Garmin
Garmin fēnix 8 51mm AMOLED Sapphire
A solid mid-range pick in the smartwatches line-up, with 29 hours up front.
58/100
29 hoursGarmin OSAMOLEDsapphiretitaniumtrue
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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 51mm AMOLED Sapphire wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Display
Panel typeAMOLED
Cover glasssapphire
Battery
Battery life29 hours
GPS battery84 hours
Health
Heart rateYes
ECGYes
Blood oxygen (SpO2)Yes
Sleep trackingYes
Stress trackingYes
AFib detectionYes
HRVYes
Fitness
Built-in GPSYes
Multi-band GPSYes
Design
Case diameter51 mm
Case materialtitanium
Water resistance40
SpeakerYes
MicrophoneYes
Platform
OSGarmin OS
Voice assistanttrue
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowGarmin fēnix 8 51mm AMOLED Sapphire vs Google Google Pixel Watch 4 (41mm)
Garmin fēnix 8 51mm AMOLED SapphireGoogle Pixel Watch 4 (41mm)
| GarminGarmin fēnix 8 51mm AMOLED SapphireThis page | GoogleGoogle Pixel Watch 4 (41mm) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 58 /100 | 58 /100 |
| Battery hours | 29 hours | — |
| Gps | 84 hours | — |
| Ecg | Yes | — |
Who it's for
Is the Garmin fēnix 8 51mm 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.
okay
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Garmin fēnix 8 51mm 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 51mm 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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