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Garmin Fenix 8
13 reviews
Apr, 2025
alaTest has collected and analyzed 13 reviews of Garmin Fenix 8. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People are impressed by the design and usability. The image quality and battery are also mentioned favorably, whereas many are negative about the size and portability.
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price, performance, portability, size
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 97/100 = Excellent quality.
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Expert review by : Victoria Song 7 7 5 8 8 (theverge.com)
Garmin Fenix 8 review: only kind of smart
The $999.99 Garmin Fenix 8 is the company's most advanced flagship, but the price hike and lack of LTE stop it from being truly smart.
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
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
Expert review by (gizmodo.com)
Garmin Fenix 8 Review: The Smartwatch for Super Athletes
The Garmin Fenix 8 is a great smartwatch that excels at tracking numerous activities but doesn't quite measure up to other smartwatches.
Tracks virtually every activity under the sun (and under the water) ; 15-day battery life (as tested) ; Tough and good-looking ; Accurate GPS and heart rate monitoring
Expensive ; Smart features need improvement ; No LTE/4G/5G/cellular option
Garmin Fenix 8 A stylish smartwatch that's great for tracking even the most active of athletes. Of course, there’s the price. These watches are $1,000 for the 43mm version, $1,100 for the 47mm version, and $1,200 for the 51mm version, which means they...
Jan, 2025
Expert review by (androidcentral.com)
Garmin Fenix 8 review: Frankenstein's watch
The Garmin Fenix 8 cobbles together features from the Venu, Forerunner, Instinct, and Descent lineups into one insanely expensive but excellent package. The Garmin Fenix 8 cobbles together familiar features from the Venu, Forerunner, Instinct, and...
Nov, 2024
Expert review by : Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com)
Garmin Fenix 8 In-Depth Review: Worth the Upgrade?
The Fenix 8 is here, bringing with it not just new hardware features, but also the end of the Garmin Epix lineup. Or, at least the end of it for now. Fear not though, that ending is merely in name only, as Garmin has consolidated the products under the...
Aug, 2024
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
Expert review by (t3.com)
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 : Jay Marshall (gadgetguy.com.au)
Garmin Fenix 8 review: Finally, a screen that matches its power
The best GPS watch on the market, the Garmin Fenix 8, now comes with a bright, crisp AMOLED screen that matches its powerful features.
AMOLED screen ; Easy to use Interface ; Good looking watch ; Lots of customisation options ; Built to last ; Endless features
High price a barrier
The best GPS watch on the market now comes with a bright, crisp AMOLED screen that matches its powerful features.
Feb, 2025
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