Garmin
Garmin fēnix 8 Pro
A solid mid-range pick in the smartwatches line-up, with Garmin OS up front.
62/100
Garmin OSAMOLEDiOS and AndroidSapphireTitanium bezel40m
£795best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Touchscreen
- Heart rate
- ECG
- No blood pressure
- Below-average water resistance
Score profile
Scored against the smartwatches classWhere the Garmin fēnix 8 Pro wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Display
Panel typeAMOLED
TouchscreenYes
Cover glassSapphire
Health
Heart rateYes
ECGYes
Blood oxygen (SpO2)Yes
Sleep trackingYes
HRVYes
Fitness
Built-in GPSYes
Design
Case diameter47 mm
Case materialTitanium bezel
Water resistance40
ATM rating40
MIL-STD certifiedYes
SpeakerYes
MicrophoneYes
Connectivity
Cellular (LTE/5G)Yes
NFC / contactless paymentYes
Platform
OSGarmin OS
Compatible withiOS and Android
On-watch musictrue
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Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowGarmin fēnix 8 Pro vs Apple Apple Watch Series 11 GPS 42mm
Garmin fēnix 8 ProApple Watch Series 11 GPS 42mm
| GarminGarmin fēnix 8 ProThis page | AppleApple Watch Series 11 GPS 42mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 62 /100 | 62 /100 |
| Battery hours | — | 24 hours |
| Ecg | Yes | Yes |
Who it's for
Is the Garmin fēnix 8 Pro 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 Pro worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 62/100 against other smartwatches, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 58.
What stands out on the Garmin fēnix 8 Pro?
Its touchscreen stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Garmin Fenix 7X Pro Sapphire Solar?
The Garmin Fenix 7X Pro Sapphire Solar scores 63/100 versus this one at 62/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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