Multisport GPS watch
Garmin Fenix 8
The Garmin Fenix 8 is Garmin's rugged flagship outdoor and multisport watch. It adds a speaker and microphone for voice commands and calls through your phone, a dive rating and leak-proof buttons.
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Key specs
DisplayAMOLED or solar MIP, 43, 47 or 51 mmBright colour screen or maximum battery with solar.
BatteryUp to several weeks in smartwatch mode, depending on size and displayCharge every week or two, not every night.
NavigationMulti-band GPS, preloaded TopoActive mapsReliable tracking and turn-by-turn routes offline.
New featuresBuilt-in speaker and microphone, LED flashlightVoice commands and taking calls via your phone.
DurabilitySapphire or Gorilla Glass, dive rated to 40 mBuilt for mountains, water and rough use.
What reviewers say
- Excellent battery life
- Very complete training and outdoor features
- Accurate GPS and maps
- Tough build
- Expensive
- Large and heavy on smaller wrists
- Smartwatch apps limited compared with Apple Watch
Summary of points commonly raised in professional reviews, written by Magelo. Specs are the manufacturer’s published figures.
Who it suits
Great for
- You hike, run, ride or ski a lot
- You want weeks of battery and offline maps
- You need a watch that survives rough use
Less suited for
- You want a light everyday smartwatch: look at the Apple Watch or Galaxy Watch
- You only run on roads: a Forerunner is lighter and cheaper
Questions and answers
Fenix 8 AMOLED or Solar?
AMOLED has the brighter, sharper screen. The solar version with a MIP display lasts longer and is easier to read in direct sun.
Can I take calls on the Fenix 8?
Yes, when it is connected to your phone. It has a speaker and microphone for calls and voice commands.