Tell you step counter to take a walk — this 39% off Garmin tracks way more
A good smartwatch is hard to find — and many cost upwards of $250.
That’s why when there’s a Prime Big Deal Days deal on a smartwatch, it’s one you need to snag right away. Right now, a bunch of Garmin styles are on sale, and we were able to find one with a 39% markdown.
The Garmin vívoactive 5 is that smartwatch, and right now, you can shop it on sale before October Prime Day (Oct. 6 and Oct. 7) while stocks last.
The vívoactive 5 has a bright display and has about 11 days of battery life per charge at its maximum. Like other smartwatches, this one is entirely geared toward health.
You can use the Garmin to check your daily Body Battery score, your sleep score and keep track of your steps, as well as your workouts, including HIIT, swimming and cycling. You’ll even get personalized sleep coaching if you’re not getting a decent night’s rest.
One thing that sets Garmin apart is its accessibility features. There’s a wheelchair mode to track pushes instead of steps, for example. You can even download your favorite music straight to your watch, giving you a completely hands-free experience.
If you’re in search of a smartwatch for your active lifestyle — and one that helps you track your workouts as well as keep your body’s recovery top of mind — the Garmin vívoactive 5 is a great pick. Shop it now for 39% off.
Your Prime Big Deal Days FAQs, answered
What is Prime Big Deal Days and when is it?
Prime Big Deal Days — fondly known as October Prime Day — is Amazon’s biggest fall sale, offering massive discounts before the holiday rush of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. October Prime Day runs from Tuesday, Oct. 6 to Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026.
Prime Day vs. Prime Big Deal Days
Prime Day and Prime Big Deal Days are both Prime member-exclusive seasonal sales with massive discounts on rotating bestsellers. Unlike July’s Prime Day, Prime Big Deal Days runs every October as a precursor to the busy holiday season, allowing shoppers to start saving on gift shopping early.
Do you have to be an Amazon Prime member to shop?
October Prime Day is exclusively available to Prime members. However interested shoppers can grab a 30-day free trial to try Prime, and its many benefits with no strings attached, and gain access to exclusive deals and the convenience of fast, free shipping.
What are the best deals?
From reporting on Amazon sales for years, we can tell you for certain that Amazon’s October Prime Day is the ideal time to save on big-ticket tech, Amazon devices, gift-worthy clothing and beauty and skincare staples, household essentials and many more Amazon best-sellers.
Is it worth it?
Every Prime Day sale is a great chance to score deals on thousands of best-sellers, top tech and appliances and every day essentials, but Amazon’s October event also has great pre-holiday discounts on gifts. Our team diligently sorts through all the offers to find the very best items to grab on sale.
When is the next Prime Day?
Already wondering when Amazon’s next Prime Day is? We expect Prime Day to return in summer 2027, but anticipate just-as-good (if not better) deals coming this Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Follow Post Wanted’s around-the-clock coverage, and you’ll be the first to know about headline-worthy sales. Click here to find all of the best deals.
This article was written by Nishka Dhawan, Commerce Reporter for the New York Post. Nishka reports on the latest tech launches, innovations and trends to separate the best new products from the “AI slop.” Taking the latest technology for a spin, Nishka tests home appliances and tech products that actually improve your life, from vacuums to headphones to gaming gadgets and more – all while finding the best deals and lowest prices. Before joining The Post in 2026, her work appeared in Rolling Stone, ABC, NBC Select, Reviewed and Digital Trends.
