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An advanced multisport GPS smartwatch with an enhanced graphical interface, the Garmin fenix 8 AMOLED is built for serious athletes and outdoor adventurers who want to push beyond their limits.

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Features

  • Bright AMOLED (active-matrix organic light-emitting diode) display, stainless-steel bezel and enhanced graphical interface
  • Powerful built-in LED flashlight for after-dark visibility
  • 43 MM battery performance: up to 10 days in smartwatch mode; up to 28 hrs. in GPS mode
  • 47 MM battery performance: up to 16 days in smartwatch mode; up to 47 hrs. in GPS mode
  • 51 MM battery performance: up to 29 days in smartwatch mode; up to 84 hrs. in GPS mode
  • Power up your performance, endurance and injury resistance with targeted strength-training plans, real-time stamina tracking, sport-specific workouts and built-in sports apps
  • Performance insights help you manage your exertion and build stamina; training readiness features show how much recovery time you need between workouts
  • Training readiness score is based on sleep quality, recovery, training load and heart rate variability (data presented is intended to be a close estimation of metrics tracked)
  • Dynamic round-trip routing simplifies planning by letting you set your target distance and receive turn-by-turn directions that adjust to get you back to the start on schedule
  • Take to the trails with built-in ABC sensors and TopoActive maps that can be easily downloaded via Wi-Fi connectivity
  • A built-in speaker and mic let you make and take phone calls from your wrist when your watch is paired to your smartphone
  • You can even use your smartphone's voice assistant to respond to text messages and more
  • Off-grid voice command feature lets you access select watch controls even without a smartphone connection
  • Multiband GPS with SatIQâ„¢ technology—plus built-in sensors for 3-axis compass, gyroscope and barometric altimeter—let you navigate with superior positioning accuracy
  • Explore new vistas with preloaded TopoActive maps with relief shading—plus built-in maps for thousands of golf courses and ski resorts worldwide
  • 40-meter dive rating and leakproof metal buttons let you reach new depths with support for scuba and apnea dive activities
  • 24/7 health and wellness monitoring with wrist-based heart rate, advanced sleep monitoring, respiration tracking, Pulse Ox and more
  • This is not a medical device, and data presented is intended to be a close estimation of metrics tracked; Pulse Ox not available in all countries
  • ECG app can record your heart rhythm and check for signs of atrial fibrillation (not available in all regions; for people 22 years or older)
  • Additional features include music storage, Garmin Payâ„¢ contactless payments (with supported country and payment network), smart notifications and more
  • Thermal- and shock-resistant to MIL-STD 810, the watch features a metal sensor guard cover to protect essential sensors from damage and wear during your toughest adventures

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Average battery life:

43 MM
  • Smartwatch: up to 10 days (4 days always-on)
  • Battery saver watch mode: up to 15 days
  • GPS only: up to 28 hrs. (22 hrs. always-on)
  • All satellite systems: up to 23 hrs. (18 hrs. always-on)
  • All satellite systems + multi-band: up to 21 hrs. (16 hrs. always-on)*
  • All satellite systems + music: up to 6 hrs.
  • Max battery GPS: up to 49 hrs.
  • Expedition GPS: up to 10 days
47 MM
  • Smartwatch: up to 16 days (7 days always-on)
  • Battery saver watch mode: up to 23 days
  • GPS only: up to 47 hrs. (37 hrs. always-on)
  • All satellite systems: up to 38 hrs. (30 hrs. always-on)
  • All satellite systems + multi-band: up to 35 hrs. (28 hrs. always-on)*
  • All satellite systems + music: up to 10 hrs.
  • Max battery GPS: up to 81 hrs.
  • Expedition GPS: up to 17 days
51 MM
  • Smartwatch: up to 29 days (13 days always-on)
  • Battery saver watch mode: up to 41 days
  • GPS only: up to 84 hrs. (65 hrs. always-on)
  • All satellite systems: up to 68 hrs. (54 hrs. always-on)
  • All satellite systems + multi-band: up to 62 hrs. (49 hrs. always-on)*
  • All satellite systems + music: up to 18 hrs.
  • Max battery GPS: up to 145 hrs.
  • Expedition GPS: up to 31 days
*Assumes typical use with SatIQâ„¢ technology
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Technical Specs

