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Garmin

Fenix 8 AMOLED

Name: Fenix 8 AMOLED
Brand: Garmin

around $900

All prices are estimates and may vary from actual prices.

293 Pros

72%
20 reviews (4h 6m)

115 Cons

The Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED is a premium multisport GPS smartwatch packed with features for serious athletes and outdoor enthusiasts. Its vibrant AMOLED display offers stunning visuals, making maps and data easy to read in any condition, though some users find the always-on display impacts battery life. The upgraded interface is generally faster an...

Summary of pros and cons from human reviewers, put together by AI

75%

88 vs 29

Features

0 vs 0

Design/Style

63%

20 vs 12

Battery Life

0 vs 0

Accuracy

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Comfort/Wearability

Reviewer verdict

Across 20 YouTube reviews, the Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED earns a Summa score of 3.9/5, ranking #38 among Fitness Trackers. Reviewers most often praise its features, design & comfort, software/os, while the most common criticisms concern features, software/os.

The Fenix 8 AMOLED is widely praised for packing a vast set of features and a clear, intuitive interface, a point mentioned frequently across reviews (features and UI are the most-cited positives). Reviewers consistently highlight advanced mapping and navigation, strong fitness and health tracking (including diving metrics and comprehensive activity profiles), the bright vibrant AMOLED display, and long battery life as standout strengths. Many also note useful smartwatch additions like a built-in speaker and microphone, music storage/playback, contactless payments, flashlight/torch, and durable premium design materials (sapphire, titanium) that make it comfortable and rugged for daily and outdoor use. Overall sentiment is broadly positive and repeated across a large portion of reviewers and aggregated mentions for features, design, and display.

Criticisms center on software polish and usability: reviewers report UI bugs, lag, and a learning curve with the new interface, with multiple mentions of freezes or unpolished behavior that undermine the premium price. Several reviewers find some hardware and OS changes frustrating—mushy or different-feeling buttons, quieter speakers, fewer or limited watch-face/complication options, and battery impact from always-on features—while iPhone users face message-reply limitations and broader connectivity tradeoffs (no LTE). Value and pricing concerns appear alongside expectations that some software rough edges and missing conveniences should be resolved given the watch’s positioning.

Analysis based on 20 YouTube reviews (4h 6m of video) with 293 pros and 115 cons extracted.

Pros (293)

Features (88)

