Updated
Updated · ZDNet · Sep 8
Retailers Cut Garmin Smartwatch Prices by Up to 37% in Labor Day 2026 Sale
Updated
Updated · ZDNet · Sep 8

Retailers Cut Garmin Smartwatch Prices by Up to 37% in Labor Day 2026 Sale

3 articles · Updated · ZDNet · Sep 8

Summary

  • $190 Garmin Vivoactive 5 and $199 Forerunner 165 lead Labor Day markdowns, with retailers discounting multiple Garmin watches through the holiday weekend.
  • The deepest cuts reach 37% off on the Vivoactive 5, 36% on the Epix Pro Gen 2 and Venu 3S, and 34% on the Instinct 3, easing Garmin's typically premium pricing.
  • $950 Fenix 8 Pro remains the flagship deal, while other higher-end models include the $645 Epix Pro Gen 2, $599 Venu X1, and $500 Forerunner 965.
  • Retailers are pitching the sale at runners heading into marathon season, when demand for Garmin's GPS-focused training watches typically rises and discounts may fade.

Insights

Why is a major retailer quietly slashing £240 off an exclusive premium Garmin watch right after the newer Pro model's release?
Does the massive discount on this flagship Garmin smartwatch hide early heart-rate glitches and frustrating Mac transfer issues?
Are exclusive retail colorways just a clever pricing loophole to offer massive tech discounts without triggering competitor price matches?