Garmin
Garmin Fenix 8 51mm
The Garmin Fenix 8 51mm lands as a entry-level gps sports watche, built around AMOLED.
50/100
AMOLED
£824best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Optical HR
- Blood oxygen (SpO2)
- Sleep tracking
- No multi-band (l1+l5)
- No offline topo maps
Score profile
Scored against the gps sports watches classWhere the Garmin Fenix 8 51mm wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Health sensors
Optical HRYes
Blood oxygen (SpO2)Yes
Sleep trackingYes
Stress trackingYes
Design
Screen typeAMOLED
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Who it's for
Is the Garmin Fenix 8 51mm 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 51mm worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 50/100 against other gps sports watches, a entry-level result where the class average is around 56.
What stands out on the Garmin Fenix 8 51mm?
Its optical hr stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Garmin Forerunner 965?
The Garmin Forerunner 965 scores 51/100 versus this one at 50/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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