new microphone and speaker set opens up a whole new set of feature possibilities ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED First Impressions - it has issues (DLC @ 4:36
the additional features of the Phoenix 8 does make it a slightly more user friendly and it does feel more ready to incorporate things like Ai and machine-based instructions a little like having a personal assistant on your wrist ▶ Garmin FENIX 8 51mm V Garmin EPIX PRO Gen 2 51mm | Which sho @ 10:47
voice commands that allows you to control your watch itself ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED First Impressions - it has issues (DLC @ 4:50
with a speaker built in the Phoenix 8 is able to play music without connecting to a Bluetooth device ▶ Garmin FENIX 8 51mm V Garmin EPIX PRO Gen 2 51mm | Which sho @ 9:12
The Phoenix 8 introduces a built-in speaker and microphone system enabling users to make and receive calls directly from the watch and interact with voice assistants ▶ Garmin FENIX 8 51mm V Garmin EPIX PRO Gen 2 51mm | Which sho @ 3:04
voice notes you can also for the first time use your phone's assistant directly on the watch ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED First Impressions - it has issues (DLC @ 4:39
voice notes ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED First Impressions - it has issues (DLC @ 4:07
flashlight ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 43mm | Buy THIS size! @ 5:15
fantastic mapping experience ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 43mm | Buy THIS size! @ 2:43
the flashlight The Torch is a proper one as well ▶ APPLE TO GARMIN (again and why) // FENIX 8 #garminfenix8 #ap @ 5:59
evening report ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 Just Got Even Better With This Update! @ 5:47
calculator app ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 Just Got Even Better With This Update! @ 8:28
nice flashlights ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 Amoled (51mm) - 3 Week Honest Review! Pros an @ 1:10
white light's always been been really good ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 Amoled (51mm) - 3 Week Honest Review! Pros an @ 1:21
the voice commands that I do actually personally use a lot are going to be setting timers and alarms and also canceling said timers and alarms ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 Top Tips & Tricks // Better Accuracy, Better @ 2:24
packed with features ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 Amoled (51mm) - 3 Week Honest Review! Pros an @ 6:14
super useful by the way during activities when you're using the map page where you can just quickly unlock the map page to pan around and just kind of browse around the map and then it locks after you're not interacting with it which prevents accidental swipes or taps with sweat ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 Top Tips & Tricks // Better Accuracy, Better @ 0:57
custom focus modes ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 Just Got Even Better With This Update! @ 9:14
brighter the red one now during an update ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 Amoled (51mm) - 3 Week Honest Review! Pros an @ 1:15
new notification center where you can access notifications quickly by pressing the up button ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 Top Tips & Tricks // Better Accuracy, Better @ 1:13
the light. …having a a light on your wrist…useful ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 Solar 51mm THE MIP KING: Unboxing and First I @ 16:03
haptic feedback on the buttons which is really cool ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 Amoled (51mm) - 3 Week Honest Review! Pros an @ 8:36
useful for starting a not so commonly used activity profile like let's say you want to go ice skating or something like that and that's not something that you normally do so rather than have to scroll through that entire huge list of activity profiles to find it you can just use the voice command to start ice skating which I think is definitely useful ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 Top Tips & Tricks // Better Accuracy, Better @ 2:11
smart alarm ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 Just Got Even Better With This Update! @ 6:51
the music if you get put Amazon music unlimited on here unlimited it's great you could go for for a nice run or to the gym and not even have your phone with you it actually downloads these directly into the watch ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 Amoled (51mm) - 3 Week Honest Review! Pros an @ 2:22
after swimming this watch will actually use the speaker to vibrate and eject water which is cool ▶ After 100 Days, Is the The Garmin Fenix 8 Worth It? @ 9:15
The voice commands are huge for me. ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 Solar 51mm THE MIP KING: Unboxing and First I @ 12:21
they're pretty clear really ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 Amoled (51mm) - 3 Week Honest Review! Pros an @ 3:09
new touch unlock feature which locks the touchscreen when you're not using it but all you have to do is unlock it is just tap on the screen and then swipe down and this works during watch mode as well as during activities ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 Top Tips & Tricks // Better Accuracy, Better @ 0:40
smart alarms ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 Just Got Even Better With This Update! @ 3:44
it's something that I've only seen on Apple watches prior to this ▶ After 100 Days, Is the The Garmin Fenix 8 Worth It? @ 9:22
speakers are made well and they're designed not to to easily blow ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 Amoled (51mm) - 3 Week Honest Review! Pros an @ 3:01
built-in flashlight ▶ Garmin Tactix 8 First Impressions - Fenix 8 on Steroids! (Be @ 7:10
green light option... better for reading maps in the dark ▶ Garmin Tactix 8 First Impressions - Fenix 8 on Steroids! (Be @ 7:16
they uh changed the flashlight...flashlights a little bit better on the Phoenix 8 ▶ Garmin Fenix 8: The Truth From a Longtime Garmin User @ 2:51
32 GB of internal storage ▶ Garmin Tactix 8 First Impressions - Fenix 8 on Steroids! (Be @ 8:18
you can also create a course on the fly from here...right on the watch so that's neat ▶ Garmin Fenix 8: The Truth From a Longtime Garmin User @ 3:46
Improved waterproofing makes it safe for dives up to 40 m ▶ 5 Best Garmin Watches 2025 – Must-Have Garmin Picks! @ 4:14
new default screen is called iron grit, like that more than any other Garmin interface ▶ The Garmin Fenix 8 is the Best Golf Watch I've Ever Used. Bu @ 3:21
listen to music without headphones ▶ The Garmin Fenix 8 is the Best Golf Watch I've Ever Used. Bu @ 4:26
play back internal music... access music stored directly on the watch ▶ Garmin Tactix 8 First Impressions - Fenix 8 on Steroids! (Be @ 8:08
solar edition, which features a MIP display and extended battery life ▶ 5 Best Garmin Watches 2025 – Must-Have Garmin Picks! @ 4:42
shines as a full-time Fitness and Smartwatch ▶ The Garmin Fenix 8 is the Best Golf Watch I've Ever Used. Bu @ 3:56
you can go scuba diving with it, it's got a dive computer built into it ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 - Why I'm Not Buying It (probably) @ 7:41
can take screenshots as well as voice recordings and voice memos ▶ The Garmin Fenix 8 is the Best Golf Watch I've Ever Used. Bu @ 16:08
much easier to customize both the data and the color scheme on the watch ▶ The Garmin Fenix 8 is the Best Golf Watch I've Ever Used. Bu @ 3:29
major hardware upgrades over the FX 7, including a highresolution AMOLED display, a built-in speaker and mic for calls, and an integrated LED flashlight ▶ 5 Best Garmin Watches 2025 – Must-Have Garmin Picks! @ 4:05
virtual caddy is just how smart it is ▶ The Garmin Fenix 8 is the Best Golf Watch I've Ever Used. Bu @ 7:42
you can talk to it ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 - Why I'm Not Buying It (probably) @ 8:57
turn off the Touch capability ▶ I Tried the Garmin Fenix 8 for a Week—Here’s Why I’m Stickin @ 3:45
use the voice assistant which makes it pretty easy to do things like start a timer or set an alarm ▶ The Garmin Fenix 8 is the Best Golf Watch I've Ever Used. Bu @ 4:32
legit light ▶ I Tried the Garmin Fenix 8 for a Week—Here’s Why I’m Stickin @ 2:41
touch free UI ▶ I Tried the Garmin Fenix 8 for a Week—Here’s Why I’m Stickin @ 3:28
built-in microphone as well as a built-in assistant so you can take calls ▶ The Garmin Fenix 8 is the Best Golf Watch I've Ever Used. Bu @ 4:14
LED flashlight ▶ I Tried the Garmin Fenix 8 for a Week—Here’s Why I’m Stickin @ 2:30
great visual indicators ▶ The Garmin Fenix 8 is the Best Golf Watch I've Ever Used. Bu @ 7:06
change it to a red light ▶ I Tried the Garmin Fenix 8 for a Week—Here’s Why I’m Stickin @ 2:46
Voice tools, calls, commands, notes sits, hands-free, and seamless. ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 Pro First Look – New Design, New Features, BI @ 11:36
voice assistant ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED Review – The Smartwatch Even City Folk @ 3:20
flashlight also supports brightness adjustment and offers both white and red light options. ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED Review – The Smartwatch Even City Folk @ 4:52
very cool feature ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 - The Ultimate Watch? @ 1:09
really clear interface with all the details you'd want ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 - The Ultimate Watch? @ 5:38
essential Smartwatch features like notifications contactless payments and offline music storage ▶ Garmin Fenix E Review: BUY THIS OVER GARMIN FENIX 8? @ 5:15
flashlight function...actually has a built-in LED flashlight ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED Review – The Smartwatch Even City Folk @ 4:27
built-in global electronic navigation map, and it includes comprehensive maps, including those of golf courses and ski resorts. ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED Review – The Smartwatch Even City Folk @ 7:29
everyday usability you don't have to be doing crazy Adventures to make the most of this watch whether it's the torch the alarm garment pay or the Sleep analysis this watch has so much more than just features exclusive to sports ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 - The Ultimate Watch? @ 7:13
voice memo function ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED Review – The Smartwatch Even City Folk @ 3:22
play music offline. After logging into your Spotify account, you can easily download the playlist you want to listen to. ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED Review – The Smartwatch Even City Folk @ 8:25
I loved the interface. I loved how intuitive it was. It told me when I was ascending too fast. it would actually like buzz my wrist in case I wasn't actually looking at the screen. The way it showed my safety stop was really nice. And yeah, I just loved it. ▶ Why I Finally Switched from Apple Watch to Garmin Fenix 8 @ 6:36
The user interface was really clear and intuitive ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 - The Ultimate Watch? @ 6:13
another nice little feature just remind you of when Sunset is ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 - The Ultimate Watch? @ 3:04
mapping for me which just requires a whole point on its own because it was like nothing I've ever experienced on a watch ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 - The Ultimate Watch? @ 6:33
amazing mapping features ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 - The Ultimate Watch? @ 1:48
what I loved about this was it tracks your route as you went so if you'd end up getting lost you could basically trace your way back ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 - The Ultimate Watch? @ 5:46
a really valuable addition to map and compass in some white out conditions ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 - The Ultimate Watch? @ 6:47
this sort of feature is really useful ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 - The Ultimate Watch? @ 4:46
offers all the essential Sports profiles and includes features like topographical maps ▶ Garmin Fenix E Review: BUY THIS OVER GARMIN FENIX 8? @ 4:03
Safety. From SOS to fall detection to omnisense alerts, the Fenix 8 Pro keeps you covered. ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 Pro First Look – New Design, New Features, BI @ 11:22
always on display feature ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED Review – The Smartwatch Even City Folk @ 1:26
easy card feature, Garmin is one of the few watches on the market that has this feature, which is super convenient ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED Review – The Smartwatch Even City Folk @ 4:02
cool little feature just telling us when our next turn is ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 - The Ultimate Watch? @ 2:48
newly added dual microphones and speaker. Thanks to these additions, you can now answer calls directly on the watch. You can even make calls to others directly from the watch ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED Review – The Smartwatch Even City Folk @ 3:07
a lot of fun trying new Roots because it was so easy to download them and follow along as you went ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 - The Ultimate Watch? @ 6:41
watch face supports a red light setting that you can set to turn on automatically after dark or manually. You can even adjust its color ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED Review – The Smartwatch Even City Folk @ 5:02
It has a flashlight ▶ Why I Finally Switched from Apple Watch to Garmin Fenix 8 @ 5:57
you can actually ping your phone ▶ Why I Finally Switched from Apple Watch to Garmin Fenix 8 @ 5:27
I really liked how clear the heart rate zones were on the interface ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 - The Ultimate Watch? @ 4:38
I really appreciate ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 - The Ultimate Watch? @ 1:36

Design & Comfort (53)

