Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - fnix 8 AMOLED GPS Smartwatch 51mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Slate Gray - (2024)
Average customer rating
4.4
(182 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 182 reviews
5 Stars
132
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
1
Quality Control issues
on May 26, 2026
Posted by: Fenix from the ashes
I bought the watch and it has something corrupted in the software! The start up sequence isn’t right! When I turn off the watch it’s takes forever to turn on and because the correct sequence isn’t functioning there’s no way of telling what’s happening with the watch! So if that’s an issues then what else is potentially wrong with it! I spoke to Garmin and they said they will be coming out with a software update to potentially fix the problem! Unfortunately my drop dead return date is in a couple of weeks so if that solution doesn’t hurry up and present it self! I will be returning the watch! Pretty disappointed!!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great upgrade
on May 15, 2026
Posted by: Dave19$
Couldn’t love it any more. Upgraded from a Fenix 6. Visibility, audio prompts, scuba mode.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
1
Poor
on April 27, 2026
Posted by: Joshpete
I bought this a month ago and have nothing but problems… I’m on my 3rd device. Everytime it does an update or is turned off the power plug has to be plugged in to get the screen to turn back on. I came from Apple Watch Ultra, and honestly so much more user friendly. I had such high hopes with the Fenix 8 because of friends that had it and loved it. But I’m far from impressed.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
fenix keeps getting better
on April 13, 2026
Posted by: PerBok
I have owned several of the fenix watches and will keep upgrading when available. Great watch! Love the functionality, design and battery life.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
3
Fix auto dimming light sensor
on April 6, 2026
Posted by: Chapaul
Excellent watch in every aspect... the only problem is the automatic lighting sensor; it's rubbish. They should fix it with software and make the Fenix 8 the best watch for workouts.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great Multisport watch the smartphone is a bonus!!
on April 5, 2026
Posted by: msp01
I've have the Fenix 8 for my active lifestyle. Great battery life, I get around 19 days when I have to charge. I could get 21 days but don't want to risk it. I'm active and record my cycling, running, hiking and sleep. The set-up was easy using the Garmin Command app and Connect IQ for my customizations and the voice commands is great addon. Using the watch as a phone is a plus.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Love my Fenix
on April 5, 2026
Posted by: DSchu
Easy to customize and read. Great features to assess progress. Awesome looks!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Epix pro 2 to Fenix 8.
on March 31, 2026
Posted by: Antxiety runner
Coming from an Epix pro 2. Fenix 8 fit is amazing. Same features and the way to swap watches is seamlessly. My only complaint is the action buttons. You can only save 3 favorites so you better just use voice commands (watch it on YouTube) and this will save you many steps of locating what exercise to choose. Known bug, wrist movement and the whole screen is not bright.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin