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Hefty new discount makes the Garmin Vivoactive 5 probably the best budget smartwatch to get today

If all you want for Christmas is an affordable wearable with stellar battery life, this is the device for you.

By Adrian Diaconescu

Published: Nov 19, 2025, 5:34 AM

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Are you looking forward to Amazon's undoubtedly spectacular Black Friday Week sale, which is technically scheduled to kick off tomorrow, November 20? While I would normally advise you to exercise patience before you're completely sure you've found the perfect Christmas gift (at the perfect price) for that special someone in your life, it feels really hard to believe that the e-commerce giant will run a better deal on a better device than the Garmin Vivoactive 5 promotion currently saving you 115 bucks.

This was never what you'd call an extravagant smartwatch, mind you, originally fetching $299.99, and despite its advanced age and the existence of a new and improved Vivoactive 6 edition, its excellent value and mass appeal are largely intact... at 38 percent off that list price.

$115 off (38%)

GPS, Bluetooth, 42mm Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Case, Anodized Aluminum Bezel, Silicone Strap, Gorilla Glass 3 Lens, 1.2-Inch AMOLED Touchscreen with Optional Always-On Mode and 390 x 390 Pixel Resolution, 5 ATM Water Resistance, Body Battery Energy Monitoring, Pulse Ox Sensor, Stress Tracking, Personalized Sleep Coaching, Nap Detection, Wheelchair Mode, Up to 11 Days of Battery Life, Ivory Color

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Some of Amazon's top smartwatch holiday deals are already live, and you can claim them here without wasting any more time.

Because it's not labeled as an early Black Friday 2025 offer, this could well go away in a matter of hours and not return tomorrow or even later in the holiday season. If that sounds unlikely to you, I should probably point out that the only model marked down by a new record high $115 is the "ivory" one, with slate, orchid, and navy colorways costing $100 less than usual, which might be the Vivoactive 5's actual Black Friday deal this year.

So, yes, it's entirely possible that you're looking at a better-than-Black-Friday promo here on an Android and iOS-compatible timepiece with an epic battery life rating of up to 11 days, and believe it or not, a high-quality AMOLED touchscreen also in tow.

You can obviously track all sorts of activities on the ultra-affordable Vivoactive 5. | Image Credit -- PhoneArena

As improbable as it may seem when looking at your Apple Watches, Galaxy Watches, and Pixel Watches out there today, you can have both those things in one wearable device, which also offers incredibly detailed (and reliable) health and wellness insights.

The Vivoactive 6 is (a little) better at a few things, but the Garmin Vivoactive 5 is still one of the best smartwatches available this Christmas, especially in terms of value for money... if you hurry.

Looking for more early Black Friday 2025 deals on top smartwatches? Here you go!

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$180 off (50%)

Mint Mobile is also offering an incredible bargain for those seeking unlimited data! The carrier's latest deal lets you grab any unlimited plan for just $15/mo, bringing the 12-month Unlimited plan to $180 instead of $360.

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Adrian, a mobile technology enthusiast since the Nokia 3310 era, has been a dynamic presence in the tech journalism field, contributing to Android Authority, Digital Trends, and Pocketnow before joining PhoneArena in 2018. His expertise spans across various platforms, with a particular fondness for the diversity of the Android ecosystem. Despite the challenges of balancing full-time parenthood with his work, Adrian's passion for tech trends, running, and movies keeps him energized. His commitment to mid-range smartphones has led to an eclectic collection of devices, saved from personal bankruptcy by his preference for 'adequate' over 'overpriced'.

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