Garmin Fenix 8 In-Depth Review // More Smarts, More Sports…Worth The Upgrade?

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DesFit

DesFit

Күн бұрын

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@MrTwixraider
@MrTwixraider 3 ай бұрын
a really nice watch, but when I saw the price, I realised that I still love my Fenix7 Pro very, very much and will continue to do so for a long time to come
@maxkorber7083
@maxkorber7083 3 ай бұрын
Iam a 6 pro user and for sure not gonna pay that price tag :D
@Shrinkzzz
@Shrinkzzz 2 ай бұрын
Same, but on my 7x pro the screen got pretty scratched up by now, cause i didnt buy the saphire-version😪 i dont like the new solar edition of the fenix 8, cause the bezzel is so fat, makes it look weird to me, just like the enduro.
@swathungary
@swathungary 3 ай бұрын
Thank you. Before I buy a new one, definetely watch your videos.
@DesFit
@DesFit 3 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!
@l0g1cle
@l0g1cle 3 ай бұрын
I'm more interested to know about Instinct 3X if it going to be released at all.
@Koufalia4
@Koufalia4 3 ай бұрын
Same here brother. Can't wait for it.
@hugolai6790
@hugolai6790 3 ай бұрын
anyone know when will it come out? I am excited too.
@Koufalia4
@Koufalia4 2 ай бұрын
@@hugolai6790 No idea. I can't wait.
@Jeffro5564
@Jeffro5564 2 ай бұрын
Then why you here? Really weird commenting about a watch that hasn’t been released hahahahahaha
@pnjee3200
@pnjee3200 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video ! Very instructive.I'll definitely keep my Epix pro gen 2 for the moment !!
@DesFit
@DesFit 3 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@xedslo
@xedslo 3 ай бұрын
I'm fenix 7 pro user and I'm sticking to it :D
@Jean-gx9ed
@Jean-gx9ed 3 ай бұрын
Which one 47mm ou 51 ? Do you have pictures of it ?
@lewishailey1841
@lewishailey1841 3 ай бұрын
I got the 7x solar (non pro) of offer for a good price. I'm happy with that 😅
@Mr.Feanor
@Mr.Feanor 3 ай бұрын
​@@Jean-gx9ed Why do you need pictures ? 🙄🤣🤣🤦‍♂️
@mobbniggazz
@mobbniggazz 3 ай бұрын
1000%
@rocknrog1
@rocknrog1 3 ай бұрын
Definitely not worth the upgrade considering the price holy crap
@roderick9018
@roderick9018 3 ай бұрын
47mm with the 1.4 screen AMOLED seems like the biggest upgrade to me over the previous epix pro Gen 2, getting a previous 51mm screen in a 47mm body is cool
@lhzsdgsfbvv
@lhzsdgsfbvv 3 ай бұрын
The 965 had the 1.4" screen in a 47mm model already. Happy they made the bezel smaller for the Fenix. It was my reason to choose Forerunner over the epix.
@roderick9018
@roderick9018 3 ай бұрын
@@lhzsdgsfbvv didn't realize they did that to that one too that's sweet
@golfinitup2
@golfinitup2 3 ай бұрын
For me with an Epix Gen 2, the addition of the flash light, added dive functionality, voice functions, and slightly larger screen, might be good enough reason to upgrade. But maybe I will wait a year before I do...
@bram2254
@bram2254 3 ай бұрын
Feel exact the same, coming from the epix 2 this is a nice upgrade
@XxCaptRedBeard
@XxCaptRedBeard 3 ай бұрын
Id love the upgrade to the map routing and the flashlight. I'm also an epix gen 2 user.
@MShramko
@MShramko 3 ай бұрын
Прохождение поинтересоваться, Вы пробовали 7x pro? Стоит ли их менять на epix 2 pro?
