It’s back again – Amazon Prime Day…err…Days? That means that most (all?) Amazon country/regional properties are doing pretty substantial deals across the board on all sorts of products for two days. As usual, deals last till they last.
While there are, of course, many strong deals across non-sports tech categories, this slate of sales falls short of the much bigger summer Amazon Prime Days sales. My guess is that most sports tech manufacturers are mostly waiting till November to avoid sale fatigue. Still, there are a few notable deals in here, and in some cases, notable for what the deal might represent.
A few ones I wanted to mention for various reasons:
- Garmin Venu X1 is $699 ($100 off): This one is quirky to me, and might signal more than just a good deal. This unit came out in June, and I actually wore it all summer. Basically, it’s the blend of a Fenix 8, Forerunner 970, and Venu unit…all squished into the thinnest GPS watch Garmin has ever made. But, it was priced at $799, and while I actually think that’s the correct price (probably one of the few things I think Garmin has priced correctly this year, relatively speaking), the market doesn’t seem to think so. Looking at the volume numbers divulged on Amazon’s site, this is getting far less than other models and competitor models it should be beating. Especially given there’s basically just two SKU’s, one of which is selling less than 100/units/month on Amazon.com (and the other less than 200 units/month). Obviously, there’s a big world beyond Amazon, but generally speaking, it’s a good barometer for relative volume.
- Wahoo KICKR CORE 1 for $427: We’ve seen Wahoo flirt with the mid-$400’s price on past sales, and we’re seeing that here as well. If you’re looking for a trainer, this is still an excellent unit that’s gone the distance. Of course, the CORE 2 came out exactly a month ago, and after a month of both of us riding it, I should have my review up in the coming days. Though, it’ll basically boil down to “Works great just like CORE 1, except now with WiFi’, Race Mode, and HR Bridging”. Nothing wrong with that, but that’s the review in a single sentence (short of me or my wife breaking it in the next 48hrs).
- DJI Mini 4K for $239 ($60 off): This continues to be a great drone if you’re looking to get a relatively cheap drone that’s still got good quality. Of course, DJI is facing their cliff-closure in the US at the end of the year, which will prohibit them from importing anything into the country that has a wireless chipset (of any sort) in it. That’s not going to change. I wouldn’t be super worried short-term about repair options for this drone, but long-term, that might be a challenge. Otherwise, DJI has essentially not released any new products to the US market this past year, in preparation for the ban to take effect.
- Wahoo KICKR V6 for $894 ($155 off): This is the lowest the KICKR V6 has ever been. This will remain Wahoo’s top-end non-moving model for the season (there’s also the KICKR Move, which is essentially a KICKR V6 atop a moving track). If you’re looking for a top-end trainer, this is pretty hard to beat these days.
- Apple AirTag 4-Pack for $64: I always put in all my luggage and bike bags when travelling. This continues to be an awesome price for it.
A notable European deal! As noted below, tracking the European deals is a nightmare. That said, one DCR reader in the comments spotted an awesome KICKR CLIMB deal.
- Wahoo KICKR CLIMB for 449EUR (250EUR off!): The KICKR CLIMB is basically compatible with all Wahoo trainers in the last 8+ years, and moves your bike up/down. This is seemingly available on all Amazon EU sites, and the above link will properly redirect you to the correct site for your country (hopefully, probably…maybe).
Generally speaking, we don’t see companies offer deeper discounts on the same set of products within a 30ish day span (since that can trigger refunds/price checks/etc…). So, I wouldn’t expect any of these prodcuts to have a better price over the holidays. I would expect other products to be put on sale. For example, we don’t see any Forerunner or Fenix products in the sale here. Nor any of the newer Apple Watch products. Both of which often see Black Friday (November) sales.
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I’ve organized all the best sports technology Amazon Prime Days deals (and a few others I’ve found) below in the tables by category. I’ll be updating them throughout the next two days. Keep in mind that not all deals last (in fact, most don’t). So, if you see something that’s hot, I’d strongly suggest buy now (and return later if need be).
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Europe Folks Note: I’ve tried in the past to keep track of all the separate Amazon European sites, and honestly, have given up. With 100+ products on the US list, and then cross-checking each one manually across each country…has proven impossible. That said, you can click any link and, in theory (strong hopefully theory), it’s often also on sale in the EU sites.
