Garmin Fenix 8

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.

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...

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...

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...