sapphire crystal which is very scratch resistant ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED First Impressions - it has issues (DLC @ 0:57
on the phoenix8 we now have a fixed protective guard for the microphone and speaker ▶ Garmin FENIX 8 51mm V Garmin EPIX PRO Gen 2 51mm | Which sho @ 5:06
titanium version is also 7 G lighter than the stainless steel version ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED First Impressions - it has issues (DLC @ 1:17
maintaining that comfortability of the watch ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 43mm | Buy THIS size! @ 0:51
satisfying is the haptic feedback when scrolling with touch scrolling or using the buttons ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED First Impressions - it has issues (DLC @ 3:49
the phoenix8 definitely feels more modern ▶ Garmin FENIX 8 51mm V Garmin EPIX PRO Gen 2 51mm | Which sho @ 10:21
47 mm version and it's the perfect size for most wrists ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED First Impressions - it has issues (DLC @ 0:14
titanium bezel ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 43mm | Buy THIS size! @ 6:49
comfortable you forget you're even wearing it ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 43mm | Buy THIS size! @ 12:54
absolutely fell in love with the look of it ▶ APPLE TO GARMIN (again and why) // FENIX 8 #garminfenix8 #ap @ 2:06
I do like the hepatic feedback that you get on the Phoenix 8 ▶ Garmin FENIX 8 51mm V Garmin EPIX PRO Gen 2 51mm | Which sho @ 5:33
sapphire glass ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 43mm | Buy THIS size! @ 6:59
comfortable ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 43mm | Buy THIS size! @ 11:42
DLC titanium version is the extra coating which makes it more durable is highly scratched and water resistant ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED First Impressions - it has issues (DLC @ 1:07
fantastic screen to body ratio ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 43mm | Buy THIS size! @ 0:16
feels like something that you can go out as a dress watch and not look like you've got like a a satellite dish strapped to your wrist ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 43mm | Buy THIS size! @ 1:45
durable, bulletproof ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 43mm | Buy THIS size! @ 6:13
much more comfort in this for 43 mm compared to medium fx8 and the massive fx8 ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 43mm | Buy THIS size! @ 1:26
buttons on here are great ▶ APPLE TO GARMIN (again and why) // FENIX 8 #garminfenix8 #ap @ 9:43
comfortable watch to wear all day long and at night ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED First Impressions - it has issues (DLC @ 1:30
straps actually very easy to click off and on ▶ APPLE TO GARMIN (again and why) // FENIX 8 #garminfenix8 #ap @ 11:52
waterproof up to 10 atmospheres which I believe means 100 m ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 43mm | Buy THIS size! @ 6:24
most stylish looking fx8 ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 43mm | Buy THIS size! @ 4:32
titanium bezel ▶ After 100 Days, Is the The Garmin Fenix 8 Worth It? @ 3:18
titanium back plate ▶ After 100 Days, Is the The Garmin Fenix 8 Worth It? @ 3:15
eliminates the need for Garmin to add seals to these buttons and it reduces the risks of any leaks ▶ After 100 Days, Is the The Garmin Fenix 8 Worth It? @ 4:12
changed up the bezel design… which I definitely dig more ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 Solar 51mm THE MIP KING: Unboxing and First I @ 10:03
quick fit bands ▶ Garmin Tactix 8 First Impressions - Fenix 8 on Steroids! (Be @ 6:58
sapphire crystal front lens ▶ After 100 Days, Is the The Garmin Fenix 8 Worth It? @ 3:20
blackened the solar charging ring… makes the watch look a lot nicer ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 Solar 51mm THE MIP KING: Unboxing and First I @ 9:23
26 mm quick quick release ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 Amoled (51mm) - 3 Week Honest Review! Pros an @ 4:10
I haven't taken this watch off ever since I received it ▶ After 100 Days, Is the The Garmin Fenix 8 Worth It? @ 1:42
really really nice looking watch ▶ Garmin Tactix 8 First Impressions - Fenix 8 on Steroids! (Be @ 1:31
always preferred the flat bezel on these tactics models ▶ Garmin Tactix 8 First Impressions - Fenix 8 on Steroids! (Be @ 6:11
I love the watch I love how it looks ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 Amoled (51mm) - 3 Week Honest Review! Pros an @ 4:01
51 mm with the AMOLED and sapphire glass ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 Amoled (51mm) - 3 Week Honest Review! Pros an @ 0:07
changed the buttons… to make them more water resistant for diving ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 Solar 51mm THE MIP KING: Unboxing and First I @ 10:21
this color theme alone is probably going to be enough for people to upgrade from the Garmin Phoenix 8 series ▶ Garmin Tactix 8 First Impressions - Fenix 8 on Steroids! (Be @ 5:39
the buttons have this sort of knurled texture to them... which I do appreciate compared to the sort of smooth buttons you get on the Phoenix 8 ▶ Garmin Tactix 8 First Impressions - Fenix 8 on Steroids! (Be @ 6:32
keeps the iconic Fenix design, but adds modern polish, making it one of Garmin's most premium and versatile watches yet. ▶ 5 Best Garmin Watches 2025 – Must-Have Garmin Picks! @ 4:54
dive proof rating... depth sensor... rated to go underwater the buttons are leak proof ▶ Garmin Tactix 8 First Impressions - Fenix 8 on Steroids! (Be @ 7:52
looks just like a watch it feels like a watch ▶ I Tried the Garmin Fenix 8 for a Week—Here’s Why I’m Stickin @ 1:27
available in 43, 47, and 51 mm sizes ▶ 5 Best Garmin Watches 2025 – Must-Have Garmin Picks! @ 4:39
love the round face I love the silver around it I like the buttons it just looks great ▶ I Tried the Garmin Fenix 8 for a Week—Here’s Why I’m Stickin @ 1:33
everything just looks slightly more elevated ▶ The Garmin Fenix 8 is the Best Golf Watch I've Ever Used. Bu @ 5:32
gorgeous beautifully aesthetic aesthetic watch ▶ I Tried the Garmin Fenix 8 for a Week—Here’s Why I’m Stickin @ 1:23
Gorilla Glass provides a good level of scratch resistance making it a durable companion for your Outdoor Adventures ▶ Garmin Fenix E Review: BUY THIS OVER GARMIN FENIX 8? @ 2:09
Rugged build. This watch is ready for punishment. Rocks, water, cold, heated, handles it all. ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 Pro First Look – New Design, New Features, BI @ 11:02
I've just been really pleased with how it looks ▶ Why I Finally Switched from Apple Watch to Garmin Fenix 8 @ 7:20
I like the round watch face as opposed to the square watch face of Apple ▶ Why I Finally Switched from Apple Watch to Garmin Fenix 8 @ 7:31
Sleek yet rugged appearance ▶ Garmin Fenix E Review: BUY THIS OVER GARMIN FENIX 8? @ 1:50
lightweight at just 76 G making it comfortable for all day wear ▶ Garmin Fenix E Review: BUY THIS OVER GARMIN FENIX 8? @ 2:04
durable enough for most Outdoor Adventures ▶ Garmin Fenix E Review: BUY THIS OVER GARMIN FENIX 8? @ 6:15

Software/OS (27)

on the Phoenix 8 you can now access all options from your activity screen so you can make changes to things like the amount of satellites that you wish to use in your activity and you can configure your data screens to show you the exact metrics that you wish to see during your activity ▶ Garmin FENIX 8 51mm V Garmin EPIX PRO Gen 2 51mm | Which sho @ 8:32
the Phoenix 8 benefits from garmin's latest user interface offering a more modern and fresh feel ▶ Garmin FENIX 8 51mm V Garmin EPIX PRO Gen 2 51mm | Which sho @ 3:39
the operating system is a little bit newer and the ability to integrate with external AI will future proof your purchase ▶ Garmin FENIX 8 51mm V Garmin EPIX PRO Gen 2 51mm | Which sho @ 12:25
I do prefer the new operating system on the Phoenix a ▶ Garmin FENIX 8 51mm V Garmin EPIX PRO Gen 2 51mm | Which sho @ 6:57
get back to the watch face quickly by just placing your hand over the display which is just going to be much faster than pressing the back button repeatedly especially if you're like deep inside the settings or something like that ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 Top Tips & Tricks // Better Accuracy, Better @ 1:40
hot keys and these are long press shortcuts that you can assign to all your keys but it's not just long pressing one key you can actually have combination of two keys that you can long press to do certain functions on your watch ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 Top Tips & Tricks // Better Accuracy, Better @ 3:21
new stages and Lanes concept where when you go to starting activity you're presented with this new type of start stage where you have the same sort of start page that you had before but then below that are additional settings that are appropriate for the activity like training and workouts there's navigation features as well as accessing other watch settings ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 Top Tips & Tricks // Better Accuracy, Better @ 4:19
if you swipe to the right there's all your data Pages for that particular activity and then if you swipe again you get to the music widget ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 Top Tips & Tricks // Better Accuracy, Better @ 4:36
using Garmin Express is way faster ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 Top Tips & Tricks // Better Accuracy, Better @ 8:25
I'm loving it ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 Amoled (51mm) - 3 Week Honest Review! Pros an @ 8:26
during activities you can open navigation to get to all those functions quickly which I found to be actually be useful and then saving a location can also come in handy ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 Top Tips & Tricks // Better Accuracy, Better @ 3:00
using these new stage Lanes is definitely easy when you're swiping left or right ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 Top Tips & Tricks // Better Accuracy, Better @ 4:42
Garmin has really nailed it in user experience ▶ The Garmin Fenix 8 is the Best Golf Watch I've Ever Used. Bu @ 8:49
Garmin excels in the menu system ▶ The Garmin Fenix 8 is the Best Golf Watch I've Ever Used. Bu @ 8:33
user interface tweaks, modernized ▶ The Garmin Fenix 8 is the Best Golf Watch I've Ever Used. Bu @ 2:51
Garmin Connect app is even easier to use and customize ▶ The Garmin Fenix 8 is the Best Golf Watch I've Ever Used. Bu @ 16:44
nice improvement over the Epic 2 in terms of user interface ▶ The Garmin Fenix 8 is the Best Golf Watch I've Ever Used. Bu @ 5:19
not really experienced any bugs ▶ The Garmin Fenix 8 is the Best Golf Watch I've Ever Used. Bu @ 13:20
Garmin Connect app that really just shows you a little bit of everything going on ▶ I Tried the Garmin Fenix 8 for a Week—Here’s Why I’m Stickin @ 2:56
enjoyed continuing to use the Garmin ecosystem ▶ The Garmin Fenix 8 is the Best Golf Watch I've Ever Used. Bu @ 16:41
perfected the balance between making it fun and enjoyable and providing in-depth data ▶ The Garmin Fenix 8 is the Best Golf Watch I've Ever Used. Bu @ 14:46
it then logged all of the information directly onto the Garmin Dive app. So, I don't even need to now log my dives. I don't need to specifically put in information afterwards because it just automatically does that. ▶ Why I Finally Switched from Apple Watch to Garmin Fenix 8 @ 6:51
really easy to get to grips with ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 - The Ultimate Watch? @ 6:18
supports both Android and iPhone connectivity ▶ Garmin Fenix E Review: BUY THIS OVER GARMIN FENIX 8? @ 5:05
Data integration. Garmin Connect offers real insights, not just stats. You get smarter training and smarter recovery. ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 Pro First Look – New Design, New Features, BI @ 11:40
the Garmin Connect app it was just great to be able to dive deeper into activity analysis particularly things like running sessions where it could break down your intervals and everything and you could use it to inform your next session ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 - The Ultimate Watch? @ 6:20
runs on the same operating system as the Phoenix 8 ensuring that you get all the latest software and features ▶ Garmin Fenix E Review: BUY THIS OVER GARMIN FENIX 8? @ 4:55

