There's still a Garmin sale on somewhere, even though Black Friday has been and gone. In fact, you can save on a fitness tracker before the new year from several retailers - including Amazon and Argos.
Whether you're a runner, cyclist, gym enthusiast, just looking to get your steps in, or shopping for someone you love, there's a Garmin watch for you. Combining advanced fitness tracking features - even in the basic models - with smartwatch features, a Garmin watch is one of the best fitness trackers and a worthy investment to help improve your health and fitness.
As the digital health editor at woman&home, I've tried and tested many of the brand's bestsellers. I wear one daily myself and I've covered key Garmin sale periods for the last four years, so I'm well placed to highlight which watches are worth buying and the savings worth having.
Garmin sale - quick links
- Epix Pro Generation 2:
Was £709Now £499.99 (save £209.01) at Amazon - Venu 3:
Was £409.99Now £349 (save £150) at Currys - Vivoactive 5:
Was £249.99Now £199 (save £50.99) at Currys - Forerunner 255:
Was £299Now £219 (save £80) at Argos - Venu 2:
Was £329.99Now £191.80 (save £138.19) at Amazon - Forerunner 265:
Was £429.99Now £389.99 (save £40) at Cotswold Outdoors - Forerunner 55: Was £159.99 Now £127.73 (save £32.26) at Amazon
- Forerunner 965:
Was £600Now £494 (save £106) at Sigma Sports
Best Garmin sale deals
Which watch should I buy in the Garmin sale?
Garmin buying advice
Not sure which Garmin to buy in the sales? Read on for more expert advice:
- Which Garmin should I buy?
- Garmin Venu vs Forerunner
- Garmin vs Samsung
- Garmin vs Polar
The biggest saving right now is on the Garmin Venu 2 - the earlier model of the Venu 3 - with its 42% discount. However, the best deal is on the Garmin Epix Pro Generation 2, considering that the RRP is £709 and the sale price is currently £499.
However, if you don't know which Garmin watch is the best choice for you, it's worth considering all the options. My favourite deal for beginners and anyone looking to make fitness New Year's resolutions is the Garmin Vivoactive 5. Now with over £50 off in purple from Currys or black at Amazon, this watch is the perfect entry-level fitness tracker, complete with all the fitness, health, and sleep monitoring sensors to improve your daily routine and complement your lifestyle.
Whether you go running 20 minutes a day or have just enjoy walking, you can't go wrong with a pick from Garmin's Forerunner range. While some of the devices in this selection stretch well past £500, the Forerunner 55 is just £124 right now. This running watch is easy to use on the move and prioritises recording your mileage, pace, and route with advanced GPS tracking. The Forerunner 55 also does the basics like recording your daily step count, tracking your sleep, predicting daily calorie burn, and receiving call and text notifications.
It is one of the more basic trackers in the range but it's a truly excellent choice for a device similar to one of the best Fitbits but with more features, a seamless watch design, and better GPS tracking.
For those weighing up Oura Ring vs Garmin or interested in the Apple Watch Series 9 for more of a smartwatch, the Venu or vívoactive range may be a better fit. These help monitor many different types of exercise and provide seamless integration with daily life, offering features like Garmin Pay and Spotify or Amazon Music connection. They aren't sports-focused like the Forerunner or Fenix range, making them better all-rounders for improving your wellbeing. They also have a more stylised design with a much less rugged appearance, so they blend into everyday clothing better.
When does Garmin have sales?
On third party retailers like Argos, Amazon, Currys, Cotswold Outdoors, and Sigma Sports, you'll find sales during all the peak seasons - such as Black Friday weekend, Christmas, Boxing Day, New Year's Day, and in the summer, with savings racking up to over £200 in some cases.
Outside of this big sales season, Garmin hosts a sale year-round on the Clearance Deals section of the website. Here, you'll find savings on watches, navigation tools, and indoor cycling equipment.
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