Save $250 on the Garmin Fenix 8 & Top Garmin Deals
▼ Summary
– Garmin’s Holiday 2025 sale offers significant discounts, including $250 off the Fenix 8 and $200 off the Venu X1, with these being the best deals of the holiday period.
– Once announced, Garmin does not offer deeper discounts on these products to avoid retailer issues, though older items like the Epix Gen 2 may see additional sales from Amazon.
– The Fenix 8 continues to receive all new software updates alongside the Fenix 8 Pro, ensuring feature parity until the next model likely releases around August.
– The Venu X1, sharing its codebase with other recent models, is considered a substantial deal at its discounted price due to its comprehensive features and thinner design.
– Other discounted products, such as the Vivoactive 6 and Instinct 3, are newer models still receiving updates, while prior-generation devices will only get minor fixes and no major new features.
Garmin’s 2025 holiday promotions are officially underway, bringing significant price reductions on some of their most advanced wearables. Shoppers can now save $250 on the Fenix 8, $200 on the Venu X1, and between $100 and $150 on various other models. These markdowns represent the brand’s most aggressive holiday pricing, typically launching in mid-November and continuing through Black Friday before transitioning to less predictable promotions leading up to Christmas.
Garmin maintains firm pricing once these initial holiday discounts are announced, avoiding the complications that come with subsequent, deeper price cuts. While retailers like Amazon might offer steeper discounts on older generations, such as the Epix Gen 2, you won’t see the Fenix 8 or Fenix 8 Pro receive additional unexpected markdowns beyond the current offers. The selection of discounted products is final for this sales period.
Here’s a closer look at the standout newer models included in this promotion:
The Garmin Fenix 8 benefits from being part of a unified software family with the recently released Fenix 8 Pro. Even though the Pro model introduced LTE and satellite communication capabilities two months ago, the standard Fenix 8 receives all the same quarterly software updates and new features. This synchronized support is expected to persist until the next-generation model likely arrives around next August.
Released in June, the Garmin Venu X1 stands as the newest product featured in these deals. It operates on the same software platform as the Fenix 8, Venu 4, and Forerunner 570/970, meaning it includes nearly every feature found on those higher-end models. Despite some consumer perception that its initial price was too high, its feature set actually aligns well with Garmin’s 2025 pricing structure when compared to other devices in their lineup. The current discount makes the Venu X1 a particularly compelling option for those who prefer a slimmer, more streamlined watch design.
Positioned as a direct competitor to devices like the Apple Watch SE, the Garmin Vivoactive 6 debuted earlier this year. Garmin traditionally includes either a Vivo or Venu model in its holiday sales events. With the Venu 4 being too recently launched for discounts, the Vivoactive 6 naturally fills this role in the current promotion.
The Garmin Instinct 3, which launched back in January, continues to receive meaningful new features through updates. This ongoing software support is anticipated to continue for the foreseeable future, adding long-term value.
The remaining products on sale are previous-generation devices that will not see major new functional updates. They will, however, continue to receive essential security patches, minor bug fixes, and Connect IQ system updates. Don’t anticipate groundbreaking new features for these models unless Garmin finds a strategic reason to add support for new accessories, as they occasionally do.
A more extensive Black Friday and holiday deals guide is in the works. Additionally, comprehensive reviews are coming soon for several products, including the Apple Watch Ultra 3, KICKR CORE 2, Fenix 8 Pro, and others from the review queue.
For readers in Europe and Canada, the vast majority of these Garmin deals are applicable in your regions as well. Canadian promotions are nearly always identical, while European pricing may show slight variations, sometimes higher and sometimes lower.
The sale encompasses several product categories:
Watches & Wearables This section includes all watch-style devices and activity bands, along with associated sensors.
Cycling Gear & Trainers Cyclists will find everything from bike computers and lights to smart trainers here. While everyday components like brake cables typically won’t be listed, notable deals on items such as cassettes that complement a new direct-drive trainer may be included.
A separate category is dedicated specifically to smart trainers and indoor bikes.
Other Sports & Fitness This final section features other interesting sports and fitness-related items that may not be highly technological but are practical for activities like running, cycling, swimming, and hiking.
Here are some highlighted deals on satellite communicators:
The Garmin inReach 2 Mini Satellite Communicator is available for $249, a $150 discount. This is the lowest price ever recorded for this device. It serves as an essential two-way satellite communicator for remote adventures, offering continuous tracking and emergency capabilities outside of cellular range. It comes highly recommended for any wilderness activities.
The Garmin inReach Messenger Plus is now $349, saving you $100. This model, released last fall, has reached its lowest price to date. The key upgrade in the Plus version is the ability to send photos and voice messages via satellite. While the original $499 price felt steep, the reduced cost makes this enhanced communication tool much more accessible.
(Source: DC RAINMAKER)
