Updated
Updated · ZDNet · Sep 30
Garmin Cuts Epix Pro to $571 for October Prime Day as Fenix 8 Pro Drops $100
Updated
Updated · ZDNet · Sep 30

Garmin Cuts Epix Pro to $571 for October Prime Day as Fenix 8 Pro Drops $100

3 articles · Updated · ZDNet · Sep 30

Summary

  • $571 is the standout October Prime Day Garmin deal, with the Epix Pro (Gen 2) Sapphire Edition marked down by $429 to its lowest price since last Black Friday.
  • $1,099 buys the flagship Fenix 8 Pro after a $100 cut, while the Forerunner 165 falls to $200 and the Instinct 3 to $347 ahead of the sale event.
  • October Prime Day runs Oct. 6-7, and the report flags Garmin watches as timely picks for runners preparing for major fall marathons including Chicago and New York City.
  • ZDNET said it selected the deals using price trackers and historical pricing, noting some discounts are modest now and could deepen closer to the event.

Insights

Are these early Garmin Prime Day deals truly worth it for marathon training, or are shoppers being nudged toward older models before newer flagships take over?
Should buyers grab Garmin’s pre-Prime Day discounts now, or wait and risk missing the best balance of price, features, and stock?
Which discounted Garmin watch actually fits your needs best: the Fenix 8 Pro, Epix Pro, Forerunner 165, Instinct 3, or Venu 3S?