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Garmin Fenix 8

Name: Garmin Fenix 8
SKU: 1225946
Availability: InStock

$800.00 – $1,100.00

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We have been carrying Garmin’s indestructible solar-powered tactical Instinct watches for some time, but many of you have wanted more features and greater capability, and now, Garmin has delivered the Fenix 8 series of watches.

In addition to a higher resolution color screen that lets you see more performance data from the superior fitness sensors and built-in suggested training plans, the Fenix line also improves on the Instinct’s navigation features by including detailed maps with streets and topographic lines, and the ability to do dynamic turn-by-turn routing and offroad navigation between waypoints and points of interest.

But the Fenix 8 line is more than just the next step up from the Instinct 2 or an incremental upgrade from the Fenix 7. It is a consolidation of multiple standout features from many other Garmin watch families. It gains the vibrant AMOLED screen from the Epix line, the sophisticated dive computer and depth sensors from the Descent line, and the speaker, mic, and advanced smartwatch features from the Venu line. 

However, you can still choose some features based on your own personal preferences and budget. If you prefer the classic daylight-friendly MIP screen, there is a version that combines that with solar charging. And if you prefer a version without a speaker and microphone, we carry the E, which also drops the dive computer, flashlight, and premium materials to bring the price down.

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WHAT’S INCLUDED

1x Garmin Fenix GPS Smartwatch
1x USB-C Charging/Data Cable
1x Instruction Manual

SPECS

FEATURES

Wrist-based heart rate, advanced sleep monitoring, respiration tracking, Pulse Ox and more
Targeted strength training plans, real-time stamina tracking, sport-specific workouts and a full range of built-in sports apps
Custom watchfaces and apps from the ConnectIQ Store
Multi-GNSS support (GPS, GLONASS and Galileo)
3-axis compass, gyroscope and barometric altimeter
Music storage and playback
GarminPay and SmartNotifications
Thermal and shock-resistant to MIL-STD 810
Water Resistant to 100 meters

BATTERY LIFE

Fenix 8 Standard: 16 days of smartwatch mode, and 7 days with the AMOLED screen set to Always On Display. Constant GPS tracking gets you 47 hours, but Expedition mode can go for up to 17 days.
Fenix 8 Solar: Up to 21 days of battery life in smartwatch mode, 28 days with 3 hours sunshine per day. It will get 67 hours of continuous GPS, 92 with sunshine. However, Expedition mode with sporadic GPS usage can stretch battery life up to to 34 days; 58 days with sunshine.
Fenix E: 16 days of smartwatch mode, and 6 days with the AMOLED screen set to Always On Display. Constant GPS tracking gets you 42 hours, but Expedition mode can go for up to 14 days.

Made in Taiwan.

View the User Manual HERE.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

	Fenix 8 AMOLED	Fenix 8 Solar	Fenix E
Size	47x47x13.8mm	47x47x15.4mm	47x47x14.5mm
Weight	73g	80g	76g
Crystal	Sapphire	Sapphire	Gorilla Glass
Bezel	Titanium	Titanium	Stainless Steel
Screen	1.4″ AMOLED	1.3″ MIP	1.3″ AMOLED
Solar	No	Yes	No
Depth sensor	Yes	Yes	No
ECG	Yes	Yes	No
Flashlight	Yes	Yes	No
Audio	Speaker/Mic	Speaker/Mic	No Mic
Storage	32GB	32GB	16GB

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FAQ

Should I get the AMOLED screen or the MIP screen?

It really depends on how you plan on using the watch. The AMOLED screen gives you a lot more vibrant colors, a more responsive framerate, and way more pixels. However, it can be harder to read in direct sunlight, and the battery life won’t last as long, but with the right watch face it will look way better in the dark. If you plan on using the watch for health tracking, fitness reports, reading tiny map details, and running the ATAK plugin, the AMOLED screen will be worth it. However, if you plan on spending a lot of time outside and you don’t care about having a lower resolution display, the MIP screen will work better, and it will always be on. You’ll have to manually activate the backlight in the dark, but you’ll have better light discipline because of it.

How badly do I really need a flashlight on my watch?

It’s handy if you don’t have a flashlight in your pocket and you don’t want to use your phone’s flash. However, even though the Fenix E doesn’t have an LED flashlight, it does have a light mode that uses the AMOLED screen to glow white or red. In some situations, the dimmer light of the watch screen is more useful than the brighter watch-body flashlight. Even older MIP watches have a backlight that is pretty good for low-light navigation. At the cost of battery life, of course.