Here Are the Best Last-Minute Deals on Garmin Watches Before the October Prime Day Sale Ends.
Amazon’s October Prime Day sale ends tonight, and I’m keeping a particularly close eye on Garmin deals. After all, Garmin is the biggest brand in the sports watch world, and for good reason: they offer advanced metrics and reliable GPS tracking, typically with weeks of battery life. There was a time when I ran marathons without a watch, but now I always wear my Garmin Forerunner 970. If you’re looking to join the club or need a watch upgrade, here are the best Garmin deals from this year’s October Prime Day sale .
These Garmin Forerunner running shoes are currently on sale at a great price.
The Garmin Forerunner 55 is now $158, down from $199.99. It’s the most basic Garmin running watch you can buy new. Don’t let the word “basic” scare you off. As my colleague Beth Skwarecki reports, it was good enough to help Sebastian Sawe break the marathon barrier in under two hours earlier this year.
The Garmin Forerunner 165 is now on sale for $199.99, down from $249.99. It’s my favorite entry-level running watch . The music version is also on sale; as always, it’s $50 more than the standard model.
The Garmin Vivoactive 5 smartwatch is on sale for $100 off the original price.
According to my colleague Beth Skwarecki, Garmin’s Vivoactive line is perhaps the most underrated: “It’s great for running and activity tracking, and it’s also easy to use for everyday use thanks to the touchscreen for most functions (but it still uses physical buttons for starting, stopping, and counting laps).” The Vivoactive 5 originally retailed for $299.99, and with the release of the Vivoactive 6, it dropped to $229.99. It’s now just $198.
The Garmin Instinct Solar 2X is on sale for $180.
The Garmin Instinct 2X Solar tactical watch is one of the brand’s top solar-charging models, now available for $319.99, down from $499.99. Compared to its predecessor, the Garmin Instinct Solar 2X generates up to 50% more solar energy thanks to its Power Glass lens, which is especially useful in GPS mode, which can quickly drain the battery. It’s also 0.8 mm thinner and features a built-in LED flashlight, compass, and altimeter.
If you’re looking for an even more advanced tactical watch, the updated Garmin Tactix 8 is on sale for $729.99, down from $919.99. This model features a host of specialized tactical features, including a skydive training function, landmark projection, dual-position GPS, stealth mode, a kill switch, night vision compatibility, a marching function, and a pre-installed ballistic calculator.
The second generation Garmin Epix Pro is almost halved in price.
The Garmin Epix Pro (Gen 2) Sapphire Edition is 47% off, dropping its regular price of $999.99 to $529.99. The reason for this significant discount is that Garmin merged the Epix and Fenix product lines, and this model was replaced by the Fenix 8 series, which in turn was replaced by the Fenix 9 series . However, the Epix Pro is still a great value. It tracks sleep and blood oxygen levels, measures VO2 Max, tracks 30 activities, offers a multi-sport mode, and offers additional features not found on most running watches, such as golf features, tide information, and fishing forecasts.
If you’re looking for a smartwatch that’s not as fitness-focused but will still record your workouts, check out this list of the best Prime Day deals on smartwatches in October .
October Prime Day Sale FAQs
When is Prime Day in October?
October Prime Day is a two-day event that starts on October 6th and ends on October 7th.
Is this a reliable brand?
Yes, Garmin is one of the best brands when it comes to durable sports watches and fitness trackers. The Forerunner line is particularly popular for its accurate and reliable GPS tracking for runners.
Do Garmin Prime Day discounts apply to all product lines or just select items?
Unfortunately, not all Garmin products are on sale. However, many Garmin products are available at reduced prices , and you can find them all on Amazon’s landing page.
What else is on sale on Prime Day?
With Prime Big Deal Days taking place this fall, you’ll likely see more deals on gaming equipment and home gym equipment. Amazon has already announced some of the 35 categories of products that will be discounted, including beauty, tech, kitchenware, fashion, and home goods. Brands already featured include Shark, Princess Polly, Soundcore by Anker, UGG, Nest New York, Sony, Tarte, Adidas, and Barefoot Dreams.