Garmin
Garmin fēnix 8 47mm AMOLED Sapphire
A solid mid-range pick in the smartwatches line-up, with Garmin OS up front.
58/100
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Why we rate it
- Heart rate
- ECG
- Blood oxygen (SpO2)
- Above-average gps battery
- No blood pressure
- No cellular (lte/5g)
Score profile
Scored against the smartwatches classWhere the Garmin fēnix 8 47mm AMOLED Sapphire wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Display
Panel typeAMOLED
Cover glassSapphire
Screen shapeRound
Battery
GPS battery47 hours
Health
Heart rateYes
ECGYes
Blood oxygen (SpO2)Yes
Sleep trackingYes
HRVYes
Fitness
Built-in GPSYes
Multi-band GPSYes
Design
Case diameter47 mm
Case materialTitanium
Water resistance40
SpeakerYes
MicrophoneYes
Platform
OSGarmin OS
Voice assistanttrue
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowGarmin fēnix 8 47mm AMOLED Sapphire vs Google Google Pixel Watch 4 (41mm)
Garmin fēnix 8 47mm AMOLED SapphireGoogle Pixel Watch 4 (41mm)
| GarminGarmin fēnix 8 47mm AMOLED SapphireThis page | GoogleGoogle Pixel Watch 4 (41mm) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 58 /100 | 58 /100 |
| Gps | 47 hours | — |
| Ecg | Yes | — |
Who it's for
Is the Garmin fēnix 8 47mm AMOLED Sapphire 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.
excellent
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Garmin fēnix 8 47mm AMOLED Sapphire worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 58/100 against other smartwatches, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 58.
What stands out on the Garmin fēnix 8 47mm AMOLED Sapphire?
Its heart rate stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Apple Watch Series 11?
The Apple Watch Series 11 scores 59/100 versus this one at 58/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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