Customer Ratings & Reviews

I have been very pleased with the Fenix 8. I upgraded from the Garmin Epix Pro and have also had the Fenix 6 and Fenix 7. This one is my favorite. The display is great and the screen size is bigger than the Epix. It feels less chunky. I like the new operating system as well. The battery life is comparable to the Epix and I typically charge the watch once every 7 - 10 days (averaging 1 to 1.5 hours of GPS time on most days of the week).

So, I upgraded from a fenix 7(not the Pro). When I saw the fenix 8, there were a lot of features that intrigued me so I researched a lot about it and watched YouTube reviews. Although I originally purchased the amoled version, I traded it back for the solar. I personally like the display of the MIP screen and love the battery life even more. Definitely have enjoyed the new layout and new features such as the torch which wasn’t on my fenix 7. Definitely happy with my purchase.

I upgraded to this and have been using it for a few months now. I absolutely love it. The battery life is great and it’s fairly easy to use. The watch is tough to and has made it through work and working out. I’m excited to take it to the backwoods this year on a hike and check it out.

I recently purchased the Garmin Fenix 8 from Best Buy, and it has exceeded all my expectations. The build quality is top-notch, the screen is bright and easy to read in any lighting, and the battery life is incredible. The fitness tracking features are extremely accurate, and the GPS locks on fast, making it perfect for runs, hikes, and everyday use. Best Buy made the buying experience smooth and hassle-free, and I walked out feeling confident with my purchase. If you’re looking for a premium smartwatch with serious performance, the Fenix 8 is absolutely worth it. Highly recommended!

I bought this for a daily wear watch that would track my swim laps, but I like it for so much more. The watch and Garmin app have helped me track my swims, bike rides, and workouts, as well as track my calorie burn and consumption, and has helped in my weight loss and overall health. I also love the sleep, heart rate, and blood ox monitoring. The resolution and brightness are awesome and I honestly use the built-in flashlight every day! Awesome watch.

After doing a ton of research I zoomed in on the Garmin Feniz 8 AMOLED Sapphire 47mm. For golfers like me this baby has all the bells and whistles of the Garmin Approach S70. But wait,,,the Fenix 8 also has all the sports, fitness and health features of the Garmin line and can receive AND make phone calls as well as text messages. If you're a golfer and want to use your GPS watch as an all purpose smart watch this is the ticket.

Fantastic watch! It managed to replace my Apple Watch Ultra 2. It’s such a professional watch geared toward serious athletes and I love it. The 47 mm is the perfect size in my opinion and the battery life is great, lasting 7 days.

This is my go to for my runs and walks. Battery life is a major plus! I run and walk 4 miles a day, 6 days a week. GPS is accurate. I also use Oura ring and the 2 is always different when it comes sleep, body battery, readiness and activity scores. But, Heart rate and HRV are almost identical. Durability and waterproof is outstanding!

It is pricey, but so good. It looks great - both rugged and refined (especially with the Portal face). This watch inspires me to do something every day - to get up and work out in whatever way I can - and it guides how hard I push myself. It is awesome to have the built-in LED torch, sapphire glass, and titanium bezel! Another great style choice: I love that it is round and the 1.4" screen is awesome!

I’m very happy with this purchase! I originally owned an Epix Gen 2 and decided to make the upgrade. The user interface gets a great upgrade on the Fenix 8 and is much more responsive!

Love it so far! Also bought Garmin smart index weight and blood pressure devices. Great Garmin eco-system!

I just switch my fenix 7 , I'm very super impressed, fenix8 it's very superior ,battery life excellent.

Awesome! Used it for everything.. Love how you can adjust font size.

Easily the coolest and most capable watch I’ve ever owned! And definitely the most expensive! But so far worth it!!

I have both the Garmin Fenix 8 and an Apple Watch Ultra 2. I have had the ultra 2 for awhile, but have never cared for apple’s “squircle” shape of the watches. The round face of the Garmin gives it a more normal watch look. The 47mm face is more than enough for me, but I did get an aftermarket strap because the 22mm strap that comes with the watch is a little small for my liking. The Fenix 8 is my first Garmin watch, and I will say from the get go it feels more rugged than the Ultra 2. I am not generally rough with my devices, but I was mending fence lines when I first got the Fenix and it held up without getting scratched, something I can’t say for the Ultra 2. The metrics you get from Garmin are more in depth and are definitely geared toward the active person. I am little bit of a data nerd and appreciate the depth of information it provides. The Garmin is more of a sport watch with smart capabilities where the Apple Watch is a smart watch with some smart capabilities. The battery life is great even with an always on display. I easily get the 7 days as suggested, and this could be extended for longer hiking trips if you turn off the AOD. The AMOLED screen is bright and easy to read. The number of apps is not as extensive as the Apple Watch, but there were only 3 that i regularly used on my Apple Watch anyway. All in all this a great watch for someone who is active and uses their watch more for monitoring of those activities.

Great performance, battery life, and fitness tracking

I absolutely love this thing. It tells me what I need to know and does a pretty good job at it. It's very durable and rugged, and it looks good to to take out on date night, with the correct band of course. I highly suggest this to the athlete/outdoors person who wants a durable watch, long lasting battery and something you can dress up. No complaints!

Switched from an Apple Watch. Have truly enjoyed all of the fitness features and the battery life!

Very nice watch, has all the perfect features needed, and a great battery life.

Is perfect for my activities like running and swmmng. Very accurate in distances and speed, really like the map location and is very light and comfortable.