I've spotted 3 of the most popular Garmin watches on sale today - where to find 37% off the Venu, Vivoactive and Forerunner
Along with Amazon Prime Week's discounts, I've spotted secret savings on new watches like the Garmin Forerunner 570 and 170
Over the last six years, I've tested a lot of fitness trackers as woman&home's digital health editor and a runner in my own time, including at least one Garmin from every range the brand produces.
The Venu, Vivoactive, and Forerunner are three of the most popular and best Garmin watch collections for women. Venu is the premium option for those who want advanced metrics and a sleek design that doesn't look out of place in the office or at the gym. It has everything you could need to improve your wellbeing. If you're willing to trade the design for a lower price tag, the Vivoactive is similar in features. The Forerunner range is designed as a running watch for beginners through to racers.
My favourite is the Garmin Venu 4, with its advanced features and low-key style. It's already on sale for Amazon Prime Week, which officially launches today.
24/06: I've seen a fair bit of jumping around in price over the last few days. The Vivoactive 6 is the biggest change, now with £100 off its RRP. If you were looking to buy, now would be the time. The Forerunner 165 is also now cheaper in white than it is in black, marking a change from the last few days.
The quick list
- Venu 4:
was £469.99now £372.39 at Amazon (save £97.60) - Venu 3S:
was £379.99now £276.59 at Amazon (save £103.40) - Vivoactive 6:
was £269.99now £169.99 at Amazon (save £68.26) - Vivoactive 5:
was £209.99now £141.55 at Amazon (save £68.44) - Forerunner 55:
was £149.99now £115.89 at Amazon (save £34.10) - Forerunner 170:
was £259.99now £227.10 at Amazon (save £32.89) - Foreunner 165:
was £249.99now £160.55 at Amazon (save £89.44) - Forerunner 165 Music:
was £289.99now £219 at Amazon (save £70.99) - Forerunner 265s Music:
was £369.99now £317.29 at Amazon (save £52.70) - Forerunner 570:
was £459.99now £418.08 at Amazon (save £41.91)
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 (such as Spotify, so you can play music direct from your watch to your exercise headphones), 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 265s Music. It's a better watch than the 55 and the 165, and has been on sale a lot recently. However, at £317.69, it's still an investment, so I'd also recommend looking at a new release: the Forerunner 170. It's unlikely to be in the sale this year, but at £259.99, it's cheaper than the 265 on sale and has many of the same sensors, delivering similar metrics and features.
Weigh up your options before you buy and compare fitness trackers to make sure you're buying the best one for you. For example, weigh up the Garmin Venu 4 vs Apple Watch Series 11 as they are similar.
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 (now live), 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, I've been covering the sales seasons for the last six years, and I've seen some of the best deals in the weeks leading up to the event. While the time for shopping pre-Amazon Prime Week has passed, it's worth bearing in mind for any big future purchases.
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.
