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. Luckily, we’ve picked out some of the best Black Friday Garmin deals to help you get yourself a bargain this November.
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 2024
In my experience, Black Friday (which takes place on 29 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
With all that said and done, here's my pick of the best Black Friday Garmin deals in 2024.
Best Black Friday Garmin deals 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
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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
Save £100!
www.sportsshoes.com
One of the main selling points of the Forerunner 965 is its bright and vibrant AMOLED screen, but it also has a lot else going for it. There's a full gamut of training features (including training status, training readiness, heart rate tracking etc), plus mapping and navigation. Battery life is up to an impressive 23 days in smartwatch mode and 31 hours in GPS mode.
Pros
- Brilliant AMOLED screen
- Feels lightweight
- Huge choice of features
Cons
- More expensive than competitors with similar features due to AMOLED screen
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
18% off
www.currys.co.uk
At £179 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
When is Black Friday 2024?
Black Friday takes place on Friday 29 November this year. 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.