Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - fnix 8 AMOLED GPS Smartwatch 43mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Silver - (2024)
Average customer rating
4.4
(85 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 85 reviews
5 Stars
58
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
1
1 Star
3
Customer Reviews for Garmin - fnix 8 AMOLED GPS Smartwatch 43mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Silver - (2024)
Customer Rating
3
Great watch. With a few exceptions
on July 27, 2025
Posted by: Ian1
I am 3 weeks into the Garmin experience after dropping my 4 year old Apple watch in a lake. The watch is beautiful. The screen and buttons seem to be extremely high quality. I love how customizable the main screen and running data screens are. Battery life without always on display is not quite what I was expecting i get about 6 days before a charge is needed always on got about 3 days. Navigating the watch can be difficult and takes some getting use too, did not find learning it to be a very user friendly experience. Not sure I am taking 100% advantage of all its features. Not happy at all with its optical HR monitor. Mine never ramps up. Seems to keep it well in day to day and lower intensity exercise but once I kick into gear and push my HR (where I know it should be spiking) the monitor tells a different story. I verified this with a Garmin HR strap. Tried different wrist straps with no success. I understand they have limitation's however my old watch didn't have this problem. Frustrated to have to move to a chest strap to get reliable HR data after such a high price point.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
3
No cellular
on July 25, 2025
Posted by: CaitlinM
Beautiful watch. Amazing health features. Wish I could keep it, but I tried and cannot get used to running, or living, without cellular (text and calls) on my watch. Returning and going back to Apple unfortunately.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Big improvement over my old Fenix 5s
on July 23, 2025
Posted by: EmPossible
After many years my Fenix5s battery died and I debated long and hard about whether to buy another Garmin or Apple 10. Apple now has very good health metrics but Garmin still has superior GPS. Needless to say I am very happy with the Fenix 8! Health metrics, HR and sleep tracking are much more accurate. The look is sleek. Recommend highly
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
3
Watch band too short
on July 19, 2025
Posted by: Burtcrane
Need one about 15 mm longer
Need one about 15 mm longer
Need one about 15 mm longer
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Care, July 20, 2025
Our UltraFit Nylon bands may be a great fit for you! The strap itself is 256 mm. It is available here: http://ms.spr.ly/6423sDH6T
-MR
-MR
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great features.
on July 19, 2025
Posted by: Hlrock123
Still getting use to all the different features. The battery dies a lot faster than my Garmin Instinct.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Absolutely love it!!!
on July 15, 2025
Posted by: SarahR
My boyfriend bought this watch for me. I absolutely love how I can track my time and pace. I am not a big tech person, but this watch is so easy to use. I love that it connects through Bluetooth with the app on my android and I can see how well I am doing with my training. Honestly it's the best gift anyone has ever bought me.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
3
Good, but need more band choices
on July 13, 2025
Posted by: Sharona16
Wish I could find feminine watch bands to compliment my Garmin
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Care, July 15, 2025
If you'd like to have a different watch band for your Fenix 8, we carry a number of compatible watch bands that you may enjoy. In particular, we have nylon bands and leather bands that have a very elegant look. You can see the available options here (everything on this page will fit a 43 mm Fenix 8):
http://ms.spr.ly/6421Sh7aP
*KC
http://ms.spr.ly/6421Sh7aP
*KC
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Pretty good!
on July 12, 2025
Posted by: Surferspace
Love the look of the watch, and the features it has are not lacking. However my issue is that there are some bugs that need to be worked out.
I feel like its not as solid in terms of software vs apple watch which is a letdown.
It would be great if garmin put additional attention in to their software and watch usability to ensure everything works as expected. May be an issue with software q/a… not sure.
Other than that im pleased with it. Comfort is actually great especially since i have the 43mm.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin