About Garmin
Garmin is a global technology company specializing in GPS navigation and wearable technology, including smartwatches, fitness trackers, automotive navigation systems, marine electronics, aviation instruments, and outdoor GPS devices. Founded in 1989, Garmin is the dominant brand in dedicated GPS navigation and maintains a premium position in the fitness wearable market.
Garmin's product lineup spans fitness-focused wearables (Forerunner, Venu, Lily), outdoor adventure devices (Fenix, Instinct, inReach), automotive GPS (DriveSmart series), marine chartplotters, and aviation avionics. Their Connect fitness platform provides the ecosystem that ties devices together for long-term health and activity tracking.
Garmin's direct store offers the complete product lineup with free shipping and the manufacturer's warranty. Seasonal sales—particularly around holidays, Father's Day, and major running events—offer 20–30% off select models. Refurbished devices from the Garmin Refurbished Store provide certified-reconditioned units at 30–40% below new pricing with full warranty coverage.
Quick Savings Tips
- Garmin Refurbished Store offers certified-reconditioned devices at 30–40% below new pricing
- Holiday and Father's Day sales offer 20–30% off popular GPS watches and fitness trackers
- Previous-generation models drop significantly in price when new versions release
- Price match check against Amazon, Best Buy, and REI before purchasing direct
- Garmin Connect ecosystem works across device generations—older models still receive updates