Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - fnix 8 AMOLED Sapphire GPS Smartwatch 43mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Carbon Gray DLC Titanium - (2024)
Average customer rating
4.5
(95 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 95 reviews
5 Stars
67
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
1
1 Star
4
Customer Reviews for Garmin - fnix 8 AMOLED Sapphire GPS Smartwatch 43mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Carbon Gray DLC Titanium - (2024)
Customer Rating
4
Great watch
on July 31, 2025
Posted by: Tim5123
Watch was great, but I returned it. Couldn't justify the price tag for what it offered compared to my old watch from another competitor that also worked seamlessly with their phones. Also, it was too bulky despite me buying the smallest one.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great improvements
on July 30, 2025
Posted by: Kdkd
Great improvements over my previous fenix 6. (which stopped working unexpectedly after 4 yrs) Lots more data and insights to review along with morning report.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
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