These last-minute Garmin Prime Day deals should end soon

The Garmin Venu 3 (left) and Forerunner 265 (right) side-by-side
(Image credit: Michael Hicks / Android Central)

Amazon's Prime Day sale ends in about 12 hours, but many of our favorite Garmin watches remain on sale! You can save hundreds on some great Fenix 8 alternatives like the Epix Pro Gen 2 or Fenix 7 Pro Solar, while more affordable last-gen watches like the Instinct 2 and Vivoactive 5 are especially cheap.

Out of the best Garmin watches, all 2025 models remain full price. I wouldn't expect to save any money on a Forerunner 970, Venu X1, Vivoactive 6, or Instinct 3 until Black Friday or later. But the good thing about Garmin watches is that they're still relevant years after release, and I can still recommend some great older watches that'll last you for years.

Here are the best Garmin Prime Day deals remaining across our favorite lineups!

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Garmin Vivoactive 5:$299.99$190 at Amazon

Garmin Vivoactive 5: $299.99 $190 at Amazon

Boasting a lightweight, aluminum case, the Vivoactive 5 is a hybrid smartwatch with a bright AMOLED display, 4GB of music storage, and up to 11 days of battery life on a single charge. At 37% off, it's a great entry point for new or long-time Garmin users alike.

The newer Vivoactive 6 remains full price at $299, and while that's a better watch, the Vivoactive 5 has the same display, sensors, GPS accuracy, weight, and 11-day battery life. It's not a bad trade-off to save $110!

Garmin Lily 2 Active:$299$249 at AmazonGarmin Lily 2: $249$199 at Amazon

Garmin Lily 2 Active: $299 $249 at Amazon
Garmin Lily 2: $249 $199 at Amazon

The Garmin Lily 2 is designed to deliver both style and training substance, helping you get fitter and track your health without the weight, bulk, and buttons of other Garmin watches. I strongly recommend the Active model for its 9-day battery life, built-in GPS, Garmin Pay, HRV status, sleep coaching, and built-in workouts, but the 5-day Lily 2 is lighter and still has the essentials.

Garmin Epix Pro (Gen 2) 51mm: $1,099.99 $609.99 at Amazon

Garmin Epix Pro (Gen 2) 51mm: $1,099.99 $609.99 at Amazon

Rugged and feature-packed, the Garmin Epix Pro (Gen 2) is a premium fitness watch with a 1.4-inch AMOLED display, military-grade durability, and 24/7 fitness tracking. It's basically a last-gen version of the Fenix 8 that's missing the mic & speaker but otherwise has nearly all the same features, from the flashlight and downloadable maps to the titanium casing and month-long battery life. It won't feel like a compromise at all!

Garmin Forerunner 255: $349.99$199.99 at AmazonGarmin Forerunner 255 Music: $399.99$249.99 at Amazon

Garmin Forerunner 255: $349.99 $199.99 at Amazon
Garmin Forerunner 255 Music: $399.99 $249.99 at Amazon

The Garmin Forerunner 255 is a watch that may look last-gen but has a next-gen mindset. It's the watch that doubled the 245's battery life, added dual-band GPS tracking and a new Elevate sensor for better accuracy on stress and recovery, an altimeter for elevation data, and Garmin Pay. It's a well-rounded device for runners who don't care about AMOLED enough to pay an extra $200 for the Forerunner 265.

Garmin Forerunner 955:$499.99$349.99 at Amazon

Garmin Forerunner 955: $499.99 $349.99 at Amazon

Built specially with runners in mind, the Garmin Forerunner 955 also features great battery life with accurate GNSS tracking, full-color mapping, and dozens of pre-installed activity modes straight out of the box. Buy the Garmin watch from Amazon today and you'll get a straight 30% knocked off the price, no Prime membership required!

Garmin Forerunner 265: $449.99$399.99 at Amazon

Garmin Forerunner 265: $449.99 $399.99 at Amazon

I loved both of the MIP Forerunners above, but I'll admit that I've become accustomed to AMOLED displays and found the Forerunner 265 more usable in everyday life. It's not as advanced as the Forerunner 955 for niche features like stamina and offline maps, but it has the essentials, including Training Readiness (which the 255 lacks).

I've seen cheaper on this watch before, but it's certainly better than paying $549 for the Forerunner 570!

Garmin Instinct 2 Solar:$399.99$239.99 at Amazon

Garmin Instinct 2 Solar: $399.99 $239.99 at Amazon

Currently 40% off at Amazon, the Instinct 2 Solar harnesses the power of the sun to provide potentially unlimited battery life, plus you get military-grade durability and all of the fitness tracking features that made Garmin a household name.

While it's not as advanced as the Instinct 3, only a solar model like this can deliver "unlimited" battery life if you spend enough time outdoors.

