Garmin smartwatches are on sale with up to 42% off — 13 deals to track your activity this summer

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Garmin just dropped two new watches, but they're not the ones that have my attention right now. There are a bunch of Garmin discounts up for grabs that get you all the features you need, without breaking the bank.

Right now you can score Garmin smartwatches on sale from $149. Whether you're running, swimming or windsurfing, summer is the perfect time to get active — and with a Garmin on your wrist, you'll be able to keep track of exactly what you've done all season.

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Garmin Approach S12
Garmin Approach S12: was $199 now $149 at Amazon

The Garmin Approach S12 has all the features you could want out of an entry-level golfing watch. It's affordable, has accurate GPS tracking and is pre-loaded with 43,000 courses. The watch lasts for 10 weeks of battery life with GPS off or 30 hours with GPS on. Our Garmin Approach S12 review said this is "good entry-level golf watch with most basic features and solid battery life that lasts several rounds."

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

The Garmin Venu Sq 2 offers 11-day battery life, 24/7 health tracking, 25+ sports apps, and smart notifications, keeping you connected on both Android and iOS.

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Garmin Forerunner 55
Garmin Forerunner 55: was $199 now $167 at Amazon

This is the Garmin to get if you're buying a running watch for the first time. It offers a bright screen, easy to read stats, and long battery life. You'll also have access to PacePro suggested workouts, which is like having a running coach on your wrist. In our Garmin Forerunner 55 review, we said this watch was like having an expert coach on your wrist.

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Garmin Forerunner 165
Garmin Forerunner 165: was $249 now $195 at Amazon

This sporty mid-range watch is a great training companion with a bright AMOLED display, onboard GPS, advanced heart health monitoring, sleep tracking and tons of tools for training. It also has a SpO2 sensor, 11-day battery life and water resistance up to 50 meters. Check out our Garmin Forerunner 165 hands-on review for the full lowdown.

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Garmin  Lily 2 Active
Garmin Lily 2 Active: was $299 now $249 at Amazon

The Garmin Lily 2 Active is $50 off right now. It’s a compact watch that covers all the basics like run tracking, heart rate, and sleep without feeling bulky. If you’ve been thinking about upgrading your running gear, this is a great chance to do it without breaking the bank.

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Garmin Instinct 3
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Garmin Instinct 3: was $449 now $299 at Amazon

The Instinct 3 features ridiculously long-lasting battery performance (it's literally the best Garmin for battery), a seemingly indestructible build quality and proven location/elevation tracking accuracy. I can't reccomend it enough to outdoor adventurers. There's even a high-power LED flashlight tucked inside the top of the case.

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

The latest Forerunner is our new top pick for the best Garmin watch. In our Garmin Forerunner 265 review, we called it "a huge improvement" over the previous model. This iteration of the watch brings a gorgeous AMOLED display with a higher resolution, plus Garmin's Training Readiness Score feature. You also get accurate GPS and lots of advanced training metrics at a glance.

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Garmin Forerunner 570
Garmin Forerunner 570: was $549 now $449 at Amazon

The Garmin Forerunner 570 comes with a bright AMOLED touchscreen display, 11 days of battery life and new adjustable font size on the display. There's even an on-board microphone that lets you take calls directly from your watch. We gave it 4 stars in our Garmin Forerunner 570 review, and currently rank it as the best Garmin watch for runners.

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

The Garmin Forerunner 965 packs a bright, beautiful OLED display, accurate heart rate and GPS tracking, and excellent integration with the Garmin Connect app. In our Garmin Forerunner 965 review, we said this is the ideal watch to get if you want a premium training watch with a large screen. However, there's no ECG sensor or support for wireless charging.

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Garmin Venu X1
Garmin Venu X1: was $799 now $599 at Amazon

The Garmin Venu X1 is the best Garmin smartwatch and the brand's closest model to an Apple Watch Series 11. Not only does it have many of Garmin's headiest tracking features and training tools, but it also boasts NFC mobile payments, offline music storage, and an ultra-light AMOLED display, all packed into the brand's thinnest-ever model.

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Garmin Epix Pro
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Garmin Epix Pro : was $1,099 now $633 at Amazon

This deal is on the 51mm Garmin Epix Pro, the largest model in the range. It also has the longest battery life. It's considerably cheaper than the newer Fenix 8, and having tested both, our Fitness Editor says the Epix Pro has all the same key sports tracking and training analysis features you really need, so this deal is worth considering.

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Garmin Enduro 3
Garmin Enduro 3: was $899 now $749 at Amazon

The Garmin Enduro 3 is one of the top watches in Garmin’s range. The Enduro 3 offers epic battery life for long adventures, with a rugged but lightweight design that’s packed with Garmin’s best sports and navigation features.

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Garmin Fenix 8 Pro AMOLED
Garmin Fenix 8 Pro AMOLED: was $1,199 now $949 at Amazon

The Garmin Fenix 8 Pro AMOLED comes in 47mm and 51mm sizes and offers LTE and satellite connectivity on top of its excellent sports tracking. In many ways, the Garmin Fenix 8 Pro is the best Garmin watch out there — it's just very expensive. Right now you can get it for less thanks to this discount.

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Millie Davis-Williams

Millie is a Deals Editor at Tom's Guide specializing in deals content. She also covers the latest tech news and and creates how-to articles about everything from phones, streaming devices, and headphones to apps and video games. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, gaming on her Nintendo Switch and creating digital art.

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