Fitness Tracking (26)

the Phoenix 8 supports diving up to 40 m providing detailed metrics such as depth and GPS based entry and exit points ▶ Garmin FENIX 8 51mm V Garmin EPIX PRO Gen 2 51mm | Which sho @ 3:18
great for hit workouts High rocks and yeah anyone who likes gym ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 43mm | Buy THIS size! @ 2:20
great for high rocks hit training and Crossfit ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 43mm | Buy THIS size! @ 12:45
one of the most significant updates is the Phoenix 8's ability to incorporate professional diving metrics and water resilience ▶ Garmin FENIX 8 51mm V Garmin EPIX PRO Gen 2 51mm | Which sho @ 7:33
very impressive how it counts your reps ▶ APPLE TO GARMIN (again and why) // FENIX 8 #garminfenix8 #ap @ 9:13
as good as you're going to get ready for a sports watch ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 43mm | Buy THIS size! @ 9:43
supports scuba diving, apnea or free diving and snorkeling ▶ After 100 Days, Is the The Garmin Fenix 8 Worth It? @ 9:55
running tolerance ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 Just Got Even Better With This Update! @ 4:05
will show you data like the depth gauge your dive time a compass water temperature your maximum depth that you've gone and other critical alerts like a safety stop notification ▶ After 100 Days, Is the The Garmin Fenix 8 Worth It? @ 10:04
the Phoenix State can quite frankly tons of other garer watches can collect V2 Max for running cycling as well as walking ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 Top Tips & Tricks // Better Accuracy, Better @ 7:30
running economy measurements ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 Just Got Even Better With This Update! @ 3:41
dive rated to 40 m ▶ After 100 Days, Is the The Garmin Fenix 8 Worth It? @ 10:01
new rocking activity... exclusive to the tactics 8 ▶ Garmin Tactix 8 First Impressions - Fenix 8 on Steroids! (Be @ 8:39
the tracking the accuracy is almost identical to my epic Pro ▶ Garmin Fenix 8: The Truth From a Longtime Garmin User @ 0:32
best golf watch ▶ The Garmin Fenix 8 is the Best Golf Watch I've Ever Used. Bu @ 0:03
great job of automatically prompting you to enter in your score ▶ The Garmin Fenix 8 is the Best Golf Watch I've Ever Used. Bu @ 8:14
it's a great watch, it's the best watch you can get probably for sport ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 - Why I'm Not Buying It (probably) @ 13:06
shot tracking a little bit more reliable than Epic Gen 2 and on par with the S70 ▶ The Garmin Fenix 8 is the Best Golf Watch I've Ever Used. Bu @ 7:26
fitness tracking on this thing is awesome ▶ I Tried the Garmin Fenix 8 for a Week—Here’s Why I’m Stickin @ 2:51
another really advanced thing that the Fenix 8 can do is its golfing capabilities ▶ Why I Finally Switched from Apple Watch to Garmin Fenix 8 @ 8:25
I was really impressed by all these ski specific features ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 - The Ultimate Watch? @ 0:57
running data is incredibly comprehensive ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED Review – The Smartwatch Even City Folk @ 6:42
supports over 100 types of training ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED Review – The Smartwatch Even City Folk @ 7:43
an auto run feature so you can basically just leave it on so you're not faffing and it can tell when you're on a run when you're on a lift and sort of pause accordingly which is really good ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 - The Ultimate Watch? @ 1:38
top-notch activity tracking ▶ Garmin Fenix E Review: BUY THIS OVER GARMIN FENIX 8? @ 0:21
well equipped to handle a variety of outdoor activities ▶ Garmin Fenix E Review: BUY THIS OVER GARMIN FENIX 8? @ 3:56

Display (22)

great that you can see so much of the stats for an activity directly on the watch itself ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED First Impressions - it has issues (DLC @ 9:59
AMOLED 43mm it actually has a bigger screen than the 47 mm Garmin fx8 so yeah it's a smaller watch but has a bigger screen ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 43mm | Buy THIS size! @ 0:35
very very nice look and a beautiful AMOLED display ▶ APPLE TO GARMIN (again and why) // FENIX 8 #garminfenix8 #ap @ 2:19
reading properly ▶ APPLE TO GARMIN (again and why) // FENIX 8 #garminfenix8 #ap @ 4:40
beautiful looking colors popping out ▶ APPLE TO GARMIN (again and why) // FENIX 8 #garminfenix8 #ap @ 2:35
made the maps even look better on this than opposed to my tactic 7 ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 Amoled (51mm) - 3 Week Honest Review! Pros an @ 9:07
screen still Immaculate ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 Amoled (51mm) - 3 Week Honest Review! Pros an @ 6:05
vibrant screens and it's just and the colors just popping it's just and it's you really not getting that much less of a battery ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 Amoled (51mm) - 3 Week Honest Review! Pros an @ 7:50
obvious difference in clarity between the Fenix 8 and the Fenix 7 ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 Solar 51mm THE MIP KING: Unboxing and First I @ 8:17
updated Graphics that the S70 has ▶ The Garmin Fenix 8 is the Best Golf Watch I've Ever Used. Bu @ 5:25
the screen almost identical ▶ Garmin Fenix 8: The Truth From a Longtime Garmin User @ 1:09
screen quality on this definitely does look a little bit sharper ▶ The Garmin Fenix 8 is the Best Golf Watch I've Ever Used. Bu @ 2:39
I like the AMOLED because I can see more detail on the map and it's just easier for me to read in the sunlight ▶ Garmin Fenix 8: The Truth From a Longtime Garmin User @ 1:17
cool and sexy display ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 - Why I'm Not Buying It (probably) @ 3:36
top of the range Garmin with the sexy AMOLED display ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 - Why I'm Not Buying It (probably) @ 2:02
Display quality. AMOLED brings the interface to life. You finally get a modern screen without killing your battery. ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 Pro First Look – New Design, New Features, BI @ 11:09
1.4 in LTPO AMOLED display with a peak brightness of up to 2,000 nits, making it a screen with ample brightness and color. It remains very clear even under sunlight. And I must say the AMOLED is truly beautiful. ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED Review – The Smartwatch Even City Folk @ 1:17
really bright ▶ Why I Finally Switched from Apple Watch to Garmin Fenix 8 @ 6:02
vibrant AMOLED display ▶ Garmin Fenix E Review: BUY THIS OVER GARMIN FENIX 8? @ 6:05
AMOLED display, vibrant colors and sharp visuals ▶ Garmin Fenix E Review: BUY THIS OVER GARMIN FENIX 8? @ 1:08
display is not only clear but also visually pleasing ▶ Garmin Fenix E Review: BUY THIS OVER GARMIN FENIX 8? @ 1:59
bright AMOLED display ▶ Garmin Fenix E Review: BUY THIS OVER GARMIN FENIX 8? @ 0:21

