Garmin Vivomove

General
Manufacturer Garmin
Type Hybrid smartwatch
Series Vívomove
Released Sport: 4 January 2022. Trend: 1 February 2023.
Price at launch Sport: USD 179.99. Trend: GBP 279.99 / USD 269.99 / EUR 330.
Predecessor Vívomove 3 / Vívomove Style / Vívomove Luxe (2019)
Successor Not yet announced. See Release Radar.
Sizes Sport: 40mm. Trend: 40.4mm.
Colours Sport: Cocoa, Cool Mint, Black, Ivory. Trend: Silver, Peach Gold, Cream Gold, Slate.

Specifications and features as at launch. Vívomove Sport and Vívomove Trend are covered together on this page: Sport is the entry-level model and leads the specifications below, with Trend’s differences noted throughout.

Jump to: Expert opinion | Specifications | Battery life | Features | Activity profiles | Further reading

Expert opinion

Vívomove Sport is a solid, affordable hybrid smartwatch that prioritises classic analog looks with solid everyday health and wellness tracking rather than high-performance sports features. It remains available and relevant as a budget-friendly option in Garmin’s Vívomove lineup.

Vívomove Trend improves on the entry-level Sport with better materials, a larger and higher-resolution hidden display, wireless charging, Garmin Pay, and a barometric altimeter. It is one of the stronger options in Garmin’s lifestyle hybrid lineup for users who prioritise classic analog aesthetics over full sports-watch performance. Neither model has onboard GPS; both rely on a paired smartphone for route tracking during outdoor activities.

Specifications

Display
Size Sport: hidden OLED touchscreen. Trend: 25.6 x 18.8mm (1.01 x 0.74 inch) hidden touchscreen.
Type Analog hands over a hidden digital touchscreen
Resolution Trend: 254 x 346 pixels. Sport resolution not published by Garmin.
Lens Trend: chemically strengthened glass. Sport: not published.
Touchscreen Yes, hidden beneath the analog hands
Physical
Case size Sport: 40 x 40 x 11.0mm. Trend: 40.4 x 40.4 x 11.9mm.
Weight Sport: 19g case only, 33.8g with silicone strap. Trend: 28.3g case only, 43.3g with silicone strap.
Case material Fibre-reinforced polymer
Bezel material Sport: polymer. Trend: stainless steel.
Water rating 5 ATM
Strap width 20mm, quick release
Sensors and positioning
GPS None onboard. Connected GPS via a paired smartphone for outdoor activities.
Heart rate Garmin Elevate wrist sensor
Other sensors Pulse Ox, accelerometer, ambient light. Trend adds a barometric altimeter, which Sport lacks.
Connectivity and charging
Connectivity Bluetooth, ANT+
Charging Sport: Garmin proprietary clip charger. Trend: Garmin proprietary clip charger, plus Qi-certified wireless charging.
Garmin Pay Trend only. Not available on Sport.

Battery life

Mode Sport Trend
Smartwatch mode Up to 5 days Up to 5 days
Watch-only mode Up to 1 additional day Up to 1 additional day

Features

Feature explanations are covered in the relevant the5krunner Garmin features hub.

Health

  • Body Battery
  • Sleep score and sleep staging
  • All-day stress tracking
  • Relaxation reminders and mindful breathing
  • Wrist-based heart rate
  • Pulse Ox sensor
  • Women’s health tracking
  • Hydration tracking
  • Respiration tracking

Fitness

  • Fitness Age
  • Intensity minutes
  • Preloaded sports apps: yoga, strength, cardio, pool swimming and more
  • Connected GPS for outdoor walks, runs and rides via a paired smartphone

Connect

  • Garmin Connect app
  • Smart notifications
  • Text response and call reject with text (Android)
  • Safety and tracking with incident detection (paired smartphone required)
  • Calendar view
  • Garmin Pay (Trend only)

Convenience

  • Timer and stopwatch
  • Chronograph (Trend)

Activity profiles

Category Profiles
Running Running, Treadmill Running
Cycling Biking
Swimming Pool Swimming
Gym and fitness Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Walking, Pilates, Yoga

Both models carry a small preloaded profile set, in keeping with their hybrid, connected-GPS design rather than a dedicated sports watch.

Further reading

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