Best Use

Multisport

Average Battery Life

47 MM: Smartwatch: up to 16 days, or 7 days always-on; GPS mode: up to 47 hrs., or 37 hrs. always-on

51 MM: Smartwatch: up to 29 days, or 13 days always-on; GPS mode: up to 84 hrs., or 65 hrs. always-on

43 MM: Smartwatch: up to 10 days, or 4 days always-on; GPS mode: up to 28 hrs., or 22 hrs. always-on

Battery Type

Lithium Ion

Display Size

47 MM: 1.4 inches

51 MM: 1.4 inches

43 MM: 1.3 inches

Illumination

Backlight

Altimeter

Pressure-based

Compass

Yes

GPS/Satellite Detectable

Yes

HRM Included/Integrated

Yes

Heart Rate Sensor Type

Wrist-based

Average Heart Rate

Yes

Pulse Oximeter

Yes

Heart Rate Target Zone(s)

Yes

VO2 Max Estimate

Yes

Recovery Advising

Yes

Tracks Steps

Yes

Pedometer Type

Digital 3-axis Accelerometer

Pace Alert

Yes

Interval Training

Yes

Tracks Calories Burned

Yes

Water-Resistant Depth

100 meters

Pool Lap Recognition

Yes

Stroke Recognition

Yes

Sleep Tracking

Yes

Alarm

Yes

Time Display

Yes

Stopwatch

Yes

Visual Map Display

Yes

Basemap

Yes

Preloaded Map

Road / Topo

Programmable Routes

Yes

Number of Routes

30

Number of Waypoints

1000

Customization

Apps

Data Fields

Watch Faces

Widgets

Smart Device Notifications

Yes

Data Exchange

ANT+

Bluetooth

Compatible Fitness Accessories

Heart Rate Monitor

Cadence Sensor

Power Meter

Gender

Unisex

Reviews
72 reviews with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars

Ratings Snapshot

Product Rating

4 out of 5 (80%) reviewers recommend this product

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Most Helpful Favorable Review

5 reviews with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars
Some people have ZERO intelligence
Entreps
6 months ago
Received free product
If you were unfamiliar with Garmin and you read the negative review of this watch you'd likely be running away. Take the negative reviews with a grain of salt, they apparently have zero common sense. Someone is comparing an LCD display from a Fenix 4 to an AMOLED display, they apparently have more money than brains. Do your research on this watch line, there are different models for different use cases. I went with a 47mm Solar Fenix 8 because I know what I was looking for. Prior to this watch I had a Garmin 645 Music. Familiarize yourself with sizing, display type, solar/non solar, etc. There are MANY variants of the Fenix 8 and if you're going to drop a 5 figure sum on this, you cant blame anyone buy yourself for failing to do the research. I swear, I cringe when I read the low star reviews because its absolutely evident that those reviewers didnt do the research and simply bought the most expensive variant. A bunch of fools. I am happy with the variant I went with, you will to if you spent months researching and ensuring what you invested in is exactly what you want.
Entreps
20 people found this review helpful

Most Helpful Critical Review

5 reviews with an average rating of 2.0 out of 5 stars
hardware and software failure
NWIsland
10 months ago
Received free product
Dove into the water and it crashes hard. Rebooted and didn’t lose progress but isn’t this supposed to be waterproof? Afterward the pressure elevation varied fr GPS elevation by 400 ft for the rest of the day. Still won’t synch activities despite restarting, reinstalling, and resynching multiple times. For a device that’s this expensive this litany of failure on basic tasks in the first 24 hours is shocking.
NWIsland
30 people found this review helpful

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JP14
charlotte, NC
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Enjoying it so far

9 months ago

Coming from the Garmin Instinct 2x Solar I like this watch. The screen is clear and bright. I haven't had any issues, you just need to be patient when you take it out of the box because it does several updates. The price is steep but it's the top of the their lineup without going to the Marq so I get it... I was previously an Apple watch user and I really did not like the daily charging or the health metrics, this feels like a modern tool watch.

Age:35–44
Yes , I recommend this product

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Michael M
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Fenix Addict

4 months ago

I bought my first Garmin watch, a Forerunner 205, about 20 years ago. I lost my way and replaced it with an iPhone to track my fitness. I made it back to Garmin with a Fenix 5, then upgraded to a 7X, and now this. The AMOLED Display is bright and easy to read, but it wish it was always on. This is the only complaint I could come up with. It lights up with a touch, push of a button, or usually a gesture. It would just be nice to see the time with a glance. The GPS is great, altimeter works great, heart rate from the wrist is extremely accurate for me, and the activity tracking and data logging in Garmin Connect is awesome.

Originally posted on ExpertVoice.com
Entreps
San Jose, CA.
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Some people have ZERO intelligence

6 months ago

If you were unfamiliar with Garmin and you read the negative review of this watch you'd likely be running away. Take the negative reviews with a grain of salt, they apparently have zero common sense. Someone is comparing an LCD display from a Fenix 4 to an AMOLED display, they apparently have more money than brains. Do your research on this watch line, there are different models for different use cases. I went with a 47mm Solar Fenix 8 because I know what I was looking for. Prior to this watch I had a Garmin 645 Music. Familiarize yourself with sizing, display type, solar/non solar, etc. There are MANY variants of the Fenix 8 and if you're going to drop a 5 figure sum on this, you cant blame anyone buy yourself for failing to do the research. I swear, I cringe when I read the low star reviews because its absolutely evident that those reviewers didnt do the research and simply bought the most expensive variant. A bunch of fools. I am happy with the variant I went with, you will to if you spent months researching and ensuring what you invested in is exactly what you want.

Age:25–34
Yes , I recommend this product

Energy Efficiency

Short battery lifeExtended battery life
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Lucas H
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

OUT OF THE PARK

4 months ago

Garmin really did a great job with the Fenix 8 AMOLED. I have owned a Fenix 3, Fenix 5, and Fenix 7x pro. Each one was an upgrade from the previous version owned, but the fenix 8 really seems to have it all. I opted to go with the AMOLED display over the SOLAR simply because of the display. The battery life of the AMOLED is still the same for me as when i used the solar display (27-29 days) But the bright colorful display and smooth operation of the touch screen is hard to beat. If you are looking fo a smartwatch that will meet all of your needs then this is the watch for you. It truly is worth the price!!

Originally posted on ExpertVoice.com
Response from Garmin
Garmin
4 months ago

Thank you for your review.

Anonymous
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

OUT OF THE PARK

5 months ago

Garmin really did a great job with the Fenix 8 AMOLED. I have owned a Fenix 3, Fenix 5, and Fenix 7x pro. Each one was an upgrade from the previous version owned, but the fenix 8 really seems to have it all. I opted to go with the AMOLED display over the SOLAR simply because of the display. The battery lif of the AMOLED is still the same for me as when i used the solar display (27-29 days) But the bright colorful display and smooth operation of the touch screen is hard to beat. If you are looking fo a smartwatch that will meet all of your needs then this is the watch for you. It truly is worth the price!!

Originally posted on Garmin
David H
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Fenix 8 is Great

1 month ago

Great Battery Life and Awesome Features! I use this watch daily for running, MTBing and strength training. the watch performs well and the battery last about 3 weeks. I really like the suggested workouts which keep me on track. this feature is great wether you are just getting started or seasoned runner/cyclist. if you are interested in tracking your fitness progress this is a great option and I would highly recommend.

Originally posted on ExpertVoice.com
MS15
Colorado
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

So far so awesome!

9 months ago

I’ve had it a couple of weeks so far and the watch is awesome! Beautiful AMOLED display, great battery life, speakerphone and microphone very useful. Im not a a scuba diver but apparently big improvements for those folks. Love the new UI and looking forward to Garmin improving it over the years. Watch came with some initial software glitches but Garmin has put out a few updates already to address such issues. I bought the 51mm AMOLED sapphire orange version.

Age:35–44
Yes , I recommend this product

Energy Efficiency

Short battery lifeExtended battery life
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NWIsland
Rated 2.0 out of 5 stars

hardware and software failure

10 months ago

Dove into the water and it crashes hard. Rebooted and didn’t lose progress but isn’t this supposed to be waterproof? Afterward the pressure elevation varied fr GPS elevation by 400 ft for the rest of the day. Still won’t synch activities despite restarting, reinstalling, and resynching multiple times. For a device that’s this expensive this litany of failure on basic tasks in the first 24 hours is shocking.

Age:35–44
No, I do not recommend this product

Energy Efficiency

Short battery lifeExtended battery life
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Dusten B
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

New Journey Ahead

5 months ago

After spending 20 years using another brand known as the Gold Standard, I decided to take a leap and change. So far I am glad I did. The tech seems twice as advanced and the quality feels better. As a multi sport athlete, one of my sports is Swimming and tracking distance is a must to prevent over training, and this was about spot on.

Originally posted on ExpertVoice.com
Craig E
Rated 4.0 out of 5 stars

Great watch with frustrating HR accuracy with some activities.

4 months ago

First, I love the look of the watch, the build quality, the battery life, the GPS accuracy and the customizability. It's come a long way since my first Fenix 3 HR+. I do find that with uphill skiing and rock climbing the heart rate is really inaccurate. I'll be doing a tempo effort and my HR is 110-120. If I wear a chest strap it'll be where I expect. I think it has to do with the wrist movement involved. My Apple watch seemed much more accurate for HR the same activities. But, the GPS would add 1,000ft of climbing that didn't actually happen, the battery wouldn't last a full day skiing and style is pretty bad. I'll be sticking with the Fenix for now, I just wish that HR Sensor was a little better.

Originally posted on ExpertVoice.com
Response from Garmin
Garmin
4 months ago

Thank you for your review.

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