FENIX 8. Real. Honest. Review.
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THIS IS THE GARMIN FENIX 8
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3 ай бұрын
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@ulfrden
@ulfrden 6 сағат бұрын
Does it bigger than F8? Asking for 16,5sm wrist.
@markusschwienbacher
@markusschwienbacher 8 сағат бұрын
Hello Dave. I follow all of your videos. They are very good and informative. And I have a question for you. I have had the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic for a long time and, well, it's not exactly the best. I have wanted to switch to Garmin for a long time. I have been waiting for the Fenix ​​8 51mm AMOLED. Now there are rumors of a Fenix ​​8 Pro and MicroLED. I would prefer a Pro version with a MicroLED display. Is it worth waiting again or will it take another year for it to come onto the market? I would also be interested to know whether the Fenix ​​8 supports skin temperature measurement like the Apple 8 and higher, or the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6? And I read that the processor in the Fenix ​​8 Tactix is ​​more powerful than that of the normal Fenix ​​8, is that true? Thanks in the meantime. Many greetings from South Tyrol in Italy.
@jaimealonsocardin2143
@jaimealonsocardin2143 12 сағат бұрын
In navigation when you follow a track the orientationa jumps around. To solve it you can fix the map on north but... For me is a big issue.
@graydogllc
@graydogllc 23 сағат бұрын
Dave, already subbed! I am gonna pick up one of these on black Friday. Your video is excellent, and your editing and cinematography is awesome. You're gonna continue to blow up, I am sure. I will probably do a video on the trex 3 myself. I will definitely mention you when I do it!
@901pics
@901pics Күн бұрын
This is such a good deal....You have to be out of your mind to buy garmin when other companies like samsung with the "ultra" are half the price that can be traded in after years of use and updated....garmin does not support their products nearly as well as samsung. Dont get stuck with a $1000.00 paper weight like I did....garmin customer service is the worst.
@DTraylor
@DTraylor Күн бұрын
As far as points of interest, I know zepp has partnered with komoot. You send maps from komoot to the watch, so maybe that would be beneficial.
@DaveDoesFitness
@DaveDoesFitness Күн бұрын
That could definitely be a solution to the lack of trail information. Thanks for letting me know, I'll have to look into it!
@user-dart
@user-dart 2 күн бұрын
Thank you for the review. One of the best! I have already ordered them. It is great that you have dispelled the myth that their bodybattery is too positive and cannot recognize the real picture of the state after waking up. It is just that all the bloggers who wore them for 3 days needed to do this for at least a week. Even Garmin writes in the user manual that collecting data, depending on what indicators, can take up to several months. By the way, this also applies to VO2 Max. About data confidentiality - this is very useful information for me. Now I have no doubts about the choice.
@austinslater4773
@austinslater4773 2 күн бұрын
Fantastic review! I love Garmin but it’s hard for me to justify it with how I train. Trex gives you a similar look and experience for much cheaper. Tempted to pick one up
@maks_zbogar
@maks_zbogar 2 күн бұрын
My Amazfit T-REX 3 has zero lag compared to Fenix 8.
@Rickdundee
@Rickdundee 3 күн бұрын
Just up graded from a fenix 3 in 2024 😂
@ChaseTheSummit
@ChaseTheSummit 3 күн бұрын
Nice one Dave!
@splatmatt
@splatmatt 3 күн бұрын
Objectively comparing the Amazfit T-Rex 3 to a market of more expensive established peers, this review stands out as the most comprehensive and insightful to date.
@DaveDoesFitness
@DaveDoesFitness 2 күн бұрын
Thanks for the kind words and support! 💪🏃
@umairmallick632
@umairmallick632 3 күн бұрын
Hi Dave Thanks for honest review? Can we make our customize intervals like garmin & coros watches? Will Trex 3 show splits like above watches ,i mean warm up ,run, rest & cool down etc? If possible show them Thanks in an advance
@PangaDayWalker
@PangaDayWalker 3 күн бұрын
Amazing i went from Trex2 to the 3 and how good the watch now is for cycling. To a point I can easily compare to my chest strap. Even workout now, i take few samples of my heart beat, and it is on pair every single time. The battery life is a little disappointing compare to my old Trex2, but it was just about 4 days less.
