If you're a general fitness fan rather than someone with a specialist hobby, deciding which wearable is right for you is tough. What sport do you prioritise? Are your morning runs more important to you than your weekend round of golf, or would you rather track your commute-based cycles or your...

Solid all-round sports tracking; impressive battery life; stable GPS; accurate heart rate sensor

Slightly stiff and boxy design; dull screen; lack of in-app coaching

The Garmin Vivoactive HR ($249.99) is an upgraded version of the Garmin Vivoactive , one of our favorite fitness trackers . As you might be able to tell from the name, the biggest new feature is a continuous heart rate monitor.

Accurate heart rate monitoring; GPS; Waterproof; App store with widgets; Above average battery life

Dim screen could be sharper; Thick, uncomfortable design; Cumbersome to swap bands

When the most popular fitness trackers sell for around $120, you have to make a pretty compelling device if you want to sell it for twice that. Fortunately, the Garmin vivoactive HR ($249) lives up to its price.

Tracks a wide range of activities; Good battery life; Screen is readable in daylight; Customizable interface; Tracks wide range of activities

A little bulky; Inaccurate sleep tracking

The Garmin Vivoactive HR ($249.99) is an upgraded version of the Garmin Vivoactive, one of our favorite fitness trackers. As you might be able to tell from the name, the biggest new feature is a continuous heart rate monitor. Otherwise, it retains many of the same features as its predecessor, including built-in GPS to record outdoor runs, sleep tracking, on-screen weather reports, and vibrating push notifications from your smartphone. But a few design changes, including a bulky form factor and a dim display, hold back what would have otherwise been a solid upgrade. Design and DisplayThe Garmin Vivoactive HR is thicker and heavier than its predecessor. Made of black plastic, the tracker's face measures 1.19 by 2.24 by 0.45 inches (HWD) and weighs 1.67 ounces. The original Vivoactive measures 1.72 by 1.52 by 0.32 inches and weighs 1.34 ounces, making it significantly more comfortable on the wrist. The plastic watch face is flat and rigid, and I never forgot I was wearing it. Two co...

The Garmin Vivoactive HR adds a heart rate monitor, but also changes some of what we loved about the original Vivoactive fitness tracker.

Accurate heart rate monitoring; GPS; Waterproof; App store with widgets; Above average battery life

Dim screen could be sharper; Thick, uncomfortable design; Cumbersome to swap bands

Garmin makes over 25 different fitness wearables that range from $99 to as high as $699. You can say this for Garmin-confusing as that lineup can be, the company has made a device for everyone .

Chroma display is easy to read in sunlight; Can track multiple sports and activities; including swimming; skiing; and stand-up paddle-boarding; Built-in heart rate monitor is always-on and doesn't suck up a lot of battery life; Built-in GPS is super-fast and seamless to use

Garmin Connect has a lot of information and options which can make navigating it and completing simply tasks confusing; App takes a long time to start producing personal insights; The Vivoactive HR could get lost in the shuffle amidst all the other devices competing at this price point

Works great, very accurate. I bought this to replace a fitbit and I'm glad I did. Way more functionality.

Accurate; Comfortable; Quality Construction; Stylish; Water Resistant

Reloj fantástico, ligero, facil manejo, pantalla táctil con muy buena respuesta al usarla.

If all you are after is an activity tracker to tell you whether you've walked more than yesterday, or remind you to get of the sofa, the Vivoactive HR is, quite frankly, overkill. Go look at the Fitbit Alta , Withings Go , or Misfit Shine 2 , instead.

I like the watch and it works well for me. It is comfortable to wear all day and night!! I am still learning how to use the phone app/watch together and I like the way it maps my mountain bike rides. I also have the my fitness pal app which links to Garmin Connect and that is great!

comfortable & light

I definitely recommend this to anyone that bikes and runs and wants to record their progress. As you run you can monitor your pace and heart rate and provides very accurately how far you have run. Notifies you when you have been stagnant for too long.