Not all of the huge deals during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale are brand-new, and that’s totally okay. It’s hard to complain when you see an extended deal like this one on an elite-level active smartwatch like the Garmin epix Gen 2, which fell to its all-time lowest price last week-end and has remained there for the Big Spring Sale. It’s still just $419 down from $899 — a massive 54% off deal on one of the very best wearables for outdoor adventurers and hardcore workout fans.
This deal brings the Garmin epix Gen 2 into the pricing neighborhood with Samsung’s brand-new Galaxy Watch Ultra and undercuts the Apple Watch Ultra 2 by hundreds of dollars, yet the smartwatch is arguably better than either of those smartwatches, especially if you have a taste for going well off the beaten path. The Garmin’s ultra-advanced GPS capabilities and built-in free training apps alone make it a cut above the competition.
Made for Action
A smartwatch that’s pitched toward adventure-seekers who will be taking it rock-climbing, trail-running, whitewater rafting, or the like had better be built to withstand the rigors of such high-risk activity, and the Garmin epix Gen 2 definitely passes that test. Its titanium bezel not only gives the watch a classy look, it’s designed to give your watch superior protection without being unnecessarily heavy. The AMOLED screen is scratch-resistant, and the watch casing is made from a fiber-reinforced polymer that can absorb the jolts and bumps that come with an active lifestyle. It’s also waterproof to 10 atmospheres for divers or other water enthusiasts.
All of the health-tracking features you’re looking for are here as well — heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, respiration, stress levels, and advanced sleep monitoring, along with Garmin’s proprietary Body Battery Energy Monitoring, which is a composite measure of all of those readings which lets you know when it’s a good day to hit the trails or a better day to take rest up because your body is redlining.
Never Get Lost
The real selling point on the Garmin epix Gen 2 smartwatch is the amazing GPS capabilities that could be literally lifesaving if you were to get lost far from civilization. The smartwatch is packed with preloaded maps — the SkiView maps for 2000 ski resorts across the world are great, but its the multi-GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite Systems) that could save you one day. The Garmin epix Gen 2 supports not only GPS, but also Galileo and GLONASS to ensure there are always eyes in the sky to protect you. The 3-axis electronic compass is also a key component to keep you on the trail or lead you back to safety.
This Amazon deal, which has been extended through the Big Spring Sale event, cuts nearly $500 from the price of this pro-level active smartwatch. The Garmin epix Gen 2 usually sells for $899, but it’s just $419 if you hurry.
