Garmin Black Friday deals — 17 discounts I'd shop now as top watches hit their lowest ever prices

Garmin Epix Pro deals
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The best Black Friday deals include discounts on some of my favorite Garmin watches this year, with many newer devices dropping to the lowest price they've ever been. You can also rely on finding older Garmin devices in the sales, and these usually offer the best value if you don't using an older watch.

Right now you can save on the Garmin Forerunner 165, Garmin Forerunner 265 and Garmin Forerunner 965, outstanding AMOLED sports watches that have all fallen to their lowest ever prices, while the older Garmin Epix 2 has been a star in the sales all month long and is currently just $399 at Walmart.

With so many watches in sale it's not always easy to work out which is the best option to go for in the sales. I’ve been testing Garmin watches for nigh-on a decade and have reviewed almost every sports watch in the brand’s range and I have an idea of what might be the best picks for different types of people, so I've picked out three Garmin deals that will suit a range of budgets and purposes to help you pick the right Black Friday deal for you.

I've rounded up all the best Garmin Black Friday deals currently available below and I'll be updating the list regularly to take into account new discounts.

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Garmin Forerunner deals

Garmin's Forerunner line of watches is made for those who are primarily looking for one of the best running watches. Their size, weight, and features are tailored for those looking to track their runs or triathlons.

Garmin Forerunner 55
Garmin Forerunner 55: was $199 now $149 at Amazon

This is the lowest price I've seen Garmin's entry-level running watch, and the Forerunner 55 is a great option for anyone looking to buy a new runner a watch as a present. The Forerunner 55 is a reliable run tracker that suggests workouts each day to help you get fitter, and you can get any color at this price in Amazon's sale.

Garmin Forerunner 165
Garmin Forerunner 165: was $249 now $199 at Amazon

This 20% discount brings the Forerunner 165 down to its lowest ever price. We picked the Forerunner 165 as the best running watch in the Tom’s Guide Awards 2024, offering Garmin’s key features in an attractive design with an AMOLED display and at a good price. You can also get the music version of the watch for $249 in the Amazon sale.

Garmin Forerunner 255 Music
Garmin Forerunner 255 Music: was $399 now $287 at Amazon

The Forerunner 255 is a prime candidate for discounts this Black Friday as an older watch that’s been superseded by the Forerunner 265. This $110 saving on the music version of the 255 is certainly a good deal on an impressive multisport watch and actually equals the lowest price its been.

Garmin Forerunner 945
Garmin Forerunner 945: was $499 now $289 at Walmart

Although an older watch that’s been superseded by both the Forerunner 955 and Forerunner 965, I think the Garmin Forerunner 945 is still worth considering at this low price, because it has some key features you won’t find on many other sports watches under $300, such as offline maps. It’s an accurate multisport tracker with detailed training analysis and while it doesn’t have an AMOLED display, it’s still a good-looking and lightweight watch and has week-long battery life.

Garmin Forerunner 265
Garmin Forerunner 265: was $449 now $349 at Amazon

The Forerunner 265 is the best Garmin watch for most people and the one I'd buy myself in the sales right now, because it offers most of the features of the brand's top devices at a lower price. It's a good-looking, lightweight watch with a vivid AMOLED display, and it's reduced by $100 right now.

Garmin Forerunner 955
Garmin Forerunner 955: was $499 now $399 at Amazon

This 20% discount on the excellent Forerunner 955 is a good deal, but I still hope it might drop further in the sales this year. The Forerunner 955 is a top-tier Garmin watch with a lightweight plastic design and extensive features that include offline maps. If you don't want an AMOLED sports watch, this is one of Garmin's best options.

Garmin Forerunner 965
Garmin Forerunner 965: was $599 now $499 at Amazon

The Garmin Forerunner 965 has a case for being Garmin’s best watch overall, with a bright AMOLED display and all the brand’s best features in a slim design that’s much lighter than the likes of the Fenix 8 or Enduro 3. It’s not a watch that I’ve seen big discounts on yet, so this $100 saving certainly caught the eye. It's my favorite Garmin watch and the one I wear when I'm not testing something new.

Garmin Fenix and Epix deals

Garmin's Epix and Fenix lines are made for those who want a watch to track more outdoorsy activities, such as hiking and skiing. These watches are more ruggedly built and have exceptional battery life.

Garmin Fenix 7
Garmin Fenix 7: was $649 now $399 at Amazon

The Garmin Fenix 8 recently launched, which means my eyes are peeled looking for discounts on older top-end Garmins like the Fenix 7 and Epix Pro. This is close to the cheapest the Fenix 7 has ever been, and while it’s missing some of the hardware upgrades on newer models like an AMOLED screen, it’s still up to date with Garmin’s software updates and undoubtedly the most impressive sports watch available from any brand for $399.

Garmin Fenix 7S
Garmin Fenix 7S: was $649 now $449 at Amazon

The Garmin Fenix 7S packs all the same features you get on the Fenix 7 into a smaller watch that's ideal for those with thinner wrists. It's reduced by $250 at the moment, cheaper than the standard Fenix 7 and the lowest price I've ever seen the Fenix 7 range in general.

Garmin Epix 2
Garmin Epix 2: was $899 now $509 at Amazon

The Garmin Epix 2 has been jumping around in price throughout the sales period. While it's not as its lowest price — we've seen it drop to $399 — it's a good deal for an AMOLED watch with all of Garmin's top sports tracking features. I ran four marathons with the Epix 2, and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it even though it's an older watch.

Garmin Fenix 7 Pro
Garmin Fenix 7 Pro: was $899 now $649 at Amazon

This is the sapphire solar version of the Garmin Fenix Pro, which has a titanium bezel that makes it lighter and hardier than the steel version. It doesn't have the mic and speaker on the newer Fenix 8, or the diveproof design, but otherwise matches up well to Garmin's top watch and is much cheaper given this 28% discount.

Garmin  Epix Pro
Garmin Epix Pro: was $1,099 now $749 at Amazon

This $350 discount is on the largest model of the Epix Pro, which offers long battery life for an AMOLED watch, lasting me 10 days on a charge even when running every day with the always-on screen enabled. It's one of the best sports watches you can get and this huge saving brings it down to the lowest price I've ever seen it.

Garmin Enduro 2
Garmin Enduro 2: was $998.50 now $749 at Best Buy

The Garmin Enduro 2 is a watch built for adventure, offering a rugged titanium design and incredible battery life. The Garmin Enduro 3 recently launched but isn't a huge upgrade on the older model, which offers better value thanks to this $250 discount at Best Buy.

Garmin Instinct, Lily, Venu, and Vivoactive deals

The watches in this section are made for those who are looking for more casual fitness tracking, and want a watch that's as much a lifestyle device as it is one for working out.

Garmin Venu Sq 2
Garmin Venu Sq 2: was $249 now $149 at Amazon

It's rare to find the Garmin Venu Sq 2 available for under $150, so this is a deal worth grabbing if you're interested in Garmin's entry-level smartwatch. The Venu Sq 2 has a bright AMOLED display and Garmin's reliable sports tracking, but note this deal is not on the version of the watch with music storage.

Garmin Vivoactive 5
Garmin Vivoactive 5: was $299 now $189 at Amazon

The Garmin Vivoactive 5 is a sporty smartwatch with an AMOLED display. It offers extensive health and fitness tracking and while it doesn’t match the smarts of watches like the Apple Watch 10 or Samsung Galaxy Watch 7, I found the Vivoactive 5’s native sports tracking to be more reliable, and it comes in cheaper especially with this $100 discount on Amazon.

Garmin Lily 2
Garmin Lily 2: was $249 now $199 at Best Buy

The Garmin Lily 2 is the most stylish smartwatch in the brand's range, but also packs in the usual excellent fitness tracking you expect. It even has built-in GPS for accurate run and bike tracking, and has been reduced by $50 at Best Buy in the sales.

Garmin Instinct 2
Garmin Instinct 2: was $299 now $199 at Amazon

The Instinct 2 is a rugged adventure watch with a distinctive look and incredible battery life. A wide range of colors are reduced in Amazon's sale, and you can also get the smaller Instinct 2S if you prefer.

Garmin Venu 3
Garmin Venu 3: was $449 now $349 at Best Buy

The Garmin Venu 3 is a lightweight sporty smartwatch with a gorgeous AMOELD screen and useful features like NFC payments and music storage. You can get either the standard Venu 3 or the smaller Venu 3S in the sales for $349.

Nick Harris-Fry
Senior Writer

Nick Harris-Fry is an experienced health and fitness journalist, writing professionally since 2012. He spent nine years working on the Coach magazine and website before moving to the fitness team at Tom’s Guide in 2024. Nick is a keen runner and also the founder of YouTube channel The Run Testers, which specialises in reviewing running shoes, watches, headphones and other gear.

Nick ran his first marathon in 2016 after six weeks of training for a magazine feature and subsequently became obsessed with the sport. He now has PBs of 2hr 27min for the marathon and 15min 30sec for 5K, and has run 13 marathons in total, as well as a 50-mile ultramarathon. Nick is also a qualified Run Leader in the UK.

Nick is an established expert in the health and fitness area and along with writing for many publications, including Live Science, Expert Reviews, Wareable, Coach and Get Sweat Go, he has been quoted on The Guardian and The Independent.