@grundschul-mathe-profis2773
@grundschul-mathe-profis2773 3 күн бұрын
Hello, do you know if the water temperature measures accurately or is it influenced by the body temperature?
@MultiChuck45
@MultiChuck45 3 күн бұрын
What about swimming metrics?
@DaveDoesFitness
@DaveDoesFitness 2 күн бұрын
Unfortunately my neighborhood pool is closed for the season and I don't have access to an indoor pool..I do want to test it in the water at some point though so maybe an update video down the line
@the-portuguese-guy
@the-portuguese-guy 3 күн бұрын
This watch is a very good candidate to win the award the best beginner adventure smartwatch of the year. Because if you go to the wild you cannot count with the navigation features in the watch, its a good watch for outdoors beginners and thats it. But i believe 90% of people not use navigation features on his life, for this 90% this is a good buy, the chinese zepp knowing very well what need to do to catch costumers. very well done video Dave❤❤
@DaveDoesFitness
@DaveDoesFitness 2 күн бұрын
Obrigado!
@ThiagoChiquita-zk9tg
@ThiagoChiquita-zk9tg 3 күн бұрын
Great review.
@jimreher7023
@jimreher7023 3 күн бұрын
What a great review. Owned an earlier version of an Amazfit and found it to be pretty good. Ultimately, I purchased a Garmin Phoenix 7 after trying several others, including Suunto. I've been super happy with the Garmin. However, this new Amazfit seems really compelling, especially at the price point.
@ginmil3436
@ginmil3436 3 күн бұрын
Definitely the video I was waiting for!! 💪💪🔥
@DaveDoesFitness
@DaveDoesFitness 2 күн бұрын
Hope you liked it!
@ginmil3436
@ginmil3436 2 күн бұрын
@@DaveDoesFitness Yes a lot I was undecided but now I see clearly! Thank you!! Keep up the good reviews you've got a really great KZbin channel. 💪👍💪🏃
@shotbru
@shotbru 3 күн бұрын
Or just being able to add a custom Exercise to the workout. Currently you can only select exercises already on the list (unless there’s another way of doing customization of an exercise)
@jonathantimm4645
@jonathantimm4645 4 күн бұрын
How does the VO2 Max compare to Garmin?
@DaveDoesFitness
@DaveDoesFitness 4 күн бұрын
Garmin has me at 50 while Zepp has me at a 47. Garmin has been steady for quite a while at 50-51 and Zepp had me at 47-48 so not too far off.
@jonathantimm4645
@jonathantimm4645 3 күн бұрын
@DaveDoesFitness that is pretty close. Thanks for the response.
@DaveDoesFitness
@DaveDoesFitness 3 күн бұрын
@jonathantimm4645 thank you for watching the video 💪🏃
@Sinasi08
@Sinasi08 4 күн бұрын
Excellent review 👏 Very complete
@DaveDoesFitness
@DaveDoesFitness 4 күн бұрын
Thank you! 💪🏃
@ActiveIdeas
@ActiveIdeas 4 күн бұрын
Nice one Dave! I’ve been comparing it to the F8 and I’m also well impressed with what Amazfit have done here. A lot of people are going to love this watch ⌚️ Still not convinced by the premium features though
@DaveDoesFitness
@DaveDoesFitness 4 күн бұрын
Thanks for stopping by! Haven't had a chance to watch your review yet, but saw some excitement for it in the Amazfit subreddit. I'll be sure to check it out
@ActiveIdeas
@ActiveIdeas 3 күн бұрын
@ A pleasure mate 🌟 Corr unfortunately my video’s a long one! Nothing you won’t already know! 🙈 Only a week into testing atm but I’m loving it so far 👊🏽
@GarminPro
@GarminPro 4 күн бұрын
Doing a great job with the channel. Like the content.
@DaveDoesFitness
@DaveDoesFitness 4 күн бұрын
Thanks for the support! 🙏
@Arm.W
@Arm.W 4 күн бұрын
Did you upgrade latest firmware for this review? I saw some people said they fixed about preciously for HR and some stability.
