As woman&home's digital health editor, I've been scouring the sales for the last two years, highlighting deals actually worth having. With Black Friday just a few weeks away, some of the best deals in the Garmin sale have landed.
Garmin watches are some of the best fitness trackers. I've tested most of them over the years, from the budget-friendly buys to advanced smartwatches designed to dig deep into data.
Garmin sale - quick links
- Forerunner 255:
Was £299Now £199.99 (save £99) at Argos - Forerunner 165:
Was £249Now £169.99 (save £79) at Argos - Fenix 8:
Was £819Now £749 (save £70) at Very - Instinct 3:
Was £429.99Now £360.05 (save £69.94) at Amazon - Forerunner 55:
Was £179.99Now £125 (save £54.99) at Amazon - Lily 2 Active:
Was £299Now £259 (save £40) at Very - Vivoactive 5:
Was £229.99Now £199.99 (save £30) at Argos - Vivoactive 5 Music:
Was £229Now £199 (save £30) at Very - Vivosmart 5:
Was £129.99Now £109 (save £20.99) at Very
Best Garmin sale deals
Which watch should I buy in the Garmin sale?
If I were buying a Garmin watch today, I would opt for the Garmin Vivoactive 5 Music. Whether your chosen activity is running, cycling, or gym workouts, this smartwatch has you covered with over 40 workout modes, body battery metrics, and very accurate heart rate tracking. It also has nap tracking, helping you get a better overview of your recovery from your everyday.
Plus, it has a bright AMOLED screen which is easy to see even in the wintery 3 pm light outdoors and 11 days of battery life between charges, knocking many other smartwatches out of the water.
While the Vivoactive 5 and 5 Music are very similar, the key is in the name. The Vivoactive 5 Music can store music for wrist-to-headphones streaming. It also has Garmin Pay, so you can truly leave your phone at home with this watch.
For those looking for something a little more hardy, I'd recommend the Instinct 3. Its rugged appearance won't be for everyone, but it stands up to the elements, has an incredibly long battery life, and still offers advanced workout, sleep, and stress metrics.
Outside of the sale, my go-to would be the Garmin Venu 4 for everything that the Vivoactive 5 (and 6) offers, plus dual-band GPS, a barometric altimeter, and more smartwatch features. However, with so many Forerunner devices on sale, I'd certainly weigh up the Forerunner vs Venu before deciding on one.
(Updated on 03/11/25): As the deals have started to land for the big sales weekend at the end of November, I was able to completely refresh the list of deals on offer, with savings from Argos and Very coming up top.
Which models won't be in the Garmin sale?
The Garmin sale has only just started, so I won't say never, but it's unlikely we'll see big deals on newer smartwatches like the Garmin Venu 4, Forerunner 970, or Vivoactive 6.
Over my years of reviewing sales, it's only ever the older models that receive a discount as retailers aim to shift the stock to allow for more releases.
When does Garmin have sales?
Garmin has sales every few months, with the next big one coming up very soon. The Black Friday sale officially launches on Friday, November 28 and lasts through to Cyber Monday on December 1. Over this weekend, I'm expecting to see plenty of savings across all models of Garmin - including the Forerunner, Vivoactive, Venu, Epix, Fenix, and Instinct.
As always, though, I would say to weigh up your options. For example, take a look at the differences between Fitbit vs Garmin if you're looking to keep to a budget-friendly buy, and Oura Ring vs Garmin if you're more concerned about tracking your sleep and stress than anything else.
Outside of this weekend, Amazon Prime Day often discounts some Garmin watches, and there are usually discounts in the seasonal sales around summer and Christmas. With the festive season on the horizon too, you'll definitely be able to score a saving in time to plan for your January fitness goals.
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