Garmin
Garmin fēnix 8
A solid mid-range pick in the smartwatches line-up, with Garmin OS up front.
66/100
Garmin OSSmartphoneSapphireRoundMulti-band GPS with SatIQTitanium
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Why we rate it
- Always-on display
- Heart rate
- ECG
- Above-average gps battery
- No blood pressure
- No cellular (lte/5g)
Score profile
Scored against the smartwatches classWhere the Garmin fēnix 8 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Display
Always-on displayYes
Cover glassSapphire
Screen shapeRound
Battery
GPS battery92 hours
Health
Heart rateYes
ECGYes
Blood oxygen (SpO2)Yes
Sleep trackingYes
Stress trackingYes
AFib detectionYes
HRVYes
Fitness
Built-in GPSYes
Multi-band GPSYes
GNSS systemsMulti-band GPS with SatIQ
Design
Case diameter47 mm
Case materialTitanium
Water resistance40
SpeakerYes
MicrophoneYes
Physical buttons3
Platform
OSGarmin OS
Compatible withSmartphone
Voice assistanttrue
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Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowGarmin fēnix 8 vs Google Google Pixel Watch 4
Garmin fēnix 8Google Pixel Watch 4
| GarminGarmin fēnix 8This page | GoogleGoogle Pixel Watch 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 66 /100 | 67 /100Better |
| Gps | 92 hours | — |
| Ecg | Yes | Yes |
Who it's for
Is the Garmin fēnix 8 right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable smartwatche for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need blood pressure, in which case a higher-tier smartwatche is the better call.
Serious trainer
Logs every session and wants accurate metrics.
good
Everyday wearer
Notifications, steps and sleep, all day comfort.
good
First-timer
New to wearables and weighing the basics.
okay
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Garmin fēnix 8 worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 66/100 against other smartwatches, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 58.
What stands out on the Garmin fēnix 8?
Its always-on display stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Google Pixel Watch 4?
The Google Pixel Watch 4 scores 67/100 versus this one at 66/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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