@DaveDoesFitness
@DaveDoesFitness 4 күн бұрын
While I have installed that update on my watch, I'm pretty sure all of the filming took place before that update was pushed out. I will have to see about doing another comparison run soon to see if performance has increased
@aidiamran
@aidiamran 4 күн бұрын
How about blood pressure monitor?
@DaveDoesFitness
@DaveDoesFitness 4 күн бұрын
Unfortunately in the US we do not have access to Zepp Pay, ECG, or blood pressure monitor
@aidiamran
@aidiamran 3 күн бұрын
@ ok thank you
@Mdogbrown
@Mdogbrown 4 күн бұрын
Was the Trex easier to see in direct sun than the Epix?
@DaveDoesFitness
@DaveDoesFitness 4 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching! The T-Rex 3 is brighter than the Epix, but I've had the Epix for years and haven't struggled seeing it during activities. So I think both work well, but the edge goes to the T-Rex
@Lefty1284
@Lefty1284 4 күн бұрын
Can you connect a heart rate strap to the TREX 3 like the Garmin HRM-Pro?
@DaveDoesFitness
@DaveDoesFitness 4 күн бұрын
Hi Left, yes you can. The T-Rex 3 supports bluetooth sensors, not ANT+. That includes HR straps, speed / cadence sensors, power meters, etc. There is a full list of specific models supported here: us.amazfit.com/pages/supported-bluetooth-peripherals
@Lefty1284
@Lefty1284 4 күн бұрын
Is there an always on watch face that shows movement of the second hand? I work in healthcare and need that for taking heart rates. Thanks!
@DaveDoesFitness
@DaveDoesFitness 4 күн бұрын
I just checked all the AOD and none of them have a second hand. There are of course normal watch faces that do and there are settings to extend how long the display stays on so it could potentially still work, but would require a wrist gesture.
@kkhurram
@kkhurram 4 күн бұрын
thanks for the reveiw, loved it. just a suggestion: exact look n feel of the watch on the wrist, especially if the wrist is small. what are your measurement of wrist and how it looks would be a good peace of information. as u know optics also matters.
@DaveDoesFitness
@DaveDoesFitness 4 күн бұрын
Thanks for the suggestion, I will do some display of the fit in future videos. I guess at least the thumbnail has the watch on my wrist. I just measured my left wrist and it comes right about 168mm or 6.6"
@dadandvideogames
@dadandvideogames 4 күн бұрын
Terrific video. I'm glad you went all-in on a very in-depth review. I'm impressed you even went into the data-privacy info. Nobody has mentioned that yet, and I was surprised they went that far.
@DaveDoesFitness
@DaveDoesFitness 4 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching! Yes, I think their data privacy policy is pretty solid. They go into their AWS storage, give you the option to keep all activity data local, sent to email for personal storage, etc.
@mmihaitiganus2648
@mmihaitiganus2648 4 күн бұрын
"Dave thanks you for this great review. You covered all the functions and mentioned the drawbacks. I’ve already decided-I’m going to buy the T-Rex. I think it offers the best value for the money."
@DaveDoesFitness
@DaveDoesFitness 4 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching and glad it was helpful! I've got some links in the description to buy from Amazfit or Amazon. Both currently have discounts and the links support the channel. Hope you like your watch! 💪🏃
@mmihaitiganus2648
@mmihaitiganus2648 4 күн бұрын
​@@DaveDoesFitness I'm from Europe and is better to purchase the watch from here, even if the price is higher, 299 euros.
@DaveDoesFitness
@DaveDoesFitness 4 күн бұрын
@mmihaitiganus2648 yes definitely do purchase locally to help with any possible warranty/ return needs. You watching the channel and interacting in the comments is already great support. Thank you!
@BWBW-o3p
@BWBW-o3p 4 күн бұрын
Is the band nylon or silicon? Great review!
