I've had the Fenix 8 for nearly a month now. I've had it over three weeks now and haven't charged it since the day I got it, when I initially charged it. I came over from an Apple Ultra Watch, and I'm very glad I made the switch. From weather to tracking workouts, to sleep and pulse O2, this thing is great. The only thing so far I'd like to see change is a longer charging cable with a 90-degree end at the watch would be better, but since it doesn't have to be charged very frequently, I can live with that.
I have not worn watching years. My father bought me a Seiko when I graduated high school. Holy smokes did I ever buy a nice watch? It looks good on your wrist. I swim now and I can tie my laps. I also resell boats and has a whole module for sailboat racing. It is awesome. I treated myself to it for my 60th birthday.
Purchased the Fenix 8, 51mm AMOLED sapphire, just over a month ago and I’m very pleased with the watch. I owned a Fenix 7 Solar previously and it was a solid watch with great features and quality. Made the move to the 8 for the AMOLED feature knowing the brightness of the watch face would be a big plus. The feel of the button press is different from the Fenix 7 but not in a bad or odd way. I have been an Apple Ultra 2 owner and wearer but no more. The features, AMOLED face and battery life of the Fenix 8 have converted me to become a Garmin daily wearer.
I upgraded to the Fenix 8 51mm from the Epix Pro II (51mm). For me the upgrade was worthwhile. I like the way the new buttons function. I also like the updated interface, which takes very little time to get used to. I also really like the mini-speaker. All of these features have me really enjoying the watch. I have owned every Fenix variant since the Fenix 3 and think the jump from Epix to Fenix was the most significant.
I purchase this as an upgrade to an older Garmin. The display, maps and speed to acquire a GPS fix are amazing. I also love the LED flashlight, Mic and Speaker of the watch. The battery life is also very good considering all the built in features.
I bought this watch a month ago because I needed something I could use at work and dive with with part of NSW this watch has met all my needs. I previously owned Apple Watches and they don’t compare to my Garmin fenix 8!
I bought the Garmin Fenix 8 a month ago, and I’m absolutely thrilled with it. What an amazing smartwatch! It delivers everything you’d expect – and more. From the build quality to the battery life, tracking accuracy, and smart features, it’s top notch. Whether I’m training, hiking, or at work, it’s reliable and packed with useful insights. Highly recommended for anyone serious about performance and durability!