Smartwatches · Garmin
Garmin Fenix 8
Gen 8 · 2024
Multi-week battery, the richest training-load and recovery metrics, and maps that work off-grid.
9.1FitHQ score / 10
The verdict in brief
Pros
- Two-plus weeks of battery
- Richest training-load and recovery data
- Full topo maps that work off-grid
Cons
- Very expensive
- Bulky on smaller wrists
Specs
- ~16-day battery
- Topo maps
- AMOLED
| Battery life | ~16 days |
|---|---|
| Display | AMOLED or MIP |
| GPS | Multi-band GNSS |
| Water resistance | 100m |
| Ecosystem | iOS + Android |
Our take
Multi-week battery, the richest training-load and recovery metrics, and maps that work off-grid.
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