Garmin - fēnix 8 Solar Sapphire GPS Smartwatch 51mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Titanium - (2024)
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Specifications
- Screen Size35 millimetersTouch ScreenYesOperating System CompatibilityAndroid, Apple iOSOperating SystemGarminApp CompatibleYesBuilt-in Storage32 gigabytes
- Key Specs
- Screen Size: 35 millimeters (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Touch Screen: true (Touch-screen devices make navigating more intuitive. Using a touch-screen display, you can do things such as tap to select, hold and drag to move items, swipe to scroll, and pinch to zoom.)
- Operating System Compatibility: Android, Apple iOS
- Operating System: Garmin (The operating system manages all software and hardware, including files, memory and connected devices. Most importantly, it lets you interact with your device and your programs in a visual way; otherwise, you'd be typing computer code to get anything done.)
- App Compatible: true (The product can be connected to a program or software application on a mobile device, which then receives collected data from the product.)
- Built-in Storage: 32 gigabytes
- Global Positioning: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou (BDS) (A system of satellites which enables a mobile receiver to determine its precise location based on signals received from satellites such as the US Global Positioning System (GPS), the Russian Global Navigation Satellite System (GLONASS), the European Global Navigation Satellite System (Galileo), or the Japanese Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS).)
- Metrics Measured: Activity vs. inactivity, Altitude changes, Blood oxygen, Cadence, Calories burned, Cycling speed, Distance swam, Distance traveled, Duration of exercise, Duration of sleep stages, Electrocardiography (ECG), Hours slept, Hydration, Laps swam, Pace, Respiration rate, Resting heart rate, Steps taken, Target heart rate, VO2 Max
- Protective Qualities: Water resistant
- Maximum Depth of Water Resistance: 328 feet (Measurement of the maximum depth of water in which the product is able to resist some degree of water penetration.)
- Band Material: Silicone
- Series: fenix 8 Solar 51mm (Part of a group of the same product type with similar features.)
- General
- Brand: Garmin
- Model Number: 010-02907-20
- Product Name: fēnix 8 Solar Sapphire GPS Smartwatch 51mm Fiber-reinforced polymer
- Color: Titanium
- Product Type: Activity tracker, Smartwatch
- Form Factor: Wristwatch (The size, arrangement, and physical configuration of the product.)
- Model Family: Garmin fenix 8
- Series: fenix 8 Solar 51mm (Part of a group of the same product type with similar features.)
- Year of Release: 2024
- Design
- Case Size: 51mm (The diameter or longest measurement of the case.)
- Case Shape: Circular
- Band Color: Amp Yellow/Graphite
- Clasp Type: Buckle
- Rotating Bezel: false (Rotating the bezel controls the various functions of the device.)
- Display
- Display Screen: true
- Screen Size: 35 millimeters (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Touch Screen: true (Touch-screen devices make navigating more intuitive. Using a touch-screen display, you can do things such as tap to select, hold and drag to move items, swipe to scroll, and pinch to zoom.)
- Display Type: MIP LCD
- Color Display: true
- Clock Display: true
- Backlit Display: true (Integrated lights allow for visibility of the display in low-light conditions.)
- Adjustable Brightness: true
- Customizable Watch Faces: true
- Screen Material: Power Sapphire
- Compatibility
- Operating System Compatibility: Android, Apple iOS
- Operating System: Garmin (The operating system manages all software and hardware, including files, memory and connected devices. Most importantly, it lets you interact with your device and your programs in a visual way; otherwise, you'd be typing computer code to get anything done.)
- App Compatible: true (The product can be connected to a program or software application on a mobile device, which then receives collected data from the product.)
- Voice Assistant Built-in: Not Applicable (A digital assistant built into the device that uses voice commands to answer questions and control smart devices.)
- Connectivity
- Data Plan Required: false
- Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
- Wireless Standard: N (The wireless networking protocol used by the device. Each iteration of the protocol is based on the 802.11 standard developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Standards Association. Denoted by letters following 802.11 (802.11a, 802.11ac, etc.), each version, published in alphabetical order, encompasses all previous versions.)
