These 13 Garmin smartwatches are actually worth your money — and they're up to 47% off on Amazon

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Amazon's latest sale is cutting prices on some of the newest and best Garmin watches. If you’re looking to take a closer look at your health or upgrade your running gear to track steps, miles, and more, these Garmin smartwatch deals starting at $149 might be the perfect opportunity to make the switch.

For instance, the Garmin Venu X1 is the best Garmin smartwatch and the brand's closest model to an Apple Watch Series 11. Right now, it's sporting a $200 discount. Plus, with Mother's Day this Sunday, we recommend grabbing the Garmin Lily 2 (our favorite model for women) for $50 off.

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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 $199 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 Vivoactive 5
Garmin Vivoactive 5: was $299 now $210 at Amazon

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.

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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 2X Solar
Garmin Instinct 2X Solar: was $449 now $314 at Amazon

The rugged Instinct 2X Solar is built for adventure, with features like dual-band GPS tracking and a built-in flashlight helping you enjoy the great outdoors. It also has solar panels on the front to stretch the already impressive battery life even further in sunny conditions, and comes in a range of eye-catching colors.

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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 (47mm)
Garmin Forerunner 570 (47mm): 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 Epix (Gen 2)
Garmin Epix (Gen 2): was $899 now $475 at Amazon

The Garmin Epix 2 is currently on sale for 47% off The watch comes in three different colorways, but it’s the white titanium design on the silver band that is the cheapest. The black titanium and slate steel models are also on sale but are more expensive.

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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
Garmin Epix Pro : was $1,099 now $626 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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Olivia is a Deals Writer at Tom’s Guide. She loves all things lifestyle, shopping, and sourcing the best deals from some of the top brands, retailers, and websites around. From fashion and beauty to smart home and tech, she has an eye for finding practical, stylish, and reasonably-priced items that help make life simpler (and a little more aesthetically-pleasing). Olivia has over five years of experience writing lifestyle, commerce, and branded content for Patch.com. In her free time, she enjoys trying out new exercise classes, binge-watching the latest viral TV shows, cooking, spending time with family, and taking long walks with her dog, Gus. 

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