Display: AMOLED or MIP (depending on version), high brightness and excellent readability
Form factor: premium multisport smartwatch for outdoor and sports
Build: reinforced polymer + steel or titanium, sapphire glass (in Sapphire versions)
Sizes: 43 mm / 47 mm / 51 mm
Controls: touchscreen + buttons
Navigation: Multi-GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo), dual-band GPS, SatIQ
Maps: built-in topographic maps and offline navigation
Sensors: heart rate, SpO2, ECG (region dependent), compass, barometer, altimeter, temperature
Fitness & training: VO2 Max, Training Readiness, endurance, strength training
Sports modes: running, swimming, cycling, triathlon, diving, skiing, golf
Connectivity: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+, LTE (in selected versions)
Audio: built-in speaker and microphone for calls and voice control (depending on model)
Battery: long battery life up to several weeks (depending on version and usage mode)
Storage: onboard storage for maps and music
Payments: Garmin Pay
Protection: 10 ATM water resistance, rugged design for extreme conditions
Extras: LED flashlight (in selected models), advanced health and safety features
Compatibility: Android, iOS
Release date: 2024–2025
Comparison
Garmin Fenix 8 vs Garmin Fenix 7 Pro
The Fenix 8 introduces an updated interface, enhanced sports features, and new connectivity capabilities, including a built-in speaker and microphone. It also offers versions with AMOLED displays. At the same time, the Fenix 7 Pro remains focused on maximum battery life and uses a more energy-efficient MIP display.
Garmin Fenix 8 vs Garmin Epix Pro Gen 2
The Fenix 8 provides more configuration options (including MIP and Solar versions for extended battery life) and is designed as a more versatile outdoor device. The Epix Pro Gen 2 focuses on AMOLED display quality and premium visuals, but offers fewer variations in terms of battery optimization and display types.