- Features
- Built-in Storage: 32 gigabytes
- GPS Enabled: true
- Global Positioning: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou (BDS) (A system of satellites which enables a mobile receiver to determine its precise location based on signals received from satellites such as the US Global Positioning System (GPS), the Russian Global Navigation Satellite System (GLONASS), the European Global Navigation Satellite System (Galileo), or the Japanese Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS).)
- Mobile Notifications: true
- Alert Type: Audible, Vibration, Visual
- Mobile Payment Service Supported: Garmin Pay
- Music Player: true
- Silent Alarm: true
- Built-In Microphone: true
- Activity
- Metrics Measured: Activity vs. inactivity, Altitude changes, Blood oxygen, Cadence, Calories burned, Cycling speed, Distance swam, Distance traveled, Duration of exercise, Duration of sleep stages, Electrocardiography (ECG), Hours slept, Hydration, Laps swam, Pace, Respiration rate, Resting heart rate, Steps taken, Target heart rate, VO2 Max
- Multi-Sport Tracking: true
- Sensors: Accelerometer, Altimeter, Ambient light sensor, Barometer, Compass, Electrical heart rate (ECG) sensor, Gyro sensor, Optical heart rate (PPG) sensor, Pulse oximeter (Sp02) sensor, Temperature sensor (Detects stimuli such as heat, light, sound, motion, or pressure and responds accordingly by operating a control or initiating a function of the device.)
- Performance
- Protective Qualities: Water resistant
- Maximum Depth of Water Resistance: 328 feet (Measurement of the maximum depth of water in which the product is able to resist some degree of water penetration.)
- Minimum Operating Temperature: -4.0 degrees fahrenheit (The lowest recommended ambient (surrounding) temperature in which the product can ideally operate stated by the manufacturer. Generally long-term exposure of the product to temperatures less than the minimum can result in ineffective operation.)
- Maximum Operating Temperature: 140 degrees fahrenheit (The highest recommended ambient (surrounding) temperature in which the product can ideally operate stated by the manufacturer. Generally long-term exposure of the product to temperatures more than the maximum can result in ineffective operation.)
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 2 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 2 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 0.21 ounces (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Product Length: 0.6 inches (The out of box length of the item. Length is measured as the longest dimension of the item.)
- Minimum Wrist Size: 127 millimeters
- Maximum Wrist Size: 225 millimeters
- Power
- Rechargeable: true
- Battery Strength Indicator: true
- Charging Time: 120 minutes
- Charging Interface(s): Solar, USB-C (The connection for transmitting power to charge the device.)
- Battery Chemistry: Lithium-ion
- Replaceable Battery: false
- Material
- Band Material: Silicone
- Camera
- Integrated Camera: No
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 1 year limited
- Warranty - Labor: 1 year limited
- Other
- UPC: 753759339418
Be limitless. The fēnix 8 multisport GPS smartwatch is built for serious athletes and outdoor adventurers who want to push beyond their limits. It features a 1.4” solar charged display with scratch-resistant sapphire lens, durable titanium bezel and powerful built-in LED flashlight for after-dark visibility. A built-in speaker and mic enable you to make and take calls from your wrist when your watch is paired to your smartphone. Power up your body’s performance, endurance and resistance to injury with targeted strength training plans and a full range of sport-specific workouts. Performance insights help manage your exertion and build stamina, while training readiness features show how much recovery time you need between workouts, based on 24/7 health and wellness monitoring of heart rate, respiration, stress, sleep and more (data presented is intended to be a close estimation of metrics tracked). Take to the trails with built-in ABC sensors and preloaded TopoActive maps. The dynamic round-trip routing feature helps simplify the planning of your runs or rides — letting you set your target distance and receive turn-by-turn directions that adjust to get you back to your start on schedule. Enjoy extended off-grid adventures with solar power providing up to 149 hours of battery life in GPS mode (assumes continuous use for entire period in 50,000 lux conditions). Plus, a 40-meter dive rating and leakproof metal buttons let you reach new depths of adventure. Additional features include music storage, Garmin Pay contactless payments (with a supported country and payment network), smart notifications (compatible smartphone required) and more
- Rugged by design: Built to endure, this premium design is dive-rated and features leakproof buttons, a metal sensor guard cover and always-on 1.4” solar charged display with scratch-resistant sapphire lens and titanium bezel. It’s tested to U.S. military standards for thermal, shock and water resistance.
