Garmin Fenix 8

I am very happy with my Fenix 8 47mm Amoled. [...] Occasionally take calls on it (if my hands are busy doing something that prevents me from holding my phone. 6 months later and I still find things that are new and useful. The battery life is excellent and is why I had to step away from Apple-watches (and for a while the O2 function was not available on Apple devices). [...] The fact that I take advantage of so many different functions and can configure it to my liking makes it worth the price, for me.

[...] my Fenix 8 AMOLED lasts 7 days with the always-on-display on or 14 days with raise-to-wake for the screen. The MIP solar versions can last 3-4 weeks with their screen always on (depending on how much sunshine). The more expensive models have map support. [...] Another really cool feature is that you can control almost all models fully with buttons (except models like Venu X1), which is extremely handy when you are e.g. [...]

[...] Also if we're talking Fenix 8: there's a cheaper version that has the same software and features but is like 900 or something (simpler design and hardware). The 1200 USD is the most expensive OLED + Titanium with Sapphire glass edition AFAIK. [...] After a while I noticed tons of other random interesting things too: when HRV goes down for a few days, I'll know I'll be sick 1 to 2 weeks later, when resting heart rate is like 55 or higher (high for me) I probably did exercise too close to bed time or am having sleeping probems, etc. [...]

The software has gotten a lot better since they made that change. [...] Especially without MIP displays. [...] Also this Fenix 8 Pro is not getting reviewed well by the usual people (des, ray, etc) it's not a good watch for the price. The sacrifices made for both LTE and the new display are too great.

Yup, I have a Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED. [...] I run for 6-8 hours a week and I only need to charge it once a week. [...]

[...] But for me personally, I bought the 8 instead of the 9. [...] Reason why I got it. [...] The size and weight doesn’t bother me because I’m used to wearing bulky watches. [...] I tell people if they really wanna save money to just buy that. [...]

I’ve had the Fenix 8 since release both AMOLED and Solar, I think both have trade offs but I kept the Solar. It had a rough ride at launch for sure and as you said I think we’ve finally reached maturity for the software on the F8. [...] The price tag will be the deciding factor on that, and it must have a new processor and HR sensor to warrant the purchase. I fear the price tag will be £1200-1300 and I think that could be a deal breaker. [...]

i've had for FR 945 since it was released. like you, the price of the F8 Solar Titanium was a huge turn off for me. [...] I knew i wanted a MIP display so most of the current FR watches lineup are out. i'm not sure how much longer can the 945 last me since its battery life is diminishing. [...]

I just got done a 2 week hiking trip in Newfoundland and loved having maps available to my right on my watch. [...] I have no regrets with my Fenix 8 at all.

I have instinct 2 pro and awu2 then i got dame watch as you but the 47mm. Unfortunately the solar is annoyingly not visible compared to instinct and im using awu2 indoors. Felt scammed

[...] Since buying the Garmin Fenix 8 I feel a lot better stress wise and being able to track all my health and readings daily is a life changer! I DO recommend this watch if you have the money for it. At first i thought it might be a little expensive but, my health is worth infinitely more! [...]

[...] I love the Fenix 8 over other Garmins for the Battery (even with Amoled), The style/look, the torch/flashlight. I went for the max model 8 for the smart watch integration with speaker/mic. I don’t use it often but like the option of a hands free call when needed or I can’t reach my phone. [...]

i have this Fenix 8 51mm and i love it , but in the beginning of purcase , i almost return the watch haha , bec restarting and alot of issues ! not a sweet start , but i did see on youtube it was fixed so i take the chance to buy it , but after all this restarts and stuff its wery nice , and no problems , have fenix 7X also , that watch is wery nice also and never a problem on that one , but the screen is far better on fenix 8 , i do like i can have bigger letters on fenix 8 that is awesome feature for me ! i am 51 years old , and i can see easy on this screen with this bigger letters witout glasses ! i am most happy about that hahah , maybe not 1200 dollars worth but more useful for me !

