Will the Garmin vívoactive 6 be cheaper on Black Friday 2026?
Its first deal was modest. With no successor, expect a similar cut.
HappenedBlack Friday 2025
17% off in the US on 26 November; we found no UK figure.
ForecastBlack Friday 2026
Likely a moderate drop
- No successor announced
- Last year it was months old, so the cut was cautious
Should you wait for Black Friday?
Little to gain by waiting long. Expect last year's level, not a crash. If it's near that now, it's a fair time to buy.
The cheaper picks: what they really did
The percentages are real Black Friday 2025 cuts, as reported that week. The right column is our 2026 forecast.
Garmin Forerunner 165
Out since 2024
−20%US figureLikely a big drop
Better for runners; replaced by the Forerunner 170.
Fitbit Versa 4
Out since 2022
−40%US figureLikely a big drop
Lighter and simpler, with strong sleep tracking.
What this means: The vívoactive 6 covers most sports. The 165 coaches runners; the Versa 4 suits casual use.
Questions people ask
Does the vívoactive 6 have music storage?
Yes, you can store music and pair Bluetooth earbuds for phone-free workouts.
Is the vívoactive 6 waterproof?
It is swim-proof to 5 ATM and tracks pool swims.
Can the vívoactive 6 pay for things?
Yes, with Garmin Pay where your bank supports it.
How we reached this
Last year's cuts are the ones named outlets reported during Black Friday week 2025, against the regular price they quoted. The forecast is our reading of each model's age, its successors and last year's cuts. We never show prices. Where no outlet reported a cut in this country, we show the same model's cut reported in another country, marked with that country.
We haven't tested these products ourselves. Our picks weigh independent expert reviews against each maker's published specs and the prices we checked. Opinions are ours; facts link to where they come from. How we choose.
Sources: Tom's Guide (US): Black Friday smartwatch deals (live).