As woman&home's digital health editor, I've been scouring the sales for the last two years, highlighting deals actually worth having. This time around, I have to admit - I've seen better deals at other times of year, but there are still plenty of good savings to be had if you're looking to upgrade your watch this month.
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. Here, I've flagged the best Garmin watches to buy in the October sale, must-knows about each of them, and weighed up the options to help you decide while savings last.
Right now, the best deal is on the Garmin Venu 2. While it's not the most recent model, it is an impressive £103 off in the Amazon Big Deal Days sale.
Garmin sale - quick links
- Venu 2:
Was £349.99Now £246.50 (save £103.49) at Amazon - Forerunner 55:
Was £179.99Now £118.74 (save £61.25) at Amazon - Fenix 7X Pro Solar:
Was £739.99Now £527 (save £212.99.47) at Amazon - Lily 2:
Was £349.99Now £299 (save £50) at Amazon - Forerunner 165:
Was £289.99Now £237 (save £52.99) at Amazon - Instinct E:
Was £259.99Now £198.55 (save £61.44) at Amazon
Best Garmin sale deals
Which watch should I buy in the Garmin sale?
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The biggest saving is on the Garmin Fenix 7X Solar, but I've been most impressed by the savings on the Garmin Venu 2 today. With £103, it's one of the most sizeable savings on offer right now and well worth the spend if you're looking for a premium smartwatch-fitness tracker hybrid. It has a complete suite of advanced fitness, sleep, and stress metrics, alongside call and text notifications, music storage, and on-screen workouts.
However, it's worth considering all the options if you're not sure which one to go for. There's also a great deal on the Garmin Forerunner 165 Music, one of my favourite watches from the brand. This one may suit you if you do more running than any other activity, as it comes complete with advanced running metrics (like vertical oscillation and cadence), which can improve your form and technique. As it's the Music version, you'll also be able to connect your tunes to your exercise headphones without taking your phone out with you.
The Vivoactive is another good choice, and the Vivoactive 6 is the latest model, with a small discount available on Amazon. The range helps monitor different workouts and provide seamless integration with daily life, offering features like Garmin Pay and Spotify or Amazon Music connection. These watches 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.
Which models won't be in the Garmin sale?
Generally, new models don't come up in the Garmin sale. While the Vivoactive 6 has a small discount on Amazon, I haven't spotted any deals on the Venu 4, which is to be expected as it was released only recently.
I also haven't seen many of the watches in the Forerunner range on sale this week - only the Forerunner 165 (discounted to £237) and Forerunner 55 (discounted to £118) have savings worth shouting about.
When does Garmin have sales?
On Amazon, you'll find a Garmin sale a few times a year. Take this October, for instance, Amazon's Big Deal Days launched yesterday and will last until this evening. Historically, I've seen fitness trackers and tech products among the best savings.
Other retailers such as John Lewis, Sigma Sports, and Currys, will also likely put Garmin devices on sale over peak sales periods in the spring, summer, autumn, and winter, and on sales events like Black Friday.
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