@Writer_Davide
@Writer_Davide 3 ай бұрын
I’m thinking there’s not quite enough there to justify an upgrade from Epix Gen 2 Sapphire. I’ll wait for the series 9. It’s getting a bit like phones these days. We reached near peak tech and changes are mostly cosmetic though I operate the watch with the phone connect smart features off😂. I purchased the Epix for health tracking and sports namely running and mountain climbing / hiking. I don’t need or want to get text messages etc on my watch when doing these things. I love the endurance, altitude and heat acclimation features. Epix gen 2 is still a relevant and super watch.
@golfinitup2
@golfinitup2 3 ай бұрын
@@Writer_Davide I am on the same page with you! Like there are fun new features, but are they $1,100 worth of new features, heck no! Doesn't mean I wouldn't like to have them though. It just doesn't make a lot of sense to upgrade from a great watch in the Epix 2 for features that only slightly enhance my day-to-day use (the flashlight seems like the best improvement). Love the point you made about phones. Many parallels there. I have an iPhone 11 Pro Max. Love the heck out of it. But it's about to be 5 years old and even though the year over year upgrades aren't much. After a few years they start to add up. The sweet spot for me on the Fenix will probably be when they add the LTE version, which I don't care for and then I will buy the version before that on a deep discount. Or when my Epix 2 dies. Which I would hope the former happens first.
@xKrafty--
@xKrafty-- 3 ай бұрын
Great review. Thanks for saving me a grand this year garmin :)
@AlanAl187
@AlanAl187 29 күн бұрын
I just got mine yesterday and I'm loving it
@erg0101
@erg0101 3 ай бұрын
Nice! Can't wait for the Enduro 3 review. 👍🏼👍🏼
@DesFit
@DesFit 3 ай бұрын
Thanks! Coming up!
@drunkonmonads
@drunkonmonads 3 ай бұрын
Nice changes. Garmin should release all these software updates to at least the previous gen flagships like the Fenix 7. I do not see a reason why the new UI should not be there. I would love Garmin more if they start to do this.
@alessandrovalzania2316
@alessandrovalzania2316 3 ай бұрын
They will but in time, they have to sell the new line First.
@bb4prelude73
@bb4prelude73 3 ай бұрын
They aren’t like coros they won’t update the ui.
@alessandrovalzania2316
@alessandrovalzania2316 3 ай бұрын
@@bb4prelude73 AW, you mean the user interface, Sorry. I was think about some new feature like the adaptive router trip.
@OriginalPuro
@OriginalPuro 3 ай бұрын
Because then there wouldn't be much reason to purchase the 8 if you own the 7.
@drunkonmonads
@drunkonmonads 3 ай бұрын
@@OriginalPuro maybe yes for moving from one gen to the next. But it may make for more loyal customers that eventually upgrade at some point. Much like Apple and how they manage iOS. The hardware should mostly justify the cost not software changes. This is really pricey gear
@jeversace
@jeversace 2 ай бұрын
Just upgrades from the F7 standard. A massive upgrade. Ive taken the jump to AMOLED based on your love of it Des. Still getting used to the AMOLED however the watch is a dream after the recent updates. Thanks for the video.
@darkstepwarrior88
@darkstepwarrior88 Ай бұрын
As always the way you demonstrate the watch is so helpful. i missed the part about the led flashlight? maybe it was in the video but i cannot recall that.This is one of the best features.
@Indik47
@Indik47 3 ай бұрын
Nice review, thanks! For me, Fenix 7 still does the job. I`ll skip the 8. Since they already added the mic and speaker, I`d want cellular in the F9.
@usefulknowledge6074
@usefulknowledge6074 3 ай бұрын
Don't skip it. Fenix 7 doesn't have a dive mode. Throw your money on a new Fenix 8. It's much better, much more than you can believe.
@mk3tsi
@mk3tsi 3 ай бұрын
@@usefulknowledge6074 Funny comment
@nealsokay3243
@nealsokay3243 3 ай бұрын
Love that it now has dive functionality ❤❤❤
@scubamarilu
@scubamarilu 3 ай бұрын
Yes, no more swaping to the MK2. One watch does everything.
