Garmin Prime Day deals are selling out faster than Prime Day ends — only five left are worth buying

Garmin Instinct Crossover Solar: $449 $279 at Amazon

I love the Garmin Instinct Crossover because its hybrid design adds a little style and class to its outdoorsy look. Otherwise, its bulky design makes it ready to withstand any water or shock damage, it lasts up to 70 days with solar, and it has many of my favorite Forerunner metrics like training load and readiness. The best Android hybrid watch, the Instinct Crossover is a genuinely great option that a lot of people sleep on, and you're lucky that it's still in stock (for now)!

Garmin Vivoactive 5: $299 $267 at Amazon

This deal barely lives up to the name, but the Vivoactive 5 is already a solid mid-range smartwatch at its original price point, so any money saved is icing on the cake. It's designed for people who can't afford the excellent $449 Venu 3, with the same sleep coaching, all-systems GNSS for more accurate tracking, stress tracking for accurate Body Battery charts, post-workout training effect and recovery time widgets, and comparable 11-day battery life. I wish it had an altimeter for elevation tracking, but this is a great option for frugal indoor athletes in particular. 

Garmin Forerunner 265S: $449 $423 at Amazon

Here's another one that's technically not much of a "deal" but is still worth recommending because it tops our list for the best running watch and the best Garmin watch. This is the device you want if you're a serious runner looking to improve your VO2 Max but can't afford the pricey 965. I loved the Forerunner 265 and said in my review that I wished I had the 265S because it was more comfortable to wear and long-lasting than the larger 265. Luckily, this is the version on sale for Prime Day!

Garmin InReach Messenger: $299 $229 at Amazon

The Garmin InReach Messenger isn't your traditional Garmin watch; instead, it's a satellite relay popular with anyone who travels into areas without cellular signal consistently but need to stay in touch with the outside world, either for safety or connecting with loved ones. Garmin's InReach satellite service is expensive, so saving money on this will net you about half a year of extra satellite time, depending on your subscription.

Garmin Fenix 7 Sapphire Solar: $799 $549 at Amazon

The only time I'd ever recommend buying a Fenix or Epix is during deal events where they knock hundreds off the price. The Epix Gen 2 already sold out, but the Fenix 7 is a fantastic option for serious outdoorspeople thanks to its 22-day battery life, ultra-durable titanium and sapphire materials, multi-band GPS, and advanced mapping tools. So long as you're okay with an MIP display over AMOLED for better visibility outdoors, this is a popular premium option.

COROS PACE 2: $200 $179 at Amazon

One of our very favorite running watches, the COROS PACE 2 weighs as light as a fitness tracker and can last an absurd 20 days per charge, or 30 hours with GPS tracking. It'll help you work towards your running goals by telling you how hard you're training and when you're fully recovered. 

Polar Pacer Pro: $349 $295 at Amazon

Calling it "tailor-made for data-driven runners" in my Pacer Pro review, I really enjoyed my time with this running watch thanks to its comfortably light design, easy-to-navigate interface, 35 hours of GPS, and insightful running performance test if you want more info on your VO2 Max. It's a fair trade-off if you can't afford the Vantage V3.

Fitbit Charge 6: $159 $99.95 at Amazon

If you're mainly on the hunt for something cheap and reliable, the Fitbit Charge 6 did surprisingly well when I tested it against the Forerunner 165 for heart rate accuracy, though it fell short for GPS and steps. This week-long tracker is more comfortable and petite than a Garmin watch and has some Google smarts and sensors that you wouldn't get with the picks above. The Fitbit Sense 2 is $70 off for Prime Day as well, if you prefer a smartwatch.