The Garmin sale is one of the best places to find a saving on a new fitness tracker, whether you enjoy walking, gym workouts, running, swimming or cycling. With Amazon Prime Big Deal Day just a few days away, we've noticed that some of our favourite watches are already available at a discount.
While they don't come cheap, Garmin sells some of the best fitness trackers. Combining advanced fitness tracking features - even in the more basic models - with excellent smartwatch features, a Garmin watch is a worthy investment if you're serious about improving your health and fitness this year.
As the digital health editor at woman&home, I'm familiar with the question, 'which Garmin should I buy?' I've tried and tested many of the brand's bestsellers, I wear one daily myself, and I've covered key Garmin sale periods for the last four years. So, I feel I'm qualified to highlight which live deals are worth having on which models - and here are the best ones to consider this month before Amazon Big Deal Day kicks off on October 8 2024.
Garmin sale - top picks
- Fenix 7:
Was £499.99Now £ 409 (save £90) at Amazon - Vivoactive 5:
Was £249.99Now £217.14 (save £32.99) at Amazon - Venu 3:
Was £409Now £379 (save £30) at Amazon - Venu 2S:
Was £329.99Now £254 (save £75) at Amazon - Venu Sq 2:
Was £219Now £191 (save £28) at Amazon - Forerunner 255:
Was £289.99Now £215 (save £74) at Amazon - Forerunner 55:
Was £159.99Now £124 (save £36) at Amazon - Swim 2:
Was £199Now £174 (save £25) at Amazon - Instinct Solar:
Was £289.99Now £231 (save £50) at Amazon
The best Garmin sale deals
Which watch should I buy in the Garmin sale?
In the sale right now, the best deal in the Garmin Sale is on the Fenix 7 (save £90 at Amazon). This watch is designed for those who want to avoid big hiking mistakes by having all the live GPS, offline maps, and battery life required for a big day (or weekend) outside. It also does all the essentials, such as recording sleep and stress levels, and has over 30 other activity profiles to choose from so it's relatively versatile for daily life as well.
My favourite deal is on the Garmin Vivoactive 5, however. Now just under £220, this watch is the perfect entry-level fitness tracker, complete with all the fitness, health, and sleep monitoring sensors to improve your daily routine and complement your lifestyle.
Whether you go running 20 minutes a day or have just started running for beginners, you can't go wrong with a pick from Garmin's Forerunner range. While some of the devices in this selection stretch well past £500, the Forerunner 55 is just under £135 right now. This running watch is easy to use on the move and prioritises recording your mileage, pace, and route with advanced GPS tracking. The Forerunner 55 also does the basics like recording your daily step count, tracking your sleep, predicting daily calorie burn, and receiving call and text notifications.
It is one of the more basic trackers in the range but it's a truly excellent choice for a device similar to one of the best Fitbits but with more features, a seamless watch design, and better GPS tracking. If you're stuck between the two, however, it's worth weighing up Garmin vs Fitbit before making a decision.
For those weighing up Oura Ring vs Garmin or interested in the Apple Watch Series 9 for more of a smartwatch, the Venu or vívoactive range may be a better fit. These help monitor many different types of exercise and provide seamless integration with daily life, offering features like Garmin Pay and Spotify or Amazon Music connection. They aren't sports-focused like the Forerunner or Fenix range, making them better all-rounders for improving your wellbeing. They also have a more stylised design with a much less rugged appearance, so they blend into everyday clothing better.
When does Garmin have sales?
Garmin hosts a sale year-round on the Clearance Deals section of the website. Here, you'll find savings on watches, navigation tools, and indoor cycling equipment. The deals improve during peak sale periods, such as Black Friday and Christmas, so keep your eyes peeled during these times - and stay on this page for the best online savings.
You can also find a Garmin sale on third-party websites like Amazon, where on October 8 and 9, you'll find discounts on a large range of devices for Prime Big Deal Day.
Speaking of Black Friday, that's coming up towards the end of November this year. The multi-day sale extends across multiple retailers so there's bound to be a Garmin sale across retailers and on the brand's website.
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