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The Garmin Fenix E, a 47mm entry model in Garmin's Fenix multisport watch lineup, is now listed on Amazon at $399.99, down $400 from its $799.99 retail price. The watch features a 1.3-inch AMOLED touchscreen, TopoActive maps, a fiber-reinforced polymer case with a stainless steel bezel, and up to 16 days of battery life in smartwatch mode. It holds a 4.4 out of 5 rating from Amazon shoppers.
Amazon is offering a $50 discount on the Garmin Dash Cam X110, an entry-level model in Garmin's X-series lineup. The camera records 1080p HD video with a 140-degree field of view and includes a 2.4-inch display, built-in GPS, voice control, and a Clarity polarizer to reduce windshield glare.
Amazon has cut the price of Garmin's Venu 3S smartwatch to $299, down from its $449.99 list price, a $150 reduction. The compact 41mm watch features an AMOLED display, built-in GPS, 5 ATM water resistance, and up to 10 days of battery life in smartwatch mode.
Amazon has discounted the Garmin Vivoactive 5 to $169.99, down from its $299.99 list price, marking its lowest price to date. The AMOLED fitness smartwatch includes GPS, over 30 sport apps, heart-rate and sleep tracking, Garmin Pay, and up to 11 days of battery life in smartwatch mode.
A Reddit user says they installed Garmin Messenger on a second phone, entered their existing number, verified it via SMS, and saw their full conversation history reappear without entering a Garmin account password. The second device then began sending and receiving messages, with no apparent way to view or disconnect other active sessions. Garmin has reportedly been notified but has not confirmed any fix.
Amazon is selling the Garmin Dash Cam Mini 3 for $99.99, a $50 cut from its $149.99 list price. The compact, key-sized camera records 1080p video with a 140-degree field of view and includes a Clarity polarizer plus HDR-style processing to handle glare and changing light. It has no screen or built-in GPS, relying instead on voice controls and the Garmin Drive app, with footage timestamped but not location-tagged.
Amazon has cut the price of Garmin's Instinct 2X Solar Tactical smartwatch to $319.99, down $180 from its $499.99 list price, a 36% discount. The rugged 50mm watch includes 10 ATM water resistance, multi-band GNSS, a built-in flashlight, and tactical features like night-vision compatibility and a kill switch. Garmin says solar charging under ideal sunlight can give the device effectively unlimited battery life in smartwatch mode.
Several entry-level Garmin smartwatches are currently discounted, with the Vivoactive 5 priced at $198 (down $102), the Forerunner 165 at $197 (down $53), and the Venu 3 at $299 (down $151). These models retain core Garmin features like Body Battery energy tracking, sleep coaching, stress tracking, and running metrics despite being older releases from 2023.
Garmin has released Connect IQ 9.3, an update that lets third-party apps use the microphone and speaker on select smartwatches, including the Fenix 8/9, Forerunner 570/970, Venu 4/X1, and Approach S72. Previously, this hardware access was largely reserved for Garmin's own software. The update does include limits, such as preventing recording when a third-party app runs in the background.
Amazon has discounted Garmin's marine-focused quatix 7 Pro smartwatch to $699.99, a record low and roughly 30% off its $999.99 list price. The watch pairs multisport GPS tracking with marine features like autopilot control, chartplotter data, waypoint marking, and trolling motor control when linked to compatible Garmin electronics.
The Garmin Venu 3S smartwatch is now selling for $319.99 on Amazon, matching its lowest recorded price. The device offers up to 10 days of battery life along with wellness and fitness tracking features.
Garmin has unveiled the third generation of its Marq smartwatch series, offered in multiple styles that all feature titanium cases and sapphire crystal displays. The new models retain Garmin's existing suite of health and fitness tracking tools alongside the upgraded premium materials.