@TheKarenjh
@TheKarenjh 2 ай бұрын
Thanks, Des. Always look forward to what you have to say!
@DesFit
@DesFit 2 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!
@laniadod
@laniadod 3 ай бұрын
"Thank you very much for a very thorough review."
@DesFit
@DesFit 3 ай бұрын
🤙
@TheDeeStain
@TheDeeStain 3 ай бұрын
NOOOOOOOO I just bought it but didn't see the affiliate link! Sorry man. Appreciate the video!
@xwyl
@xwyl 3 ай бұрын
Your tests are amazingly detailed. From these tests it looks compared to Fenix8, Epix Pro has significantly longer battery life, slightly more accurate GPS, slightly inferior elevation, and slightly more accurate & responsive HR sensor. So Epix Pro is superior to Fenix 8 for PRO users. Is that right?
@thesuperstomper4776
@thesuperstomper4776 3 ай бұрын
I have been waiting for this video from this channel, thanks!
@DesFit
@DesFit 3 ай бұрын
Thanks!!
@inakilrg
@inakilrg 3 ай бұрын
It’s crazy to see you and Ray in Tossa. Crazy. It’s my favourite summer place!
@DesFit
@DesFit 3 ай бұрын
It was my first time there - love it!
@FabOnABike
@FabOnABike 3 ай бұрын
great in-depth video as always. unfortunately, i can't seem to justify the price tag. it's insane...
@gbond2
@gbond2 3 ай бұрын
Awesome review! Was really wanting upgrade from Fenix 5x soon, I have definitely gotten my moneys worth out of it over 6 years of use! This review has convinced me to upgrade to the Fenix 8!
@petemills5704
@petemills5704 13 күн бұрын
My 5X wouldn’t charge…Garmin gave me 30% off this watch if I returned the 5X which I did 👍
@Save_pvt_ryan
@Save_pvt_ryan 3 ай бұрын
I’m such a sucker for buying new garmin tech… they know just how to make new models look, feel and perform cool enough to lure me in, Fenix 8 included
@lor7780
@lor7780 2 ай бұрын
And this is why prices keep going up
@AndrewSmith-iy5vv
@AndrewSmith-iy5vv 3 ай бұрын
Was thinking about trying out a garmin watch but after seeing this video I think I’ll just stick with my AW ultra
@ericsisk1
@ericsisk1 3 ай бұрын
Great video Des! Love the footage and the info man as always!
@DesFit
@DesFit 3 ай бұрын
Thanks Eric! Hope all is well!
@ericsisk1
@ericsisk1 3 ай бұрын
@@DesFit It is! Same to you man!
@HomeboyWild
@HomeboyWild 3 ай бұрын
appreciate the review. very informative. I'll hold out till the fenix 9/10.
@DesFit
@DesFit 3 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@MShramko
@MShramko 3 ай бұрын
Поддерживаю
@Thalassable
@Thalassable 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the great overview! I guess I will upgrade from my Fenix 6 to the new 8 version - although it’s really expensive!
@linzileong
@linzileong 3 ай бұрын
Great review. Thank you! I think I love to have the ability to answer my phone calls with my Garmin watch. I'm most likely to say good bye to my Fenix 7X
@trentmacintosh
@trentmacintosh 3 ай бұрын
Amazing video!! I am going to stay with my 51mm Fenix 7X Pro for now. Not really in a hurry to adopt amoled or a speaker/mic.
@RobertBruno
@RobertBruno 3 ай бұрын
Ordered one yesterday. Upgrading from a Fénix 7 Solar that I’ve had since it came out. Pretty decent upgrade for me.
@migdetg.885
@migdetg.885 3 ай бұрын
'I MUST CONSUME' what the fuk is wrong with you people
@fliboimoney
@fliboimoney 3 ай бұрын
Just a quick note, wait...Excellent review, ok back to what I was gonna say!! I know you know, but you can Customize each button! So instead of having music on the lower left...You can program it to anything....I love that feature!!!
@DesFit
@DesFit 3 ай бұрын
Yup, definitely! It's just that the stage/lanes concept doesn't seem to translate to buttons as intuitively as I wish it could. Not sure what options there are really. Thanks!
@dnice362
@dnice362 3 ай бұрын
I like how you switched the bands. I’m not sure which color maybe I’ll just stick to all black
@NathanFlorence
@NathanFlorence 2 ай бұрын
Thanks!!
@DesFit
@DesFit 2 ай бұрын
🤙
@chispito6986
@chispito6986 3 ай бұрын
Fantastic and thorough review! Top-notch, as usual! Thanks!
@DesFit
@DesFit 3 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@ActiveIdeas
@ActiveIdeas 3 ай бұрын
Dayyyum Des!! Loving the “running difficulty” data post session. Looks fun!
@DesFit
@DesFit 3 ай бұрын
Thanks man!! 🤙
@IronMan-zk4tk
@IronMan-zk4tk 3 ай бұрын
Bro you are fast
@DesFit
@DesFit 3 ай бұрын
🏃
@OriginalPuro
@OriginalPuro 3 ай бұрын
Bro, you are fast.*
@kdlusmc
@kdlusmc 3 ай бұрын
He gets pre release units. In the beginning he said, he’d been training with it for a while.
@IronMan-zk4tk
@IronMan-zk4tk 3 ай бұрын
@@kdlusmc 👍👍
@TehObLiVioUs
@TehObLiVioUs 3 ай бұрын
but DC rainmaker was faster !! (if i'm not wrong ......XD)
@seansutton4836
@seansutton4836 3 ай бұрын
Great review as always. You rock!!
@DesFit
@DesFit 3 ай бұрын
Thanks Sean!
@rxl77
@rxl77 3 ай бұрын
Ordered! can't wait for this to arrive.
@DesFit
@DesFit 3 ай бұрын
Enjoy!
@rudolphferdinand3634
@rudolphferdinand3634 2 ай бұрын
I am still looking at a few Garmin watches, there are a lot of options out on Garmin watches, and I would LOVE to have a $1,000 watch -one life to live.
@bretthaberle7229
@bretthaberle7229 3 ай бұрын
Did they improve the processor at all to reduce lag, or is it the same as the last generation? I assume the latter. Thanks for the review!
@LaurenSmith-el9sy
@LaurenSmith-el9sy 2 ай бұрын
Very helpful… just purchased! 😊
@DesFit
@DesFit 2 ай бұрын
Enjoy your new watch!
@FearlessFrog
@FearlessFrog 2 ай бұрын
I will still love my Fenix 7X Pro sapphire Solar Titanium Metal edition :)
@pruteanu6
@pruteanu6 3 ай бұрын
they really put everything in it ... great review as usual Des!!!
@DesFit
@DesFit 3 ай бұрын
Thanks!!
@einradtrialer
@einradtrialer 3 ай бұрын
yeah thanks. I am sticking to my Fenix 7 Solar. Payed 500€ for it and that was already expensive.
@dannyyyboyyy
@dannyyyboyyy 3 ай бұрын
Was it the fenix 8 47mm you were testing? Amazing videos, always love the in depth tests you do so thank you!
@DesFit
@DesFit 3 ай бұрын
Fenix 8 AMOLED 47 sapphire/ti 👍 thanks!
@fogrisk3537
@fogrisk3537 Ай бұрын
Best review ever 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
@DesFit
@DesFit Ай бұрын
Thanks!
@Zane_Zaminsky
@Zane_Zaminsky 3 ай бұрын
Great job, Des. (As always.) 👍👏
@DesFit
@DesFit 3 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!
@please-wake-up-now
@please-wake-up-now 3 ай бұрын
This review makes me wanna upgrade my old watch so much! 🤩 I love all the new features, especially the dive functionality - finally, I'm ready to make a splash! 🌊 Just hope the battery lasts longer on this one. Anyone else feeling the temptation? 😅
@TheDarkmining
@TheDarkmining 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the review. Its nice that they bump up the size of the screens while keeping/improving battery. Additionally, at least the 47 mm is quit a bit thinner, did you notice this? I think thats also really good for people who wear the watch 24/7.
@kk4649k
@kk4649k 3 ай бұрын
I'm a die hard G shock fan. I've been wearing the GBDH1000 which then got discontinued so i went with GBDH2000. Both have excellent MIP display. And great battery life but as you know casio app interface is just horrible. It's almost useless considering how hard it is to navigate and waste of time. But it's a g shock so it's durable and never broke on me even wearing every day to work, shower, swimming, surfing, hiking. I just ordered the fenix 8 and went with the solar MIP display. Was hesitant to buy the fenix 7xpro since the battery life seemed a little low. But now that went up, it's time for me to try it. Really looking forward to the useful modes on the garmin watch, and the flashlight. That itself made me want it even more. I hate having to pull out my phone or find a flashlight when i'm out camping. Now i can go pee without searching for my flashlight i probably kicked to the side of my tent. :D
@Koufalia4
@Koufalia4 3 ай бұрын
Hey, I was between GBD-H2000 and Instinct 2. Went for Garmin, mostly because of the app. Every now and then I have a look at the GBD and I am wondering if I made the right choice.
@kk4649k
@kk4649k 3 ай бұрын
@@Koufalia4 If you actually use your watch for fitness like the apps, i would say garmin was the right choice. If you're a person that likes a watch that rarely needs to be charged ( i haven't charged mine in over 4 months) and is just rugged as hell. G shock is the way i think. Only reason i'm switching is mainly for the flashlight to be honest ahahah. When i work out i dont look at my heart rates and stuff like that anyways. If it wasn't for the flashlight, i probably wouldn't buy the garmin from a GBDH2000. I mean this watch looks sexy and the display is just so clear. One thing casio did good with the MIP display.
@MichaelMuthurajah
@MichaelMuthurajah 2 ай бұрын
Brilliant cant wait to purchase it
@lucassoares4084
@lucassoares4084 3 ай бұрын
Finally. I was starting to believe garmin wouldn't launch this year
@shadowhunter2447
@shadowhunter2447 3 ай бұрын
So how does that work. Can you connect headphones over Bluetooth to the watch and then listen to music without your phone if you have the music downloaded to the watch? And is the Fenix 8 Compatible with youtube music or can you only use Spotify? Great Video about the watch!!!!
@umahan1
@umahan1 3 ай бұрын
Thank you. Does the speaker allow you to listen to voice pace notifications while running?
@mhe0815
@mhe0815 3 ай бұрын
This should make the next Tactix absolutely amazing
@yanktonindustries6046
@yanktonindustries6046 2 ай бұрын
Great informative vid ✅ Thanks bud
@DesFit
@DesFit 2 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@Svein-71
@Svein-71 Ай бұрын
looks like they have taken all the good things from venu 3 into fenix 8, i like that.
@fabianmolyneux2308
@fabianmolyneux2308 3 ай бұрын
It’s not cellular!!?? Are you kidding!!! No way I’m buying this, especially at this price and more so, when it’s a “work in progress”. I’m going to save my $$$ and wait for the Fenix cellular, which is inevitable. I am a keen cyclist and being a weight-weenie counts. My IPhone weighs in at 360gms and I don’t fancy lugging it around. Personally, for me, I long for when the Garmin Edge head unit goes cellular. The idea of wearing a Garmin watch, carrying a Garmin bike computer and a mobile phone is just crazy. What is Garmin thinking??? Great review Des Thanks
@erichenberger
@erichenberger 3 ай бұрын
You could also just mitigate the performance lost by carrying a 360 gram phone by training more, cutting alcohol, etc.
@TheKniperlight
@TheKniperlight 3 ай бұрын
@@erichenbergereven if you lose the weight you’ll always have 360 useless grams on you. Argument is invalid.
@kistovisback
@kistovisback 3 ай бұрын
wow, I wish I was so good to care about 390 grams. how did you do at the olympics?
@aussieqbbq
@aussieqbbq 3 ай бұрын
@@erichenbergeryou’re having a lend surely? Who the hell wants to run with their phone? What a pain in the arse. It’s wild you still need your phone with this watch
@dmitry.gashko
@dmitry.gashko 3 ай бұрын
​@@erichenberger or you can do both
@JasonRaneses
@JasonRaneses 3 ай бұрын
Nice review Des. Reflecting on the UI of the watch and navigation between screens, it seemed crazy slow. If not as slow as the previous gen with the same processor. Assuming Garmin didn’t upgrade the processor on this new release which is disappointing.
@krns1617
@krns1617 3 ай бұрын
Maybe Des can ask Garmin. It would be quite interesting to know.
@mauricebrown9465
@mauricebrown9465 3 ай бұрын
would this be a good upgrade from the Fenix 6
@VampireRhino
@VampireRhino 3 ай бұрын
some nice software features I hope gen 7 will recive in next update - touch lockscreen and notificacion button on/off
@andyhickmann2173
@andyhickmann2173 3 ай бұрын
You can set touchscreen on/off to a hot key on the fenix 7. Probably easier than the swipe feature anyways
@VampireRhino
@VampireRhino 3 ай бұрын
@@andyhickmann2173 true, it’s easier. What I am interested in is to have notifications under UP button - now I need to push up button and open notifications- more moves than needed. F8 is a nice evolution to F7 but not revolution, will upgrade mine F7 probably to F10 😂
@peter7371
@peter7371 3 ай бұрын
Amazing video! Thanks for the quick one. I definitely will be keeping my Fenix 7X SS. Don’t need any of voice commands or the diving stuff. Other than that, just wonder if some of the software and UI new things (not that there’s a lot) will be brought down to the 7/7pro and epix/epix pro.
@julienn.5739
@julienn.5739 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the review! I have some questions: - Is there a possibility to use a nautical GPS (like Navionics)? - With the speaker now included, is there like a vocal coach when working out? which would guide you throughout the workout session
@MattandCamrynReact
@MattandCamrynReact 3 ай бұрын
Okay... I literally just bought an Epix Pro Gen 2 47mm Sapphire a few weeks ago. I'm still within my return window. What are your thoughts compared to this Fenix 8?? I actually like the look of the smaller bevel on this one... CHOICES!!
@ajinkyaw3521
@ajinkyaw3521 3 ай бұрын
Another top notch video 👍
@DesFit
@DesFit 3 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@BrownieNB
@BrownieNB 3 ай бұрын
Considering the Epix Gen 2 sapphire titanium has been selling at around $500 all summer, it seems insane to release that Fenix E for $800. They're opening the door for Coros and the upcoming Apex 3.
@Mdogbrown
@Mdogbrown 3 ай бұрын
$349 at Sams club in store!!
@Christian_Leite
@Christian_Leite 3 ай бұрын
Where do you find it or live? been looking for Epix gen 2 for 3 months and doesnt get lower than 700$ (not even the sapphire version)
@Mdogbrown
@Mdogbrown 3 ай бұрын
@@Christian_Leite I went to a Sam’s Club in Illinois and it was $349 for the standard Epix 2.
@NeilLavitt
@NeilLavitt 3 ай бұрын
Even more so, what does E mean? When they released these watches, we all assumed this would be the MIPS endurance watch. So cynical to release outdated tech in this lineup at greater cost than the original. If they had sold these for US$500 this would have possibly been OK.
@PekpekEater69
@PekpekEater69 3 ай бұрын
i still loved my fenix 6x saphire.all of those features of fenix 8 i can used using my iphone 15 pro max 1tb fully paid.i'll save my money for now.
