This is the perfect Garmin deal for people considering switching from Fitbit after all the unpopular app changes a lowest-ever price on the Garmin Vivoactive 5

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Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:28:04 +0000

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Annoyed by the new Fitbit app? The Garmin Vivoactive 5 is the cheapest it's ever been.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter When I tested the Google Fitbit Air recently, I rated its new app powered by an AI fitness coach to be quite useful, on the whole, but acknowledged that it's not for everyone. The structure of the app is messy and cluttered, and in order to create this new AI-forward app experience, the existing Fitbit app was bulldozed, with cornerstones like challenges and badges deleted.

Furious users took to forums, Reddit, YouTube comments and even our inbox to vent their frustrations. Plenty of people aren't happy that their library of historic digital rewards were deleted, and their regular app has been completed retooled into an AI experience they didn't want.

For those interested in switching, the Garmin Vivoactive 5 is an ideal purchase. For one thing, it's on sale at Amazon right now in both the US and the UK as a result of the Amazon Prime Day deals . Right now, you can get the Garmin Vivoactive 5 at Amazon US for $189.99 (was $299.99) , which is just
$10 away from its lowest price ever according to our deals-checking tools. In the UK, you can get the Garmin Vivoactive 5 at Amazon UK for 149.99 (was 209.99) , a lowest-ever price. Check out both deals in full below: US deal Garmin Vivoactive 5: was $299.99 now $189.99 at Amazon The Garmin Vivoactive
5 is a fantastic all-rounder fitness smartwatch with tonnes of workout plans, a crisp AMOLED display, onboard GPS, and 11 days of battery life. At this price, you'll be hard-pressed to find a better-performing watch for general fitness, health, and exercise tracking. View Deal UK deal Garmin Vivoactive
5: was 209.99 now 149.99 at Amazon A lowest-ever price on the Garmin Vivoactive 5 means there's never been a better time to snap this up. Garmin's comprehensive and (still mostly free) app has served me well for years, while the Vivoactive 5 at this price is an easly swallow for Fitbit users used to cheaper devices. View Deal The best Garmin watches are normally very expensive, but Amazon Prime Day is an excellent opportunity to snap up a good Garmin deal. At $190 / 150, this deal on the Vivoactive 5 isn't too far off a Fitbit Charge 6's price tag, making it an ideal purchase for disenfranchised Fitbit users looking to switch.

I've personally tested this watch and it's great: it's a smartwatch yes, so you do get some notification and connection features, but it's mainly a fitness tracker and an excellent one at that, all while being equipped with Garmin's stellar GPS features.

In our review , we called it "an excellent watch for those with an active lifestyle, who might not be power users or marathon runners". I'd agree with that assessment, although it's also got the juice and some advanced in-app running features to help you train for your first marathon should you wish to do so. Now the Vivoactive 6 is out, the Vivoactive 5 is dropping to
record-low prices, making it temporarily better value for budget-conscious buyers. Amazon Prime Day Garmin deals: Quick links Garmin deals in the US Garmin deals in the UK The best Garmin watches for all budgets Our top picks, based on real-world testing and comparisons

Read our full guide to the best Garmin watches 1. Best overall: Garmin Venu
4 2. Best premium: Garmin Fenix 8 3. Best budget: Garmin Vivoactive 6 Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button!

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