GPS watches can be a huge asset to any hiker, runner or outdoor fanatic. They often offer navigation, activity tracking, fitness insights and a lot more, but they come with a high price tag. Black Friday is over for 2024 but be sure to be back for 2025 to help you get yourself a Garmin bargain.
Why Garmin? Well, time and time again the brand produces high-quality, reliable outdoor watches. More often than not, the GPS and heart rate accuracy is spot on, while the range of features the brand has developed over the years has been impressive, including navigation and fitness info. The hardware has typically proved reliable, too.
The only issue is Garmins can be more expensive than some of their competitors. But the good news is that sale season (particularly Black Friday) is a chance to get a great product at an even better price.
And it's not just watches, either, other Garmin smart devices are also on sale right now.
Where to find the best Black Friday Garmin deals in 2025
In my experience, Black Friday (which takes place on 28 November) is the best time to find a deal on a Garmin device. Not only are retailers slashing prices, but they're also competing with each other, which can lead to even more bargains. When searching for deals, check out these retailers:
Boots | Currys | Argos | Sportsshoes | Amazon | John Lewis | Decathlon | Cotswold Outdoor | Blacks | Go Outdoors | Ellis Brigham | Tiso | Alpinetrek | Snow+Rock
Below you can see some of the best Black Friday Garmin deals that were available in 2024
Half price!
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With 50% off, this deal is an absolute steal. In fact, you'll be hard-pushed to find anything as good as this, with as many features and an AMOLED screen, for less than this.
The Epix Gen 2's display is vibrant and easy to read thanks to the AMOLED tech, while you also get Garmin's trademark set of premium features, including topo maps, navigation, activity tracking, HR tracking and all manner of other apps.
It's rugged, too, with a stainless steel bezel and toughened Gorilla Glass.
Pros
- Impressive AMOLED screen
- Topo maps and turn-by-turn navigation
Cons
- Heavier than some
Save £137!
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Without doubt, the Garmin Fenix 7 is one of the best outdoor watches on the market. It's fully featured, rugged, has impressive battery life and will help you find your way around the mountains.
See our full review if you need more convincing...
Pros
- Huge array of genuinely useful features
- Impressive battery life
- Premium feel
Cons
- May be too bulky for some
Get 27% off
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The Instinct 2 gives you a lot of great features, including breadcrumb trail navigation, info about your training status and heart rate data. This solar version offers improved battery life and a smaller shape, which is ideal for thinner wrists. Plus, it's available here with £80 off.
See our review of the full-sized model for more.
Pros
- Solar-powered battery life is impressive
- Fantastic value for money
Cons
- Screen is starting to feel a bit dated
You save £170!
www.very.co.uk
Tempted by the rugged, fully-featured allure of the Garmin Fenix range but think the watch is a little too bulky for you? Well, I've got good news, because there's a small version and it's currently on sale for even less than the normal size. It comes with all the same features and usability, just with a small hit to battery life.
Pros
- Same great features as the standard Fenix 7
- Smaller size means it fits better on thinner wrists
Cons
- Battery life isn't as good as larger version
Get £113 off!
www.boots.com
Want some tunes while running or hiking? This powerful, lightweight watch is the answer. It weighs just 49g, yet features GPS, fitness tracking, navigation, plus room for 500 songs. You get up to 14 days battery life in smartwatch mode and up to 30 hours of GPS use (less with music).
Pros
- Music storage is great for phoneless runs
- Decent features for the money
- Lightweight
Cons
- Battery life suffers significantly with music on
27% off!
At £161 the Garmin Instinct 2 represents incredible value for money. The screen might not be as impressive as some of the other watches here, but it's incredibly functional, while the build quality is rugged yet lightweight. Plus, you still get breadcrumb navigation, a host of training features and activity tracking.
Pros
- Excellent price
- Rugged
- Good set of features for hiking
Cons
- Lacks topo mapping
- Screen is a little dull
You save £250!
Here's a left-field option, but one that makes a lot of sense. The Fenix 6 is a few years old now, having been superseded by the Fenix 7 and the 8, but it still has some of Garmin's best features. It's rugged, has navigation aids and offers very good battery life (up to 36 hours in full GPS mode). It still gets software updates and the price is decent.
Save over £100
www.boots.com
Unlike the watch featured above, the standard Forerunner 255 doesn't come with onboard storage for music, but it still has the same impressive set of features. Plus, it's even cheaper.
24% off
www.boots.com
Want to keep track of your body composition? The Index S2 Smart Scales will tell you how much of your body is muscle, bone, fat and water, as well as giving you general weight measurements. It connects with the Garmin Connect app to give you info right in the palm of your hand, too.
Pros
- Handy data
- Works with Garmin Connect app, which is useful if you have a Garmin watch
Cons
- Expensive
Save £50
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The Forerunner 265 is an evolved sibling to the 255. It comes with a bright and vibrant AMOLED screen for improved visibility, yet still has the features we've all come to love from a Garmin, with training info, activity tracking and navigation. Battery life suffers slightly, though.
When is Black Friday 2025?
Black Friday takes place on Friday 28 November 2025. While some retailers may wait to that date to launch their sales, many have already started, so we're starting to see some great deals already.
See our list of the best Black Friday outdoor deals for an idea of what great kit is being discounted right now.
What other deals can I get in the Black Friday sale?
Garmin devices aren't the only expensive item that you can make big savings on during Black Friday. For more hand-picked bargains, take a look at these lists:
About the author
Rob Slade is LFTO's deputy editor and has previously worked as content editor at 220 Triathlon and as editor of Adventure Travel magazine. He's a hiker, camper, runner, cyclist and triathlete, and has been reviewing kit for the past 10 years, including numerous Garmin devices.
In that time, he's reported on multiple Black Friday sale events, so he knows the difference between a mediocre deal and a great deal.