Deal | Two of Garmin's best smartwatches are down to their lowest-ever prices on Amazon, thanks to big discounts

Two popular Garmin smartwatches have quietly dropped to their best prices on Amazon right now. The Forerunner 255 in Tidal Blue is down to $199.99 (from a regular $349.99), and the Instinct 2X Solar in Coyote Tan has also dipped to $349.99 (from $499.99). Both deals are live on Amazon US with fast shipping, and appear to be part of a limited-time summer price drop.

Let's have a look at the more affordable model first. The Garmin Forerunner 255 is a lightweight running-focused watch with dual-band GPS and full triathlon support. Despite weighing just 49g, it features an always-on memory-in-pixel display, 14-day battery life, and advanced training metrics like HRV status, morning reports, and daily suggested workouts. You also get contactless payments via Garmin Pay and full compatibility with Android and iOS. The Tidal Blue version available in this deal is the non-music variant, but otherwise includes the same performance features as its Music model.

Meanwhile, the Instinct 2X Solar is a larger, military-grade smartwatch designed for outdoor use. It comes with solar charging, giving it virtually unlimited battery life in smartwatch mode under the right conditions. It also adds a built-in LED flashlight with red and white modes, a larger 50mm case, and support for specialized activity profiles including hunting, tactical mode, and obstacle racing. The Coyote Tan colorway on sale now is one of the more sought-after versions and matches well with tactical and field gear setups.

Both watches are water-resistant to 100 meters and compatible with Garmin’s full suite of training, health, and safety features. These are not just casual fitness trackers, instead, they are performance-driven devices priced pretty aggressively for the features they offer - especially the Forerunner 255, which has received impressive reviews from both Amazon customers and third-party review outlets.

As of now, these discounts are only live for specific colors. Availability may change quickly, so it’s worth grabbing them while stock lasts.

Buy the Garmin Forerunner 225 (Tidal Blue) on Amazon.

Buy the Garmin Instinct 2X Solar (Coyote Tan) on Amazon.

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