Watches & Wearables:
This covers anything you can wear that’s watch-like or activity band-like, including sensors. Generally speaking, you’ll mostly find deals here that are on things I’ve written about in the past. So you won’t find a deal on some random non-sports tech watch here, or on socks. Unless the socks have some crazy sensor or something in them.
| Product | Sale Price | Amazon | Sale Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | AmazFit T-Rex 3 - $40 off | $240 | Amazon | |
 | Apple AirPods 4 - $60 off! | $119 | Amazon | |
 | Apple Watch SE (2022/2nd gen) - $100 off $249/$299 (cellular) | $169 | Amazon | It's really hard to beat $169 for an Apple Watch. Again, like the other Apple units on this list, the SE3 was announce last month - which adds an Always-on Display, among other features. But at $169 with otherwise all the same software features as the higher-end Apple Watch units, this continues to be one of the best deals in smartwatches out there. |
 | Apple Watch Series 10 - $120 off $399/$499 (cellular) | $279 | Amazon | With the Series 11 out last month, you'll see sales on the Series 10. That said, there isn't a huge difference between Series 11 and Series 10. So if you were looking at the Apple Watch SE3, this might be worth grabbing instead for the added features. |
 | Apple Watch Ultra 2 Black Titanium - $150 off | $649 | Amazon | With the new Apple Watch Ultra 3 announced last month, it's time to clear some Ultra 2 inventory. This is pretty much the 'normal' sale price for the Ultra 2. |
 | Garmin Venu X1 - $100 off! | $699 | Amazon | This is the first time we've seen the Venu X1 on sale, since it came out this past summer. This is a good deal, though, I do wonder if it indicates the original pricing wasn't quite right here. |
 | Google Pixel Watch 3 (45mm) - $70 OFF | $229 | Amazon | The newer Pixel Watch 4 came out last month, and will start shipping this week. I see the Pixel Watch 4 as a pretty substantial hardware upgrade over the Pixel Watch 3, notably due to satellite SOS, as well as a user-replaceable battery. Still, this is a solid deal. |
 | Polar H10 Chest Strap (Dual ANT+/Bluetooth Smart) - $15 off $89 | $84 | Amazon | |
 | Polar Verity Sense - 15% off $99 | $82 | Amazon | I use this as one of my reference devices for heart rate accuracy testing. |
 | Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025) - $100 off! | $549 | Amazon | |
 | Samsung Galaxy Watch8 - $35 off | $314 | Amazon | |
 | Suunto Run - $50 off! $249 | $199 | Amazon | This is a very solid deal. It's got virtually all the software features of Suunto's higher-end watches (minus the app store), and just came out this past May. |
 | Suunto Vertical - $120 off! | $379 | Amazon | While the new Suunto Vertical 2 just came out last week, if you wanted to stock-up on MIP-based display watches before they disappear, here's your chance. |
 | Wahoo TRACKR Heart Rate Sensor - $15 off $89 | $84 | Amazon |
Cycling Gear & Trainers:
Got a bike? Then this section is for you. Everything from bike computers to bike lights to trainers, it’s all here. I won’t generally be adding things like brake cables or bike seats here, but if I find a good deal on a cassette to stack on that new direct drive trainer you just bought, I’ll probably list it here.
| Product | Sale Price | Amazon | Sale Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Garmin Edge 540 - $73 off | $267 | Amazon | ⚡At $267, it's pretty much impossible to beat this deal in terms of bike computers. There's no competitive option that beats it on features/battery/etc at this price, or frankly anywhere near it. Sure, it doesn't have a touchscreen, but it's not as bad as it used to be (I did a stint on it this winter for a week or so, and was fine). |
 | Garmin Varia Radar (RTL515) - $50 off | $149 | Amazon | This is Garmin's standalone radar+taillight option, and $149 is pretty much the standard sale-price. Even despite all the new radars out there, this remains the most accurate option on the market. Now, only if Garmin would just re-release it with USB-C. C'Mon Garmin... |
 | Wahoo ACE Cycling GPS - $90 off! $599 | $531 | Amazon | |
 | Wahoo BOLT V2 - $30 off $279 | $237 | Amazon | |
 | Wahoo ROAM V3 - $70 off! | $395 | Amazon | This is the first time we've seen the ROAM V3 on sale (notably the BOLT V3 is not on sale, though the larger ACE is). |
And then here’s a separate bucket for trainers and indoor bikes:
| Product | Sale Price | Amazon | Sale Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Wahoo KICKR 2022/V6 - $155 off! $1,299 | $894 | Amazon | ⚡This is actually the lowest price we've ever seen on the KICKR V6. Wahoo says we won't see a new top-end KICKR this fall, with them instead focusing on the new KICKR Bike Pro, KICKR CORE 2, and all their new bike computers/radar/etc... |
 | Wahoo KICKR Core Smart Trainer - $75 off! $499 | $427 | Amazon | This is basically the lowest price we've ever seen for this trainer as far as I know. It's still a very solid trainer, and the cornerstone to the new Zwift Ride bike as well (it uses the KICKR CORE as the base). It works with the Wahoo KICKR CLIMB too. |
 | Wahoo KICKR ROLLR - $130 off $599 | $569 | Amazon |
Action Cameras & Drones:
Wanna record it? No better way than an action camera. Anything that’s action camera-related or drone-related, you’ll find here. That’s especially true of action camera mounts, which are often found for great deals around the holidays. Same goes with drones and drone accessories. Usually a great time to pick up an extra battery or extra props.
