive_5_vs_redmi_watch/
[7] https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2023/09/garmin-vivoactive-display.html
[8] https://www.mi.com/global/product/redmi-watch-5-active/
[9] https://versus.com/en/garmin-vivoactive-vs-xiaomi-redmi-watch-5-active