Garmin watches are some of the best fitness trackers you can get, but they aren't exactly cheap—some cost over $1,000. Thankfully, with some patience and brand know-how, you can actually get a great Garmin watch for less than $200. Right now, some of my favorite entry-level models, including the Garmin Vivoactive 5 and Garmin Forerunner 165, are over 20 percent off. If you've been thinking about trying out Garmin, now is a good time to buy.
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\n\nThe Vivoactive 5 is a great first Garmin watch, and it's 34 percent off right now. It's an older model (it launched in 2023), but you still have many of the brand's best fitness and health features available, including in-depth fitness metrics, Body Battery (basically your energy score throughout the day), sleep coaching, and stress tracking. It's also small, lightweight, and a little sleeker than some of the brand's more outdoor-centric watches.
\n\nThe Forerunner 165 is probably the best value per dollar for any runner looking to…
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