Health Tracking (20)

HR accuracy was pretty good overall ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED First Impressions - it has issues (DLC @ 9:42
happy with the very precise start and end of sleep time ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED First Impressions - it has issues (DLC @ 6:35
new skin temperature that works throughout the day and at night ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED First Impressions - it has issues (DLC @ 6:46
great heart rate ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 43mm | Buy THIS size! @ 9:03
super impressed with heart rate ▶ APPLE TO GARMIN (again and why) // FENIX 8 #garminfenix8 #ap @ 4:36
Elevate 5 sensor ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 43mm | Buy THIS size! @ 9:17
wear on all the time so therefore it can give me better data better feedback ▶ APPLE TO GARMIN (again and why) // FENIX 8 #garminfenix8 #ap @ 3:23
accurate heart rate ▶ APPLE TO GARMIN (again and why) // FENIX 8 #garminfenix8 #ap @ 7:40
can perform an ECG reading ▶ After 100 Days, Is the The Garmin Fenix 8 Worth It? @ 12:35
updated gen5 heart rate sensor... improved accuracy [and] ECG technology and skin temperature sensing ▶ Garmin Tactix 8 First Impressions - Fenix 8 on Steroids! (Be @ 6:43
can track your blood oxygen saturation levels ▶ After 100 Days, Is the The Garmin Fenix 8 Worth It? @ 12:32
fifth generation Elevate Optical heart rate sensor which is one of the most accurate Optical heart rate sensors ▶ After 100 Days, Is the The Garmin Fenix 8 Worth It? @ 10:42
body battery ▶ I Tried the Garmin Fenix 8 for a Week—Here’s Why I’m Stickin @ 2:56
heart rate sensor responsive in other activities, definite step up from Epic 2 ▶ The Garmin Fenix 8 is the Best Golf Watch I've Ever Used. Bu @ 15:49
sleep tracking was really really good ▶ I Tried the Garmin Fenix 8 for a Week—Here’s Why I’m Stickin @ 5:07
comprehensive health monitoring ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED Review – The Smartwatch Even City Folk @ 5:19
health snapshot feature which allows you to know your average heart rate, blood oxygen, breathing rate, stress, and HRV in just 2 minutes. ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED Review – The Smartwatch Even City Folk @ 5:42
It tracks my body battery ▶ Why I Finally Switched from Apple Watch to Garmin Fenix 8 @ 6:07
uses garmin's Elevate Gen 4 sensor for heart rate and stress monitoring ensuring you get accurate and reliable Health Data ▶ Garmin Fenix E Review: BUY THIS OVER GARMIN FENIX 8? @ 4:12
sleep data collection is also very comprehensive. I find that it accurately captures both the time you fall asleep and wake up. The next morning, you can immediately see a sleep score ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED Review – The Smartwatch Even City Folk @ 6:14

Battery Life (20)

great battery life for its size ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 43mm | Buy THIS size! @ 7:25
put on my wrist and not worry about charging it for a few weeks ▶ APPLE TO GARMIN (again and why) // FENIX 8 #garminfenix8 #ap @ 1:11
the battery ▶ APPLE TO GARMIN (again and why) // FENIX 8 #garminfenix8 #ap @ 1:55
intelligently switching between single and dual mode GPS based on the strength of the GPS signal while you're out swimming biking or running so you'll get better battery life until your watch thinks it needs the extra accuracy ▶ After 100 Days, Is the The Garmin Fenix 8 Worth It? @ 14:54
I can wear this for a week or two with you know doing activities dayto day and not have to charge it ▶ Garmin Fenix 8: The Truth From a Longtime Garmin User @ 1:00
battery life also very similar to the epex pro ▶ Garmin Fenix 8: The Truth From a Longtime Garmin User @ 0:45
battery life is excellent, 8 days ▶ The Garmin Fenix 8 is the Best Golf Watch I've Ever Used. Bu @ 13:49
battery life this thing has over a week ▶ I Tried the Garmin Fenix 8 for a Week—Here’s Why I’m Stickin @ 1:57
AMOLED display lasts ages. I've run ultramarathons with it and it's been fine ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 - Why I'm Not Buying It (probably) @ 5:35
battery performance of the Felix 8 AMOLED truly opened my eyes. In smart mode, the maximum usage time is 29 days. ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED Review – The Smartwatch Even City Folk @ 1:50
solid battery life - up to 16 days in Smartwatch mode, 6 days with always-on display, 32 hours in GPS mode ▶ Garmin Fenix E Review: BUY THIS OVER GARMIN FENIX 8? @ 2:57
Battery life. Few watches come close to offering this level of endurance. Even heavy users won't need to charge daily. ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 Pro First Look – New Design, New Features, BI @ 11:27
it would tell you exactly how many hours left you had for specific activities so you never got halfway into an activity and had it unexpectedly die on you ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 - The Ultimate Watch? @ 7:05
solid battery life ▶ Garmin Fenix E Review: BUY THIS OVER GARMIN FENIX 8? @ 0:23
Expedition mode which gives you up to 14 days of tracking ▶ Garmin Fenix E Review: BUY THIS OVER GARMIN FENIX 8? @ 3:17
use GPS mode, it lasts for about 3 and 1/2 days ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED Review – The Smartwatch Even City Folk @ 2:09
incredible battery life ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED Review – The Smartwatch Even City Folk @ 0:13
the battery life is insane. This thing will last me over a week without charging ▶ Why I Finally Switched from Apple Watch to Garmin Fenix 8 @ 4:56
I can definitely vouch for this cuz I barely feel like I had to charge it up ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 - The Ultimate Watch? @ 7:01
battery life Garmin states that the Phoenix 8 can last 16 days in Smartwatch mode ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 - The Ultimate Watch? @ 6:55

Connectivity (17)

sinks seamlessly with my iPad ▶ APPLE TO GARMIN (again and why) // FENIX 8 #garminfenix8 #ap @ 3:09
completely offline so you don't need to be connected to the phone ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 43mm | Buy THIS size! @ 2:56
GPS accuracy ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 43mm | Buy THIS size! @ 10:10
I have seen an improvement on locating and locking onto Bluetooth devices such as headphones easier and quicker on the Phoenix 8 ▶ Garmin FENIX 8 51mm V Garmin EPIX PRO Gen 2 51mm | Which sho @ 9:23
I've not had a single Dropout on the Phoenix in 6 weeks ▶ Garmin FENIX 8 51mm V Garmin EPIX PRO Gen 2 51mm | Which sho @ 9:27
super accurate GPS ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 43mm | Buy THIS size! @ 3:15
GPS is just spot on ▶ APPLE TO GARMIN (again and why) // FENIX 8 #garminfenix8 #ap @ 5:24
didn't always want to be Tethered to my phone ▶ APPLE TO GARMIN (again and why) // FENIX 8 #garminfenix8 #ap @ 6:56
Garmin sat IQ mode ▶ After 100 Days, Is the The Garmin Fenix 8 Worth It? @ 14:51
latest and greatest multiband GPS chipset ▶ After 100 Days, Is the The Garmin Fenix 8 Worth It? @ 12:57
accurate GPS yardages ▶ The Garmin Fenix 8 is the Best Golf Watch I've Ever Used. Bu @ 6:30
dynamic routting, powered by upgraded GPS ▶ 5 Best Garmin Watches 2025 – Must-Have Garmin Picks! @ 4:27
zero issues with tracking where you are on the golf course ▶ The Garmin Fenix 8 is the Best Golf Watch I've Ever Used. Bu @ 8:20
seamless connection between the rangefinder and the watch ▶ The Garmin Fenix 8 is the Best Golf Watch I've Ever Used. Bu @ 9:44
GPS positioning is incredibly accurate. Even when running under an arcade, it can precisely capture your location using multiband L1 plus L5 positioning ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED Review – The Smartwatch Even City Folk @ 7:12
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, access the Garmin Connect IQ Store ▶ Garmin Fenix E Review: BUY THIS OVER GARMIN FENIX 8? @ 5:10
supports multi-satellite positioning ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED Review – The Smartwatch Even City Folk @ 7:23

Performance (13)