[...] I upgraded to the Fenix 8 Solar recently and I love it so far. I actually find the microphone to be very useful. I have one hot key set to access Siri and another to access Garmin's voice tools. [...] (I loved this watch also.) I was between an Apple Watch Ultra 2 or the Fenix 8. [...] On the Fenix 8, I can use the microphone to send a text or take a phone call and still avoid all the other stuff. [...] I would love to leave my phone at home and still be able to call/text in a pinch.

[...] With regards to the Fenix 8, I love it! I am so deep into the Garmin and Apple ecosystem but I have a Fenix 8 instead of the Apple WU2. [...] But the one’s that I do use, I use it fully. [...] I’ve had Garmin golf watches, bike gps’, power meters, bike sensors, bike lights, blood pressure machine etc. [...] I got the Fenix 8 as a gift and it’s awesome. [...]

I use the fenix 8 to go freediving and spearfishing. [...]

[...] The big clincher for me was the 1.4 inch display. I have never been able to pull off a 51mm watch with my smaller wrists but with failing eyesight as I get older the 47mm watches with 1.3 inch displays were getting challenging to read without putting on glasses for quick glances which is not very convenient when running. To me the bigger display and ability to increase the font were life changing in the 47mm and probably kept me with Garmin now! [...] I’ve had none of the glitching and it’s smooth and works well for me. [...]

[...] I use them all the time when cycling. [...] Or sometimes even for following the route, you want to look ahead by quickly zooming out or get a lot of detail at some complex intersection, where having a full map gives you much better orientation. Well, except on a Garmin, my Fenix 8 is often so slow that I had to pause cycling to zoom in/out (even more complicated by not being able to do gradual zooming because it does not have a crown). Yes, I know I can also use a bike GPS or a more generic GPSr with a large screen. I have used their gpsmap line since 2010 or so and even have the gpsmap H1. [...] So I primarily use the gpsmap for geocaching and switched to using a watch for other activities. but because they have something sipping tiny amounts of power so that I can get a battery life of several weeks Coros watches have several weeks of battery life and fast maps. [...]

I use the white screen backlight "flashlight" on my Fenix 6 every day for getting out of the bedroom without waking my wife in the morning. It's good enough to do that, not nearly bright enough to be useful for taking the dog out at night or fixing stuff around the house, for those tasks I'd use the screen backlight to search for my headlamp in my backpack and then use that! The only change I'd want from the new watches would be the emergency satellite messenger that the new Fenix 8 Pros have. [...] However, the new watches are $1300 luxury items now, that's not the price of a fitness watch: it feels like they're no longer marketing to my tax bracket.

[...] I have a Garmin Fenix 8 - the latest flagship. I love the look of the watch but it does not feel snappy to use in any way- significant lag after each button press. [...]

[...] My Garmin Fenix 8 suggests my VO2max is 69 at the moment but it's actually 64 as I recently did a lab test. [...] 2) Environmental conditions will also change the value e.g. [...] Ultimately, VO2max, whilst a good health indicator, it's not the be all and end all for running performance. [...] If you are into running you are better off using recent interval performances to predict race times and measure your fitness. [...]

Bummer not to see a more meaningful Ultra 2 update. [...] I recently received the new Garmin Fenix 8 Sapphire and, while expensive, it is really a stunning piece of hardware. Perhaps it's not quite as well crafted as the Ultra, but it certainly is close and has a better battery and, in my mind, better software specifically for people more serious about fitness. [...] "Running (mostly) free." Half the time, though, I start my run and realize the content isn't really there because it can only sync on the charger with more than 50% battery. It's all to say, Apple products are tough because they arrive to markets late and then self-impose one- or two-year update cycles. It's SO SLOW getting to parity with existing solutions.

[...] 😊I have the same watch a Garmin Fenix 8 51mm solar and I like it a lot except it is big and heavy. [...]

I have been using it for 6 months now and i can say as a previous owner of fenixes that this is a huge revolution, amoled display, touchscreen, led lights also in the medium version, not to mention an integrated speaker for deezer and spotify. How cool is that?

No one that does this with any regularity or seriousness uses an Apple Watch, they go with Garmin or one of the real fitness watches that can claim battery life in weeks and even months. My Fenix 8 charges once every 26-29 days. [...]

My Fenix 8 lasts for about a month with 10 hours per week of training. 30 hours with everything enabled is pathetic for a smart watch.

I actually had Fenix 6 before and did and impulsive upgrade to Fenix 8 while diving on holidays. I'm very happy with it, including the microphone, sometimes even use it to take calls, it is surprisingly handy when e.g. holding a kid in one hand.

Garmin Fenix 8. [...]

[...] THe Fenix 8 solar is a super watch . [...] I use the fenix 8 solar in the tropical jungle for hiking and other sport. The fenix is spot on but you have to study the watch for a few days in order to get the full benefits of the fenix 8

The nylon straps of Garmin are some of the best. Yes, they are expensive 40€, but of high quality and I have something on my wrist that I actually like, trust and feels comfortable. Also, there are standard sizes 22, 24, 26 mm which fit on other brands of watches as well.

I have an AMOLED Fenix 8 and it's a beast of a watch. [...] I went AMOLED to kinda be on the safe side, but after all this time I got interested in trying a MIP display. [...]

I got the Instinct 3 Solar Tactical 45mm a month ago and its a great watch that i really love. Then my wife wanted a smartwatch so i bought her the Venu 4 and now i know that i will upgrade to a Garmin watch that got a microphone and i also want maps so im hoping that the Fenix 9 will be great and then i will get that and sell my Instinct 3 i think.

@garmin.com why is connecting my Garmin Fenix 8 to my laptop always the most maddening event of my day? Connectivity issues have plagued this watch from day one. Surely this can be improved.

Really liking my Fenix 8 51mm. I also have the AWU3 which is fantastic and tempting to switch to, but I prefer having wellness front and centre over smart features so am sticking with the Garmin for now.

The new connectivity features on the Garmin Fenix 8 Pro meant my family could track me through the Loch Ness Marathon without me carrying my phone.

I got a garmin fenix 8. [...] In some ways it’s vastly superior though, battery life being one of them. [...]

I use the Fenix 8 every day! [...]

I have been using the Fenix 8 Solar 51mm for about a month, and it is working very well. The battery life lasts for 2 to 3 hours per day of activities, and it lasts for 2 weeks.

[...] Regarding being able to take calls via your watch, it's great for people like myself who work in a dirty environment where it is either impractical or dangerous to not have both hands free. There are certain aspects of my job where I need to communicate with my colleagues when carrying out some tests, where having my hands free at the same time makes the task far easier. The dive features on this watch are a fantastic addition that will serve me well on my next big holiday to South Korea, which will feature A LOT of diving :)

I bought mine in the 51MM AMOLED version on the day it was released. I LOVE it & the battery consistently lasts 13 days with the AOD turned on... [...]

Great video quality and content! Got 8 47 MIP after 7 and I'm happy with it.

[...] Coming from an Instinct 2, the Fenix 8 has been an incredible experience. [...]

I love my Fenix 8! [...] The watch features are great and the battery life is incredible. [...]

I have it since early December and I simply LOVE IT. For me, it replaced the Fenix 7Pro Solar and the Descend G1 all together. [...]

[...] Love my Fenix 8 so far, just got it a couple weeks ago. It's the most comfortable watch I've owned. [...] Only time it's uncomfortable is when I ride my Electric Unicycle (EUC) I wear wrist guards that go over the watch and after a while my watch gets uncomfortable under the guards.

Nope its not. Bought them.. Had them for 2 months. Worst garmin i had.. Downgraded to x2 tactical and happier then ever. 🤟🍻

[...] Like the new software too.

I actually returned my Fenix 8 for the instinct 3. Too many glitches for the price you pay.

Great video. I have the fenix 8 amoled 47 mm, the 955 and sold my previous fenix 7 solar. My opinion is this was by far my dumbest buy made in the last year's🤣 Not doing this mistake again

I love my Fenix 8. Is it overpriced? [...]