Beats Black Friday: The Garmin watch our marathoner trusts just hit its lowest price ever
If it can keep up with marathon runners, it can probably handle just about anything else you throw its way.The Garmin vívoactive 5 has become a top choice among fitness fanatics and everyday users alike — and ahead of Black Friday, the popular smartwatch has just hit its lowest price of the year at just $168 on Amazon (right in time for holiday gifting and winter training sessions).Our Commerce Writer, Carrie Berk, put the Garmin Vívoactive 5 head-to-head against the Coros Pace 4 while training for the Berlin Marathon — and ultimately named Garmin her top pick for several key features, particularly its real-time metrics and user interface.“I liked how the Garmin synced up to my headphones so that after each mile, I was told what my average pace was without needing to look down at my watch,” Berk explained in her review.
“While running through New York City, stoplights are inevitable.When you pause your Garmin, it shows you your average pace and calories — even at a standstill.”The watch also helps paint a picture of your overall health, providing everything from Body Battery to nightly sleep score, as well as personalized sleep coaching to help you optimize your recovery.
Berk loved how intuitive the Garmin was to use, especially its built-in GPS, super-bright display and access to a wide range of training metrics.She also appreciated that you can easily download your favorite music straight to the watch to power through tough workouts.
“I’ve got enough on my plate ahead of running 26.2 miles,” she concluded.“All I want is a simple and durable watch to give me large, clear metrics that help me stay on track in Germany — and Garmin delivers.”The vívoactive 5 delivers up to 11 days of battery life on a single charge.
Beyond workouts, it also makes it easy to stay connected, with text messages, emails and other smart notifications delivered straight to your wrist.The watch is available in four sleek shades.
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