Garmin smartwatches and fitness trackers are cheaper than they have been all year during Prime Day

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Workouts don’t count unless you track them and post the results. That’s where a fitness tracker comes in. Just about every run watch, fitness tracker, and wearable Garmin makes is deeply discounted during Amazon’s Prime Day event. The event runs June 23 to 26, and because nearly every price here is a Prime member deal, a free 30-day Prime trial covers you through it.

Garmin vívoactive 5 GPS Smartwatch $189.99 (was $299.99)

The cheapest way into Garmin, 37% off

Garmin vívoactive 5, Health and Fitness GPS Smartwatch


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At $189, this is the cheapest way into Garmin’s ecosystem. It’s a light everyday smartwatch with a bright AMOLED screen, built-in GPS, and the sleep and recovery tracking Garmin built its name on. Garmin rates the battery at up to 11 days, so it goes more than a week between charges, which most full smartwatches can’t manage.

Garmin Forerunner 165 Running Smartwatch $199.99 (was $249.99)

The best first running watch, 20% off

Garmin Forerunner 165, Running Smartwatch

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The Forerunner 165 at $199.99 is the running watch we’d point new runners to, 20 percent off and the most approachable GPS watch Garmin makes. It has the AMOLED screen and the core training tools from the pricier Forerunners without the metrics most beginners ignore. Garmin rates it for up to 11 days in smartwatch mode, and it tracks pace, heart rate, and recovery on every run. It’s a real training tool at an affordable price.

Garmin Instinct E Rugged GPS Smartwatch $199.99 (was $299.99)

A trail-ready watch under $200, 33% off

Garmin Instinct E 40mm, Rugged Outdoor GPS Smartwatch

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The Instinct E at $199.99 is the rugged pick, 33% off a watch built to take a beating outside. It carries a tough, lightweight case built to military-grade durability standards, multi-band GPS for tracking off-trail, and the long battery life the Instinct line is known for. Garmin rates it for weeks rather than days in smartwatch mode. Plus, it just looks cool.

Garmin inReach Mini 2 Satellite Communicator $249.99 (was $399.99)

Off-grid SOS in your pocket, 38% off

Garmin inReach Mini 2, Lightweight and Compact Satellite Communicator

Stay in touch when you’re out of bounds.

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You don’t want to be the person who has to call the search parties because you got lost on a hike. This handy communicator sends two-way texts and an SOS to emergency responders from anywhere with a clear view of the sky, no cell signal required, which is the point on a backcountry trail or a remote road. It needs a paid subscription to send messages, but the hardware rarely drops this low. For hikers, hunters, and road-trippers, it’s cheap insurance.

Garmin fēnix 8 AMOLED 43mm Multisport GPS Watch $749.99 (was $999.99)

The flagship do-everything watch, 25% off

Garmin Fenix 8 Smartwatch

This is a handy training tool regardless of your sport.

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If you want Garmin’s flagship, the fēnix 8 at $749.99 is the splurge, 25% off the do-everything multisport watch. This 43mm model pairs a bright AMOLED screen with full topographic maps, a built-in LED flashlight, and a dive-rated case, plus the deepest set of training metrics Garmin offers. Garmin rates the battery in days rather than hours, even with GPS running.

Best Garmin multisport and adventure watch deals

This is the deep end of Garmin’s lineup, from the tactix and fēnix flagships down to the rugged Instinct line. The fēnix 8 covers most people who want it all, while the Instinct 3 trades the touchscreen for a tougher body and longer battery. The new Instinct E at $199.99 is the cheapest way into a real outdoor watch.

Best Garmin Forerunner running watch deals

The Forerunner line is built around running, and the whole range is on sale, from the flagship 970 down to the beginner-friendly 165. The 265 at $349.99 hits the sweet spot for most runners with an AMOLED screen and full training metrics, while the 165 at $199.99 is the cheapest real running watch here.

Best Garmin everyday smartwatch deals

These are the watches for people who want Garmin’s health tracking without the dive ratings and topo maps. The Venu line leans into a sharp AMOLED screen and full smartwatch features, while the vívoactive 5 at $189.99 strips it back to the essentials for the lowest price in the sale.

Best Garmin cycling computer, trainer, and radar deals

Garmin’s cycling gear is having a big sale, covering Edge bike computers, smart trainers, power meters, and the Varia radar that watches the road behind you. The Edge 540 at $249.99 is the value pick for most riders, and the Varia RTL515 at $149.99 is the cheapest piece of safety gear here.

Best Garmin golf deals

Garmin’s golf range runs from a $150 handheld GPS up to a launch monitor that costs more than a used car. The Approach S12 at $149.99 covers most weekend players who just want yardages, while the R10 at $399.98 is the portable launch monitor for practice in the backyard.

Best Garmin satellite communicator and handheld GPS deals

This is the off-grid gear: inReach communicators that text and call for help over satellite, plus rugged GPSMAP and eTrex handhelds for navigation where phones quit. The inReach Mini 2 at $249.99 is the one most hikers want, and the inReach Messenger at $199.99 is the cheapest way to carry an SOS button. All of the inReach devices need a separate subscription to send messages.

Best Garmin dive, marine, and specialty deals

This is where Garmin gets specialized: dive computers, aviation watches, marine smartwatches, off-road navigators, and a couple of health gadgets that don’t fit anywhere else. The Dash Cam Mini 3 at $99.99 and the Index Sleep Monitor at $139.99 are the affordable picks; the rest are serious tools for divers, pilots, and overlanders.

Garmin prices shift through Prime Day, so confirm the current number before you buy. If you only get one thing, make it the vívoactive 5 at $189.99, 37% off and the cheapest way into Garmin’s health tracking. If you train seriously and want the watch that does everything, the fēnix 8 at $749.99 is 25% off the flagship and the standout splurge of the sale.

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