Garmin Watch Malaysia Price: RM Preorder vs Buying in the US

The short answer on Garmin watch Malaysia price: on Amaboxly, Garmin watches start from RM1,159 for the Forerunner 70, and the top of the range, the Fenix 9, is from RM4,279. Each watch is bought new from the US brand store after you order, with estimated delivery of 30 calendar days.

Buying the same watch in the US yourself is possible. It comes with a longer list of costs than the US price tag suggests. Below are the RM starting prices across the main lines, then a checklist of what a self-purchase involves, so you can compare the two routes on equal terms.

Garmin watch Malaysia price list in RM

These are the starting prices for the six Garmin lines currently listed. “From” means the lowest-priced option for that watch. Other sizes or colours can cost more, so check the product page for the exact one you want.

Which Garmin line fits how you train

For running, the Forerunner 70 is the entry point. The listing describes it as an easy-to-use GPS running smartwatch with essential training and recovery features. It weighs 40 g, has a 1.2″ (30.4 mm) AMOLED display with an optional always-on mode, and comes in six colours: Black, Citron, Cool Lavender, Soft Pink, Tidal Blue and Whitestone.

The Forerunner 970 sits at the other end of the running range. It is a premium GPS running and triathlon watch with a 1.4″ (35.3 mm) AMOLED display, a sapphire crystal lens, a titanium bezel and an LED flashlight, at 56 g. It also adds advanced training and recovery features.

For everyday health and fitness tracking, look at the Vivoactive 6 and the Venu 4. The Vivoactive 6 weighs 23 g, or 36 g with the included band, and has a Corning Gorilla Glass 3 lens and an anodized aluminum bezel. The Venu 4 comes in 41 mm and 45 mm cases with a stainless steel bezel and a built-in flashlight. Two of its options include a leather band as well as the silicone one.

For outdoor use, the Instinct 3 Solar and the Fenix 9 both carry a 10 ATM water rating. The Instinct 3 Solar is a rugged GPS watch with solar charging, a Power Glass lens and a monochrome, sunlight-visible MIP display, in 45 mm and 50 mm. The Fenix 9 is the premium multisport model, with an AMOLED display, sapphire crystal lens, titanium bezel and a choice of 43 mm, 47 mm and 51 mm cases.

On some models the colour depends on the size. The Instinct 3 Solar in Sunburst, for example, is listed in 50 mm only. For details not covered here, such as battery life in GPS mode, check Garmin’s spec sheet for the model.

What buying a Garmin in the US yourself involves

The US list price is the starting point of a self-purchase. Before you compare it with an RM price, work through this list and put a figure next to each line.

• A way to receive it. You need a trip to the US, a friend who is travelling, or a parcel forwarding service with a US address. Forwarders charge their own fees.
• US sales tax. List prices in the US are normally shown before sales tax, which varies by state and is added at checkout.
• Currency conversion. Your bank or card sets the exchange rate on the day and may add a foreign transaction fee.
• International shipping. If the watch is forwarded, you pay the courier, and insurance if you want it.
• Import charges. Duty or tax may be due when the parcel enters your country, depending on local rules. If you carry the watch in yourself, your customs allowance applies.
• Returns. If the size or colour is wrong, getting it back to a US store from overseas is your job and your cost.
• Warranty. Ask Garmin how service works for a watch bought in another country before you commit.

RM preorder or US self-purchase: how to decide

If you are already heading to the US and you are comfortable handling tax, customs and any return yourself, buying there can make sense. Add up every line of the checklist in RM, then compare the total with the RM price on the product page for the exact size and colour you want.

If no trip is planned, the forwarding route means several separate payments to several companies, and the final total is only clear once the parcel is in your hands. With a personal shopper, you see the RM price for your chosen option before you pay, and the watch is delivered to you. Which route costs less depends on your own numbers, so do the sum for your own case.

Price and how ordering works on Amaboxly

All six watches above are preorders. Amaboxly buys the watch new from the US brand store after you order, and estimated delivery is 30 calendar days. The full range is on the Garmin brand page.

You can pay in full. Where the product page offers it, you can instead pay a 50% deposit now and the balance later, and checkout shows when the balance is due for your country.

Delivery is free within Peninsular Malaysia. Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan pay RM21 per item, or nothing on orders over RM 2,200. The Venu 4, Forerunner 970 and Fenix 9 all start above that figure. Every other country sees its fee at checkout, and the shipping fees page has the details.

Returns are accepted within 30 days of delivery. A change-of-mind return must be in new condition, carries a 10% restocking fee, and the cost of shipping it back to the seller is deducted from your refund. If a watch is damaged when it arrives, report it with photos straight away. Exchanges are only for items that arrive damaged, so settle on your case size before ordering. Full terms are on the refund and returns page.