Garmin
Garmin fēnix® 8 – 43mm
A solid mid-range pick in the smartwatches line-up, with Garmin OS up front.
68/100
Garmin OSAMOLEDSapphireRoundSteel or Titaniumtrue
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Why we rate it
- Always-on display
- Touchscreen
- Heart rate
- Above-average water resistance
- No blood pressure
- No cellular (lte/5g)
Score profile
Scored against the smartwatches classWhere the Garmin fēnix® 8 – 43mm wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Display
Panel typeAMOLED
Always-on displayYes
TouchscreenYes
Cover glassSapphire
Screen shapeRound
Battery
GPS battery28 hours
Health
Heart rateYes
ECGYes
Blood oxygen (SpO2)Yes
Sleep trackingYes
Body / skin temperatureYes
Stress trackingYes
AFib detectionYes
Fall detectionYes
HRVYes
Fitness
Auto workout detectionYes
Built-in GPSYes
Multi-band GPSYes
Design
Case diameter43 mm
Case materialSteel or Titanium
Water resistance100
SpeakerYes
MicrophoneYes
Platform
OSGarmin OS
Voice assistanttrue
More specs
Size43 mm
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Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowGarmin fēnix® 8 – 43mm vs Google Google Pixel Watch 4
Garmin fēnix® 8 – 43mmGoogle Pixel Watch 4
| GarminGarmin fēnix® 8 – 43mmThis page | GoogleGoogle Pixel Watch 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 68 /100Better | 67 /100 |
| Gps | 28 hours | — |
| Ecg | Yes | Yes |
Who it's for
Is the Garmin fēnix® 8 – 43mm 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 – 43mm worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 68/100 against other smartwatches, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 58.
What stands out on the Garmin fēnix® 8 – 43mm?
Its always-on display stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Garmin Fenix 8 43mm?
The Garmin Fenix 8 43mm scores 69/100 versus this one at 68/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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