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, the versatility offered by smartwatches means they can be used on or off the bike – whether that’s checking your health metrics or tracking runs and hikes.
There are different types of smartwatches, with most designed to be used across multiple sports.
While some provide lots of cycling-specific functions, others will be weighted more towards running for example, so it’s worth thinking about what you want from the watch and whether it has the right functionality for you.
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 31% (US) / 38% (UK)
- Garmin Fenix 8 – save 17% (US) / 14% (UK)
- Apple Watch Series 10 – save 25% (US only)
- Garmin Venu 3S – save 22% (US only)
- Suunto 9 Peak Pro – save 20% (US only)
- Garmin Instinct 2 – save 35% (US) / 25% (UK)
- Garmin Epix Pro – save 30% (US) / 40% (UK)
- Garmin Fenix 7 – save 7% (US) / 13% (UK)
- Garmin Forerunner 165 – save 20% (US) / 24% (UK)
Garmin Forerunner 255 – $349.99 $242.98 (save 31%) £299.99 £187 (save 38%)
While the Forerunner 255 has been replaced by the Forerunner 265, it still offers plenty of up-to-date features, including HRV status and Garmin Pay, which means you can leave your card at home.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, 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 $242.98 from Amazon US
- Buy the Garmin Forerunner 255 for £187 from Amazon UK
Garmin Fenix 8 – $1,199.99 $999.99 (save 17%) £949.99 £820 (save 14%)
The Fenix 8 is Garmin’s latest adventure watch, featuring full navigation and GPS, with 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 will last for 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 Fenix would make a great partner.
Apple Watch Series 10 – $399.99 $299.99 (save 25%)
If you’re already hooked up to the Apple ecosystem, this watch will make 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 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%)
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, too, 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 – $249 $198 (save 20%)
The 9 Peak Pro is a minimalist GPS multisport watch that has a claimed 300 hours of continuous workout recording and water resistance of up to 100 metres.
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 $193.60 (save 35%) £219.99 £166 (save 25%)
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.
- Buy the Garmin Instinct 2 for $193.60 from Amazon US
- Buy the Garmin Instinct 2 for £166 from Amazon UK
Garmin Epix Pro - $999 $703.97 (save 30%) £739.99 £447.57 (save 40%)
Garmin says its battery can last 16 days in smartwatch mode, or up to 42 hours in GPS mode.
Thanks to an exceptionally clear AMOLED display, you'll have no problems reading it on or off the bike.
It also includes a flawless touchscreen, highly detailed maps and loads of smart tech, including a powerful flashlight.
It'll record more than you might wish for, with a multitude of fitness metrics and sport modes.
If you want a top-of-the-range smartwatch for practically any activity, the Epix Pro is definitely worth a look.
- Buy the Garmin Epix Pro from Amazon US for $703.99
- Buy the Garmin Epix Pro from Amazon UK for £447.57
Garmin Fenix 7 $649.99 $607 (save 7%) £519.99 £449.99 (save 13%)
The Fenix 7 has all the features you can expect from a Garmin smartwatch.
Over the Fenix 6 it has: enhanced battery life and a touchscreen, letting you workout with minimal fuss.
The watch also comes packed with training functions and plenty of metrics to measure your performance.
Garmin Forerunner 165 $249.99 $199 (save 20%) £249.99 £189 (save 24%)
The Forerunner 165 may not be as premium as the Forerunner 265 above, but it's still a compelling package for the price.
It has an AMOLED touchscreen display for ease of use, on the bike or off it.
Garmin claims it has up to 11 days' battery life in smartwatch mode and up to 19 hours in GPS mode.
Personalised daily workouts adapt to your activity and recovery.
There's also a morning report feature that gives you a breakdown of your sleep, recovery and training outlook, alongside weather and HRV status.
