Right Now There Are so Many Deals on Garmin Fitness Watches at the Start of Black Friday
Early Black Friday discounts on fitness watches have started, and you can find a ton of deals today, particularly on Garmin watches. Models from the Forerunner, Instinct, Vivoactive and Venu lines are on sale today with a 20% discount or more. There are also older models on sale.
Venus 3, Venus 3S and Venus 2 sq.
The Garmin Venu 3 smartwatch (and its smaller 3S version) aren’t just great fitness trackers, they also include true smartwatch features like the ability to make Bluetooth calls and send voice texts. The Venu 3 (45mm) and Venu 3S (41mm) retail for $349.99, more than $100 off their regular price.
The Venu Sq 2 , which has long been a favorite of Fitbit users switching to Garmin (thanks in part to its square screen), is also on sale today for $149.99. It’s an older model and doesn’t have as many fancy features as the Venu 3 (no voice calling, for example), but it’s still a very good smartwatch at a great price.
Vivoactive 5
If you don’t need voice calls, the Vivoactive 5 is a great and cheaper alternative to the Venu. (I wore it recently to test an upcoming review, and I’d say it’s one of the best all-around fitness watches.) The Vivoactive 5 is now $199.99, which is $100 less than its regular price.
Forerunner 55
If you’ve been waiting for a great deal on a Garmin Forerunner running watch, now is your time. Older models (most of which end in -55 or -45) have already seen some price reductions, and as of today, newer Forerunner models (most of which end in -65) are $50 to $100 cheaper than their regular prices .
The Forerunner 55 is a great basic running watch with GPS and heart rate tracking, as well as sleep tracking. Like all Forerunners, it has physical buttons that let you stop and start laps without fiddling with the touchscreen, as well as running-specific features like race forecasts and PacePro screens that can give you specific race finishing times. The Forerunner 55 still has the old style MIP screen that reflects sunlight, but uses a backlight (which can turn on when you flick your wrist) to show the screen at night. It’s now $149.99, $50 less than usual.
Forerunner 165
The Forerunner 165 is for runners who want something a little better than the 55, but still want a watch that’s fairly affordable. The 165 has an AMOLED touchscreen that is bright and high resolution. It has a built-in compass and altimeter, can measure your HRV , and contains a wealth of running analytics such as training effect and running dynamics. It also has crumb navigation features. Today it’s $199.99, $50 off the regular price.
Forerunner 265 and 265S
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: this is a great running watch . It has everything the 165 has, plus additional analytics that runners will love, such as training status, training readiness, and training load. It also features multi-band GPS for greater accuracy and has the ability to store and play music as standard. It comes in two sizes: the Forerunner 265 is 46mm, and the Forerunner 265S (S is small) is 42mm. Both are now $349.99, which is $100 off the regular price.
If you’re happy with the old screen style (MIP, non-touch) and don’t need built-in music, the previous Forerunner 255 and 255S models sell for just $249.99.
Forerunner 965
Garmin’s top-of-the-line Forerunner, the 965, is also on sale now. The 965 has everything the 265 has, plus additional analytics such as endurance and – this is a big deal for many of its fans – built-in maps. Battery life is also off the charts: While most Garmin watches last between one and two weeks on a charge, the 965 gives you almost a month. (23 days versus 13 for the 265, according to official Garmin data.) The Forerunner 965 is currently on sale for $499.99, which is $100 less than usual.
It also has an older version available. Buy the Forerunner 955 with the old MIP display for just $399.99, or the solar-powered version (!) that charges with sunlight for $499.99.
Instinct 2 Solar and Instinct 2X Solar
The Instinct line of watches is rugged and designed for outdoor activities, popular with avid hikers, and also sold to military personnel. Solar models are exactly what they sound like: they have unlimited battery life as long as they get enough sunlight each day. (Without solar charging, they both still retain an impressive charge – 28 days for the 2 and 40 for the 2X).
The display is black and white and non-touch. The 2X has a built-in LED flashlight, and both can give you sun, moon and tide information. The Instinct 2X Solar is a larger watch, measuring a whopping 50mm, while the 2 Solar measures 45mm. They’re currently priced at $349.99 and $299.99, respectively—that’s $100 off the regular price each.