{"id":90705,"date":"2025-05-10T18:29:14","date_gmt":"2025-05-10T18:29:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/90705\/"},"modified":"2025-05-10T18:29:14","modified_gmt":"2025-05-10T18:29:14","slug":"garmin-smartwatch-gets-31-price-cut-on-amazon-but-alternative-that-rivals-expensive-options-is-157-cheaper","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/90705\/","title":{"rendered":"Garmin smartwatch gets 31% price cut on Amazon \u2013 but alternative that \u2018rivals expensive options\u2019 is \u00a3157 cheaper"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>AMAZON has dropped the price on two standout smartwatches, and both are worth a look.<\/p>\n<p>The Garmin V\u00edvoactive 5 is now 31% off, but there&#8217;s a lesser-known alternative that&#8217;s \u00a3157 cheaper and still nails the essentials.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Empty white and grey studio backdrop background.\" height=\"616\" width=\"960\" data-credit=\"Amazon\" data-img=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/garmin-smartwatch.jpg\" data-caption=\"This popular Garmin smartwatch has been slashed by 31%\"   loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/garmin-smartwatch.jpg\" role=\"img\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>2<\/p>\n<p>This popular Garmin smartwatch has been slashed by 31%Credit: Amazon<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Garmin V\u00edvoactive 5, \u00a3259.99 \u00a3178.70<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/topic\/amazon\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Amazon<\/a> leads the way with these kinds of bargains, and for anyone after pro-level <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/fabulous\/health-and-fitness\/page\/20\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">health and fitness<\/a> features, Garmin is a brand you can count on.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ve spotted an impressive deal with the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/430XUH7\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Garmin V\u00edvoactive 5 (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noreferrer noopener\">Garmin V\u00edvoactive 5<\/a> slashed from \u00a3259.99 to just \u00a3178.70.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s a great saving if you\u2019ve had a smartwatch on your wishlist for a while.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s got a 1.20-inch display and up to 11 days of battery life, tracking everything from your heart rate to your sleep.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019ll even give you personalised tips based on your daily activity and stress levels to help you stay on top of your health.<\/p>\n<p>I haven\u2019t tried it myself, but unsurprisingly, the reviews are full of praise.<\/p>\n<p>One shopper said, \u201cIt&#8217;s good value as you get so much for your money.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>They continued, \u201cIt tracks all the usual stuff plus lots more, and the battery life really does last around a week.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The V\u00edvoactive 5 includes more than 30 sports modes, from golf to HIIT, and it\u2019s great to see a dedicated wheelchair mode that tracks pushes instead of steps.<\/p>\n<p>Shoppers also rate the extra features like workout recovery times and training plans, especially since none of it\u2019s hidden behind a paywall.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Empty white and grey studio backdrop background.\" height=\"616\" width=\"960\" data-credit=\"Amazon\" data-img=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/lodimeke-smartwatch.jpg\" data-caption=\"You can pick up this best-selling alternative and save hundreds\"   loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/lodimeke-smartwatch.jpg\" role=\"img\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>2<\/p>\n<p>You can pick up this best-selling alternative and save hundredsCredit: Amazon<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Lodimeke Smartwatch, \u00a338.50 \u00a321.98<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for something less of a hit on the wallet, the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3ZaTj2m\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Lodimeke smartwatch (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noreferrer noopener\">Lodimeke smartwatch<\/a> is a surprisingly solid alternative.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s topping <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/44BvrsB\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Amazon\u2019s best-selling smartwatches (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noreferrer noopener\">Amazon\u2019s best-selling smartwatches<\/a> list, with over 1,000 sold in just the last month.<\/p>\n<p>At only \u00a321.98 on sale, it\u2019ll save you \u00a3156.72 compared to the discounted Garmin.<\/p>\n<p>While it doesn\u2019t have Garmin\u2019s advanced coaching tools, it still covers all the essentials: tracking your heart rate, sleep, stress, and even blood oxygen levels around the clock.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ve got over 100 sport modes to choose from, plus the convenience of taking calls directly from your wrist.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s lightweight, offers up to 7 days of battery life, and includes handy extras like menstrual tracking, weather forecasts, and a find-my-phone feature.<\/p>\n<p>Shoppers are loving the built-in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/topic\/amazon-alexa\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Alexa<\/a> functionality, making it easy to control tasks with just your voice.<\/p>\n<p>One customer said, \u201cIt rivals far more expensive options,\u201d and added, \u201cIt has Alexa built in, which is what attracted me to the watch.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Another review praised the watch for being easy to set up, praising the \u201cclear watch face and navigates easily and smoothly. Great tracking and activity levels.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re in the market for fitness tech, I\u2019ve also rounded up the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/shopping\/33208807\/best-wireless-headphones-for-running\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">best wireless headphones for running<\/a> to keep you motivated during your workouts.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"AMAZON has dropped the price on two standout smartwatches, and both are worth a look. 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