This Garmin smartwatch is our top-selling Prime Day deal so far

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Save $350: The Garmin Fenix 8 Pro is discounted by $350 during Amazon Prime Day, bringing the price down from $1,200 to $850.

Amazon Prime Day is here, and it's a great time to buy high-ticket items you've been eyeing all year at a discount. One device that ZDNET readers have been ordering on Day 1 of Prime Day is the Garmin Fenix 8 Pro, which has been our top seller of the sale so far.

The Fenix 8 Pro is a rugged and cult-favorite smartwatch loved by outdoor enthusiasts and exercise freaks. It's also our tested pick for the best Garmin watch you can buy. The $1,200 smartwatch's price is nothing to sneeze at, and a $350 Prime Day discount brings it down a bit.

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The smartwatch tracks practically every sport in the book, and you can hook golf club or bike sensors up to the watch to gain insights directly from the Fenix 8 Pro.

There are a few highlights to the Fenix 8 Pro that make it the fan-favorite that it is. The first is the flashlight on the smartwatch, which Garmin devotee and ZDNET smartwatch reviewer Matt Miller deemed ultra-useful in his review. It's got a MicroLED screen for vibrant and vivid visuals. The smartwatch also has satellite communication features, so you can call or text without your phone handy, though you'll need to pay for Garmin's subscription to activate emergency satellite calls.

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If you are someone who doesn't mind a bulky watch, you'll have little issue with the heft and thickness of this one. It's 2mm thicker than the Fenix 8, so this smartwatch is best suited for people with large wrists who prefer heavy watches. If that's not you, consider one of Garmin's other, smaller watches.

The Fenix 8 Pro is best for people looking to exercise or hike outdoors, ideally off-grid, so they can use those satellite communications features if need be, and for someone looking for a high-tech, advanced activity tracking device.

How I rated this deal

Because the Garmin Fenix 8 Pro is a luxury smartwatch and it's on sale for almost 30% off, I'm rating this deal a 5/5.

Amazon's Prime Day event runs Tuesday, June 23 to Friday, June 26, 2026. The deals event comes earlier this year, as it usually takes place during the first few weeks of July.

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