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SAVE $100: As of April 14,Esther Studer the Garmin vívoactive 5 is on sale for $199 at Amazon. That’s $100 off its regular $299.99 price.

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$299.99 Save $100.99

I didn’t expect to care so much about a smartwatch’s opinion of my naps, but here we are. Garmin vívoactive 5 is one of those fitness trackers that makes you feel like it knows you a little toowell. Normally $299.99, it’s now sitting at a much more tempting $199 on Amazon. For $100 off, you get a sleek wrist companion that somehow understands your stress levels, energy dips, and sleep cycles better than your therapist. No offense to therapists, but Garmin wins on battery life.

Garmin vívoactive 5 is all about subtle flexes. That AMOLED display? Bright enough to burn through your retinas in direct sunlight. Battery life? Up to 11 days, because recharging every night is for amateurs and Apple Watch users. I think it’s one of the best options for people who want full-blown wellness tracking without committing to the whole "smartwatch that does too much and dies too fast" vibe.

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I love that it covers more than just steps and heart rate. You get HRV, stress, and sleep scores, plus actual insights instead of vague congratulations. There's a Body Battery feature that literally tells you when you’re running on fumes and when you’ve got enough juice to do something regrettable, like sign up for hot yoga. It even logs naps automatically, which feels a little creepy but mostly validating.

• Price: $199 $299.99

• Retailer: Amazon

• Display: 1.2-inch AMOLED

• OS Compatibility: Android and iOS

• Battery Life: Up to 11 days in smartwatch mode

• Health Features: HRV status, stress tracking, sleep score and coaching, menstrual and pregnancy tracking

• Fitness Features: 30+ indoor and GPS workout modes, wheelchair mode, Body Battery

• GPS: Built-in

• Connectivity: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB

• Storage: 4GB

The workout modes go beyond the usual treadmill and weights too. There are over 30 options, including HIIT, cycling, swimming, golf, and a surprisingly robust wheelchair mode. It replaces steps with push tracking and comes with tailored workouts that are actually inclusive. And I think that’s one of the best reasons to support this kind of device.

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I’m not ditching my phone’s health app entirely, but I do want something smarter, more wearable, and way less needy. This deal makes it hard to argue.

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