Slickdeals is community-supported.  We may get paid by brands for deals, including promoted items.
Missed This Deal? Get alerts when similar deals are posted.
  1. Deal Image
Item 1 of 5
  1. Deal Image
  2. Deal Image
  3. Deal Image
  4. Deal Image
Item 1 of 5
expireddoriginaldigitaltim posted Aug 18, 2021 11:25 AM

Garmin Fenix 5 Plus Sapphire Edition Smart Watch (Carbon Gray DLC Titanium)

$315

$750

57% off
+ Free Shipping
56 Comments
37.4K Views
Visit Retailer
Deal Details
My Bike Shop has Garmin Fenix 5 Plus Sapphire Edition Smart Watch (Carbon Gray DLC Titanium w/ Silicone Band) on sale for $314.99 when you apply coupon 20OFFMBS in your cart. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member doriginaldigitaltim for posting this deal.

Deal Instructions:
  • Visit the page for Garmin Fenix 5 Plus Sapphire Edition Smart Watch (Carbon Gray DLC Titanium)
  • Add to your cart
  • Click on the 'Coupon' button under the 'Estimation' section of the page
  • Enter coupon 20OFFMBS
  • Your total should be $334.99 - $20 Coupon = $314.99 with free shipping.
Features:
  • Multisport GPS smartwatch with wrist heart rate technology and color TOPO maps featuring Trendline popularity routing to help you find and follow the best paths
  • Sync with music streaming services such as Spotify to easily store and play your favorite songs right from your watch
  • Built-in navigation sensors include three-axis compass, gyroscope and barometric altimeter as well as multisatellite (GPS, GLONASS and Galileo) network capability to track in more challenging environments than GPS alone
  • Battery performance: up to 12 days in smartwatch mode and 8 hours in GPS mode with music (depending on settings)

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • At the time of this posting, Our research indicates that this is $135 lower (30% savings) than the next best available prices for similar products with prices starting from $449.99. -SaltyOne
  • About this Store:
    • My Bike Shop Return Policy found here.

Original Post

Written by doriginaldigitaltim
Community Notes
About the Poster
Deal Details
Community Notes
About the Poster
My Bike Shop has Garmin Fenix 5 Plus Sapphire Edition Smart Watch (Carbon Gray DLC Titanium w/ Silicone Band) on sale for $314.99 when you apply coupon 20OFFMBS in your cart. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member doriginaldigitaltim for posting this deal.

Deal Instructions:
  • Visit the page for Garmin Fenix 5 Plus Sapphire Edition Smart Watch (Carbon Gray DLC Titanium)
  • Add to your cart
  • Click on the 'Coupon' button under the 'Estimation' section of the page
  • Enter coupon 20OFFMBS
  • Your total should be $334.99 - $20 Coupon = $314.99 with free shipping.
Features:
  • Multisport GPS smartwatch with wrist heart rate technology and color TOPO maps featuring Trendline popularity routing to help you find and follow the best paths
  • Sync with music streaming services such as Spotify to easily store and play your favorite songs right from your watch
  • Built-in navigation sensors include three-axis compass, gyroscope and barometric altimeter as well as multisatellite (GPS, GLONASS and Galileo) network capability to track in more challenging environments than GPS alone
  • Battery performance: up to 12 days in smartwatch mode and 8 hours in GPS mode with music (depending on settings)

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • At the time of this posting, Our research indicates that this is $135 lower (30% savings) than the next best available prices for similar products with prices starting from $449.99. -SaltyOne
  • About this Store:
    • My Bike Shop Return Policy found here.

Original Post

Written by doriginaldigitaltim

Community Voting

Deal Score
+44
Good Deal
Visit Retailer

Top Comments

caveman017
4.5KComments
765Reputation
I mean Garmin is a $32 billion dollar company, so they are a pretty large fish in the consumer electronics world

For comparison, HP is 19 Billion, Dell is 74 Billion, Ford is $51 billion

Garmin also has a pretty tight lock on the sports market. If you're a runner and don't have an Apple watch, then you likely have a Garmin Forerunner/Fenix, with a handful buying Coros, Polar and Suunto. If you're a cyclist, you likely have a Garmin Edge or are part of the small group with the Wahoo Elemnt.

It's also a segment where touch screens aren't popular, and historically, Apple doesn't design products with more physical buttons than needed.
Go to Comment
Academicactivist
291Comments
35Reputation
299 at sam's club on shelf yesterday. I think it was the sapphire model

Ymmv
Go to Comment
ash78
11.2KComments
3.7KReputation
That's my conundrum…I don't want to give up most of my Apple functions, so I'm amazed Apple hasn't just created a beefier, more sports-focused watch. I'm not a fanboy, but it seems like they could just emulate Garmin pretty easily and create a whole sports line.

