Garmin Fenix 8: a revolution in the world of smartwatches
04.09.2024
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Why is the Garmin Fenix 8 indispensable for the active adventurer?
After an exciting wait, the Garmin Fenix 8 is finally here! This flagship GPS smartwatch pushes the boundaries of a new generation, offering serious athletes and adventurers a wealth of advanced features.
From its rugged design, integrated LED flashlight, advanced mapping and battery life of up to 29 days* to a built-in speaker and microphone for phone calls and voice commands, the Fenix 8 gives the active adventurer all the tools needed to make every challenge enjoyable and worry-free.
Top features:
Display and battery: Choose between a vibrant AMOLED display or a solar-charging display. The AMOLED display is completely new to the Fenix series, delivering exceptionally clear and bright images even in direct sunlight and lasting up to 29 days* in smartwatch mode. The new Solar models, which harness up to 50% more solar energy than their predecessors, provide an impressive battery life of up to 48 days* in smartwatch mode.
Materials: The Fenix 8 stands out for its rugged, high-quality design made from premium materials such as titanium, stainless steel and fibre-reinforced polymer, making the watch both light and durable. The water-resistant Fenix 8, with leak-proof buttons, is the ideal companion for swimming and water sports, and thanks to its dive-rated case it lets you dive down to as deep as 40 metres.
Advanced mapping and navigation: The Fenix 8 lets you view terrain contours on TopoActive maps and see preloaded maps of thousands of golf courses and ski resorts around the world. The new map interface helps you get the most out of navigation – for example, you can enter a desired distance and the watch will create a route itself and guide you so you always stay on track – a big plus for anyone who wants to discover new running and hiking trails.
The Fenix 8 is the first Fenix series smartwatch with a built-in speaker and microphone, allowing you to make phone calls and give the watch commands such as “start a 5-minute timer”. This feature is ideal for keeping your hands free and focusing fully on your activity.
Advanced strength training: The Fenix 8 offers 4–6-week strength training plans and sport-specific workouts to help you reach your personal goals, whatever sport you do.
ClimbPro feature: Climbers and hikers will appreciate the ClimbPro feature, which provides real-time information about current and upcoming climbs, including gradient, distance and elevation gain.
Music and Garmin Pay: Explore the world phone-free! The Fenix 8 lets you listen to music without a phone – simply download your favourite songs via Spotify, Deezer or Amazon Music. Shopping is faster too, as you can pay quickly and conveniently with Garmin Pay contactless payments.
The Fenix 8 also keeps all the features Garmin is already known and loved for – 24/7 health monitoring including blood oxygen, energy levels, sleep quality and nap tracking.
Compared with the best competing smartwatches on the market, the Fenix 8 offers much better battery life, more in-depth training analysis, and its navigation features are simply unmatched.
Discover the Garmin Fenix 8 now, available in three sizes: 43 mm, 47 mm and 51 mm, so you can find the perfect fit for your wrist!
*Battery life depends on the model and settings and, for Solar versions, also on the intensity of sunlight.
