This Garmin smartwatch is a top-selling Prime Day deal (that's still live) - here's why I recommend it

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Close Home Tech Wearables Smart Watches This Garmin smartwatch is a top-selling Prime Day deal (that's still live) - here's why I recommend it The Garmin Fenix 8 Pro is a luxury smartwatch with rugged features - and ZDNET readers are taking advantage of the current all-time low price, even though Prime Day is over. Written by Nina Raemont, Editor, Wearables & Health TechEditor, Wearables & Health Tech June 27, 2026 at 6:37 a.m.

PT Written by Nina Raemont, Editor, Wearables & Health TechEditor, Wearables & Health Tech June 27, 2026 at 6:37 a.m. PT Matthew Miller/ZDNETGarmin Fenix 8 Pro for $850 (save $350) ZD recommends 5/5 Editor's deal rating View at Amazon Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google.

Save $350: The Garmin Fenix 8 Pro is still discounted by $350 after Amazon Prime Day, bringing the price down from $1,200 to $850 -- the lowest price it's ever been. Amazon Prime Day may be over, but with several discounts lingering, it's still a great time to buy high-ticket items you've been eyeing all year at a discount. One device that ZDNET readers have been ordering during Prime Day week is the Garmin Fenix 8 Pro, which has been one of our top 3 sellers of the sale.

Also: Amazon is selling Garmin watches for up to $500 off right now - I recommend these modelsThe Fenix 8 Pro is a rugged and cult-favorite smartwatch loved by outdoor enthusiasts and exercise freaks. It's also our tested pick for the best Garmin watch you can buy. The $1,200 smartwatch's price is nothing to sneeze at, and a $350 Prime Day discount brings it down a bit.

ZD recommends Garmin Fenix 8 Pro for $850 (save $350) View at Amazon The smartwatch tracks practically every sport in the book, and you can hook golf club or bike sensors up to the watch to gain insights directly from the Fenix 8 Pro. There are a few highlights to the Fenix 8 Pro that make it the fan-favorite that it is. The first is the flashlight on the smartwatch, which Garmin devotee and ZDNET smartwatch reviewer Matt Miller deemed ultra-useful in his review.

It's got a MicroLED screen for vibrant and vivid visuals. The smartwatch also has satellite communication features, so you can call or text without your phone handy, though you'll need to pay for Garmin's subscription to activate emergency satellite calls. Also: Prime Day 3 is here: We hand-picked the 95+ best deals today and are tracking them liveIf you are someone who doesn't mind a bulky watch, you'll have little issue with the heft and thickness of this one.

It's 2mm thicker than the Fenix 8, so this smartwatch is best suited for people with large wrists who prefer heavy watches. If that's not you, consider one of Garmin's other, smaller watches, like the Vivoactive 5 (now on sale for $190) or the Forerunner 265S (on sale for $350).The Fenix 8 Pro is best for people looking to exercise or hike outdoors, ideally off-grid, so they can use those satellite communications features if need be, and for someone looking for a high-tech, advanced activity tracking device.

How I rated this deal Because the Garmin Fenix 8 Pro is a luxury smartwatch and it's on sale for almost 30% off, I'm rating this deal a 5/5. When is Amazon Prime Day? Amazon's Prime Day event runs Tuesday, June 23 to Friday, June 26, 2026.

The deals event comes earlier this year, as it usually takes place during the first few weeks of July. Show more When will this deal expire?