Should you buy a Garmin Smartwatch this Amazon Prime Day?

Garmin Smartwatches still reign supreme as one of the leading smartwatches for sports and fitness tracking. They're known for their hard-wearing and durable exterior, but the watches still suit everyday use and tough terrain training – including hiking, skiing, swimming, and more – which is why we love them.

Alongside the basic metrics you'd expect to see on a smartwatch (like calories, distance, and steps) these watches offer in-depth GPS navigation, extensive battery life, heart rate monitoring, smart payments, and music storage. Some models, like the Garmin Instinct 2, even power through solar charging. You can also use Garmin Connect to download third-party apps.

Amazon Prime Day is an annual event that happens in July each year. During the event, Prime members can access special deals on a range of products — but a lot of items are on sale for the general public, too. Sometimes big retailers like Walmart and Best Buy compete with Amazon during sales events — this isn’t a guarantee though and as this event is a ‘surprise’ sale there may be fewer retailers offering deals. 

If you're not yet a Prime member, it's worth signing up for a free trial. The Amazon Prime Day sale rewards prime members with a wealth of wonderful discounts across various brands and categories. 

For more, check out our Amazon Prime Day Health Deals for 2023

In some cases, it might be better to wait and shop around for your Garmin Smartwatch instead. larger sales later in the year (such as Black Friday or Boxing Day sales) may see larger discounts on some Garmins than can be found on Prime Day. 

However, November is a long way off, and if you have your heart set on a specific watch, and you see that it has been significantly discounted for Amazon Prime Day, we’d recommend you don’t hang about; the sale event only lasts for 48 hours and there may well be limited stock available. 

There's no guarantee you'll necessarily find the right color, size, or model. Waiting could be a risk if your desired Garmin wearable doesn't show up on the day, or sells out before you’ve had a chance to hit “add to basket”.

It's also worth noting that Garmin might not ship to your location, so make sure your model is available to your address if you plan to wait. Setting up notifications can get you updates on when stock returns and prices drop, so you might find a better time to invest if you hold on for other sale events.