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
5
Love this watch
on February 20, 2026
Posted by: Cablegirl79
I absolutely am loving this watch and all the features it has. I have had it for almost a year now and my fitness levels have gone up and my fitness age has gone down. I’m in the best shape of my life and have goals still ahead of me. This watch helps me know when I need to step back and do a deep recovery when my stress levels are up and my body battery is down. Highly recommend this watch or any garmin watch to help you reach your fitness goals.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Loving it!
on February 13, 2026
Posted by: Angelrad
Had another smart watch for years & do not do well with having to learn new products… however, due to the short battery life on my old brand I decided to make the switch.
Honestly, I think the forerunner would have sufficed for my needs (& lower cost preference) BUT decided to treat myself. It’s a bit larger than I’m used to but am enjoying it, just wish it had an easier band (like my old watch).
It has a multitude of uses, so I’m slowly learning how to maneuver thru my activities, flashlight, etc… IF YOU’RE CONSIDERING A SWITCH OR AN UPGRADE, THIS IS DEFINITELY THE WATCH FOR YOU!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
An Upgrade
on February 12, 2026
Posted by: Steph0704
I purchased this Fenix 8 last month, after the screen stopped working on my Fenix 6. Although, I was reluctant to say goodbye to my old watch, the updates on the Fenix 8 are definitely an upgrade. The touch screen is brighter and has additional colors, and the watch interface has some new features that the Fenix 6 did not. I loved my old watch and look forward to many recorded activities with this upgrade.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
1
Very hard to find out how to use.
on February 7, 2026
Posted by: RLM1
Instruction on use very poor. The Manual’s instructions are not accurate and videos are the same.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
This is an awesome topnteir watch!
on February 6, 2026
Posted by: KenH1
Funny, I have worn a watch my entire life! Since I got this I wear it daily. I'm still learning all the features, but i find it relatively user friendly, and no limits to its capabilities :)
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Great features but falls short!
on February 6, 2026
Posted by: hakkailla20
I was very excited to upgrade from my Garmin Fenix 6S to the Fenix 8. However, I was frustrated with the treadmill and running activity features as the heart rate was completely inaccurate. It was spiking within the first 5-10 minutes from the 130's-140's to over 180's and stayed there for the better part of my treadmill run, specifically, before dropping back down into the 130's-140's. Garmin did exchange watches for another new one and the heart rate was spiking the same way. I reached out to Garmin and they sent the HRM200. This has seemed to have solved much of the issue. It's frustrating that the watch is SO expensive and isn't accurate where it should be! Hopefully the update will help to balance the heart rate metric to reflect the correct heart rate.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
A comfortable watch with a small wrist band
on February 2, 2026
Posted by: Magistad
I originally purchased a Fenix 8 - 47 mm watch. I loved the features but was a bit too bulky. After a few months I broke down and got the 43 mm. This is much more comfortable, but I can barely get the wrist strap closed, and the velcro band barely fits over my hand. I would love Garmin to make a longer band for this watch. Again love the features and can now wear it continuously.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Fenix 8 with even more features
on January 30, 2026
Posted by: Windbanker
I like my new Fenix 8 - 43mm. Now it has a flash light and diving features! Not sure I like the golf activity changes vs Fenix 7 - but we will see. Set up was pretty seamless.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin