These are my picks for the best Black Friday deals on Garmin watches

The author’s top picks for Black Friday deals on Garmin watches include the Forerunner 265 at $299.99 (33% off), the Fenix 8 at $749.99 (21-25% off), and the Epix Pro at $499.99 (50% off).
The Forerunner 265 is a great option for outdoor enthusiasts, offering dual-frequency GPS, OLED display, and long battery life, all at an affordable price.
The Fenix 8 is ideal for ultra-optimized athletes, providing top-of-the-line features like messaging, elite battery life, and robust sensors, with discounts ranging from 21-25% off depending on the size.
For those looking for a more budget-friendly option, the Epix Pro offers a handy flashlight, OLED display, and multiband GPS, all at a discounted price of $499.99 (50% off).
Prices may vary depending on color, size, and materials, so it’s essential to check the prices at Amazon and Best Buy for each model before making a purchase.

Every deals holiday, I break my brain and eyeballs scrolling through endless lists of smartwatch models so you don’t have to. Garmin has a ton of deals for Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but there are only a few that I’d be putting in my cart if I were buying for the outdoorsy person in my life.

First off, I’m a big fan of the Forerunner 265. It’s comfy, it’s slim, it’s got dual-frequency GPS, and for an OLED smartwatch it has great battery life. When I reviewed it, my only gripe was the $450 price tag. “Good news, everyone,” as Dr. Farnsworth from Futurama would say, because this model is now 33 percent off its original price, selling at $299.99 at Amazon and Best Buy. Sure, it’s a two-year-old watch, but Garmin fans tend to keep their devices for several years, the company is excellent at pushing software updates to older models, and I don’t think you’re missing out on much compared to newer watches.

Garmin Forerunner 265

Garmin’s midrange Forerunner watch has an OLED display, a week’s worth of battery life, and dual-frequency GPS for better accuracy. Read our review.

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But for the super, ultra-optimized athlete in your life, Garmin’s Fenix 8 is also 21 to 25 percent off, depending on the size you get. That’s good news since the Fenix 8 starts at a whopping $1,000. The Fenix 8 adds some smart features, like messaging, but the real benefit here is you get top-of-the-line features for what the Fenix lineup cost before Garmin’s ludicrous $350 price hike.

Price will vary depending on color, size, and materials, but for maximum savings: the 43mm silver-and-whitestone option is $749.99 (25 percent off) at Amazon; the 47mm in slate gray and black is also $749.99 at Amazon; and the 51mm in slate gray and black is $849.99 (23 percent off), also at Amazon. These are the base models, but the next step up for sapphire and titanium are about $100 more.

Garmin Fenix 8

The Garmin Fenix 8 is a premium multisport watch that adds a speaker, mic, and on-device assistant for calls, timers, and voice commands. It also offers elite battery life, dual-frequency GPS, and robust sensors. Read our review.

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But if those prices are still too much, may I suggest the Epix Pro? The 47mm version is 50 percent off at $499.99 right now at Amazon, while it costs $50 more at Best Buy. As with the Forerunner deal, this is a 2023 older model but my hot take is the Fenix 8 and 8 Pro (the latest and greatest) don’t add that much more as far as daily training features go.

Garmin Epix Pro

The Garmin Epix Pro comes in three sizes and features a handy flashlight, an OLED display, and multiband GPS. Plus, it lasts over a week on a single charge, which is one of the many reasons why it’s our favorite Garmin for endurance sports. Read our review.

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Q. What is the current price of the Garmin Forerunner 265?

A. The Garmin Forerunner 265 is now $299.99, which is 33% off its original price.

Q. Why should I consider buying a used Garmin watch like the Forerunner 265?

A. Garmin fans tend to keep their devices for several years and the company pushes software updates to older models, so you may not be missing out on much compared to newer watches.

Q. What is the starting price of the Garmin Fenix 8?

A. The Garmin Fenix 8 starts at $1,000.

Q. How much off is the 43mm silver-and-whitestone option of the Garmin Fenix 8?

A. The 43mm silver-and-whitestone option of the Garmin Fenix 8 is $749.99, which is 25% off its original price.

Q. What features does the Garmin Epix Pro offer?

A. The Garmin Epix Pro comes with a handy flashlight, an OLED display, and multiband GPS, and lasts over a week on a single charge.

Q. Why should I consider buying the Garmin Epix Pro instead of the Fenix 8 or Forerunner 265?

A. My hot take is that the Fenix 8 and 8 Pro don’t add much more as far as daily training features go, making the Epix Pro a great option for endurance sports.

Q. Where can I buy the Garmin Forerunner 265 at the discounted price of $299.99?

A. The Garmin Forerunner 265 is available at Amazon and Best Buy for $299.99.

Q. How much off is the 47mm version of the Garmin Epix Pro?

A. The 47mm version of the Garmin Epix Pro is $499.99, which is 50% off its original price.

Q. What is the main benefit of buying a used watch like the Fenix 8 or Forerunner 265?

A. You get top-of-the-line features at a lower price point, as the Fenix lineup cost before Garmin’s recent $350 price hike.

Q. Can I customize my Garmin Fenix 8 with sapphire and titanium materials?

A. Yes, the next step up for sapphire and titanium are about $100 more than the base models.