Garmin Vivoactive 5 and Forerunner 165 Are up to 30 Percent Off (2026)
I’ve tested almost every Garmin watch—these entry-level favorites are steeply discounted right now.
The Garmin Vivoactive 5 is currently available for $198, a 34 percent discount from its original price. Although it was first launched in 2023, it still boasts a range of fitness and health features from Garmin, such as comprehensive fitness metrics, the Body Battery energy score, sleep coaching, and stress tracking. This model is also compact, lightweight, and sleeker than some of Garmin's outdoor-oriented watches.
The Garmin Forerunner 165, valued at $197, represents the best value in terms of price per dollar for runners considering a Garmin watch. Its bright and colorful touchscreen, along with the classic five-button control layout (three buttons on the left, two on the right), ensures easy operation even when wearing gloves while running.
The watch offers impressive battery life, lasting up to 11 days, and includes an array of detailed running and training metrics, such as detailed running information, Garmin training plans, daily workout suggestions, and training effect metrics based on aerobic and anaerobic load.
Additionally, there's a noteworthy discount on the Garmin Venu 3, originally priced at $299. This deal presents an excellent opportunity to acquire an older Garmin model from 2023 at a discounted price. The Venu 3 features a stylish stainless steel bezel, giving it a more sophisticated appearance. It also comes with built-in speakers and microphones, enabling you to take calls directly from your wrist.
Despite its age, the watch is equipped with Garmin's latest Elevate 5 heart rate sensor, providing more accurate heart rate data, and includes an ECG sensor. The Venu 3 also allows unlimited access to WIRED, offering subscribers exclusive reporting and content that is too crucial to overlook.
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