I've spotted 3 of the most popular Garmin watches on sale this week - where to find 30% off the Venu, Vivoactive and Forerunner
Finding a new fitness tracker just got easier for you and your budget with the Garmin sale live this week
As woman&home's digital health editor, a runner, cyclist, and regular gym-goer, I've tried and tested at least one Garmin from every range the brand produces. That works out to a lot of fitness trackers.
Some of the most popular and best Garmin watches come from three collections: Venu, Vivoactive, and Forerunner. Venu is the premium option for those who want advanced metrics and a sleek design, with everything you could need to improve your wellbeing; Vivoactive has similar features, but you'll get a sportier design in exchange for a lower price tag; and the Forerunner is designed as a running watch for beginners through to racers.
My favourite of the bunch is the Garmin Venu 4, with its insightful features and discreet style. It's already on sale for Amazon Prime Week, which officially launches on Monday 23 June, but I've seen early deals start to trickle in.
The quick list
- Venu 4:
was £469.99now £383 at Amazon (save £86.99) - Venu 3S:
was £379.99now £277.07 at Amazon (save £102.92) - Vivoactive 6:
was £269.99now £226.99 at Amazon (save £43) - Vivoactive 5:
was £209.99now £152.25 at Amazon (save £57.74) - Forerunner 55:
was £149.99now £112 at Amazon (save £37.99) - Foreunner 165:
was £249.99now £174.99 at Amazon (save £75) - Forerunner 265s:
was £369.99now £323.99 at Amazon (save £46)
My top picks in the Garmin sale
What Garmin watch should I buy in the sale?
The Garmin watch that's right for you will depend on your budget at the end of the day. If you have more to spend, the Venu 4 is my pick of the bunch. There's not a lot this watch can't do, as both a smartwatch and a fitness tracker.
Its advanced metrics, which include Training Load, Readiness, and Effect, are packed into a design that doesn't look out of place in the gym or in the office. It also houses Garmin Pay, third-party app connectivity, and an LED torch, putting it in line with the likes of the Apple Watch and Google Pixel Watch 4.
If your budget doesn't quite stretch to the Venu 4, then I'd recommend the Vivoactive 5. At just over £150 this week, it's the cheapest I've seen it this year. For those who like going to the gym, counting steps, logging workouts, and tracking sleep, you can't go wrong. It also has 11 days of battery life and connectivity to Spotify, Deezer, or Amazon Music, which is rare to see on a watch at this price.
Runners, you can't go wrong with the Forerunner 265. It's a better watch than the 55 and the 165, and has been on sale a lot recently. However, at £323.99, it's still an investment. If it is in your budget, I'd recommend also looking at the Forerunner 170. This is a new release, so it's very unlikely to be on sale this year. But at £259.99 full price, it goes head to head with the 265 in both features and price.
When is the best time to buy a Garmin watch?
With the Garmin sale going live at every seasonal moment, whether that be Amazon Prime Week (as is coming up soon), Black Friday, or January sales, I'd say it's always worth saving your money for one of these events. You're likely to find a good saving on your watch of choice.
That being said, it's also worth checking the deals on your watch in the weeks leading up to the event. I've been covering the sales seasons for the last six years, and I often find that the best deals are in the weeks before the main event.
My advice is to strike when the iron is hot. If you see a deal that matches your budget, then go for it. There's no guarantee it'll be there the next week - or even the next day.