I think their fashion/upscale vanity is getting in the way.
Go to Comment

Join The Conversation

Share your experience with the Slickdeals community

Share information with the community. Please follow our Community Guidelines and be kind!

56 Comments

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Aug 18, 2021 9:49 PM
1.7K Comments
Joined Aug 2006
dhodsonAug 18, 2021 9:49 PM
1.7K Comments
This is always going to be a trade off

You can't have all the extra apple stuff and get the same battery life as garmin

I'm really hoping the next apple has much better battery. If not I'm buying a new garmin with Bluetooth music
Aug 18, 2021 10:00 PM
5.2K Comments
Joined Apr 2013
satellite779Aug 18, 2021 10:00 PM
5.2K Comments
The band from bestbuy seems to be for 5S, which is smaller.
Original Poster
Aug 18, 2021 10:28 PM
752 Comments
Joined Oct 2013
doriginaldigitaltim
Original Poster
Aug 18, 2021 10:28 PM
752 Comments
Quote from satellite779 :
The band from bestbuy seems to be for 5S, which is smaller.
Its the Quickfit 22mm. The 5 plus is 22mm. Bestbuy's description is lacking...I googled the part numbers...

I just got mine in today..matches great with the 5 plus dlc. Now I just have to figure out how to size it or take it to a jeweler. Most likely I'll do it myself

I think the 5s is 20mm.
Last edited by doriginaldigitaltim August 18, 2021 at 03:35 PM.
Aug 18, 2021 11:37 PM
5.2K Comments
Joined Apr 2013
satellite779Aug 18, 2021 11:37 PM
5.2K Comments
Quote from doriginaldigitaltim :
Its the Quickfit 22mm. The 5 plus is 22mm. Bestbuy's description is lacking...I googled the part numbers...

I just got mine in today..matches great with the 5 plus dlc. Now I just have to figure out how to size it or take it to a jeweler. Most likely I'll do it myself

I think the 5s is 20mm.

Just buy one of those watch band sizing kits and do it yourself. It's super simple and it will allow you to switch bands between watches for free.
Aug 18, 2021 11:40 PM
1.8K Comments
Joined Apr 2015
frankzenAug 18, 2021 11:40 PM
1.8K Comments
Quote from dealmashuguna :
any good for gym / resistance workouts? Biking? Skiing?
Just okay for resistance training IMHO. It does have a rep counter and it guesses the exercise okay but the set editor on the watch is tedious and so is inevitably having to edit the workout in the app after the fact.
Aug 18, 2021 11:48 PM
108 Comments
Joined Jun 2014
Jasanchez_FLAug 18, 2021 11:48 PM
108 Comments
If you're a cyclist or triathlete the Garmin Fenix line is fantastic. It's also great for regular Joe's that are into some occasional fitness, but if that is the case you would probably prefer an iOS or Google smartwatch.
Aug 19, 2021 4:18 AM
5.2K Comments
Joined Feb 2006
Azrael_the_CatAug 19, 2021 4:18 AM
5.2K Comments
Quote from ash78 :
That's my conundrum…I don't want to give up most of my Apple functions, so I'm amazed Apple hasn't just created a beefier, more sports-focused watch. I'm not a fanboy, but it seems like they could just emulate Garmin pretty easily and create a whole sports line.

I think their fashion/upscale vanity is getting in the way.
It's not apple's market. They only do mainstream large volume high end easy user experience. Garmin is focused on a small niche with lower volume. They both do well in their respective markets.

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Aug 19, 2021 4:27 AM
11.2K Comments
Joined Sep 2014
ash78Aug 19, 2021 4:27 AM
11.2K Comments
Quote from gallymimus :
It's not apple's market. They only do mainstream large volume high end easy user experience. Garmin is focused on a small niche with lower volume. They both do well in their respective markets.
I totally follow that, but Apple is mistaken if they don't think there are a HUGE segment of customers who swap out for a Fenix on the weekends because the Apple Watch doesn't quite cut it for long hikes/rides/etc.

