Updated
Updated · Tom's Guide · Jul 22
Amazon Cuts 7 Garmin Watches by Up to 50%, Dropping Forerunner 55 to $129
Updated
Updated · Tom's Guide · Jul 22

Amazon Cuts 7 Garmin Watches by Up to 50%, Dropping Forerunner 55 to $129

2 articles · Updated · Tom's Guide · Jul 22

Summary

  • Amazon’s latest Garmin sale cuts prices on seven smartwatch models, with the Forerunner 55 falling to a record-low $129 from $199.
  • The deepest markdown is on the Garmin Epix Pro, down 50% to $549 from $1,099, while the Vivoactive 5 drops to $189 and the Instinct Crossover Solar to $279.
  • Other discounted models include the Venu 3S at $344, the Bounce 2 at $249, and the Approach J1 at $249, broadening the sale from entry-level runners to kids and golf users.
  • The promotion lands as Garmin prepares to launch the screenless Cirqa fitness tracker, giving shoppers a cheaper alternative if they still want a display-equipped wearable.

Insights

As rivals push subscriptions, can Garmin's new screenless tracker win by being free forever?
Is Garmin's massive Amazon sale a sign of market dominance or a warning of tougher competition ahead?
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