Amazon Goes Hard on Garmin, the New Fenix 8 Pro Drops to Its Record Low
Garmin smartwatches have hit record-low prices across major retailers during the 2026 Prime Day event.
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📍 How it ended
Garmin smartwatches and fitness trackers reached year-low prices during Prime Day 2026, with some models discounted by 50% or up to $500. Price cuts also occurred at REI, specifically affecting premium Fenix 8 watches.
Epilogue added 10d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
Amazon and REI are offering significant discounts on Garmin fitness trackers and smartwatches. Notable deals include a 50% discount on a rugged model and price cuts of up to $500 on specific devices.
The Fenix 8 Pro has reached a record low price during these sales. Coverage from ZDNET, CNET, and Popular Science emphasizes that these are the lowest prices seen all year, with ZDNET reporting one Garmin watch as their top-selling Prime Day deal.
Other outlets, including Gizmodo and Android Central, highlight the availability of deals on models such as the Forerunner 165. Future monitoring will focus on the availability of these discounts as CNET suggests grabbing certain deals before they are gone, and TechRadar evaluates the long-term value of the Fenix 8 in 2026.
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Quick answers
Which retailers are offering Garmin discounts?
Amazon and REI are providing discounts on Garmin devices.
How much are the discounts on certain Garmin models?
Discounts include up to 25% off at REI, 50% off certain rugged watches for Prime Day, and price cuts of up to $500 on Amazon.
Which specific models are mentioned in the coverage?
The coverage mentions the Fenix 8 Pro, Fenix 8, and Forerunner 165.
Coverage (11)
- Most Runners Don’t Need More Than This, Garmin Forerunner 165 at a Near Record Low Gizmodo · 24d ago
- This Garmin smartwatch is our top-selling Prime Day deal so far ZDNET · 24d ago
- Garmin watches are up to 25% off this week at REI MassLive · 24d ago
- One of Garmin’s ‘Outstanding’ Rugged Smartwatches Is 50% Off for Prime Day 2026 Men's Journal · 24d ago
- Prime Day Garmin watch deals are LIVE Android Central · 24d ago
- Garmin smartwatches and fitness trackers are cheaper than they have been all year during Prime Day Popular Science · 24d ago
- REI just slashed prices on Garmin’s premium fenix 8 watches and the savings are incredibl OregonLive.com · 24d ago
- I've been wearing the Garmin Fenix 8 for two years: is it worth buying in 2026? Short answer: yes, but not yet TechRadar · 24d ago
- Prime Day Knocks $500 Off This Rugged Garmin Smartwatch, and I’d Grab It Before It’s Gone CNET · 24d ago
- Amazon is selling Garmin watches for up to $500 off right now ZDNET · 24d ago
- Amazon Goes Hard on Garmin, the New Fenix 8 Pro Drops to Its Record Low Gizmodo · 24d ago
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