- Amazon marked down a bunch of our best-tested Garmin watches ahead of Memorial Day Weekend.
- Some of its most popular models, including the Forerunner, Fenix, and Venu, are all seeing substantial price cuts.
- Take off up to 33% on select dash cams and hiking gear as well.
WE TEST PLENTY of fitness trackers and smartwatches here at Men’s Health, but when it comes to outdoor enthusiasts, one has regularly stood out in our trials—Garmin. While an Apple Watch or a standard Fitbit can cover the basics, we prefer Garmin watches for more adventurous workouts. Hiking, rock climbing, and trail running all fit under that umbrella, and Garmin’s rugged line of watches fits the bill.
Garmin’s watches do tend to run you a bit more, but you get what you pay for. Still, it might not be within everyone’s preferred price range—at least not yet.
Editor-tested and approved Garmin smartwatches are up to 56 percent off on Amazon. Many of these devices were discounted during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale, and it appears the e-tailer is running it back. And for no particular reason. This includes some of our favorite hand-tested devices, such as the Forerunner 965, which is now $100 off (and rarely on sale).
There are also substantial price cuts on older models, but they’re not markedly different than some of the newer versions we’ve tested. Below, we outlined some of the best early Memorial Day sales on Garmin Watches.
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Best Garmin Deals
Long Battery Life
Garmin Fēnix 7X Pro Solar
Now 30% Off
High Performance
Garmin Epix Pro (Gen 2) Sapphire Edition
Now 38% Off
Rare Deal
Garmin Forerunner 965
Now 17% Off
Like New
Garmin Epix Gen 2 (Renewed)
Now 52% Off
Best for Beginners
Garmin Venu Sq 2 GPS Smartwatch
Now 40% Off
A Rugged Upgrade
Garmin Fēnix 7X Pro Sapphire Solar
Now 26% Off
Classic Design
Garmin Forerunner 55
Now 16% Off
A Garmin Staple
Garmin Forerunner 255
Now 29% Off
Built-in LED Flashlight
Best for Golf
Garmin Approach S12
Now 25% Off
Ultra-Bright Display
Garmin Garmin Forerunner 265
Now 22% Off
Easy to Use
Compact Device
Garmin Mini 3 Dash Cam
Now 20% Off
A Hiking Essential
Garmin InReach Mini 2
Now 38% Off
Best for Cyclists
Garmin Cycling Rearview Radar with Tail Light
Now 25% Off
By far the best deal is over $350 off the Garmin Epix Gen 2, now $330. The waterproof watch is built with athletes in mind and features a bright AMOLED display and up to 16 days of battery life. One thing to note is that this particular model is refurbished, but Amazon’s Renewed Store has a robust quality assurance program (in addition to Amazon’s typical stellar return policy). At this price, it’s worth it.
Another can’t-miss deal comes from one of our all-time favorite Garmin watch lines in the Fēnix 7X Pro Solar, which is $270 off. The watch uses a proprietary Power Glass solar-charging lens that provides weeks of battery life without a manual charge. It also features a lot of awesome fitness data, including an endurance score, a customized morning report, and a training readiness feature to optimize your workouts.
We’re amped up for golf season, and now’s a great time to nab one of our favorite golf watches, the Approach S12, considering it’s at $150. The S12 features a whopping 30 hours of battery life and comes preloaded with 42,000 courses from around the globe.
As mentioned, there are a few non-smartwatch deals, too. If you’re in the market for a new dash cam—a solid investment that could potentially save you thousands down the line—the Mini3 Dash Cam is now over 19 percent off on Amazon. It’s ultracompact, easy to set up, and features intuitive voice control. Avid hikers should also consider the Garmin InReach Mini 2, an emergency satellite communicator that serves as a backup device to your phone when you’re in the great outdoors.
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Tim Kohut is the Deals and Trends Editor for Popular Mechanics, Men’s Health, Best Products, and Runner’s World. He has extensive product review and gear coverage expertise, particularly in tech, home, auto, and health. Tim was previously the Deputy Commerce Editor of The Drive and a Commerce Editor at BGR. He’s also overseen gear coverage and strategy at Popular Science, Bob Vila, Outdoor Life, and Field and Stream. He has a strong affinity for cats, Batman, and early 90’s Nicolas Cage films, in that order.
Ryan Brower is the Senior Gear and Reviews Editor at Men’s Health, where he tests the best products in outdoor gear and tech. Baseball, surfing, and camping occupied most of his time growing up. He also trained in martial arts for 12 years and holds a third degree black belt. He has written about the outdoors for nearly two decades and was previously the Managing Editor, Content Performance at Gear Patrol. He is also a Certified Beer Server and previously covered the craft beer industry. Ryan currently lives on the water in New Jersey with his wife and their dog.
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