Garmin
GARMIN FENIX 8-51 MM
The GARMIN FENIX 8-51 MM lands as a entry-level gps sports watche, built around AMOLED.
53/100
AMOLEDTITANIUMSapphire
£894best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Solar charging
- Scores 53/100
- No multi-band (l1+l5)
- No offline topo maps
Score profile
Scored against the gps sports watches classWhere the GARMIN FENIX 8-51 MM wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Battery
Solar chargingYes
Design
Screen typeAMOLED
Case materialTITANIUM
Bezel materialSapphire
Case diameter51 mm
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowGARMIN FENIX 8-51 MM vs Garmin Garmin Forerunner 70
GARMIN FENIX 8-51 MMGarmin Forerunner 70
| GarminGARMIN FENIX 8-51 MMThis page | GarminGarmin Forerunner 70 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53 /100Better | 43 /100 |
| Battery gps | — | 23 hours |
Who it's for
Is the GARMIN FENIX 8-51 MM right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable gps sports watche for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need multi-band (l1+l5), in which case a higher-tier gps sports watche is the better call.
Serious trainer
Logs every session and wants accurate metrics.
okay
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 FENIX 8-51 MM worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 53/100 against other gps sports watches, a entry-level result where the class average is around 56.
What stands out on the GARMIN FENIX 8-51 MM?
Its solar charging stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the COROS PACE 3?
The COROS PACE 3 scores 54/100 versus this one at 53/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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