This 'feature-stuffed pocket rocket' of a Garmin watch is at its lowest price ever – perfect timing for warmer spring runs

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This 'feature-stuffed pocket rocket' of a Garmin watch is at its lowest price ever – perfect timing for warmer spring runs Deals By Matt Evans published 5 February 2026

The Garmin Vivoactive 6 is perfect for fitness all-rounders

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Yes, we know many dedicated runners have been pounding the sidewalk all through winter, and well done and congratulations to you. But just as many of us swerve outdoor fitness over the winter months, either in favour of the gym, home workouts, or just giving up entirely.

Fortunately, with the long winter months finally coming to an end, the days are getting longer, lighter, and warmer. It's finally time to start running again, and if you don't already have one of the best running watches or best Garmin watches, it's time to pick one up.

The Garmin Vivoactive 6 is available right now, discounted from $299.99 down to just $249.99 on Amazon. That's a $50 discount just in time for President's Day, and back down to its lowest price ever, making it just as cheap as it was on Black Friday. It's got tons of features for runners, such as Garmin's virtual pacing software, PacePro, to keep you on track during runs, as well as Garmin's splendid suite of recovery and fitness metrics.

While it doesn't have all of Garmin's running features, such as Hill Scores, Endurance Scores, and so on, its low price and unobtrusive fitness tracker-esque design lend themselves well to its positioning as an everyday fitness and recovery tool. Wear it to the gym, wear it to bed, and go out for runs with it on to get a complete picture of your health.

Check out the deals in full below. If you're looking for a more dedicated running watch, we've also included a deal on the stellar Garmin Forerunner 265.

Today's best Garmin Vivoactive 6 deal

Garmin Vivoactive 6 smartwatch: was US$299.99 now US$249.99 at Amazon

Save $50 on the new Garmin Vivoactive 6. We recently reviewed the Vivoactive 6 and called it a "feature stuffed pocket rocket", giving it 4.5 stars and calling it our best cheap Garmin. As it's so new, we weren't expecting a discount here. You can get it in every colorway, too, from Jasper Green to Lunar Gold.

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In my review, I said the Garmin Vivoactive 6 was "stuffed full of advanced features like a smart wake alarm, the ability to follow courses and routes, Garmin’s PacePro virtual pacing feature for runners, nap detection, and loads more.

"It only comes in a single size, but it’s an ideal AMOLED Garmin watch for active people who like to run, and a great Apple Watch alternative for those who like the idea of over a week of battery life."

If you like the idea of a fairly inexpensive watch with lots of running features, but you also want it to be very light and serve as a general fitness tracker as well as a running watch, the Vivoactive 6 is for you. However, if you're getting deeper into running and want a more powerful watch, you'll be better off with a Forerunner. I used the 265 below to see me through my first marathon.

Garmin Forerunner 265: was US$449 now US$379 at Amazon

Right now, you can save a cool $70 on the Garmin Forerunner 265, a more powerful running tool with a battery life up to 14 days and a host of advanced training features. Slightly different discounts apply as you scroll through the different sizes and colorways, but the smaller 265S has the best deals.

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Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. TOPICS Garmin Matt EvansSocial Links NavigationSenior Fitness & Wearables Editor

Matt is TechRadar's expert on all things fitness, wellness and wearable tech.

A former staffer at Men's Health, he holds a Master's Degree in journalism from Cardiff and has written for brands like Runner's World, Women's Health, Men's Fitness, LiveScience and Fit&Well on everything fitness tech, exercise, nutrition and mental wellbeing.

Matt's a keen runner, ex-kickboxer, not averse to the odd yoga flow, and insists everyone should stretch every morning. When he’s not training or writing about health and fitness, he can be found reading doorstop-thick fantasy books with lots of fictional maps in them.

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