Customer Reviews for Garmin - fnix 8 Pro AMOLED Sapphire GPS Smartwatch 47mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Titanium - (2025)
Customer Rating
4
Nice upgrade!
on October 1, 2025
Posted by: Cooper
Had the 42MM Epix Pro Gen 2 and wanted a larger face along the with the satellite and LTE features. The only issue I've had so far is that sometimes when I lift the watch the AMOLED watchface doesn't light up all the way. This is annoying when I'm trying to set an activity or read narrative. Not sure if it's a setting issue that I've not done properly, but my older EPIX Pro had the AMOLED face and I never had an issue with a dimmer face. I keep my battery charged all the time so it's not a battery issue.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Care, October 2, 2025
Hi there, I am glad to hear that you have been enjoying your Fenix 8 pro! I would recommend reaching out to our support team so they are able to take a closer look at what is going on with the watch not lighting up fully. You can reach them at 1-800-800-1020 and we are open Monday-Friday 7am-7pm CST.
Bought a few weeks ago and love the size. At first it felt a little heavier from my Forerunner 945LTE, but got used to it after a couple of days. Screen is a huge improvement. Have been waiting for Garmin to release a watch with LTE. Now I can call without having to carry a phone, best feature.
I have been a Garmin user probably since the first GPS watch. Each time I upgrade I am impressed what the newest version. I had held off upgrading waiting for Garmin to come up with a watch with LTE and the Garmin Fenix 8 Pro was the watch I was waiting for and it has lived up to everything I wanted. I do not run with my phone so when I am out on a run I have no way to communicate in a emergency. Also with the live tracking and the LTE My wife does not get worried if I extend a run and am gone longer then expected. I enjoy the technical aspects of running even though it is the simplest of sports. I like the training suggestions. Garmin is the sports watch and the newest Fenix 8 Pro is just another success.
Amoled display is better than the fenix 7 pro. Battery life is less than the 7 pro and there is no solar function. I would have opted for the Micro-LED display, however, I didn’t want a further reduction in battery life. Features are fine although I probably won’t sign up to the LTE and Satellite service as I nearly always have my phone with me. The finish quality of the watch casing is poor with very sharp edges on the strap brackets.