Black Friday week has wrapped up, and now we're in the Cyber Monday storm. If a Garmin smartwatch is on your radar, here's everything you need to know about previous deals on Garmin smartwatches during the biggest shopping holiday of the year.

There are lots of Garmin smartwatch models on the market. Whether you're looking for a timepiece designed for running, hiking, golfing, or more basic fitness and wellness tracking options, there's probably a model for you. We will look at some historical price data of popular models to see if they've typically seen the best prices on Cyber Monday or if you're better off waiting.

The fact is, there are a lot of products on sale on Cyber Monday, which happens to be the final big shopping day for a while. Should you pull out the credit card on Cyber Monday to get the smartwatch of your dreams, or should you hold off for the next Prime Day (which isn't expected to be too soon)? Let's investigate.

Is Cyber Monday the right time to buy a Garmin smartwatch?

Regardless of which model you're in the market for, it is worth noting that smaller devices like smartwatches do tend to see more significant discounts on Cyber Monday, which is one of the major differences between Black Friday and Cyber Monday. At the same time, larger products like TVs are more popular on Black Friday.

In more recent years, however, those lines have begun to blur, with deals flowing in all of November before and after the designated day itself. Generally, the time to buy is when you see a product you want at an all-time low price. Waiting until another deal event for a better bargain could cost you if the product sells out or the sale ends. Basically, Cyber Monday is the end of the line for big deals, and the smaller nature of Garmin smartwatches makes them perfect fodder for Cyber Monday deals.

A historical look at Garmin watches on Cyber Monday

While we sadly can't take a look into future deals, we can look at historical Cyber Monday pricing data to determine whether Garmin's have been on major sale during previous years - specifically focusing on last year's data (2022) for the most relevant information and devices available.

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That said, here are some of the best Garmin smartwatch models and our breakdown of whether Cyber Monday is the best time to invest:

Garmin Venu 3

While this might be one of Garmin's best smartwatches, it wasn't out during Cyber Monday last year, with the company having just released it a few months ago. However, we can still guess whether it'll be offered at a discount on Cyber Monday based on the price history of its predecessor, the Venu 2. Interestingly, the Venu 2 hasn't seen substantial price drops on Amazon during Cyber Monday, with the watch hitting its all-time low price during July's Prime Day. In November 2022, the watch was reasonably close to its full price.

Garmin Venu 3

$400 $450 Save $50

The Venu 3 is Garmin's latest and greatest. It's currently $50 off through Garmin for Cyber Monday, which is a great deal for a newer model. It's definitely worth buying if you're in the market, as we don't expect it to go any cheaper.

$410 at Amazon $400 at Garmin

With all that said, though, Amazon is offering a small discount on the Venu 3 for Cyber Monday, and you definitely should grab it. Garmin's website has an even better deal, listing the watch for $400. Before this deal, it had only seen one small discount in its relatively short time on the market, and that was $5 off. Since the Garmin Venu 3 is listed for much less than that, you should jump on the deal because we don't expect it to go lower anytime soon.

Garmin Forerunner 965

This is another Garmin watch that wasn't out during Cyber Monday last year, but the Forerunner 965 is our current favorite pick for Garmin smartwatches overall. Hence, it's definitely worth snagging if you can stomach the high starting price. Despite its relative newness, it has already seen a $50 discount on Amazon during Prime Big Deal Days, and now it's $50 off for Cyber Monday, which is the same great deal we saw for Prime Big Deal Days.

Garmin Forerunner 965

$550 $600 Save $50

For runners and athletes, this is the Garmin smartwatch to buy. It's $50 off for Cyber Monday, so you should definitely jump on it. It's unlikely to get cheaper than right now, as we're already deep in the Cyber Monday deals.

$550 at Amazon $550 at Garmin

Again, this watch is still relatively new; if you see it listed somewhere for $50 off or more, it's worth buying (as it is right now). The overall quality of the watch and the fact that it only saw one substantial discount during its life means the time to buy is when you see it on sale.

Garmin Fenix 7

The Fenix 7 is one of the most well-rounded Garmin smartwatches. It has solid features for athletes and casual watch users who want to check the weather and see their notifications. It's been on the market for over a year, and it hit its all-time low (as of that time) price on Black Friday last year. Since then, it dropped even lower during Prime Day (all the way down to $499.99, which is $200 off). For Cyber Monday, it's $200 off at Amazon, Best Buy, and Garmin. This is, without question, the best deal on a high-end Garmin smartwatch.

Garmin Fenix 7

$450 $650 Save $200

An incredibly comprehensive tracking experience that will suit those who love the outdoors and want a watch to match.

$450 at Amazon $450 at Best Buy $450 at Garmin

You can add it to your cart and take it home with confidence. You can't beat a $200 discount on a high-end Garmin smartwatch like this one. If you wait to grab this, it'll go back to $650, and you'll have to think about how much you missed out an a good deal by not getting this when you could.

Garmin Epix Gen 2

The Epix Gen 2 is a fantastic smartwatch for hikers and other outdoor enthusiasts. Like most premium Garmin models, it's not cheap, but it's been out long enough that you can find deals. In fact, it's dropped to as low as $499.99 in recent months. During Black Friday 2022, it sold for around $775, which was its all-time low price at that time.

Garmin Epix (Gen 2)

$448 $800 Save $352

It is a superb pick for those who crave outdoorsy style and a premium smartwatch feel. This is currently one of the best Garmin smartwatch deals heading into Cyber Monday, so it's a good time to buy.

$448 at Amazon $500 at Best Buy $800 at Garmin

This is definitely one to watch because of its recent wild price fluctuations. If you see it for less than $500, and it's currently $448 at Amazon and $500 at Best Buy, it's time to add it to your shopping card. If you see it listed in the $600 range, you might want to hold off because it's readily been available at that price on and off for some time. Again, Cyber Monday deals are on now, so it won't get any cheaper.

The best time to buy a Garmin watch is...

Whether talking about Garmin smartwatches or any other product on Cyber Monday, the best time to buy is when Pocket-lint does the historical research and lets you know it's a great deal. We aim to guide you toward the best deals on Cyber Monday and any other time significant discounts will be had.

Keep your eyes locked to Pocket-lint during Cyber Monday, which is already underway, and we'll let you know when any Garmin deals pop up and whether they're worth jumping on.