Black Friday sales are already rolling out, and one of the top product areas where we’re seeing some big discounts is Garmin smartwatches. If you recently completed a marathon and already have your sights set on your next race, now is the time to make a marathon wishlist to send to Santa (or your loved ones).
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Current price: $1,079.99 (10% off)
Original price: $1,199.99
Our pick for the best Garmin watch you can buy has also been a bestselling deal …
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Current price: $168.99 (48% off)
Original price: $299.99
The Vivoactive 5 is a great choice for more casual athletes who are looking for a co…
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Current price: $191.00 (24% off)
Original price: $249.99
The Forerunner 165 is our pick for the best Garmin watch for casual runners and pick…
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Current price: $639.49 (36% off)
Original price: $999.99
The Epix Pro has an AMOLED display, and 30 hours of battery life, which feels low co…
Do you want the best Garmin smartwatch you can buy on sale? Maybe opt for a Garmin Fenix 8 Pro, which is on sale for $1,079.99, though I’m confident the price will drop lower as we get closer to the deals event. If you want a more basic but functional Garmin, we found a great deal on the Vivoactive 5 — one of the best we’ve seen this whole year.
Also: The best Garmin watches of 2026: Expert tested
I test smartwatches all year, and these are my picks for the best Black Friday Garmin deals so far.
for $1,079.99 (save $120)
Garmin Fenix 8 Pro
- Current price: $1,079.99 (10% off)
- Original price: $1,199.99
Our pick for the best Garmin watch you can buy has also been a bestselling deal this season — both during July Prime Day and October Prime Day — though it’s not currently at the same all-time low price of $950 that it was during those sales. The Fenix 8 Pro is the flagship model that connects seamlessly to Android and iOS smartphones, as well as golf club sensors, bike sensors, and more. Just about every sport is covered with an updated smartphone experience, so you can customize the watch settings on your phone and sync them over to the watch.
The smartwatch features a vibrant AMOLED display for ultra-readability and an LED flashlight, which reviewer Matt Miller says “makes the Fenix 8 Pro an essential tool in my collection.” The smartwatch isn’t discounted yet, but there’s good news afoot. Because Garmin recently launched the Fenix 9 Pro, this upcoming Black Friday could see a major slash to the price of the Fenix 8 Pro.
Review: Garmin Fenix 8 Pro
for $168.99 (save $131)
Garmin Vivoactive 5
- Current price: $168.99 (48% off)
- Original price: $299.99
The Vivoactive 5 is a great choice for more casual athletes who are looking for a cost-effective Garmin option. It features 11 days of battery life and a vivid AMOLED display. Not only was it one of the top-selling smartwatches for our readers last year, but it is also on sale for its lowest price it’s been all year.
for $191.00 (save $59)
Garmin Forerunner 165
- Current price: $191.00 (24% off)
- Original price: $249.99
The Forerunner 165 is our pick for the best Garmin watch for casual runners and pickleball players. Our reviewer Matt Miller notes that even at this more affordable price, Garmin’s Forerunner 165 includes a brilliant AMOLED touchscreen display for that elegant Android smartwatch visual experience found in Samsung and Apple smartwatches.
Review: Garmin Forerunner 165
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for $639.49 (save $360.50)
Garmin Epix Pro
- Current price: $639.49 (36% off)
- Original price: $999.99
The Epix Pro has an AMOLED display, and 30 hours of battery life, which feels low compared to the Fenix 8 Pro’s 15 days of battery life. However, the Epix Pro is half as expensive as the Fenix 8 Pro. What you lose in battery you make up for in a slightly more approachable exercise watch. It’s got that Garmin flashlight feature, which Reddit users say comes in more handy than you’d think. The case is titanium, just like the Fenix 8 Pro, so you’ll get a highly durable smartwatch in the Epix Pro. Somoe users say that it’s one of the best value smartwatches out of Garmin’s lineup.
Review: Garmin Epix Pro
Garmin watch Black Friday deals FAQs
Is Black Friday a good time to buy a Garmin watch?
We’ve seen some of the lowest prices of the year on Garmin watches during sale periods like June and October Prime Day this year, and we’re expecting to see those same all-time lows, if not lower, as we approach Black Friday. Several retailers, including Walmart and Best Buy, are already running early sales, including on Garmin watches.
Where can I find more early Black Friday deals?
ZDNET editors have been scouring early Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales to uncover the best deals for you. Check out our hand-picked selections here:
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