As someone who regularly wears ultra-expensive Garmin watches like the $1,200 Fenix 8 and $800 Venu X1, I have a skewed perspective on how much to spend on one. Most everyday athletes don't want to spend more than a few hundred on a fitness watch, which prices most Garmins outside of their range.

One exciting exception is the 2025 Garmin Vivoactive 6, which our reviewer called "the perfect entryway into the world of Garmin watches," especially for anyone who wants indoor strength coaching paired with accurate health data. And thanks to an early Black Friday deal, the Garmin Vivoactive 6 is $249 ($50 off) on Best Buy, matching its old all-time low earlier this year.

With its consistent 11-day battery life and 36g weight with strap, the Vivoactive 6 is nearly as light as a fitness band; if

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