@pdWald
@pdWald 4 күн бұрын
Silicone
@DaveDoesFitness
@DaveDoesFitness 4 күн бұрын
Hi Brett, the band is silicone, did I say nylon in the video? 🤦
@VauxhallTurbo
@VauxhallTurbo 4 күн бұрын
Actually is liquid silicone which is better than silicone, is more soft and elastic so it won't "hurt" your wrist at all. Starting material Silicone is sometimes used to refer to the initial stock used to make silicone products. Earlier grades of silicone were semi-solid and gummy, and required compression molding. Liquid silicone rubber (LSR) LSR is a liquid silicone elastomer that's used in a variety of industries, including healthcare, food packaging, and automotive. LSR is made by mixing silicone polymer and a cross-linking agent, and then injecting the mixture into a mold. LSR is ideal for creating detailed parts, and is often used in medical applications where it comes into contact with human skin. LSR is odorless, non-irritating, and safe for the environment.
@901pics
@901pics 6 күн бұрын
Get the apple ultra 2 or galaxy ultra....both are supported by their companies where garmin has horrible customer service. I know from experience, my fenix had an issue with a premature failing of the screen and they did nothing a frankly could care less. Instead of doing that, I traded my 4 year old galaxy 4 for the ultra for 50% of what I paid. Thats crazy....you cant do that with Garmin...they sell you a product that is outdated in 2 years for the highest price point and dont take care of their customers...never again will I buy a garmin.
@arellanosangel6971
@arellanosangel6971 6 күн бұрын
Harmon is expensive garbage.
@mmihaitiganus2648
@mmihaitiganus2648 7 күн бұрын
When the full review is coming?
@DaveDoesFitness
@DaveDoesFitness 7 күн бұрын
Have a few small segments to record and then get it all edited. Later this week for sure!
@mmihaitiganus2648
@mmihaitiganus2648 7 күн бұрын
@DaveDoesFitness I saw a lot of videos about it, but I really like the way you do it and I'm curious what is your full review of it, maybe I will make a purchase 😁
@leocmen
@leocmen 7 күн бұрын
Coros Apex Plus is unbeatable Try this one... Weird to have Coros face on Fenix, but it works as a charm
@andreeaculea5067
@andreeaculea5067 8 күн бұрын
What about WhatsApp? Do you still can’t send pre written texts if you have iPhone?
@mcjc7807
@mcjc7807 8 күн бұрын
Thank you for this video. I’ve wanted to know what the strength training was all about.
@Ultrarun_4Fun
@Ultrarun_4Fun 8 күн бұрын
I sent my 7 Fenix Pro back and bought the TRex 3 very good watch and price👍
@LuisLuna-te4gf
@LuisLuna-te4gf 9 күн бұрын
I'm interested in the tactix 7 (now 8) but I'd only buy if they had a MIP in a 47mm
@grundschul-mathe-profis2773
@grundschul-mathe-profis2773 11 күн бұрын
Hi, have you had any experience with the depth gauge and water temperature measurement while the watch was on your wrist? Are they accurate (or very close to accurate)? Or is the water temperature measurement affected by body heat?
@ronaldw1971
@ronaldw1971 11 күн бұрын
Thank you for the great review.
@DaveDoesFitness
@DaveDoesFitness 11 күн бұрын
Thank you for watching! Full review is coming very soon!
@yamyamers9906
@yamyamers9906 11 күн бұрын
I trade my 7x pro with F8 amoled, it might be stupid decision but if only F8 MIP have lower price i might have been choosing MIP. Since it has similar price ill take the risk to try new version in amoled. So far no issue but its only been 3 days, let see what happend in a week 😅
@BastienChanot
@BastienChanot 12 күн бұрын
Document yourself about the battery drain or battery gate issue on the current garmin fenix 8, not the right time to buy anything garmin
@mgravatt
@mgravatt 12 күн бұрын
Love my T7 but the extra brightness (and battery life) of the microled is pretty attractive for outdoor / adventure sports. We'll see!
@erayza101
@erayza101 13 күн бұрын
Is ist possible to switch off software updates? so you can decide if you want to do an update or not?
@DIcroatia
@DIcroatia 13 күн бұрын
Octagon looking way better then round.
@mlegrand
@mlegrand 13 күн бұрын
Is that a Chase The Summit shirt? 👌🏻
@DaveDoesFitness
@DaveDoesFitness 13 күн бұрын
Hi Matt, thanks for popping by the channel! Sure is CTS gear. Gotta look good in in my videos 😁💪