Garmin
Garmin fēnix® 8 – 47 mm
A solid mid-range smartwatche for anyone tracking training and health, leading with Garmin OS.
65/100
Garmin OSAMOLEDTITANIUM
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Why we rate it
- Always-on display
- ECG
- Blood oxygen (SpO2)
- Above-average water resistance
- No blood pressure
- No cellular (lte/5g)
Score profile
Scored against the smartwatches classWhere the Garmin fēnix® 8 – 47 mm wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Display
Panel typeAMOLED
Always-on displayYes
Health
ECGYes
Blood oxygen (SpO2)Yes
Sleep trackingYes
Body / skin temperatureYes
Fall detectionYes
Design
Case diameter47 mm
Case materialTITANIUM
Water resistance100
SpeakerYes
MicrophoneYes
Platform
OSGarmin OS
More specs
Size47 mm
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowGarmin fēnix® 8 – 47 mm vs Google Fitbit Fitbit Versa 4
Garmin fēnix® 8 – 47 mmFitbit Versa 4
| GarminGarmin fēnix® 8 – 47 mmThis page | Google FitbitFitbit Versa 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 65 /100 | 65 /100 |
| Battery hours | — | 144 hours |
| Ecg | Yes | — |
Who it's for
Is the Garmin fēnix® 8 – 47 mm 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 – 47 mm worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 65/100 against other smartwatches, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 58.
What stands out on the Garmin fēnix® 8 – 47 mm?
Its always-on display stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Garmin fēnix 8?
The Garmin fēnix 8 scores 66/100 versus this one at 65/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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