Garmin Fenix 8

Launch Date8/26/2024

Launch Price$999.99,$1199.99 USD,USD

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Expert Reviews

84/100

11 experts

Android Authority

10/10

"The Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED is as adventurous of a watch as money can buy. It packs all the bells and whistles, including an updated display, excellent battery life, and a built-in flashlight that's handy for emergencies. Sure, you'll pay a pretty penny, but it's so worth the money."

Android Police

8/10

"The Garmin Fenix 8 is a rugged yet sleek smartwatch with superb battery life and advanced tracking features. "

The Verge

7/10

"The $999.99 Garmin Fenix 8 is the company’s most advanced flagship, but the price hike and lack of LTE stop it from being truly smart."

digitaltrends

6/10

"I reviewed Garmin's $1,000 Apple Watch Ultra competitor. It's an odd one"

TechRadar

5/5

"The Garmin Fenix 8 is a phenomenal adventure watch"

Tom's Guide

4.5/5

"Garmin’s top sports watch has some useful upgrades"

Trusted Reviews

4.5/5

" The Fenix 8 is one of the best outdoor multisport watches that is not quite the complete smartwatch and sports watch mash-up just yet, but it’s going in the right direction without losing what makes it a great outdoor companion. Pros Great battery on AMOLED modelStrong core tracking exper"

Android Central

4.5/5

"The Garmin Fenix 8 cobbles together familiar features from the Venu, Forerunner, Instinct, and Descent lineups into one familiar package. It's a fantastic device, but the price tag is truly hard to justify."

T3

4/5

"All-terrain power, now with a brighter edge"

Phone Arena

/10

"Garmin's new Fenix 8 watch delivers stylish design, great battery life and in-depth workout metrics, but at a higher price..."

Notebookcheck

/100

"The Garmin Fenix 8 Solar is a high-quality smartwatch with an extremely long battery life. Read the Notebookcheck test report to find out whether the Fenix 8 is worth buying."

User Reviews

90/100

3763 users

Amazon

4.2/5

3562 reviews

"Amazon.com: Charger Compatible for Garmin Fenix 8, Fenix 7/7S/7X, Fenix 6/6S/6X, Fenix 5/5S/5X Charger Charging Stand,Charging Dock Station Cradle Holder with 1m USB Cable for Garmin Vivoactive 6/5/4/3 Smartwatch : Cell Phones & Accessories"

Galaxus

4.55/5

102 reviews

"The fēnix 8 Multisport Smartwatch is ideal for ambitious athletes and outdoor enthusiasts looking to push their limits. It accompanies you with a robust design and limitless brilliance. The bright AMOLED display is protected by a stainless steel bezel. The built-in bright LED flashlight helps you re"

BestBuy

4.7/5

99 reviews

"Garmin fēnix 8 AMOLED Sapphire GPS Smartwatch 51mm Fiber reinforced polymer Carbon Gray DLC Titanium (2024) 010-02905-20 - Best Buy"

Walmart

"Garmin Fenix 8 in Garmin - Walmart.com"

Target

"Garmin Fenix 8 : Smartwatches : Target"

Video Reviews

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Description

A high-end smartwatch designed for adventure enthusiasts, featuring an AMOLED display, built-in microphone and speaker, and advanced navigation tools.

Highlights

AMOLED screen
Built-in microphone and speaker
Offline maps
Music storage
Dual-band GPS
Flashlight

Specifications

display	1.3in 260 x 260 MIP (47mm), 1.4in 280 x 280 MIP (51mm)
bezel	Titanium
screen	Sapphire
case weight	52g (47mm), 64g (51mm)
water resistance	10ATM, dive 40m
storage	32GB
battery life watch mode	21 days (28 days with solar), 30 days (48 days with solar)
battery life all systems GPS	48 hours (59 hours with solar), 68 hours (92 hours with solar)

Pros and Cons

Pros

Advanced navigation tools
Long battery life
Accurate GPS tracking
Detailed training analysis
ClimbPro feature for hilly runs

Cons

Expensive
Optical heart rate tracking can be inconsistent during interval sessions
No significant upgrade for those with Garmin Fenix 7

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Expert Reviews

84/100

11 experts

Android Authority

10/10

Android Police

8/10

"The Garmin Fenix 8 is a rugged yet sleek smartwatch with superb battery life and advanced tracking features. "

The Verge

7/10

"The $999.99 Garmin Fenix 8 is the company’s most advanced flagship, but the price hike and lack of LTE stop it from being truly smart."

digitaltrends

6/10

"I reviewed Garmin's $1,000 Apple Watch Ultra competitor. It's an odd one"

TechRadar

5/5

"The Garmin Fenix 8 is a phenomenal adventure watch"

Tom's Guide

4.5/5

"Garmin’s top sports watch has some useful upgrades"

"All-terrain power, now with a brighter edge"

Phone Arena

/10

"Garmin's new Fenix 8 watch delivers stylish design, great battery life and in-depth workout metrics, but at a higher price..."

Notebookcheck

/100

"The Garmin Fenix 8 Solar is a high-quality smartwatch with an extremely long battery life. Read the Notebookcheck test report to find out whether the Fenix 8 is worth buying."