Massive Garmin sale — save big on Garmin’s best watches for running, biking and hiking

The best budget Garmin watch just got even more appealing. The Garmin Forerunner 165 is already a great deal at full price, chock full of training tools and metrics, particularly for runners. It also boasts a lightweight case design, a bright AMOLED screen, and 11 days of battery life.

The Instinct E is the more wallet-friendly alternative to the Garmin Instinct 3, which is also on sale. This rugged, outdoor adventure watch features rock-solid GPS performance, loads of tracking modes, 100 meters of water resistance, and a MIL-STD-810 rating for thermal and shock resistance. It can also last up to 16 days on a single charge.

In my Garmin Vivoactive 6 review, I noted that the device has "nearly everything I want in a smartwatch," and I stand by that statement. This lightweight, stylish wearable boasts a week of battery life, onboard music storage, NFC payment capabilities, detailed sleep insights, and a comprehensive set of fitness, training, and recovery tools.

The Garmin Forerunner 265 is one step up from the Forerunner 165 in Garmin's running watch portfolio, with even more training features to help you prep for race day, and better GPS. It also comes in two sizes, both of which are on sale. This deal is on the smaller 42mm model (the "s" stands for small). Here's a closer look at the Forerunner 265 vs. the Forerunner 165.

Another advantage of the Garmin Forerunner 265 over the 165 is its ability to track complex multi-sport workouts, like triathlons. Multi-band GPS, as opposed to single-band, guarantees better location tracking precision. The Forerunner 265 also offers metrics like Training Readiness, Training Status, and Training Load, all of which are absent in the Forerunner 165. 

The Instinct 3 is my favorite Garmin in 2026 and my go-to smartwatch for tracking any sort of outdoor activity. With 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.

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.

The Garmin Vivoactive 5 is a comprehensive fitness tracker that comes in at an affordable price. In our Garmin Vivoactive 5 review, we loved this device's gorgeous AMOLED display, access to multitude of sports apps and its advanced health stats like sleep and stress coaching.