Garmin has announced a comprehensive two-year warranty for the Vivoactive 5 smartwatch in the Indian market, signaling a focus on product reliability and customer retention to incentivize long-term adoption.
Positioned for Daily Wellness
Unlike performance-heavy sports watches designed for professional athletes, the Vivoactive 5 is positioned as a lifestyle and wellness companion. It is engineered for individuals who prioritize consistent health monitoring over high-intensity training metrics.
The device aims to provide a balance between work, rest, and activity, offering a suite of sensors designed for 24/7 wear. By lowering the entry price, Garmin appears to be targeting a demographic currently using entry-level wearables who are looking to transition toward more data-driven, research-backed hardware.
Key Features and Health Monitoring
The Vivoactive 5 emphasizes holistic data collection to help users identify long-term health trends. Notable features include:
- Continuous Health Tracking: Monitors heart rate, respiration, and Pulse Ox (blood oxygen saturation).
- Recovery Insights: Includes sleep coaching with sleep scores and HRV (Heart Rate Variability) status to gauge physical readiness.
- Body Battery™: Garmin’s proprietary energy monitoring tool that helps users determine optimal times for activity and rest.
- Extended Battery Performance: Offers up to 11 days of battery life in smartwatch mode, reducing the frequency of charging interruptions.
Inclusive Design and Accessibility
A significant aspect of the Vivoactive 5 is its focus on inclusive design. The watch includes specialized tracking for wheelchair users, which records “pushes” rather than steps and offers specific wheelchair-based activity profiles.
This feature aligns with a broader industry move toward making health technology functional for a wider range of physical abilities.
Market Strategy
By combining a more accessible price point with an extended warranty period, Garmin is positioning the Vivoactive 5 as a high-value alternative in the premium wearable segment. The move suggests a commitment to the Indian market, focusing on “real-world performance” and durability to differentiate itself from competitors often driven by aggressive marketing cycles.
The Garmin Vivoactive 5 is now available at its lowest-ever price of Rs. 22,990 for the black variant through authorized retail channels.