Switched from AWU2 looking for a bigger screen and MAINLY better battery life. Garmin came through big time! I’ve owned Fenix8 51mm for 3 weeks now. Wear it everyday, charged it once a couple of weeks ago. AMAZING battery life!! Amoled screen is easy to read and I’m still learning different watch faces and applications. It’s taking me some time to learn commands and navigation coming from the ultra, but I have zero regrets with switching. Even though it’s 51mm it fits my 19cm wrist very comfortably. The titanium is perfect, I don’t even feel like I’m wearing a watch. With AWU2 I felt it, didn’t like it. I’m loving the ECG feature the most. It seems accurate and it’s very easy to use. Loving the Body Battery too! This timepiece is truly worthy of the price. And here’s the best thing: it’s a real watch, it’s not an IPhone on your wrist. Loving Garmin. Thank you.
Have use this watch for a month 24/7 and find it to be exactly what was advertised. My previous watches was fenix 5x, and Mrk 2i diving watch. I loved the fenix 5x so thought the Fenix 8 with new upgrades would be great and it has meant those expectations. We will see how this watch continues to perform as I continue to use it everyday.
This watch is a game changer for me in my opinion. It has an ample supply of functions and the battery life is phenomenal! I am a beginner runner and it amazing at keeping track of my pace, speed, heart rate etc.
Upgraded from Epix Gen 2 Pro. Noticed a big downgrade in terms of all the buttons on the watch, it's not as responsive any more. Separately, despite being a 1000 dollar watch, the UI is often lagging and unresponsive on this watch. It's very disappointing. I would recommend skipping this generation and wait for the next iteration.