Garmin's Newest Running Watches Are Already on Sale for Black Friday
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When Garmin watches first went on sale for Black Friday last week, I was a little bummed that the Forerunner 570 and 970 didn't seem to have been discounted. But sometimes a company saves a few special things for later, and that turned out to be the case here: These two brand-new watches, released earlier this year, are now both $100 off.
I've used and reviewed the Forerunner 570, and found it a step up from the earlier Forerunner 265 (which I also loved). The 570 adds a microphone and two different types of voice assistants, plus some new software features like heat acclimation and the ability to trim your activity if you didn't press "stop" when you crossed the race finish line. My only complaint is (or was) that the price seemed a bit steep in comparison to the previous model. But with the current deal, it's a lot closer to the original price of the 265: The 570 is now going for $449.99.
Garmin Forerunner 570 42mm Advanced GPS Smartwatch (Slate) $449.99 at Amazon $549.99 Save $100.00 Get Deal
Get Deal $449.99 at Amazon $549.99 Save $100.00 The Forerunner 970 is also $100 off, which brings its current price to $649.99. The biggest thing the 970 has going for it over the 570 is that it can show you maps while you run. Both watches can do breadcrumb tracking (drawing a line showing where you've been), but with a fully map-enabled watch, you can see important details like where your hiking route crosses roads or turns along them. The 970 also has an LED flashlight, which is incredibly handy for getting around in the dark-whether that means snuggling into your sleeping bag at a campsite or just sneaking out of your kid's room at bedtime.
Garmin Forerunner 970 Premium GPS Smartwatch (Black) $649.99 at Amazon $749.99 Save $100.00 Get Deal
Get Deal $649.99 at Amazon $749.99 Save $100.00 How long do Black Friday deals really last?Black Friday sales officially begin Friday, November 28, 2025, and run throughout Cyber Week," the five-day period that runs from Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday, December 1, 2025. But Black Friday and Cyber Monday dates have expanded as retailers compete for customers. You can get the same Black Friday sales early, and we expect sales to wind down by December 3, 2025.
Are Black Friday deals worth it?In short, yes, Black Friday still offers discounts that can be rare throughout the rest of the year. If there's something you want to buy, or you're shopping for gifts, it's a good time to look for discounts on what you need, especially tech sales, home improvement supplies, and fitness tech. Of course, if you need to save money, the best way to save is to not buy anything.
Are Cyber Monday deals better than Black Friday?Black Friday used to be bigger for major retailers and more expensive tech and appliances, while Cyber Monday was for cheaper tech and gave smaller businesses a chance to compete online. Nowadays, though, distinction is almost meaningless. Every major retailer will offer sales on both days, and the smart move is to know what you want, use price trackers or refer to guides like our live blog that use price trackers for you, and don't stress over finding the perfect timing.