ZDNET Lists 5 Top-Bought Garmin Watches Ahead of Oct. 6-7 Prime Day
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Updated · ZDNet · Oct 5
ZDNET Lists 5 Top-Bought Garmin Watches Ahead of Oct. 6-7 Prime Day
3 articles · Updated · ZDNet · Oct 5
Summary
Five Garmin models led ZDNET readers’ purchases in 2026 ahead of Amazon’s Oct. 6-7 Prime Day, with the Fenix 8 Pro, Epix Pro, Instinct 3, Forerunner 165 and Fenix 9 Pro making the list.
October marathon season and early Prime Day discounts are driving interest in running watches, with Amazon already cutting prices across tech categories including Garmin devices.
The Fenix 8 Pro stood out as last year’s top premium pick at $1,100, while the newer Fenix 9 Pro has already entered the rankings with a starting price of $1,299.
Lower-priced options broadened the lineup: the Instinct 3 starts at $349, and the older Forerunner 165 remains a popular marathon-focused choice that costs about $120 less than its newer successor.
The ranking underscores Garmin’s strong pull with fitness buyers as deal season ramps up, especially among runners seeking training metrics, battery life and rugged features.