I'm not saying it's conspiracy or collusion, but there might be a little "professional courtesy" going on here. By most accounts, Garmin should have failed or been swallowed up years ago, but they are somehow maintaining niches in aviation, marine, outdoors, and fitness. Kudos to them for making it work and staying below the radar of the bigger fish.
2
Aug 19, 2021 4:54 AM
5.2K Comments
Joined Apr 2013
satellite779Aug 19, 2021 4:54 AM
5.2K Comments
Quote from Jasanchez_FL :
If you're a cyclist or triathlete the Garmin Fenix line is fantastic. It's also great for regular Joe's that are into some occasional fitness, but if that is the case you would probably prefer an iOS or Google smartwatch.
I found Samsung Galaxy Watch seriously lacking when it comes to hiking. Like it can't display elevation gain, just plain elevation. Not sure about Apple Watch but battery life might be an issue. My ugly Garmin Epix has no issues tracking my 10hr hikes.
Aug 19, 2021 5:10 AM
4.5K Comments
Joined Feb 2005
caveman017Aug 19, 2021 5:10 AM
4.5K Comments

Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank caveman017

Quote from ash78 :
I totally follow that, but Apple is mistaken if they don't think there are a HUGE segment of customers who swap out for a Fenix on the weekends because the Apple Watch doesn't quite cut it for long hikes/rides/etc.

I'm not saying it's conspiracy or collusion, but there might be a little "professional courtesy" going on here. By most accounts, Garmin should have failed or been swallowed up years ago, but they are somehow maintaining niches in aviation, marine, outdoors, and fitness. Kudos to them for making it work and staying below the radar of the bigger fish.
I mean Garmin is a $32 billion dollar company, so they are a pretty large fish in the consumer electronics world

For comparison, HP is 19 Billion, Dell is 74 Billion, Ford is $51 billion

Garmin also has a pretty tight lock on the sports market. If you're a runner and don't have an Apple watch, then you likely have a Garmin Forerunner/Fenix, with a handful buying Coros, Polar and Suunto. If you're a cyclist, you likely have a Garmin Edge or are part of the small group with the Wahoo Elemnt.

It's also a segment where touch screens aren't popular, and historically, Apple doesn't design products with more physical buttons than needed.
3
Aug 19, 2021 5:13 AM
489 Comments
Joined Jan 2008
NmnTAug 19, 2021 5:13 AM
489 Comments
I don't even use 80% of its capable functions of this (gifted) sport watch but if you are into metrics on physical fitness and outdoor activities, this watch beats AppleWatch. The AppleWatch is a great option also, especially if it's mainly used for social, more everyday stuff. Winners either way and the Fenix 5 Sapphire is half the price it was 2-3 years ago.
Pro
Aug 19, 2021 5:26 AM
1.2K Comments
Joined Apr 2014
wwphil
Pro
Aug 19, 2021 5:26 AM
1.2K Comments
Does it have offline map?
Aug 19, 2021 5:40 AM
350 Comments
Joined Sep 2016
sosocheappAug 19, 2021 5:40 AM
350 Comments
This watch is too old, you could probably get a refurbished 6X for not a crazy amount more with a larger screen, more battery life, body battery, etc
1
Aug 19, 2021 6:15 AM
599 Comments
Joined Jul 2007
JT84Aug 19, 2021 6:15 AM
599 Comments
Quote from sosocheapp :
This watch is too old, you could probably get a refurbished 6X for not a crazy amount more with a larger screen, more battery life, body battery, etc
Lowest deal I've searched & found that ranged from 500ish to 550..

hell I can't even justify giving up my Fenix 3 yet. lol

Would love to see a reasonably priced 6x refurb tho.

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Aug 19, 2021 6:15 AM
6.1K Comments
Joined Sep 2016
James_bond003Aug 19, 2021 6:15 AM
6.1K Comments
Quote from abdthedeal :
Wish I can trade in my vivoactive 3 and get some credit to get this!
I am using VA3 for more than 3 years and it still going strong.
Except few things, the battery life is crapped out and steps counting is way off.
So looking to upgrade to Fenix series.
But, Garmin never gives trade in.
So I went ahead and ordered Samsung watch 4 with VA3 trade in which I got $100 + $50 GC and for $120+ I got new Samsung.
I know it's very difficult for Garmin users to use fancy watches like apple and Samsung I have used both in past.
But, looking to see if the Samsung can give me decent functionalities like VA3 with good battery life.
Else, will give Samsung watch 4 to wife and get Fenix when it comes in deal.

Join The Conversation

Share your experience with the Slickdeals community

Share information with the community. Please follow our Community Guidelines and be kind!

Related Searches

Sporting GoodsOutdoorsHikingTech & ElectronicsSmart Watches & Wearables