Garmin's Vivoactive 5 smartwatch just hit $182, nearly matching its all-time low

Source: Garmin Published Sep 11, 2026, 10:38 AM EDT Timi has been writing about technology for over a decade, focusing on smartphones, computers, and anything that he finds interesting in the tech space. He started writing for XDA, covering all things mobile, but has transitioned to covering deals, with a mission to shed light on some of the best discounts around the internet on the greatest tech products. Sign in to your XDA account The Garmin Vivoactive 5 is a solid smartwatch that delivers excellent health and fitness tracking and an impressive battery life of up to 11 days. Its retail price of $300 isn't bad, but we love it when we can get it on sale. Right now, Amazon is offering a substantial discount on the smartwatch, knocking 39% off and dropping it to $182. This is just a few dollars from its lowest price ever, so now is a great time to buy. Garmin Vivoactive 5 The Garmin Vivoactive 5 is perfect for those who are looking to buy a reliable Garmin activity tracker without spending too much money. Not only is it a bit on the affordable side, but it's also not nearly as bulky as other Garmin devices out there, making it suitable for more users. Sleek and powerful The Vivoactive 5 features a 1.2-inch AMOLED display and a sleek design that fits any environment or occasion. This model on sale comes in Ivory color, but you can also swap the 20mm strap for a different look. You get solid health and fitness tracking, along with the ability to monitor stress levels and sleep quality. The Vivoactive 5 takes all this data and presents it in an easy-to-read daily morning report, including your energy levels. It can guide you to better recovery and can even help you train for your next big event with Garmin Coach. Since this is a smartwatch, you get notifications on your wrist from a connected device and can make payments at supported terminals with Garmin Pay. With that said, Garmin smartwatches aren't for everyone. While the core experience is good, the expansion capabilities using the Garmin Connect app store aren't quite as robust as its competitors. But if you want something different from a Wear OS smartwatch or Apple Watch, it's a good option. The price makes it an easy one to pick up.