Garmin's Forerunner 255 slashed to its lowest-ever UK price, and the 55 isn't far behind
Score a brand-new running watch this Black Friday
While Black Friday is still one week away, the Black Friday deals have officially started at all the major retailers, including Amazon, which has some fantastic options for those looking for a new Garmin Forerunner.
The Garmin Forerunner range is a fantastic running-focused smartwatch range boasting excellent battery life and great metrics. Right now you can grab a Forerunner 55 for just £119, or the beefier Forerunner 255 for just £202, a new lowest-ever price.
Not in the UK? Scroll down to see the best Black Friday Garmin Forerunner deals where you are.
Today's best Black Friday Garmin Forerunner deals
This isn't quite the lowest-ever price of £109 from 2023, but it's only £10 shy and a massive saving of £40 on an already cheap and capable running watch. The Aqua is the cheapest colorway, or you can spend a couple of quid more for the Black or Whitestone option.
Now supplanted by the Forerunner 265, the 255 is still a very capable running watch with a massive 30% discount, a new lowest-ever price of £202. For that, you get up to 14 days of battery life, great running metrics, adaptive training plans, and more.
Garmin's Forerunner range is pretty much undisputed when it comes to a running-focused smartphone companion. We loved the Garmin Forerunner 55 for its workout and recovery time suggestions and well-designed controls, especially for its price. It's definitely the most basic Garmin out there, but that's reflected in the relatively affordable price tag. It's a mainstay on our list of the best cheap running watches.
The Forerunner 255 is more advanced and features triathlon support, onboard music, HRV tracking, and multi-band GNSS to track your whereabouts.
There are newer models, but something like the Garmin Forerunner 265 or 965 is going to set you back at least £350. While you won't get the brighter AMOLED screen or certain advanced training tools, beginners, intermediates and even seasoned marathon runners will find something to love about the 55 or the 255.
More of today's Black Friday sales in the UK
- Amazon: up to 58% off Kindle and Echo
- AO: savings on games consoles and appliances
- Argos: up to 50% off toys, Lego, TVs and gifts
- Boots: up to 60% off Dyson, Oral-B and Philips
- Carphone Warehouse: iPhone from £19.99p/m
- Currys: deals on TVs, appliances, laptops
- Dell: laptops, desktops, monitors from £299
- Dunelm: deals on homewares and appliances
- Dyson: up to £150 off
- Ebay: up to 50% off refurbished tech
- EE Store: £40 off the PlayStation5 Pro
- Emma: up to 50% off mattresses
- Jessops: up to £900 off cameras and drones
- John Lewis: up to £300 off appliances and TVs
- LG: £1,000 or more off TVs and appliances
- Ninja: up to £70 off air fryers
- Samsung: up to £600 off TVs, phones and tablets
- Shark: up to £100 off vacuums
- Toolstation: discounts on tools and smart home
- Very: up to 30% off phones, appliances & clothing
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Stephen Warwick is TechRadar's Fitness & Wearables writer with nearly a decade of experience covering technology, including five years as the News Editor of iMore. He's a keen fitness enthusiast and is never far from the local gym, Apple Watch at the ready, to record his latest workout. Stephen has experience writing about every facet of technology including products, services, hardware, and software. He's covered breaking news and developing stories regarding supply chains, patents and litigation, competition, politics and lobbying, the environment, and more. He's conducted interviews with industry experts in a range of fields including finance, litigation, security, and more. Outside of work, he's a massive tech and history buff with a passion for Rome Total War, reading, and music.