- Built-in speaker and microphone: Make and take phone calls from your watch when it’s paired to your smartphone. Plus, control watch functions with off-grid voice commands — or use your smartphone’s voice assistant to respond to text messages and more.
- Built-in LED flashlight: A true integrated flashlight with variable light intensities and a red safety light gives you greater awareness in the dark, providing convenient illumination when you need it. Strobe mode can even match your running cadence.
- Advanced strength training: Elevate your body’s performance with targeted strength training plans and sport-specific workouts for athletes of all types.
- Knowledge is power: Begin each day with a customizable morning report offering a summary of health and wellness information. Use the training readiness feature, which looks at a variety of health metrics, to maximize your training efficiency and recovery — to help prevent burnout.
- Enhanced map navigation: A dynamic round-trip routing feature lets you enter how far you want to go — and get suggested routes that will guide you back on time. You can also view terrain contours on TopoActive maps and access preloaded maps for golf courses and ski resorts around the world.
Whats Included
- fenix 8
- Charging/data cable
- Documentation
Q: Are there any specific training plans included for strength training?
A: Power up your body’s performance, endurance and resistance to injury with targeted strength training plans and a full range of sport-specific workouts.
Q: What kind of maps are preloaded on the smartwatch?
A: This smartwatch comes with TopoActive maps preloaded.
Q: How long does the battery last in GPS mode with solar charging?
A: The battery lasts for up to 149 hours in GPS mode with solar charging.
Q: What is the maximum depth the smartwatch can be submerged in?
A: The maximum depth the smartwatch can be submerged in is 328 feet.
Q: Does the smartwatch have a built-in flashlight?
A: The fēnix 8 multisport GPS smartwatch features a powerful built-in LED flashlight for after-dark visibility.
Q: Can you make and receive calls from the smartwatch?
A: This smartwatch has a built-in speaker and microphone that enables you to make and take calls from your wrist when paired with your smartphone.
Q: Can you use this watch for golf
A: Yes I do
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| Pros for Garmin - fēnix 8 Solar Sapphire GPS Smartwatch 51mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Titanium - (2024) | |||
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| Battery Life, GPS Accuracy, Durability | There were no pros for this product— | Battery Life, Overall Performance, Design | Battery Life, Overall Performance, GPS Accuracy, Design, AMOLED Display |
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Customers value the exceptional battery life of the fēnix 8 Solar Sapphire GPS Smartwatch, with many praising its performance, especially when using the solar charging feature. The watch's durability is also a significant plus, making it ideal for demanding activities and various conditions. No significant drawbacks were reported by customers.
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- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Bye Bye Apple Ultra 2
After trading in my **Apple Watch Ultra 2, I decided to go with the **Garmin Fenix 8 Solar**, and I have to say—it’s been a game-changer. While the Ultra 2 is a fantastic smartwatch with deep Apple ecosystem integration, the Fenix 8 Solar takes things to another level for outdoor enthusiasts, athletes, and those who prioritize battery life and rugged durability.
This review is from Garmin - fēnix 8 Solar Sapphire GPS Smartwatch 51mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Carbon Gray DLC Titanium - (2024)
Posted by AndrewM
- Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Heart Rate Monitor issue
I returned my Enduro 3. I used for more than a month, and I haven't one single heat rate reading close to acceptable. I ran a half marathon in 1hour and 25 min and my average heart rate was 110 bpm according my enduro 3. I know the watches are not the best for this, but this one was the worst I ever tried. All the other features are amazing!
This review is from Garmin - fēnix 8 Solar Sapphire GPS Smartwatch 51mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Carbon Gray DLC Titanium - (2024)
Posted by AntoniofernandoR
- Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Great but MIP display was not for me.
Great watch. I really wanted to like the solar mip display but I couldn’t do it. It wasn’t the fact that it was dim, it was the resolution I couldn’t get used to. It’s 2025. You can’t have bad resolution anymore. It’s too hard to go backwards. I returned and got the amoled and it’s much better.
This review is from Garmin - fēnix 8 Solar Sapphire GPS Smartwatch 51mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Carbon Gray DLC Titanium - (2024)
Posted by Chad
