fenix 8 43mm, AMOLED, Outdoor & Fitness GPS Smartwatch, Saphire, Carbon Gray Titanium, Blk/Pebble Gray Band
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Web ID: 19879628Great for my fitness goals
I really love all the bells and whistles this comes with. Sleep scores, workout activities, pulse ox, fitness reminders, connectivity to phone, wifi, etc. Morning summary is great. In my mind better than an apple watch if you want deeper insights. i’m getting into hiking so I like the mapping options. Cons: it is a bit bulky for sleeping with. if you have all the heart rate tracking features on and phone connectivity, it does being the battery to 7 days. I like it so far.
Customer review from Garmin
Love the size and power
I traded in my Apple Watch Ultra for the Fenix. I love the small size that packs a punch. It has a 8 day battery compared to the Apple Watch that needed charging after one workout. I went through 4days of physical activity and it tracked my steps separately from my workouts which I thought was impressive. I was able to see my progress seperate than daily activities. I really like the feature of seperation. Being a physically active person my fitness level differs from my daily level. Thank you for a great watch! My workout routine is a Garmin program and I wish I didn’t have to select the workout instead of it starting automatically that’s my only feedback. Can you make a training quick start option? Usually it starts unless Im missing a step. Overall great improvement from the Fenix 6 to the 8 series. It has more functionality as a smart watch which is what I wanted because I was still wearing my apple watch for where the Garmin laps in function as a smartwatch , but has more health features than Apple. GPS functionality is impressive and the watch has better signal than any watch I’ve had so far.
Customer review from Garmin
Great watch
Watch was great, but I returned it. Couldn't justify the price tag for what it offered compared to my old watch from another competitor that also worked seamlessly with their phones. Also, it was too bulky despite me buying the smallest one.
Customer review from Garmin
Great improvements
Great improvements over my previous fenix 6. (which stopped working unexpectedly after 4 yrs) Lots more data and insights to review along with morning report.
Customer review from Garmin
Great watch. With a few exceptions
I am 3 weeks into the Garmin experience after dropping my 4 year old Apple watch in a lake. The watch is beautiful. The screen and buttons seem to be extremely high quality. I love how customizable the main screen and running data screens are. Battery life without always on display is not quite what I was expecting i get about 6 days before a charge is needed always on got about 3 days. Navigating the watch can be difficult and takes some getting use too, did not find learning it to be a very user friendly experience. Not sure I am taking 100% advantage of all its features. Not happy at all with its optical HR monitor. Mine never ramps up. Seems to keep it well in day to day and lower intensity exercise but once I kick into gear and push my HR (where I know it should be spiking) the monitor tells a different story. I verified this with a Garmin HR strap. Tried different wrist straps with no success. I understand they have limitation's however my old watch didn't have this problem. Frustrated to have to move to a chest strap to get reliable HR data after such a high price point.
Customer review from Garmin
No cellular
Beautiful watch. Amazing health features. Wish I could keep it, but I tried and cannot get used to running, or living, without cellular (text and calls) on my watch. Returning and going back to Apple unfortunately.
Customer review from Garmin
Big improvement over my old Fenix 5s
After many years my Fenix5s battery died and I debated long and hard about whether to buy another Garmin or Apple 10. Apple now has very good health metrics but Garmin still has superior GPS. Needless to say I am very happy with the Fenix 8! Health metrics, HR and sleep tracking are much more accurate. The look is sleek. Recommend highly
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Watch band too short
Need one about 15 mm longer Need one about 15 mm longer
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Response from Garmin
Our UltraFit Nylon bands may be a great fit for you! The strap itself is 256 mm. It is available here: http://ms.spr.ly/6423sDH6T -MR