Garmin Fenix 8

5 reviews

Oct, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 5 reviews of Garmin Fenix 8. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the design. The image quality is also mentioned favorably, whereas many are less positive about the size and usability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Garmin Fenix 8 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 96/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by : Michael Sawh (trustedreviews.com)

Garmin Fenix 8 Review

The Garmin Fenix 8 sees Garmin take its premium outdoor sports watch and give you display options to suit your needs.

Great battery on AMOLED model ; Strong core tracking experience ; Improved navigation features

Big price jump from Fenix 7 Pro ; New interface takes getting used to ; Lacks LTE connectivity

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.

Oct, 2024

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Garmin Fenix 8 review: Adventure just got brighter

All-terrain power, now with a brighter edge

AMOLED display with vibrant visuals ; Exceptional battery life, especially in MIP solar models ; Diving support up to 40 meters ; Advanced GPS accuracy with SatIQ technology

Higher price point than predecessor ; AMOLED models have shorter battery life than MIP versions

The Garmin Fenix 8 pushes the boundaries of multisport wearables with its vibrant AMOLED display, enhanced fitness tracking, and exceptional battery life. While it doesn't reinvent the wheel compared to its predecessor, the added smart features, dive...

Sep, 2024

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Expert review by : Abby Ferguson (pocket-lint.com)

The Garmin Fenix 8 is impressive, but I was expecting more

Garmin's latest flagship watch adds a speaker and mic but not much else.

More rugged build with leakproof buttons ; Flashlight controls are more easily accessible ; Plenty of models to choose from ; Highly accurate data ; Great battery life

Not much of an update over the Epix Gen 2 and Fenix 7 Pro ; Laggy performance in some menus ; Some finicky issues with the voice assistant tools

The Garmin fēnix 8 AMOLED blends smartwatch and adventure watch features into one highly advanced wearable with a vibrant AMOLED display. It features a microphone and speaker to take calls and use voice commands right on your wrist, plus an expansive...

Sep, 2024

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Expert review by : Victoria Song (theverge.com)

Garmin Fenix 8 review: only kind of smart

There used to be a clear divide between smartwatches and multisport watches. On one side, you had Apple Watches, Fitbits, and Galaxy Watches, with their snazzy screens, voice assistants, and third-party apps. On the other, you had Garmin, with its...

Smartens up Garmin’s flagship multisport watch ; Excellent battery and fitness tracking ; Offers MIP and OLED display options ; Condenses the Fenix and Epix lines into one

The starting price is ; $350 ; more than the Fenix 7! ; Smart features are less helpful without LTE

To make matters worse, I almost choked when I saw the Fenix 8’s starting price was a whole $350 more than the Fenix 7. That’s not a $50 to $100 hike where you grumble and then begrudgingly admit that inflation is a bitch. For $999, you could buy a...

Oct, 2024

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Expert review by : Victor Hristov (phonearena.com)

Garmin Fenix 8 vs Forerunner 965

Should you buy the premium Garmin Fenix 8 or is it wiser to save some money and get the cheaper Forerunner 965, which has many of the same functions?...

Sep, 2024

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