Garmin Forerunner 945 Smartwatch Costs Just $320 Today
Garmin watches are the most popular smartwatches for runners , and for good reason: they have accurate GPS, they collect stats that matter to runners, and they’re easy to use while running—like pressing real buttons. , instead of trying to swipe the screen with a sweaty finger. So if you’ve used other smartwatches and are wondering what you’re missing, today could be your lucky day.
Forerunner 945 is 36% off.
The Forerunner 945 , one of Garmin’s most popular models for runners, retails for $499.99. But today, during Amazon’s big deal days, that price is only $319.99.
This model allows you to download music and provides full-color maps so you can follow directions while running. It also tracks stats like your VO2max , weekly mileage, and lactate threshold. It also suggests recommended workouts and can show you Strava segments as you get closer to them.
The battery lasts for 10 hours if you simultaneously listen to music and use high-precision GPS, 60 hours in the energy-saving UltraTrac mode, or two weeks with normal use of the smartwatch. It’s also marketed as a triathlon watch rather than just a running watch, so you can use it for swimming and cycling training as well.
- Garmin Forerunner 945, $319.99 (was $499.99)
Forerunner 745 is 30% off.
If you like the Forerunner 945 but can do with a little less storage, try its little brother, the Forerunner 745 . Another best-selling running watch. They have all the same basic features as the 945. The differences are mainly in memory and battery life: the battery lasts six hours with music and high-precision GPS, 30 hours in battery saver mode, or one week of inactivity. The 745 has 4GB of memory for maps and music, compared to 16GB on the 945.
- Garmin Forerunner 745, $279.99 (was $399.99)
More Garmin watches
There are other smartwatches on sale today: The Garmin Instinct , which normally cost $399.99, is now $279.99. The Instinct is an ultra-reliable solar-charging model, ideal if you spend a lot of time outdoors and keep a close eye on your watch. And on the other end of the spectrum is the sleek and stylish Garmin Venu Sq Music in rose gold for just $119.99.
- Garmin Instinct, $279.99 (was $399.99)
- Garmin Venu Sq Music, $199.99 (was $249.99)
Check out other Prime Big Deals on Garmin devices , including cycling computers and accessories.