Garmin Instinct 2X Solar: $449 $299 at Amazon

Garmin Instinct 2X Solar: $449 $299 at Amazon

The Garmin Instinct 2X Solar bridges the gap between the 2nd- and 3rd-gen Instincts, with much better solar recharging than the last generation, a larger display, and a built-in flashlight for nighttime emergencies.

Check out my guide on the Garmin Instinct 3 vs. 2X vs. 2 to help you figure out which model you need, but the Instinct 2X is a great mid-level option that's impressively rugged, lasts 40 days or 60 GPS hours without any solar recharging, and has all the training essentials to improve as an athlete.

Garmin Fenix 7 Pro Sapphire Solar 47mm:$899.99$499.99 at Amazon

Garmin Fenix 7 Pro Sapphire Solar 47mm: $899.99 $499.99 at Amazon

The Fenix 7 Pro is as rugged as it is expensive, boasting a solar-powered battery, built-in LED flashlight, and a ton of advanced health sensors under the hood. Thankfully, Amazon is slashing 44% off the premium watch, dropping the price to its lowest point ever recorded.

Garmin Fenix 8 47mm: $1,099.99 $999.99 at Amazon

Garmin Fenix 8 47mm: $1,099.99 $999.99 at Amazon

One of the most premium devices in Garmin's wearable lineup, the Fenix 8 is an absolute beast of a smartwatch, coming complete with a durable 1.4-inch AMOLED display, up to 16 days of battery life, and a comprehensive suite of health and fitness tracking features.

Garmin Venu 3: $449$399 at Amazon

Garmin Venu 3: $449 $399 at Amazon

This isn't the lowest price we've seen on the Venu 3, but it remains our #1 pick for best Garmin watch that isn't as expensive as the Venu X1 or Forerunner 970, with a well-rounded set of features like the Elevate v5 health suite with ECGs and skin temp, a mic and speaker for calls and commands, workout animations, and an excellent 14-day battery life.

Garmin Edge 1040: $599.99$399.99 at Amazon

Garmin Edge 1040: $599.99 $399.99 at Amazon

I'll confess that I'm the furthest thing from a cycling expert, but cycling experts generally consider this one of the best bike computers out there. This model lasts 35 hours per charge, analyzes your stamina, dynamics form, and power, and judges your fitness ability against the courses you want to take.

Prime Day FAQ

When does Amazon Prime Day end?

This year's Prime Day sale event kicked off at 12:01 a.m. PDT on July 8th and ends at midnight tonight, July 11th. You may have assumed Prime Day would be over by now, but Amazon decided to spread your deal-hunting period to four days.

Do Prime Day deals change daily?

Technically, yes. Some smartwatch deals have continued to drop from their initial Prime Day prices by small increments, such as the Galaxy Watch 7 and Pixel Watch 3. And other deals have "changed" in that they've sold out! There's no guarantee that the stock for popular deals will remain available for four days.

In this specific case, Garmin usually decided on hard sale prices for its watches and doesn't tend to change them for deal events. So these Garmin Prime Day deals aren't liable to get better; either buy them as they are now, or wait until the next Prime Day.

How do I find the best smartwatch deals during Prime Day?

As detailed in my 5 top tips for buying tech during Prime Day, it's best to approach the sale calmly with a shopping list in hand.

Amazon (and retailers like Best Buy and Walmart) are going to inundate you with countless ads and newsletters throughout the week to instill a false sense of urgency and get you to buy as much stuff as possible. It's important to remain calm, do your research, and compare prices before you commit to one deal. Websites like Camelcamelcamel.com can also be useful for checking price history, and don't forget to watch out for scams during the sale.

You can also check Android Central's buying guides for inspiration! In particular, check out guides on the best fitness watches or best running watches.

The Garmin Fenix 8 on a wrist above some greenery, showing a daily calorie count widget with current and expected calorie burn for the day.

(Image credit: Michael Hicks / Android Central)

Do I have to be a Prime member to shop during Prime Day?

The vast majority of discounts featured during Prime Day will be exclusive to Prime members, so now's a good time to sign up if you haven't already. There's even a 30-day free trial that lets you shop during the sale without paying a dime.

Simply not interested in joining Prime? It's worth mentioning that Amazon's biggest competitors, such as Best Buy and Walmart, are sure to be matching some discounts during their own rival sale events, so check with them before you throw in the towel.

Patrick Farmer
eCommerce Editor

After almost a decade of working in the e-commerce space, Patrick Farmer (he/him) began his career at Android Central as a Deals and Commerce Writer before moving into a new role as AC's eCommerce Editor in 2023. When he's not hunting down the best deals and offering shopping advice for our readers, you'll often find him listening to music, camping out at a brewery, or treating his cat like a human child. 

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