Smartwatches are a great way to record your bike rides, with many featuring built-in heart rate monitors and the ability to connect to ANT+ and Bluetooth accessories such as power meters.
While they’re not as specialised as bike computers, their versatility means they can be used on or off the bike – whether that’s checking health metrics or tracking runs and hikes.
There are different types of smartwatches, with slimmer and lighter designs typically catering more toward data capture, while larger designs usually feature navigation.
We’ve trawled through Amazon to find the best deals on smartwatches, so if you’re in the market, check out the selection below.
Amazon smartwatch deals – quick links
- Garmin Forerunner 255 – save 29% (US) / 33% (UK)
- Garmin fēnix 8 – save 17% (US) / 14% (UK)
- Apple Watch Series 10 – save 23% (UK only)
- Garmin Venu 3S – save 22% (US) / 24% (UK)
- Suunto 9 Peak Pro – save 26% (UK only)
- Garmin Instinct 2 – save 32% (US) / 18% (UK)
Garmin Forerunner 255 – $349.99 $247.50 (save 29%) £299.99 £201 (save 33%)
While the Forerunner 255 has been replaced by the Forerunner 265, it still offers plenty of up-to-date features, including HRV status and Garmin Pay, which means you can leave your card at home.
It uses GPS, Glonass and Galileo satellite networks tracking, so it should be accurate in recording your rides and activities.
Garmin says the watch provides up to 14 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and up to 30 hours in GPS mode.
- Buy the Garmin Forerunner 255 for $247.50 from Amazon.com
- Buy the Garmin Forerunner 255 for £201 from Amazon UK
Garmin fēnix 8 – $1,199.99 $999.99 (save 17%) £949.99 £821.05 (save 14%)
The fēnix 8 is Garmin’s latest adventure watch, which features full navigation and GPS, Glonass and Galileo satellite network connectivity.
This generation of the watch features an AMOLED touchscreen and tactile buttons for easy navigation, gloved or ungloved.
Garmin says the watch has up to 29 days in smartwatch mode, and up to 84 hours in GPS mode.
If you're heading out into the unknown this summer, then this Fēnix would make a great partner.
Apple Watch Series 10 – £429.99 £329.99 (save 23%)
If you’re already hooked up to the Apple ecosystem, then this watch makes an excellent companion for activity tracking and day-to-day use.
Apple has focused more on fitness aspects with the Series 10, with ECG testing and GPS tracking being the tip of the iceberg.
The brand has also given the latest model 50m of water resistance, meaning this could be your partner for any upcoming triathlons (or freedives, if you're so inclined).
Away from the fitness side of things, you can expect this watch to offer great usability and connectivity to your iPhone.
Garmin Venu 3S – $449.99 $349.99 (save 22%) £449.99 £344.09 (save 24%)
The Venu 3S is more of a lifestyle watch, with a sleek design that wouldn’t look out of place at a formal function.
However, it packs a fitness punch with built-in sports apps to help you get the most out of your sessions and GPS tracking for your rides.
The AMOLED touchscreen should make the watch clear and easy to navigate, with 8GB of storage enabling you to download your favourite songs to play while out on your ride without a mobile connection.
Garmin says the Venu 3S lasts for up to 10 days when in a lower power-consuming mode.
Suunto 9 Peak Pro – £270 £199 (save 26%)
The 9 Peak Pro is a minimalist GPS multisport watch that has a claimed 300 hours of continuous workout recording and a water resistance of up to 100 meters.
It is built from high-quality materials, with sapphire glass and stainless steel used in the construction.
The 9 Peak Pro has navigation built in and can record 95+ sports.
Garmin Instinct 2 – $299 $205 (save 32%) £219.99 £179.49 (save 18%)
Garmin claims the Instinct 2 is shock-resistant and waterproof down to 100m, making it a seriously tough watch.
It has a built-in 3-axis compass and barometric altimeter, plus it uses multiple global navigation satellite systems, including GPS, GLONASS and Galileo.
Garmin says it should last up to 28 days in smartwatch mode, and up to 30 hours in GPS mode.
If you’re looking to record multiple sports, the Instinct 2 could be a good option for riding, running, hiking and more.
