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
Fastantic
on January 25, 2026
Posted by: @trigirl
I've been a garmin forerunner user for about 15 years. I was debating between this fenix and the latest forerunner. While I'm sure the forerunner is great I couldn't be happier with the Fenis 8. It doesn't feel bulky, great battery life and the technology and features made it a seamless transition from the forerunner. I love the look and everything about the Fenis 8
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Excellent watch
on January 24, 2026
Posted by: Carlos1315
This watch is excellent for walking or everyday activities.
Great features and widgets that you can use for your daily life . Example ECG
Great features and widgets that you can use for your daily life . Example ECG
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Sharp! Great features & easy to nav!
on January 22, 2026
Posted by: L.P.
This was an upgrade from my Fenix 6 Pro, and it is incredible!! MUCH easier to navigate, improved features and tough, but extremely stylish!! I beat the heck out of my 6Pro over the years (never took it off), and feel that this one will take it too!! Highly recommend!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Garmin fenix 8
on January 17, 2026
Posted by: Tamtom20
Battery life is unmatched!!!!! Still learning about all of the features. But the battery life of where it’s at!!! Love this watch. A little bigger than what I’m used to but love this watch!!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Great watch
on January 14, 2026
Posted by: Ally998
Great watch! Really like it! Cool features! But sometimes it reads my heart rate completely off during activities! Which is really annoying at times! But other than that great addition to my life!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Does everything that I wanted
on January 12, 2026
Posted by: Johnbr80
My new fenix 8 replaced a fenix 5s that I have had since 2018. It took awhile to make the transition, but once I became used to the fenix 8 I am more than satisfied. It has a lot more features than the old watch and some I probably won’t use, but I am extremely glad that I made the purchase. It is a wonderful piece of technology.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Flashier than expected
on January 1, 2026
Posted by: Rasso
First of all, get the smallest size. Medium and large ones are humongous, the 43 mm fits already like the largest watch I’ve ever worn. Its difficult to try on the display models, I know, but its a must! Second, when the device is turned off, the buttons are dead. They are “induction buttons” that only come alive when the watch is powered on. When you try pushing the buttons on a display model that ran out of its battery, the buttons will feel terrible. They feel really nice and also give haptic feedback when power is on, so keep that in mind.
The light is by far the most amazingly useful and crowd pleasing feature somehow! Very fun to use.
It came as a shocker when I found out that this watch also doubles as a legit dive computer because it shares the same sensor as the descent Mk3. I had no idea what a high end product I was purchasing!
The light is by far the most amazingly useful and crowd pleasing feature somehow! Very fun to use.
It came as a shocker when I found out that this watch also doubles as a legit dive computer because it shares the same sensor as the descent Mk3. I had no idea what a high end product I was purchasing!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Intuitive Feedback and Features
on January 1, 2026
Posted by: IndyJess
I loved my old Fenix 5s, but was excited to upgrade to the 8 for the added features of sleep analysis and answering calls from my watch. This was no small upgrade. The features in the 8 are far superior and I can't imagine using any other watch. The ability to use workouts right from the watch and have a running coach right on my wrist is a game changer when it comes to upgrading my fitness routine. The sleep analysis and spO2 monitoring are added features I was really looking forward to having and the total body battery is a great insight to how my health is overall. Forget Apple watches and Fitbits, this has both types of wrist-based tech beat by a longshot.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin