Outdoor explorers! Don't miss these 8 last-minute Prime Day smartwatch deals

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Amazon Prime Day 2025 is coming to an end, sending gadget geeks into a frenzy — and for a good reason. This shopping event is an excellent opportunity to save money on rugged adventure Garmin watches and other excellent fitness trackers with GPS navigation and outdoor-oriented features. But exactly which Prime Day smartwatch deal is really worth it? With all the discounts expiring today at midnight, there is not much time to dive into product research.

That is where we step in. We are continuously browsing the sales, comparing prices and bringing you only the offers that we would happily invest in ourselves. You can trust us here — as fitness experts with a huge passion for hiking, we have tried and tested multiple outdoor watches over the years, and know first-hand which products should take pride of place on your wrist. These are the best last-minute deals to snap up in the Prime Day sale.

Prime Day smartwatch deals at a glance

Best Prime Day smartwatch deals

Garmin Fenix 7X Pro Sapphire Solar
Best deal
Garmin Fenix 7X Pro Sapphire Solar: was $999 now $649 at Amazon

Save 35% on the ultra-premium 51 mm Garmin Fenix 7X Pro Sapphire Solar. It is an absolute treat for outdoor enthusiasts, and for this price, it blows every other smartwatch here out of the water.

Editor's note 11/07/25: Not at its lowest price anymore, but still a rare find!

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Apple Watch Ultra 2
Best for iPhone users
Apple Watch Ultra 2: was $799 now $649 at Amazon

Save $130 on the premium Apple Watch Ultra 2, the ultimate adventure smartwatch for iPhone users. We absolutely loved the previous model, so it is safe to say this one may be even better.

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Garmin Forerunner 255 Music
Best mid-range running watch
Garmin Forerunner 255 Music: was $399 now $249 at Amazon

Save 43% on the Garmin Forerunner 255 Music, a great mid-range for running pros who need a reliable fitness tracker with plenty of music storage.

Garmin epix Pro (Gen 2) Sapphire Edition
Best premium smartwatch
Garmin epix Pro (Gen 2) Sapphire Edition: was $999 now $649 at Amazon

Save $350 on the one and only Garmin epix Pro (Gen 2) Sapphire Edition, a more durable and technologically advanced version of our favorite Garmin Epix 2. Lowest-ever price.

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Garmin Fenix 7X Sapphire Solar
Last chance to buy
Garmin Fenix 7X Sapphire Solar: was $899 now $539 at Best Buy

Save $350 on the ultra-durable Garmin Fenix 7X Sapphire Solar, a larger version of the Garmin Fenix 7, one of the best solar-powered smartwatches we tested.

Editor's note 11/07/25: It's now on clearance, so snap it up before it sells out!

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Amazfit T-Rex 3
Best on a budget
Amazfit T-Rex 3: was $279 now $199 at Amazon

Save 29% on the Amazfit T-Rex 3, one of the best GPS smartwatches on the more affordable end of the spectrum, and our favorite budget swimming watch.

Amazfit Balance
Best for recovery
Amazfit Balance: was $199 now $130 at Amazon

Save 35% on the Amazfit Balance, the best option overall in our guide to the best fitness trackers. Excellent budget alternative to heavy-duty Garmin watches, and a great wellness wearable.

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Amazfit Active
Best under $100
Amazfit Active: was $109 now $74 at Amazon

Save 32% on the Amazfit Active, our favorite budget smartwatch. While not the most durable or powerful, this unassuming wearable delivers plenty of value for less than $75.


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Anna Gora
Health Writer

Anna Gora is a health writer at Live Science, having previously worked across Coach, Fit&Well, T3, TechRadar and Tom's Guide. She is a certified personal trainer, nutritionist and health coach with nearly 10 years of professional experience. Anna holds a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition from the Warsaw University of Life Sciences, a Master’s degree in Nutrition, Physical Activity & Public Health from the University of Bristol, as well as various health coaching certificates. She is passionate about empowering people to live a healthy lifestyle and promoting the benefits of a plant-based diet.

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