| Product | Sale Price | Amazon | Sale Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | DJI Mini 4K Drone - $60 off | $239 | Amazon | If you're looking to get into flying with a DJI drone, this is a solid place to start. Of course, moreso than that, the days are very limited for how much longer you can actually buy at DJI drone in the US. So, grab them while you can. |
 | DJI NEO - $30 off! | $159 | Amazon | This is the lowest price on this drone, and is a great option if you want a follow-me drone that's pretty hard to kill, at a price point that's still super reasonable. |
 | DJI OSMO 360 - $137 off | $412 | Amazon | NOTE: This is not sold by DJI directly via Amazon. DJI itself is NOT selling the OSMO 360 in the US, and WILL NOT support/repair it in the US. That said, it's a solid deal if you're ok with those risks. |
 | GoPro Hero 13 Black - $50 off | $349 | Amazon | |
 | GoPro Hero 13 Black Bundle (extra battery/SD card/floaty) - $100 off! | $379 | Amazon | ⚡ This is a very solid deal. It's a Hero 13 Black on discount, but then an extra battery tossed in, then an SD card, and then a floaty. |
 | GoPro Hero 4K - $20 off | $199 | Amazon | While the new Hero Lit was announced a few weeks back, which includes a front LED light, for the most part it's the same camera inside. Note I'll have a full comparison shortly though between the GoPro Hero Lit, DJI OSMO Nano, and Insta360 Go Ultra. |
 | Insta360 X5 360* Action Cam - $50 off! | $499 | Amazon |
Other Sports & Fitness:
Anything else that’s sports and fitness-related that I think is interesting will be here. It may not be super techy – but it’s stuff that most readers will be using in pursuit of their running/cycling/swimming/hiking/whatever.
| Product | Sale Price | Amazon | Sale Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Garmin inReach 2 Mini Satellite Communicator (2-way) - $40 off | $360 | Amazon | This is a pretty small deal for this product. This is my defacto satellite communicator when out of coverage area, and I've used it on a number of major treks over the past two years when well outside of cellular service, both in a 24x7 tracking mode for friends and family, but also there in case of emergency. Would strongly recommend for anyone doing anything in the wilderness. |
 | Garmin inReach Messenger Plus - $100 off! | $399 | Amazon | This came out last fall, and is the second time this has been discounted. The key difference with the new Plus model is that it adds the ability to send photos and voice messenges via satellite. I've used it a bit, and it's pretty cool because it makes it a lot faster to just say something rather than type it out, but the $499 price seemed excessive. $399 makes it slightly more palatable. |
DCR Random Gadget List:
These are basically the mostly totally unrelated gadgets and things I think are cool deals that I’ve likely bought one or five of (you can never have too many, right)? Some of it’s probably photography stuff. Some of it’s random stuff like chargers and battery packs that I use daily, fun camera gear I use to make videos, like sliders and turntables, and well…just random things you’ll find around the DCR Cave. It’s all random…but it’s all awesome randomness!
| Product | Sale Price | Amazon | Sale Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Amazon Echo Dot Kids - 42% off | $34 | Amazon | Despite being a tech-focused dude, our kids don't actually get much tech in their lives. However, we got these two years ago for them in their rooms, to play music. They do lots of other things, but our kids mostly just use it to play music (from Spotify and Apple Music too), and occasionally they ask it questions. It has all the parental controls I want, so it locks it down from bedtime/etc...For $34? Solid deal (The coolest 'nice touch' feature is that if you whisper to it, it'll whisper back...in the owl kids voice it has.) |
 | Apple 11" iPad - (Wi-Fi, 128GB) - $70 off! | $279 | Amazon | ⚡ This is an awesome deal. I use my iPad primarily for TrainerRoad as well as Zwift when not with a larger display. I also occasionally use it for other apps, namely Indievelo, Kinomap, Rouvy, and Peloton. But I pretty much test every smart trainer app on it. For all these cycling apps, the graphics capabilities is really pretty irrelevant, so having the absolute top-end/latest model won't make any difference. I prefer the budget options. |
 | Sony Alpha 7 IV Full-frame Mirrorless Camera w/ 28-70mm Zoom - $400 off | $2,398 | Amazon | This is the main camera I use for still photography and video b-roll. I recently wrote about all the photography gear I use, linked at side here. |
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Yesterday Garmin was running ads on Instagram with the Edge 540 Solar marked down to $249. It will probably go on sale like that again later.
Apparently the Kickr Climb is on sale in Europe (at least in Germany though):
link to amazon.de
Very very solid. And, looks to be available across all the Amazon EU properties too!