Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - fnix 8 AMOLED GPS Smartwatch 51mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Slate Gray - (2024)
Average customer rating
4.5
(129 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 129 reviews
5 Stars
95
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
3
1 Star
7
Customer Reviews for Garmin - fnix 8 AMOLED GPS Smartwatch 51mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Slate Gray - (2024)
Customer Rating
1
Impossible - like everything Garmin
on December 24, 2025
Posted by: LibbyW
Nothing intuitive. Despite having kayaking as a sport, Garmin chat said no navigational charts can be used wit it. Trying to locate LiveTrack on my phone (Garmin Connect) each time required such a search that I usually gave up. This is my fourth Garmin product and not one is easy to use. Very disappointed.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
An amazing watch!
on January 3, 2026
Posted by: WMMMIKE
Purchased this watch as an upgrade and glad I did. Such an amazing watch that does it all. Highly recommended!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Excellent
on January 3, 2026
Posted by: sri189
After using an Apple Watch for over a decade, I like this one. My Apple Watch's ability to monitor my pulse rate when working out is always a challenge for me.The Garmin watch has now resolved the issue.Additionally, the run's accuracy is superior to that of the Apple Watch.I also enjoy the statistics on the watch and the Garmin Connect after working out.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
3
Great features, missing faces
on January 4, 2026
Posted by: Steve86
I am happy with the watch except there is only one watch face available. All other faces have to be purchased. This is a huge setback for Garmin.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
1
Not happy
on January 4, 2026
Posted by: Ticked off
I've been purchasing Garmin watches for 5 years, and they keep taking things away that matter. I loved Garmin express I could use on my MacBook to download apps and watch faces to my watch but they decided to take that option away and make us use ConnectIQ on our phones which isn't as good, it doesn't show all the watch faces like Garmin Express does. I don't think I'll purchase another Garmin watch if they make it that much harder to find watch faces by getting rid of something that works I'll never understand. Thanks for nothing Garmin
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
2
Great but probably the last
on January 6, 2026
Posted by: froveroto
The Garmin Fenix 8 is a top-tier sports smartwatch. However, extremely high price and requirement of a paid subscription to unlock advanced features.
Now I'm facing a problem that my watch just disappear from my garmin connect app and I need to restart the pair process (and product registration).
In general, it's good but you always will question if it worth.
Now I'm facing a problem that my watch just disappear from my garmin connect app and I need to restart the pair process (and product registration).
In general, it's good but you always will question if it worth.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Feature packed watch
on January 7, 2026
Posted by: Strange1983
This is an amazing watch with many advanced features. I would highly recommend it based on the longevity of the battery, brightness of the screen and user interface to anyone looking for an industry leading smartwatch.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Easy to use--accurate.
on January 7, 2026
Posted by: Cyclist-Ron
I've lived with my Fenix 8 for about 8 months now. It's proven to be easy to use and has some great, "didn't know I'd use that" features like the flashlight and find my phone chime.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin