Should you buy a Garmin Smartwatch in the Black Friday sale?

Garmin Smartwatches still reign supreme as one of the leading smartwatches for sports and fitness tracking. They're known for their hard-wearing and durable exterior, but the watches still suit everyday use and tough terrain training – including hiking, skiing, swimming, and more – which is why we love them.

Alongside the basic metrics you'd expect to see on a smartwatch (like calories, distance, and steps) these watches offer in-depth GPS navigation, extensive battery life, heart rate monitoring, smart payments, and music storage. Some models, like the Garmin Instinct 2, even power through solar charging. You can also use Garmin Connect to download third-party apps.

Black Friday is an annual savings event that sees many retailers slash the prices of hundreds of products, making it a great time to pick up a bargain. It runs from November 25-28, when the event becomes known as Cyber Monday. 

This Black Friday, you can pick up some significant savings on a range of items including many of the best Garmin smartwatches, so timing is everything if you want to save big. But because this is one of the biggest sales events of the year, you’ll want to act quickly. Stock isn’t guaranteed to last, so if there’s a particular model you’ve got your eye on, it’s better to snap it up while it’s available. 

Not to mention, winter can be a tricky time for fitness with darker mornings and evenings. Investing in a smartwatch can help you to stay motivated; be it tracking your step count or sleep habits.

A leading reason to buy during Black Friday is the cost of living crisis. As we tighten the purse strings in anticipation of rising fuel and energy bills, it's becoming harder than ever to justify splashing out on anything deemed a luxury. Black Friday is therefore the perfect opportunity to save big on a Garmin Smartwatch.

In some cases, it might be better to wait and shop around for your Garmin Smartwatch instead. The Black Friday sale runs over the entire weekend, so some retailers may drop their prices further as we edge closer to Cyber Monday. 

But there's no guarantee you'll necessarily find the right color, size, or model. Waiting could be a risk if your desired Garmin wearable doesn't show up on the day, or sells out before you’ve had a chance to hit “add to basket”.

It's also worth noting that Garmin might not ship to your location, so make sure your model is available to your address if you plan to wait for Cyber Monday. Setting up notifications can get you updates on when stock returns and prices drop, so you might find a better time to invest if you hold on for other sale events.