I found the Phoenix 8 slightly more responsive ▶ Garmin FENIX 8 51mm V Garmin EPIX PRO Gen 2 51mm | Which sho @ 6:17
makes tasks such as using the maps really pleasurable to use ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 43mm | Buy THIS size! @ 0:47
the Phoenix 8 does fully Boot and load all of the maps in a slightly quicker time ▶ Garmin FENIX 8 51mm V Garmin EPIX PRO Gen 2 51mm | Which sho @ 4:18
really really effective and works well ▶ APPLE TO GARMIN (again and why) // FENIX 8 #garminfenix8 #ap @ 6:40
working seamlessly and seems to be really really accurate ▶ APPLE TO GARMIN (again and why) // FENIX 8 #garminfenix8 #ap @ 5:10
takes the data very well ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 Amoled (51mm) - 3 Week Honest Review! Pros an @ 1:49
the map redraws are still Lo or nothing like the Apple watch can do it um but overall it is a little bit better ▶ Garmin Fenix 8: The Truth From a Longtime Garmin User @ 4:56
overall it's a little bit snappier a little bit zippier than the old than the Epix Pro or the Phoenix 7 ▶ Garmin Fenix 8: The Truth From a Longtime Garmin User @ 4:52
Health and fitness accuracy. The heart rate sensor, GPS, and activity tracking all perform at a pro level. ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 Pro First Look – New Design, New Features, BI @ 11:15
32 GB ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED Review – The Smartwatch Even City Folk @ 8:38
provides a solid and streamlined experience ▶ Garmin Fenix E Review: BUY THIS OVER GARMIN FENIX 8? @ 5:53
16 GB of storage ▶ Garmin Fenix E Review: BUY THIS OVER GARMIN FENIX 8? @ 5:18
essential activity tracking and reliable battery life ▶ Garmin Fenix E Review: BUY THIS OVER GARMIN FENIX 8? @ 6:08

Value for Money (7)

I do love this watch ▶ After 100 Days, Is the The Garmin Fenix 8 Worth It? @ 1:39
these features are similar to what's on the Apple watch Ultra with the oceanic app but unlike the oceanic app Garmin doesn't charge us $10 a month on some sort of subscription for these features ▶ After 100 Days, Is the The Garmin Fenix 8 Worth It? @ 10:20
my favorite Garmin watch that I've ever tested ▶ After 100 Days, Is the The Garmin Fenix 8 Worth It? @ 1:56
best watch that Garmin has made to date ▶ The Garmin Fenix 8 is the Best Golf Watch I've Ever Used. Bu @ 4:41
Great Value ▶ Garmin Fenix E Review: BUY THIS OVER GARMIN FENIX 8? @ 1:33
more affordable option in the Phoenix lineup retailing at $799 ▶ Garmin Fenix E Review: BUY THIS OVER GARMIN FENIX 8? @ 0:50
high-quality outdoor watch that covers all the essentials at a more accessible price ▶ Garmin Fenix E Review: BUY THIS OVER GARMIN FENIX 8? @ 6:44

Cons (115)

Features (29)

more of a hept hept taptic feedback whereas the Garmin 7 and the six had a more of a physical click that has actually annoyed some of the true Garmin followers or fans ▶ APPLE TO GARMIN (again and why) // FENIX 8 #garminfenix8 #ap @ 10:08
not quite impressed with this time and I think the list of default watch faces aren't that extensive ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED First Impressions - it has issues (DLC @ 2:20
don't like that you're so limited to only a few complications on the layout of the watch face ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED First Impressions - it has issues (DLC @ 3:02
the selection of watch faces available on the Phoenix 8 has reduced from the amount of watch faces available on the Epic Pro Gen 2 ▶ Garmin FENIX 8 51mm V Garmin EPIX PRO Gen 2 51mm | Which sho @ 6:22
don't like how quiet the speaker is ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED First Impressions - it has issues (DLC @ 4:19
Garmin still haven't brought ECG tracking to the UK ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 43mm | Buy THIS size! @ 13:11
some voice commands which I'm not entirely sure how useful they are like let's say starting a run or ride or basically any other commonly used activity profile especially if you have one of those profiles pinned to the top of your activity List It basically takes like two button presses to get to one of those profiles ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 Top Tips & Tricks // Better Accuracy, Better @ 1:55
Stockwatch faces as you know aren't the best ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 Amoled (51mm) - 3 Week Honest Review! Pros an @ 4:52
I don't tend to use the built-in microphone on my wrist for phone calls ▶ After 100 Days, Is the The Garmin Fenix 8 Worth It? @ 8:08
speaker is not something that would be my first choice ▶ After 100 Days, Is the The Garmin Fenix 8 Worth It? @ 8:57
saying how much time is left on the timer how much time is left on my timer don't work however show me the timer Works ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 Top Tips & Tricks // Better Accuracy, Better @ 2:35
speaker is so low and it seems even lower than music when you're making phone calls you can hear but it's like I got to put this thing right up to my ear ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 Amoled (51mm) - 3 Week Honest Review! Pros an @ 3:15
same thing with the watch faces the watch faces there's only a couple of them they didn't bring in the old watch faces from the old watch ▶ Garmin Fenix 8: The Truth From a Longtime Garmin User @ 6:19
you can talk to it, but it's not very effective, sounds like 1988 technology ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 - Why I'm Not Buying It (probably) @ 8:57
can't quickly set reminders ▶ I Tried the Garmin Fenix 8 for a Week—Here’s Why I’m Stickin @ 6:35
not a huge feature, most people jog with earphones anyway ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 - Why I'm Not Buying It (probably) @ 10:00
can't easily get screenshots/voice recordings off your watch ▶ The Garmin Fenix 8 is the Best Golf Watch I've Ever Used. Bu @ 16:14
reminders calendar invites quick alarms timers stopwatches all that stuff that are so quick and easy to access on here just are not possible or very bulky and slow to do ▶ I Tried the Garmin Fenix 8 for a Week—Here’s Why I’m Stickin @ 6:55
text messages: can receive those text messages but it can't reply it can't do a tapback ▶ I Tried the Garmin Fenix 8 for a Week—Here’s Why I’m Stickin @ 5:44
talking to the watch to start a run is useless, it's normally attached to you anyway ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 - Why I'm Not Buying It (probably) @ 11:51
if it shows up here the iPhone doesn't actually notice that it saw it here so it also still says it's unread when I get back to my phone ▶ I Tried the Garmin Fenix 8 for a Week—Here’s Why I’m Stickin @ 6:12
currently you can only reply using preset messages and it doesn't support typing replies yet. ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED Review – The Smartwatch Even City Folk @ 8:07
number one thing that you can't do on here for an iPhone...respond to text messages ▶ I Tried the Garmin Fenix 8 for a Week—Here’s Why I’m Stickin @ 13:20
the way that it displays the workout data. I think Apple just really nailed the look and flow of that. With Garmin, the data is all there. In fact, there's even more data, but I just find the display to just be a bit more clunkier ▶ Why I Finally Switched from Apple Watch to Garmin Fenix 8 @ 7:39
can't control do not disturb on other devices from the watch ▶ I Tried the Garmin Fenix 8 for a Week—Here’s Why I’m Stickin @ 11:13
current voice assistant needs to be activated with a button, so you can't wake it up just by speaking. ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED Review – The Smartwatch Even City Folk @ 3:38
lack of a microphone and speaker ▶ Garmin Fenix E Review: BUY THIS OVER GARMIN FENIX 8? @ 5:29
won't be able to take calls interact with your phone's smart assistant or use garmin's voice command features ▶ Garmin Fenix E Review: BUY THIS OVER GARMIN FENIX 8? @ 5:36
topographical maps need to be downloaded manually ▶ Garmin Fenix E Review: BUY THIS OVER GARMIN FENIX 8? @ 4:07

