Garmin fenix 8 AMOLED Sapphire
An advanced multisport GPS smartwatch with a bright, scratch-resistant display, the Garmin fenix 8 AMOLED Sapphire is for serious athletes and outdoor adventurers who want to push beyond their limits.
- Bright AMOLED (active-matrix organic light-emitting diode) display with scratch-resistant sapphire lens
- Powerful built-in LED flashlight for after-dark visibility
- 43 MM size features a durable steel or titanium bezel; 47 MM and 51 MM sizes feature a durable titanium bezel
- 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
- 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 SatIQ™ 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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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
- 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
- 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
| 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 |
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Great watch
Very good watch. Only thing I don’t like is that it dims down when at night and sometimes it’s hard to read, especially if your eyes are getting old like mine. Lol. But great watch nonetheless.
Solid upgrade over 7X
My 2-year-old 7X was starting to get a bit shorter battery life. The case and crystal were getting a bit worn. Excuses to buy the Fenix 8 Sapphire 51 mm in orange. Two days later, I ran Run RABBIT Run 100 miles. Everything turned on including Bluetooth and multiband, HR etc. after 33h40 minutes, I had more than 50% battery left. Did some recovery runs, came home and was still at 49% when I charged it up today. Honestly better than I expected. No problems with the display outside. Bigger AMOLED had me worried but it's just fine. Deep black background with vivid text and snappy animations. I honestly did not expect it to be this good.
Great looking Watch
I upgraded from an Enduro 2 because I wanted an AMOLED display and so far I'm loving the Fenix 8. I paired this with the titanium band and it looks amazing. Been on a couple runs and it works like any other Garmin I've owned. I went with the 51mm (as usual for me). Great battery life and all the bells and whistles. Couldn't be happier.
Apple compatibility
This was a gift for my wife, we are apple users and have always had Apple Watches, so she wasn’t sure of the actual compatibility of garmin with apple. The sales associate at the Salem REI was very knowledgeable and helpful but you never know till you try it yourself. She has had it now for more than a month and loves it. She has been able to make it do everything her Apple Watch did plus all the garmin features she wanted. She highly recommends the watch for people who use Apple and are concerned about compatibility. It works very well. Plus, it has a lot more features that Apple does not offer that she wanted and to top it all off the battery life is amazing.
Great for multisport use and daily wear!
I mainly cycle and have used a Garmin Edge 1040 for biking since the new year. Then I started swimming more and was using a Garmin Swim 2 as well. The Swim 2 was alright, but I just wasn't satisfied with it for all day use, so upgraded to the Fenix 8 a couple weeks ago. I absolutely love it so far. I've used it for swimming, hiking and running and it has worked perfectly. It seems to have an easier time tracking laps in the pools compared to the Swim 2. The flashlight is a game changer! I have seen a lot of people talking about glitches and bugs, but I haven't had any issues. It connects to my GarminConnect app without issue and works fine with Garmin Express, too. I also have my Edge 1040 synced to my GarminConnect, all of which is connected to MyFitnessPal, and it all works seamlessly. I use my Edge 1040 while biking, and when I come back, the data (like active calories burned) syncs to my GarminConect and Fenix 8 right away. The built quality is phenomenal. The band is nice, and I like that the buttons are inductive instead of reliant on O-rings.
Best watch to purchase. Highly recommended..
Recently purchased Garmin Fenix 8 solar. Was previously using Apple Watch 8. I must say I did not find any negative side from people’s feedback. The watch works great, looks amazing, it’s more accurate with pace than Apple. Also bought screen guard for added safety. Training screen gives very clear and bold data. Apple makes it crowded. Very happy to upgraded to this watch. It’s not even bulky and don’t feel its weight if you are using all time like me. Its app gives perfect data, liked the fitness feature. Solar version is best, shows even in light. Night mode is amazing. It is protecting your eyes from bright light like apple or AMOLED. Definitely highest accurate than other watch. Recommended to buy it. Thanks
Incredible Watch. Best of the best.
I can't speak highly enough about this watch. The screen is beautiful, the buttons are super cool, it has endless awesome features. You can tell it is very high quality. Right out of the box I recorded a 3 hour bike road while playing downloaded Spotify music and it didn't skip a beat. Look no further and invest in this incredible piece of technology! I have small wrists as a woman and the 43mm fits perfectly.
Great watch! When it works...
I was thrilled about this new watch! However, during its first outing on a hike, I noticed some significant issues. The device frequently glitched, and the buttons seemed overly sensitive, switching screens without any touch input. It was simply not functional. I returned it to my local REI, where they were wonderfully helpful as usual, and exchanged it for another one. Thankfully, this replacement has been glitch-free so far. That said, I've come across several other reviews mentioning similar problems. Glitches aside, the Fenix 8 is an exceptional watch, and I've happily replaced my Apple Watch with it. The features and statistics are impressive.
From an Epix 2 Pro Owner
I am probably representing a small subset of users who switch to this, as I had the Epix Pro 2, which is essentially the same hardware as the Fenix 8, but without the dive or voice features - neither of which I'm likely to use. I watched multiple reviews, tried to talk myself out of getting it, but wasn't able to. I decided to 'let' myself buy it, knowing REI had a great return policy, and was truly expecting to return it a few days later. But after 1 day, I switched to the Fenix 8, and sold my Epix 2 on ebay. Why ? This is going to sound silly, but it looks a lot better. I had the white Epix 2, and the only band you could wear with that reasonably was the white band. I wanted to switch up the colors. This orange is gorgeous, and paired with the timeflies watch face, it looks great to me (see pic). I'd read complaints about the new hepatic buttons, but I actually prefer them to the Epix 2. The UI is different, but easy to figure out, and all the same things are there. It feels faster and snappier when you're navigating the menus. Because the hardware is the same, the accuracy is the same as the epix (top of the line - far better than the apple watch ultra 2 for instance !) The battery life seems a little better too, which isn't supposed to be the case, but it is definitely lasting longer for me than the Epix 2 pro did. Did I need this, no, but do I love this, yes ! 5 stars so far.
Moved from an Ultra 1 and am very happy,
I am impressed. Switched from an Apple Ultra 1, and what a difference in functionality. Can feel complicated at first (since the Ultra is so one-dimensional), but the online user manual is easy to read and apply. I still get text messages, can make calls, and it has a Find My iPhone feature. Love the dedicated flashlight (white or red), and it has so many cool training features. Went with the Saphire since I have heard repeatedly that the standard glass is pretty fraile for an adventure watch. After a day of heavy use I still have 80% battery while my Ultra was already down to 40%. The Connect app and web site make setting up workouts fun. Ilike the online Watch Face Store, as well as the app store. Great upgrade from the Ultra.