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Garmin - fnix 8 AMOLED GPS Smartwatch 51mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Slate Gray - (2024)
Average customer rating
4.5
(195 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 195 reviews
5 Stars
145
4 Stars
23
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
5
1 Star
11
Customer Reviews for Garmin - fnix 8 AMOLED GPS Smartwatch 51mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Slate Gray - (2024)
Customer Rating
5
Upgrade
on October 11, 2025
Posted by: WolfHunter
I have had this for about a month and it is the third generation I've own over the years. This is a must have if you currently have any other model. It is brighter and has a better response during physical activity than the last models.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
All Around Great Watch
on October 8, 2025
Posted by: Sam11
I’ve had the Fenix 8 for about a month. I had a Garmin Instinct 2 solar before and decided to upgrade and get the Fenix. It has been worth it.
It maps extremely well on outdoor runs and tracks everything you could possibly need.
The amount of features this watch has is amazing.
I’ve used it on walks, runs, treadmill runs, hiking, and hunting and it has worked perfectly.
Of course with Garmin, the battery life has been great.
I definitely recommend this watch.
It maps extremely well on outdoor runs and tracks everything you could possibly need.
The amount of features this watch has is amazing.
I’ve used it on walks, runs, treadmill runs, hiking, and hunting and it has worked perfectly.
Of course with Garmin, the battery life has been great.
I definitely recommend this watch.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Super Integration with Garmin and Phone Systems
on October 6, 2025
Posted by: CAPT Jim
I upgraded from my Garmin Fenix 5+ to the Fenix 8, 51mm Amoled display. It's great. I am very happy with the new capabilities and easy integration with my Garmin bike computer and phone. Happy camper here!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
3
Pro:Screen readability Con:Golf Course not loading
on October 1, 2025
Posted by: JDizzle
This 51mm AMOLED Fenix 8 Pro screen is awesome! I've enjoyed the readability in all light conditions, and the functions are intuitive to navigate. My only gripe is that the golf courses (any of the three local courses I live near) will not load onto the watch. I have loaded the courses onto my phone thru the Garmin Connect app and when I go to open the golf function on the watch the watch screen reads "No Nearby Courses". I've tried loading the courses while standing on the first tee box of each of the courses so It's not a GPS or distance issue for sure.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
1
It is a mess
on September 30, 2025
Posted by: avconnect
After 8 happy years with a Fenix 5, I decided to upgrade to a Fenix 8. it has been nothing but a mess. My primary use is for golfing. The Golf app frequently crashes. Often it does not advance to the next hole. Today is started on the 9th hole. Who starts on the 9th hole? It would not advance and the yardages did not change as I walked. Event the steps counter was way off. This is the second Fenix 8. I returned the original for the same problems and they sent me a new one. It is even worse.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Care, September 30, 2025
It sounds like you've experienced several abnormalities with your Fenix 8. I'd recommend contacting our wearables experts at the following link: http://ms.spr.ly/6422svOwG
-MR
-MR
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Awesome watch
on September 29, 2025
Posted by: O. White
I’ve enjoyed my watch since receiving it in the mail and still learning all the features that it has!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Great upgrade from the 7
on September 29, 2025
Posted by: Alan n
Love adding the phone feature speaker sound is not the best but I manage ,
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Fenix 8
on September 29, 2025
Posted by: Bru Bru Boy
Best watch i have ever owned!
i don't think there is anything that competes with this.
i don't think there is anything that competes with this.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin