Amazon quietly drops HUGE sale on Garmin smartwatches — here are the 5 deals that matter

💲Best Garmin watch overall💲
1. Garmin Venu 3 45mm: $449.99 $349.99 at Amazon

The Garmin Venu 3 was ahead of its time at launch, including a gorgeous AMOLED display, 14 days of battery life, a mic & speaker for Bluetooth calling and commands, and the newest 5th-generation HR sensor with ECG and skin temperature.

Many 2025 Garmin watches still use the 4th-gen sensors, making the Venu 3 more accurate for health and sleep data. But despite being a "mainstream" Garmin, you still get Garmin Coach workouts, post-workout recovery time, and other data that mainstream smartwatches can't offer.

Thanks to the current Amazon sale, you can grab this watch for $100 off. That's a return to the Venu 3's lowest price ever!

💲Best cheap Garmin watch💲
2. Garmin Forerunner 165: $249.99 $199.99 at Amazon

With a starting retail price of $249.99, the Garmin Forerunner 165 was already pretty affordable. Thanks to this 20% discount from Amazon, however, the watch becomes an absolute steal — without even considering the value of an AMOLED display, all-systems GNSS tracking, and core running tools to get you on track for your next race PR.

While the Forerunner 265 (also $100 off) has more complex tools like training load focus, the Forerunner 165 still gives you essentials like daily suggested workouts and post-run training effect, so you'll never be stumped on whether to sprint, jog, or rest today.

Note: If you want music storage, you'll need to pay $50 extra for the Forerunner 165 Music (also $50 off for Memorial Day).

💲Best premium Garmin watch💲
3. Garmin Forerunner 965: $599.99 $499.99 at Amazon

The Forerunner 965 is the best running watch Garmin ever made, except for the new Forerunner 970 announced this week. That model costs $749 and won't be discounted anytime soon, so you're saving $250 for a last-gen watch that has nearly all of the same features, minus a flashlight and ECGs.

You get an amazing 23-day battery life, the best GPS accuracy in any fitness watch, and accurate HRM, HRV, and SpO2 tracking. Serious runners will have all the tools they need, as the 965 analyzes their VO2 Max and gives them real-time stamina updates so they know how far they can go, plus Strava Live Segments to push you to beat your local rivals (or your own PRs).

💲Best battery life💲
4. Garmin Instinct 2X Solar: $449.99 $297.99 at Amazon

The Instinct 2X Solar redefines the idea of a long-lasting fitness watch. Most Garmin watches last up to two weeks, but this solar-powered model can last months with enough time spent outdoors, with 40 days as the baseline if you get no sunlight.

It's not sleek by any means, but the Instinct 2X Solar features a rugged design with military-grade durability and all of the training tools you'd get in a Forerunner, like training load, training readiness, and dual-band GPS.

Best of all? It's currently 34% off at Amazon. But if you're looking for the latest-gen model with even better solar efficiency, the Garmin Instinct 3 Solar is $50 off and delivers an insane 260 GPS hours with solar, compared to 145 GPS hours with the 2X Solar.

💲Best style💲
5. Garmin Lily 2: $249.99 $199.99 at Amazon

The Lily 2 is a stylish watch that doesn't skimp on the fitness-based features we've come to expect from Garmin. You still get 24/7 health and fitness tracking with sleep score, heart rate, and Body Battery monitoring, but now it comes in a fashionable metal case with an Art Deco-inspired design.

This model isn't as robust as a Forerunner, but it's one that doesn't look nearly as plastic and plain. And you get all sorts of health insights, from stress tracking to your breathing rate at night. And it has useful meditation reminders and move alerts to keep you focused on your goals.

If you want a stylish model that's a little more fitness-focused, the Lily 2 Active ($50 off) adds built-in GPS, an extra 4 days of battery life, and on-screen workouts.