Garmin

Garmin Fenix 8

A entry-level gps sports watche for anyone tracking training and health, leading with Titanium.

50/100
Mixed bag
Overall score · how we rate
Titanium
£842best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it

  • Scores 50/100
  • Built for the job
  • No multi-band (l1+l5)
  • No offline topo maps
Score profile

Where the Garmin Fenix 8 wins and loses

Scored against the gps sports watches class
OverallValueFuture-proo…505045
Overall spec score
50
Value position
50
Future-proofing
45
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Design

Case materialTitanium

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Garmin Fenix 8 vs Suunto Suunto Race S

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Who it's for

Is the Garmin Fenix 8 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 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?

Its overall 50/100 rating against the rest of the gps sports watches class.

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.