Software/OS (24)

watch is completely Frozen and unusable ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED First Impressions - it has issues (DLC @ 5:10
critical that they fix the bugs that I've discovered and Polished the UI and its responsiveness so that it reflects the Hefty price of it ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED First Impressions - it has issues (DLC @ 10:45
UI isn't polished yet and I've experienced at least one serious bug ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED First Impressions - it has issues (DLC @ 3:31
Garmin have removed this from the Phoenix 8 which won't be a problem for seasoned Garmin users who are used to that five button design but for new users this won't have helped navigation speed ▶ Garmin FENIX 8 51mm V Garmin EPIX PRO Gen 2 51mm | Which sho @ 6:00
UI has changed again and if you ask me I'd say it's now a little more difficult to navigate around than before especially because of all these different menus that you can open with different buttons ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED First Impressions - it has issues (DLC @ 3:09
when I open the activities menu I couldn't go back to the watch face at all and also quite a lot of lagginess in different places ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED First Impressions - it has issues (DLC @ 3:36
example of an unpolished and buggy software ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED First Impressions - it has issues (DLC @ 5:06
if you want to use buttons to get to different stages it's actually the same hotkey behavior for those functions ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 Top Tips & Tricks // Better Accuracy, Better @ 4:47
with this new UI the connect IQ are now allowed to have up to four data fields (it was two) but then each of these new data fields only get half of the memory per field ▶ After 100 Days, Is the The Garmin Fenix 8 Worth It? @ 6:27
new UI will not be retrofitted to any older models ▶ After 100 Days, Is the The Garmin Fenix 8 Worth It? @ 6:11
Currently trying to update software and things. And we're sitting with a queue and it just says syncing. There's no percentage. There's no percentage or anything like that. ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 Just Got Even Better With This Update! @ 1:09
new user interface...I'm not loving it ▶ After 100 Days, Is the The Garmin Fenix 8 Worth It? @ 4:52
takes more clicks to start an activity ▶ After 100 Days, Is the The Garmin Fenix 8 Worth It? @ 5:05
Garmin did address this with a couple of firmware updates it's still not perfect there's little things that are off ▶ Garmin Fenix 8: The Truth From a Longtime Garmin User @ 4:37
went to the Garmin IQ store and it didn't work with my uh Phoenix 8 it eventually worked after a couple of weeks but again just a simple thing that Garmin should have figured out before they did this ▶ Garmin Fenix 8: The Truth From a Longtime Garmin User @ 6:41
if you look online all kinds of people reporting all kinds of different bugs ▶ Garmin Fenix 8: The Truth From a Longtime Garmin User @ 4:31
the problem is when this first came out it was riddled with bugs my watch would restart occasionally which you know if you're going to go out and navigate on a hike and you're depending on that navigation to be safe uh thinking that your Watch Might reboot in the middle of it is not inspiring confidence there ▶ Garmin Fenix 8: The Truth From a Longtime Garmin User @ 4:14
when you have the touch interface up you see these really nice little widgets that are actually on the watch...it doesn't take you there it just kind of shows you status ▶ I Tried the Garmin Fenix 8 for a Week—Here’s Why I’m Stickin @ 4:19
if I want to go to weather I can't just tap on that weather thing that says the weather I have to go to the weather app ▶ I Tried the Garmin Fenix 8 for a Week—Here’s Why I’m Stickin @ 4:32
Learning curve. Garmin's menus are deep. New users may find the interface overwhelming at first. There's a lot going on, especially if you're coming from a simpler fitness band. ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 Pro First Look – New Design, New Features, BI @ 12:14
no Apple Fitness rings ▶ I Tried the Garmin Fenix 8 for a Week—Here’s Why I’m Stickin @ 7:15
Ford app not available ▶ I Tried the Garmin Fenix 8 for a Week—Here’s Why I’m Stickin @ 12:09
iPhone limitations. You can't reply to messages or send emojis from the watch if you're using iOS. Android users get the better deal here. ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 Pro First Look – New Design, New Features, BI @ 11:56
depressingly early this time of year Sunset ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 - The Ultimate Watch? @ 3:10

Design & Comfort (13)

buttons on this watch are different instead of that hard resistance and clickiness they're soft and a little mushy to the touch ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED First Impressions - it has issues (DLC @ 1:47
51 mm is neither going to look that great when dressed up a bit formally nor is it going to be as comfortable ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED First Impressions - it has issues (DLC @ 0:32
51 mm version remember that you need a huge wrist and forearm or it's going to look a bit ridiculous ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED First Impressions - it has issues (DLC @ 0:21
the buttons feel more plasticky than the aluminium buttons that are used on the Epix Pro and they don't make the same satisfying and sure C that you get on the Epic Pro Gen 2 ▶ Garmin FENIX 8 51mm V Garmin EPIX PRO Gen 2 51mm | Which sho @ 5:19
the phoenix8 is also slightly heavier ▶ Garmin FENIX 8 51mm V Garmin EPIX PRO Gen 2 51mm | Which sho @ 3:59
I don't have massive wrists or hands or arms, so the 47 fit me quite well. ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 Solar 51mm THE MIP KING: Unboxing and First I @ 10:48
22mm quick release strap…I have found these to be more comfortable…over the 22 mm strap ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 Solar 51mm THE MIP KING: Unboxing and First I @ 7:08
straight off the bat, you'll notice that the Garmin Fenix 8 is the biggest one. And it's not even that close. ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 Solar 51mm THE MIP KING: Unboxing and First I @ 6:02
looks huge on me…for my eyes, maybe for your eyes, too ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 Solar 51mm THE MIP KING: Unboxing and First I @ 0:52
you no longer get two bands in the Box ▶ Garmin Tactix 8 First Impressions - Fenix 8 on Steroids! (Be @ 3:16
the buttons they Chang them to be more watertight for diving uh for me I don't really obviously care about that...when you press in the buttons on the Phoenix 8 there's a little electronic Buzz that happens and the button play like the distance that you press them in is less than it is on my old watch ▶ Garmin Fenix 8: The Truth From a Longtime Garmin User @ 1:48
Size. Even the smallest 43 mm model is still chunky compared to something like the Galaxy Watch. If you have very small wrists, you may need time to adjust. ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 Pro First Look – New Design, New Features, BI @ 12:05
It is bulkier than my Apple Watch ▶ Why I Finally Switched from Apple Watch to Garmin Fenix 8 @ 4:33

Battery Life (12)

4 days of battery life uh if you're lucky, 3-day watch with heavy training ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 43mm | Buy THIS size! @ 7:58
battery live is super weak ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 43mm | Buy THIS size! @ 12:14
always on display drains battery ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 43mm | Buy THIS size! @ 7:44
always on display mode on for activities drops GPS mode to 24 hours ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 43mm | Buy THIS size! @ 8:51
28 hours of GPS mode, limited for 100 mile ultramarathon ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 43mm | Buy THIS size! @ 8:36
if you turn this on for all day tracking this will take a pretty big hit on battery life ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 Top Tips & Tricks // Better Accuracy, Better @ 5:09
having your watch on the map page consumes a lot more power than a normal Data Page and the reason for this is that the watch has to kind of constantly redraw the entire display because you're moving along ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 Top Tips & Tricks // Better Accuracy, Better @ 5:48
music features this again will be a pretty big drain on battery life on your device because it's using the Bluetooth connection with your earbud ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 Top Tips & Tricks // Better Accuracy, Better @ 5:30
using some thirdparty watch bases can sometimes take a hit on battery life ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 Top Tips & Tricks // Better Accuracy, Better @ 6:08
less battery ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 - Why I'm Not Buying It (probably) @ 3:36
downside of this watch is its charging method. It still uses a proprietary charging cable. It doesn't support wireless charging yet ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED Review – The Smartwatch Even City Folk @ 2:52
battery life is a bit less impressive compared to the Phoenix 8 ▶ Garmin Fenix E Review: BUY THIS OVER GARMIN FENIX 8? @ 3:24

Value for Money (12)

both watches are certainly expensive ▶ Garmin FENIX 8 51mm V Garmin EPIX PRO Gen 2 51mm | Which sho @ 10:33
cost $1,100 ▶ After 100 Days, Is the The Garmin Fenix 8 Worth It? @ 0:34
expensive... about $200 more than a Garmin Phoenix 8 in an equivalent model and size ▶ Garmin Tactix 8 First Impressions - Fenix 8 on Steroids! (Be @ 5:11
this is not the kind of experience I would expect from a premium $1,200 Smartwatch uh when it launched ▶ Garmin Fenix 8: The Truth From a Longtime Garmin User @ 4:43
overall it didn't feel like a premium experience getting this watch ▶ Garmin Fenix 8: The Truth From a Longtime Garmin User @ 7:23
this is supposed to have been a major upgrade and really it isn't ▶ Garmin Fenix 8: The Truth From a Longtime Garmin User @ 8:19
Garmin was selling them for $5...if you want another watch face there are free ones but if you want to buy one from Garmin you pay them $5 which is insane right it's not the $5 it's just the fact that I just bought a $1,200 watch there's not a lot of watch faces and now you want me to pay $5 for another watch face that I might not even like kind of crazy ▶ Garmin Fenix 8: The Truth From a Longtime Garmin User @ 6:55
over a grand ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 - Why I'm Not Buying It (probably) @ 3:53
nothing is better about it, the improvements are negligible ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 - Why I'm Not Buying It (probably) @ 7:06
The AMOLED display version is basically the Epix Pro Gen 2 with a different name. ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 - Why I'm Not Buying It (probably) @ 12:35
The price. At around $999, it's an investment. Not everyone needs this level of tech. ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 Pro First Look – New Design, New Features, BI @ 11:48
the price point is quite high ▶ Why I Finally Switched from Apple Watch to Garmin Fenix 8 @ 8:06

Performance (8)

I found it hit and miss ▶ Garmin FENIX 8 51mm V Garmin EPIX PRO Gen 2 51mm | Which sho @ 9:59
Run mode was slightly laggy but then I realized I hadn't put it into the multiband ▶ APPLE TO GARMIN (again and why) // FENIX 8 #garminfenix8 #ap @ 5:34
laggy especially in this department ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 Amoled (51mm) - 3 Week Honest Review! Pros an @ 4:39
lag ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 Amoled (51mm) - 3 Week Honest Review! Pros an @ 7:16
doing too much all of a sudden it's backed up showing blank screens ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 Amoled (51mm) - 3 Week Honest Review! Pros an @ 4:45
some things are laggy ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 Amoled (51mm) - 3 Week Honest Review! Pros an @ 9:32
everything just seems kind of slow ▶ I Tried the Garmin Fenix 8 for a Week—Here’s Why I’m Stickin @ 10:10
16 GB of storage compared to the 32 GB available on the Phoenix 8 ▶ Garmin Fenix E Review: BUY THIS OVER GARMIN FENIX 8? @ 5:25

Display (6)

the Garin Phoenix 6 I just find a little bit too dim and I didn't really like the display ▶ APPLE TO GARMIN (again and why) // FENIX 8 #garminfenix8 #ap @ 2:23
got my first little NX on it which I was very disappointed about ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 Amoled (51mm) - 3 Week Honest Review! Pros an @ 0:23
red one now during an update it seems so dim I was disappointed ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 Amoled (51mm) - 3 Week Honest Review! Pros an @ 1:17
the one thing that was weird was at night on the same brightness settings there's some kind of an auto dimmer on the Phoenix 8 and it's hard to read it gets dimmer ▶ Garmin Fenix 8: The Truth From a Longtime Garmin User @ 1:27
they made the font a little bit thinner and there's some more gradients like it's a little finer and it was obviously done by somebody who has never uh you know hiked above the tree line for 10 hours and their eyes are blown out and they just want to see things on the watch ▶ Garmin Fenix 8: The Truth From a Longtime Garmin User @ 6:04
touch screen didn't really use the touch screen that much ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 - Why I'm Not Buying It (probably) @ 13:33

Health Tracking (5)

heart rate tracking useless with hiking/skiing poles ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 43mm | Buy THIS size! @ 9:58
heart rate reads a little bit high for that first mile or so ▶ After 100 Days, Is the The Garmin Fenix 8 Worth It? @ 11:15
heart rate is definitely not perfect ▶ After 100 Days, Is the The Garmin Fenix 8 Worth It? @ 11:22
this band... it's a little too thick and not stretchy at all... it ended up not getting super accurate heart rate data ▶ Garmin Tactix 8 First Impressions - Fenix 8 on Steroids! (Be @ 3:40
heart rate sensor has issues in the early minutes of runs ▶ The Garmin Fenix 8 is the Best Golf Watch I've Ever Used. Bu @ 14:59

Connectivity (5)

doesn't have any sort of Lte capabilities all of that connectivity is phone dependent ▶ After 100 Days, Is the The Garmin Fenix 8 Worth It? @ 8:21
downloading maps over Wi-Fi can be convenient at all but it takes forever ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 Top Tips & Tricks // Better Accuracy, Better @ 8:19
I can't leave my phone at home and make a call from my Garmin ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 - Why I'm Not Buying It (probably) @ 15:39
doesn't have cellular ▶ I Tried the Garmin Fenix 8 for a Week—Here’s Why I’m Stickin @ 8:34
No LTE option. You need to pair it with a phone or an InReach device. For full connectivity, some users may miss built-in cellular support. ▶ Garmin Fenix 8 Pro First Look – New Design, New Features, BI @ 12:24

Fitness Tracking (1)

only bug experienced was in a run where racing against previous run ▶ The Garmin Fenix 8 is the Best Golf Watch I've Ever Used. Bu @ 13:20

Review sources

The Garmin Fenix 8 is the Best Golf Watch I've Ever Used. But... by Breaking Eighty | Honest Golf Reviews — 29 pros, 3 cons
Garmin Fenix 8 43mm | Buy THIS size! by Active Ideas — 24 pros, 7 cons
Garmin Fenix E Review: BUY THIS OVER GARMIN FENIX 8? by Oasthar — 25 pros, 5 cons
After 100 Days, Is the The Garmin Fenix 8 Worth It? by Matt LeGrand — 19 pros, 10 cons
Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED First Impressions - it has issues (DLC Titanium) by Ryan's Tech — 14 pros, 12 cons
I Tried the Garmin Fenix 8 for a Week—Here’s Why I’m Sticking with the Apple Watch Ultra by Scott McKenna — 13 pros, 12 cons
Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED Review – The Smartwatch Even City Folks Will Love by TruthUnboxing — 22 pros, 3 cons
Garmin Fenix 8 Amoled (51mm) - 3 Week Honest Review! Pros and Cons. by A little bit of Everything — 16 pros, 8 cons
Garmin FENIX 8 51mm V Garmin EPIX PRO Gen 2 51mm | Which should you buy? by Running on the mind — 16 pros, 6 cons
Garmin Fenix 8 - The Ultimate Watch? by Tiso — 21 pros, 1 cons
APPLE TO GARMIN (again and why) // FENIX 8 #garminfenix8 #apple #running by MOVE MORE NOW. — 18 pros, 3 cons
Garmin Fenix 8 Top Tips & Tricks // Better Accuracy, Better Battery Life, and More! by DesFit — 13 pros, 8 cons
Garmin Fenix 8: The Truth From a Longtime Garmin User by HikingGuy.com — 9 pros, 12 cons
Garmin Tactix 8 First Impressions - Fenix 8 on Steroids! (Better Looking Too!) by Chase the Summit — 12 pros, 3 cons
Garmin Fenix 8 - Why I'm Not Buying It (probably) by Mark Lewis — 6 pros, 9 cons
Why I Finally Switched from Apple Watch to Garmin Fenix 8 by Backpacking Bananas — 10 pros, 3 cons
Garmin Fenix 8 Pro First Look – New Design, New Features, BIG Surprise! by Innovate Tech Trends — 7 pros, 5 cons
Garmin Fenix 8 Solar 51mm THE MIP KING: Unboxing and First Impressions by Josh Romero — 6 pros, 4 cons
Garmin Fenix 8 Just Got Even Better With This Update! by Tim Arnold — 7 pros, 1 cons
5 Best Garmin Watches 2025 – Must-Have Garmin Picks! by HowMuchTech — 6 pros, 0 cons

Frequently asked questions

Is the Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED worth buying?

Based on 20 independent YouTube reviews, the Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED scores 3.9/5 with 293 positive and 115 negative points mentioned by reviewers, placing it #38 in the Fitness Trackers category.

What do reviewers like most about the Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED?

The most praised aspects are features, design & comfort, software/os — Features (88 mentions), Design & Comfort (53 mentions), Software/OS (27 mentions).

What are the most common complaints about the Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED?

Reviewers most frequently criticize features, software/os — Features (29 mentions), Software/OS (24 mentions).

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