Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - fnix 8 AMOLED GPS Smartwatch 51mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Slate Gray - (2024)
Average customer rating
4.5
(202 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 202 reviews
5 Stars
151
4 Stars
23
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
5
1 Star
11
Customer Reviews for Garmin - fnix 8 AMOLED GPS Smartwatch 51mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Slate Gray - (2024)
Customer Rating
5
Awesome Watch
on August 1, 2025
Posted by: Ridgerunnerdoc
Purchased the Fenix 8, 51mm AMOLED sapphire, just over a month ago and I’m very pleased with the watch. I owned a Fenix 7 Solar previously and it was a solid watch with great features and quality. Made the move to the 8 for the AMOLED feature knowing the brightness of the watch face would be a big plus. The feel of the button press is different from the Fenix 7 but not in a bad or odd way. I have been an Apple Ultra 2 owner and wearer but no more. The features, AMOLED face and battery life of the Fenix 8 have converted me to become a Garmin daily wearer.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great Features and a Worthwhile Upgrade
on August 1, 2025
Posted by: AeroBee
I upgraded to the Fenix 8 51mm from the Epix Pro II (51mm). For me the upgrade was worthwhile. I like the way the new buttons function. I also like the updated interface, which takes very little time to get used to. I also really like the mini-speaker. All of these features have me really enjoying the watch. I have owned every Fenix variant since the Fenix 3 and think the jump from Epix to Fenix was the most significant.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED
on July 31, 2025
Posted by: Theo1320
This watch is incredible and the best smart watch I have ever owned. This is my fourth Garmin watch and they just keep raising the bar.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Such a nice upgrade
on July 29, 2025
Posted by: Gibberish
I purchase this as an upgrade to an older Garmin. The display, maps and speed to acquire a GPS fix are amazing. I also love the LED flashlight, Mic and Speaker of the watch. The battery life is also very good considering all the built in features.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Best watch I’ve owned
on July 28, 2025
Posted by: Ricky917
I bought this watch a month ago because I needed something I could use at work and dive with with part of NSW this watch has met all my needs. I previously owned Apple Watches and they don’t compare to my Garmin fenix 8!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great watch
on July 24, 2025
Posted by: Iwan Jordan
I bought the Garmin Fenix 8 a month ago, and I’m absolutely thrilled with it. What an amazing smartwatch! It delivers everything you’d expect – and more. From the build quality to the battery life, tracking accuracy, and smart features, it’s top notch. Whether I’m training, hiking, or at work, it’s reliable and packed with useful insights. Highly recommended for anyone serious about performance and durability!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Fenix 8 Sapphire AMOLED - Victor E.
on July 24, 2025
Posted by: Victor E.
I had a Fenix 5S for a while and loved it. Unfortunately it would no longer charge. The folks at Garmin took care of me and got me into the Fenix 8 I now have. I love the new features and really love the new screen.
With such upgrades, I wish, my only gripe and issue, something would be done about how the watch is charged, dump the cable and do the magnetic charging, cables go bad. The charging method is the only reason I give it a 4 instead of a 5. I look forward to make more years of wearing a Garmin.
With such upgrades, I wish, my only gripe and issue, something would be done about how the watch is charged, dump the cable and do the magnetic charging, cables go bad. The charging method is the only reason I give it a 4 instead of a 5. I look forward to make more years of wearing a Garmin.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
IS IT’S OWN ANIMAL
on July 19, 2025
Posted by: Stetson
Switched from AWU2 looking for a bigger screen and MAINLY better battery life. Garmin came through big time! I’ve owned Fenix8 51mm for 3 weeks now. Wear it everyday, charged it once a couple of weeks ago. AMAZING battery life!! Amoled screen is easy to read and I’m still learning different watch faces and applications. It’s taking me some time to learn commands and navigation coming from the ultra, but I have zero regrets with switching. Even though it’s 51mm it fits my 19cm wrist very comfortably. The titanium is perfect, I don’t even feel like I’m wearing a watch. With AWU2 I felt it, didn’t like it. I’m loving the ECG feature the most. It seems accurate and it’s very easy to use. Loving the Body Battery too! This timepiece is truly worthy of the price. And here’s the best thing: it’s a real watch, it’s not an IPhone on your wrist. Loving Garmin. Thank you.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin