I would give it five stars, but the fact that it doesn’t have LTE to connect to cell phone service without having to have your phone on you is kind of a bummer considering the price point. But I love the watch and I use it for marathon training. I am also a flight attendant, and I’ve noticed that the altitude on the watch is also kind of off… So that is also where my four stars come in. Great watch over all. I would never go back to Apple.
Amazing features and durable. The display is much brighter and more crisp than the solar but battery life is noticeably worse than the solar.
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Customer Rating
5
Love this watch!!
on October 29, 2025
Posted by: PatricethePilot
This watch is so great once I learned how to use it! It’s super cool looking as well. I got tons of compliments on it for pickle Ball and running and weight training and basically anything you do.!!!
As an enthusiast of wildlife photography, adventure and fitness, I rely on gear that's tough and dependable and that is sleek enough in design to wear to the office or for a night on the town. The Fenix 8 exceeded every expectation.
Remote hikes or walks around the block, the GPS locks on quickly and remains accurate, with the ability to tag locations or track routes. The display is bright enough to read in the harshest light and the case holds up to dust, water and the inevitable knocks that happen in the field.
Battery life is phenomenal, I hardly have to consider charging anymore, I easily get 8-10 days between charges.
I really appreciate the sleep tracking, stress, elevation, and pulse ox readouts so that I can plan my recovery days around my busy schedule. The seamless sync with Garmin Connect on my phone without distractions is exactly what I want when my focus is on capturing a great shot or working out.
Garmin has definitely built more than a watch, it's a dependable field companion that keeps up with whatever the adventure is. The Fenix 8 is an investment in reliability, precision and peace of mind.
The new watch finally answers phones and has a speaker! What a fabulous feature when you don’t have a phone near by. The screen has large font if needed so I can read all of my text messages and the ecg aspect is fun. I love all of the information on sleep it provides also and only charging a watch once a week is very convenient.
My fenix 8 connects with my Shokz headphones and announces my average running pace for each mile! My Fenix 8 also allows me to speak and answer calls during runs(without digging into my running pocket for my smart phone). Of course, I love the handy built in flashlight and beautiful screen. I can increase the font size for the watch face so no squinting to checkout fitness stats! It’s worth the investment!!