It’s that time of year again, for the first round of sales going into the holidays. While I still expect we’ll see bigger deals as we get closer to Black Friday, there are some solid deals in here. The list below is constantly updated, especially later in the day as more deals go live (or, I find them buried deep in the caves). Still, below are my favorites thus far:
My Top 5 Favorite Deals:
#1) Garmin Epix for $399:No surprise here, this is an incredible deal, especially given it got virtually all the Epix Pro software features. Sure, the Fenix 8 is out, but that’ll cost you nearly 3x this, and actually doesn’t have really anything in the way of new sports features (except scuba diving), and the new speaker/mic. (Update: This deal keeps disappearing/out of stock, but keeps coming back an hour or few later, over and over. Just keeping hitting refresh!). #2) Garmin Forerunner 955 for $319:This is an awesome deal for a high-end multisport watch with mapping. #3) Apple AirPods Pro for $168: Interestingly, they dropped the price further mid-day from $188 to $168, and that seems to have done the trick to push this into the top 5. My go-to headphones for daily (and running) usage. #4) Garmin Edge 1040 for $479:Despite the new Edge 1050 coming out this summer, the Edge 1040 got virtually all the new features via software update already. Thus, this is a great deal. #5) iPad for $199:Ya probably didn’t see this coming, but, going into indoor trainer season, my iPad’s get a workout running apps like Zwift, TrainerRoad, Rouvy, Indievelo, and many more. You don’t need a super fancy iPad for any of those apps, this does the trick perfectly.
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I’ve organized all the best sports technology Amazon Prime Days deals (and a few others I’ve found) below in the tables by category. I’ll be updating them throughout the next two days. Keep in mind not all deals last (in fact, most don’t). So if you see something that’s hot, I’d strongly suggest buy now (and return later if need be).
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Europe Folks Note: I’m working on adding your deals, it’s messy as always. Almost all of the below are US.
Watches & Wearables:
This covers anything you can wear that’s watch-like or activity band-like, including sensors. Generally speaking, you’ll mostly find deals here that are on things I’ve written about in the past. So you won’t find a deal on some random non-sports tech watch here, or on socks. Unless the socks have some crazy sensor or something in them.
This is the go-to sale price for the Fitbit Charge 6. It happens often, but it still doesn't take away from the fast that it's argueably the best bang for your buck fitness tracker out there.
⚡ This is the lowest price to date for the Garmin Epix Pro series, likely due to the Fenix 8 coming out a few months back (Epix as a brand was merged into the Fenix 8 branding). Still, if you don't care about diving or voice bits, this is an incredible deal.
⚡⚡⚡ This is a crazy super strong deal. Note the Epix received all of the software updates of the Epix Pro. While we saw a slightly better deal at $399 for a day back in October, this is otherwise the lowest price we've seen it sustained at.
⚡ This is the lowest price to date for the Garmin Fenix 7 Pro series, likely due to the Fenix 8 coming out a few months back. Still, if you don't care about diving or voice bits, this is an incredible deal.
This is the first time we've head a meaningful sale on the Forerunner 165, released earlier this year, down to $249 for the Music edition, and $199 for the non-music edition.
This is Garmin's mid-tier running watch, and is a very polished option with good multi-band GPS, and of course, a boatload of running metrics. This model also includes offline music such as Spotify and Amazon Music.
This is one of Garmin's most popular running watches, and it's down to a very strong price. I often use this in my accuracy testing comparisons when validating other watches, due to it's very strong GPS performance. Note this is the base edition without solar. It'd be hard to find any better deal in sports watches today, from any company (given this has full mapping, tons of new features even this week, etc...). I say '$100ish', because it's usually been on forever sale at $499, so $399 is a strong price, though, it dipped to $319 for Amazon Prime Day.
This is the lowest price we've seen ever on the Forerunner 965, since it's launch. It's still Garmin's top-end Forerunner watch, and I expect it to stay that way for a while. It's one I often use in comparative testing as a reference device.
This is a solid deal. Garmin Instinct 2X - $100 off!It's best thought of as an Instinct 2.5, as it has almost enough features to really be more of an Instinct 3 (which doesn't exist at this point).
This is the largest discount we've seen to date on the Tactix 7 Pro unit. Note the other Tactix 7 Pro units/variants are also on sale for 20% off too (this link takes you to all of them).
Cycling Gear & Trainers:
Got a bike? Then this section is for you. Everything from bike computers to bike lights to trainers, it’s all here. I won’t generally be adding things like brake cables or bike seats here, but if I find a good deal on a cassette to stack on that new direct drive trainer you just bought, I’ll probably list it here.
This is a good deal, especially since it's gotten virtually all of the Edge 1050 updates, and then a boatload more. That said, it wouldn't surprise me to see this drop further to $449, as it did this past summer.
⚡⚡This is the lowest price we've seen on the Garmin Edge 540 to date, which has gained virtually all of the new Garmin Edge 1050 features as well. This is kinda an insane deal for this unit.
⚡⚡This is the lowest price we've seen on the Garmin Edge 840 to date, which has gained virtually all of the new Garmin Edge 1050 features as well. This is one of my main units I use daily.
I mean, I guess. Really, I don't see why anyone would buy this trainer at any price above $299. With the JetBlack Victory at $399 being more accurate, quiter, including WiFi, including Zwift Cog support (or mechanical cassette), including dual-Bluetooth, including Race Mode, and...one could go on and on.
This is the go-to sales price for the NEO 2T, though has become more frequent over the past year. It's still an incredible trainer, and is the top-end non-moving trainer from Garmin/Tacx.
This package includes the KICKR CORE with the Zwift V2 Cog, but notably now also includes the Zwift Play controllers. Basically, this saves you about $100 or so, and is the first time we've seen them bundle it.
⚡⚡ This is actually a very solid deal, and the first time we've seen this discounted. In fact, frankly, this is the first time in years it feels like Wahoo is actually doing a legit sale on something. Kudos.
This is lowest we've ever seen the KICKR SNAP priced. While the trend has moved towards wheel-off/direct drive trainers, this is still really solid deal if your budget it tight. That said, if you're in Europe, Decathlon has the D100 on sale for $199 also, and in my testing, I'd go with that almost every time.
Action Cameras & Drones:
Wanna record it? No better way than an action camera. Anything that’s action camera-related or drone-related, you’ll find here. That’s especially true of action camera mounts, which are often found for great deals around the holidays. Same goes with drones and drone accessories. Usually a great time to pick up an extra battery or extra props.
The new Hero 13 just came out, which mostly just adds a bunch of new accessory options. If you don't plan to purchase those accessories, then this is a solid deal.
This is a great deal for this tiny little thing, which should really be named the Go 4, given how many new features it has (including 4K). It also has all the Insta360 sport integration features with Garmin & Apple, to overlay your Garmin/Apple data automatically on your footage.
Other Sports & Fitness:
Anything else that’s sports and fitness related that I think is interesting will be here. It may not be super techy – but it’s stuff that most readers will be using in pursuit of their running/cycling/swimming/hiking/whatever.
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DCR Random Gadget List:
This is basically the mostly totally unrelated gadgets and things I think are cool deals that I’ve likely bought one or five of (you can never have too many, right)? Some of it’s probably photography stuff. Some of it’s random stuff like chargers and battery packs that I use daily, fun camera gear I use to make videos like sliders and turntables, and well…just random things you’ll find around the DCR Cave. It’s all random…but it’s all awesome randomness!
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Yeah, I’m going to dive into that a bit in my Messenger Plus review that’s upcoming. I agree, the shifts around suspension seem a little weird. Not very Garmin-y.
An article on this would be great. I just suspended my service for the Fall as it appears I’m still on the old plans. But, certainly confused about how it works going forward.
+1 I’ve been wondering about this as well. Depending on what the [apparently not yet determined?] reactivation charge ends up being, this could be the end of inreach for me. I hope something changes in the next couple months but it isn’t looking great.
Alternatively, some users may benefit from cancelling their service during the off season. For example, if you only need inReach satellite communication features for one or two months out of the year, it will be more cost effective to cancel your service and then reactivate it again the following year.
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Cancelling takes effect immediately and puts the inReach device in a “deactivated” state where it no longer functions on the Iridium satellite network. Any saved account data will still be available after cancelling. If there is no activity on your Garmin account across all our sites and services for at least 2 years, your account may be deleted. For more details, see – Inactive Account Deletion.
Devices have to be activated again in order to function on the Iridium satellite network and would incur an activation fee of $39.99 USD. For pricing information in other regions, see – inReach Satellite Subscription Plan Pricing and Global Availability FAQ.
Great article. I’m going to save $775 on the Apple Watch Ultra by just going for ice cream instead. As usual, Amazon Canada deals are nowhere near as exciting, i think the best Garmin deal I noticed was a 255 Music for $299.
If you care about compatibility with KICKR CLIMB or Zwift Virtual shifting, then suggest going with the Core. If you don’t care about either of those, then suggest save $ and go with the H3, which is a very solid unit.
Thank you! Don’t use Zwift, and don’t care abt the Climb, so that makes it an easy decision!
The one other thing is that the Kickr says the freehub can be changed to use a Campy cassette. Do you know if that is true of the H3 (helpful, though not necessary).
Got the H3. But it comes without the right through axle adapter for 12mm. Even thought it claims to have the correct one. And no response from Saris support. Their phone line says they are are closed for “the holidays.”
I have about another week to decide if they will come through, or it will have to go back. Bummer.
Just to close the loop on this. I finally reached Saris CS. However, they gave me bad advice. After telling them that I have the H3 and a bike with a 12 mm through axle, they said I would need an adapter, either theirs or the Robert Axle Project version. Email support eventually said the same thing.
That was the worst advice! Just plain wrong. I eventually figured out how to mount my bike with the included adapters. Had I followed their advice, I would have bought an adapter that’s useful for wheel-on trainers, but useless for trainers such as the H3.
So, I think I have a capable trainer, and I just hope I have no need in the future for customer support.
I’d keep hitting refresh. It virtually always comes back within a few hours (it disappeared once today, came back, and is now gone again). In the past, it keeps coming back. I assume someone has to authorize something behind the scenes…
I know the deal looks to be up for the Epix, but compared to the 955, would you bother switching? I’m perfectly ok hanging on to my 955 but I don’t see $400 worth of increase of value from the 955.
Hi, do you have an issue with the air pods falling out when you run with them? I’ve never owned or worn a pair, I have Beat Pro with the hinge thingee. At this price I am temped but don’t want them to fall out. Thanks
Ugh! the Epix deal was out when I checked yesterday, then back this morning, but I wasn’t in a place where I could place the order. Now it’s gone again.
And it seems like even the 955 deal is missing for the moment. :(
i am a pretty active, level 100 zwift cyclist/racer, (over 2100 hrs), and am in the market for a new smart trainer. Over the last 8 years i have owned nothing but Elite equipment. My first and second were both swapped out for failure under warranty, and i also have swapped the main circuit board in my current unit an additional 2 times. At the moment i have an intermittent issue wit my direto where the resistance drops super low in the middle of a climb such that i need to put my bike in the smallest cog and spin over 110 rpm to generate any power. So that’s essentially 7 failures in 8 years.
Not sure if my experience is due to high mileage, or bad luck, or quality issues with Elite.
Wondering what your thoughts would be, (given my relatively high usage rate), in regard to the Core at $425 vs the H3 at $350 vs the H3 plus at $399 vs jetblack at $399. I love a good deal but would be open to higher priced options if the durability was there. Virtual shifting is interesting, but i also heard there are some bugs yet to be worked out, (and reliability/reproducibility are definitely the most important considerations for me).
I am using garmin products for twenty years. I bought an Epix 2 last year in april. I had to replace it two times (so it is my third model that i just received). Using it in swimming pools and in the sea caused buttons failure. Sav is good but i lost time to send it back and what’s going to happen later ? Now I am not confident to use it for swimming. Search forums (epix 2 buttons) and you will see i am not the only one
It’s a little late for this post, but it appears that Garmin has steeply discounted the Neo 2T, Flux 2 and Flux S. Not just at Garmin, but also many Garmin retailers as well (REI, Backcountry, Competitive Cyclist). Very interesting. Is it a move just to pare down excess inventory, complete with lowered prices at Wahoo, or are there new mid-tier units in the pipeline?
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I know you are swamped but are you going to have a post on the new InReach pricing plans? Bummed that you can’t suspend service.
Yeah, I’m going to dive into that a bit in my Messenger Plus review that’s upcoming. I agree, the shifts around suspension seem a little weird. Not very Garmin-y.
An article on this would be great. I just suspended my service for the Fall as it appears I’m still on the old plans. But, certainly confused about how it works going forward.
+1 I’ve been wondering about this as well. Depending on what the [apparently not yet determined?] reactivation charge ends up being, this could be the end of inreach for me. I hope something changes in the next couple months but it isn’t looking great.
I think it is a $40 reactivation fee. Looks like Garmin wants you to pay them yearly regardless if you are using it. 😔
From this page:
link to support.garmin.com
Alternatively, some users may benefit from cancelling their service during the off season. For example, if you only need inReach satellite communication features for one or two months out of the year, it will be more cost effective to cancel your service and then reactivate it again the following year.
…
Cancelling takes effect immediately and puts the inReach device in a “deactivated” state where it no longer functions on the Iridium satellite network. Any saved account data will still be available after cancelling. If there is no activity on your Garmin account across all our sites and services for at least 2 years, your account may be deleted. For more details, see – Inactive Account Deletion.
Devices have to be activated again in order to function on the Iridium satellite network and would incur an activation fee of $39.99 USD. For pricing information in other regions, see – inReach Satellite Subscription Plan Pricing and Global Availability FAQ.
Great article. I’m going to save $775 on the Apple Watch Ultra by just going for ice cream instead. As usual, Amazon Canada deals are nowhere near as exciting, i think the best Garmin deal I noticed was a 255 Music for $299.
“just going for ice cream instead”
Depending on ice cream pricing (ideally on sale), that should get you quite a ways!
Checked the UK Amazon,
Yep you’re right , nothing worth posting here.
Shokz OpenRun(Aeropex) are 30$ off link to amazon.com
As well as OpenRun Pro 55$ off link to amazon.com
Ray,
What are your thoughts on the Polar Verity Sense Amazon deal in the US? Will this potentially be less expensive with Black Friday deals?
The Scosche Rhythm R+2.0 is $32 from $90 original. Reviewed very similar to the Verity Sense. I’m going to try it.
Thanks. I’m probably going to try the Scosche Rhythm R+2.0 as well at the $32 price point.
Looks like the Epix 2 Deal is no longer. Tried to buy the White Titanium and was redirected with a new price.
Ray… can you share a link for the AirPods Pro 2 to the. UK Amazon site?
I’m about to buy and will do so through your link.
The CycPlus portable inflator is also on sale for $71. Solid deal.
As someone else noted, the Epix 2 deal appears to be over
Thank you for doing this!
Garmin Epix is showing $580 for me (USA)
Kickr Core at $425 vs Saris H3 at $350? Thoughts?
If you care about compatibility with KICKR CLIMB or Zwift Virtual shifting, then suggest going with the Core. If you don’t care about either of those, then suggest save $ and go with the H3, which is a very solid unit.
Thank you! Don’t use Zwift, and don’t care abt the Climb, so that makes it an easy decision!
The one other thing is that the Kickr says the freehub can be changed to use a Campy cassette. Do you know if that is true of the H3 (helpful, though not necessary).
Got the H3. But it comes without the right through axle adapter for 12mm. Even thought it claims to have the correct one. And no response from Saris support. Their phone line says they are are closed for “the holidays.”
I have about another week to decide if they will come through, or it will have to go back. Bummer.
Just to close the loop on this. I finally reached Saris CS. However, they gave me bad advice. After telling them that I have the H3 and a bike with a 12 mm through axle, they said I would need an adapter, either theirs or the Robert Axle Project version. Email support eventually said the same thing.
That was the worst advice! Just plain wrong. I eventually figured out how to mount my bike with the included adapters. Had I followed their advice, I would have bought an adapter that’s useful for wheel-on trainers, but useless for trainers such as the H3.
So, I think I have a capable trainer, and I just hope I have no need in the future for customer support.
Shokz is also 20-30% off
A small typo on the Enduro 2 when you say “Hoenstly”
I”m so angry. wanted the epix and it switched from 399 to 580 while i had it in my box.
I’d keep hitting refresh. It virtually always comes back within a few hours (it disappeared once today, came back, and is now gone again). In the past, it keeps coming back. I assume someone has to authorize something behind the scenes…
…and, it’s back to $399: link to amzn.to
bike closet has the all black epix on back order for $449. Not as good of a deal, but not bad. Not related to them at all
I know the deal looks to be up for the Epix, but compared to the 955, would you bother switching? I’m perfectly ok hanging on to my 955 but I don’t see $400 worth of increase of value from the 955.
Yeah, I don’t think there’s a big case to be made there, aside from aesthetics.
Suunto Vertical came up as 20% off with Prime Membership.
for you golfers out there (crickets!) the Game Approach S80 launch monitor is down to $329 from $500
typo – that’s the Garmin Approach S80
Hi, do you have an issue with the air pods falling out when you run with them? I’ve never owned or worn a pair, I have Beat Pro with the hinge thingee. At this price I am temped but don’t want them to fall out. Thanks
I’m the same, Apple offer 14 days to try them so I have ordered a pair of the Pro 2’s for £179.
Considering that Epix 2 has barometric sensor issues, it is not as good deal as it seems…
Solution for 2 years till the warranty last, then garbage…
In regards to the deal for the Edge 1040. You point to the NL Amazon website, but there it costs €834,6 :(
Ugh! the Epix deal was out when I checked yesterday, then back this morning, but I wasn’t in a place where I could place the order. Now it’s gone again.
And it seems like even the 955 deal is missing for the moment. :(
Here’s hoping they come back once more.
Hey Ray,
i am a pretty active, level 100 zwift cyclist/racer, (over 2100 hrs), and am in the market for a new smart trainer. Over the last 8 years i have owned nothing but Elite equipment. My first and second were both swapped out for failure under warranty, and i also have swapped the main circuit board in my current unit an additional 2 times. At the moment i have an intermittent issue wit my direto where the resistance drops super low in the middle of a climb such that i need to put my bike in the smallest cog and spin over 110 rpm to generate any power. So that’s essentially 7 failures in 8 years.
Not sure if my experience is due to high mileage, or bad luck, or quality issues with Elite.
Wondering what your thoughts would be, (given my relatively high usage rate), in regard to the Core at $425 vs the H3 at $350 vs the H3 plus at $399 vs jetblack at $399. I love a good deal but would be open to higher priced options if the durability was there. Virtual shifting is interesting, but i also heard there are some bugs yet to be worked out, (and reliability/reproducibility are definitely the most important considerations for me).
Cheers,
Bob
I am using garmin products for twenty years. I bought an Epix 2 last year in april. I had to replace it two times (so it is my third model that i just received). Using it in swimming pools and in the sea caused buttons failure. Sav is good but i lost time to send it back and what’s going to happen later ? Now I am not confident to use it for swimming. Search forums (epix 2 buttons) and you will see i am not the only one
You won the bet with Des about the Epix Gen 2 dropping to $400 — though I didn’t expect it to be the sapphire edition.
DC Rainmaker do you already have a wahoo kickr v7 in your cave. The FCC documents have long been approved.
Is there a new Kick Core (e.g. based in Kickr V6) in the pipeline as well?
It’s a little late for this post, but it appears that Garmin has steeply discounted the Neo 2T, Flux 2 and Flux S. Not just at Garmin, but also many Garmin retailers as well (REI, Backcountry, Competitive Cyclist). Very interesting. Is it a move just to pare down excess inventory, complete with lowered prices at Wahoo, or are there new mid-tier units in the pipeline?