@dmitry.gashko
@dmitry.gashko 3 ай бұрын
But Fenix 7 is actually nice. For me significantly better than Fenix 6. The display looks better, touch screen adds advantages in some scenarios and the flashlight... also even more usefull than I thought. So, maybe it's a time to upgrade to 7, when the price goes down
@dmitry.gashko
@dmitry.gashko 3 ай бұрын
But yeah, in finex 8 the only interesting updates is the black solar panel and the new buttons design, so it's really waterproof.
@ShaunMcDngh
@ShaunMcDngh 3 ай бұрын
Great review, as always. Is there any flashlight info?
@DesFit
@DesFit 3 ай бұрын
Yup, flashlights on all Fenix 8 and Enduro 3, just not Fenix E. Thanks!
@off-roadingcars
@off-roadingcars 28 күн бұрын
Do you ever use this watch to hike in the woods where you would need the trail navigation? How well does that function work? I’d also be interested in comparing that specific function between this watch and the Ultra 2.
@lorenzogual750
@lorenzogual750 2 ай бұрын
Love how it looks. How big is your wrist? I deciding between the 43mm vs 47mm.
@DesFit
@DesFit 2 ай бұрын
185mm
@mikebulloch8327
@mikebulloch8327 3 ай бұрын
We saw that humble-brag of your VO2 😉😄
@DesFit
@DesFit 3 ай бұрын
It was one of the charts where I saw a difference 🤷‍♂️🙃
@mikebulloch8327
@mikebulloch8327 3 ай бұрын
@@DesFit 🫡😂😂
@daytonasherru6271
@daytonasherru6271 3 ай бұрын
(time 14-15 mins)- coming from a Suunto 9 peak, hopefully getting on the of the fenix 8 versions.... waiting for MIP solar review from you sir.... there are these pages in sunnto like the 3rd page is music on home screen, so maybe they were thinking like people who will switch from other watches? maybe.
@Freynightwalker
@Freynightwalker 3 ай бұрын
Great review Des, I quite like the new interface and the amoled display but may not use the dive functionality. So upgradin decision will be tough fenix pro 7 or fenix 8
@DesFit
@DesFit 3 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@stoic_turtle2
@stoic_turtle2 9 күн бұрын
How does the regular titanium holding up?
@CocosBoss007
@CocosBoss007 3 ай бұрын
Will they also release pro version for Fenix?
@twowheeler1000
@twowheeler1000 22 күн бұрын
What's your wrist size? And what band is that grey one? Looks nice.
@GregoryLindner-y1n
@GregoryLindner-y1n 3 ай бұрын
Few questions: 1) can it show icons for notifications from apps like telegram, banks etc (current watches know only very limited set of icons) 2) can one expect new notification center on older models (like venu3)? 3) can one expect voice memo on venu3? 4) can one expect new strength exercise to on older watches which do support strength exercise already? Many thanks in advance
@MichaelMuthurajah
@MichaelMuthurajah 2 ай бұрын
Just put my order in
@DesFit
@DesFit 2 ай бұрын
Enjoy!
@MartinRauser
@MartinRauser 3 ай бұрын
Could you compare the visibility in sunlight and glare with Epix 2 pro and the redrawing of the maps?
@CanInelli
@CanInelli 3 ай бұрын
As a proud owner of Epix Pro 47mm I am thinking of upgrading to Fenix 8. Main reason being the leak proof inductive buttons. As a swimmer and someone doing a lot of watersports this is something important. I already killed one Epix Pro because of swimming and pressing buttons while doing laps in saltwater pool. Anyways my question is; Epix Pro 47mm has 20 hours battery life with AOD off and 15 hours with AOD on. Fenix 8 47mm states 35 hours battery life with AOD off and 28 hours with AOD on. Almost twice the increase in battery life when using Multiband GPS (Max Accuracy) However, both of them have 16 days of battery life when in normal mode without doing any activity. How is this possible? Shouldn't the non-activity battery life also double? What am I missing?
@gregorypuryear387
@gregorypuryear387 3 ай бұрын
Adding LTE would’ve been a complete game changer for me. I’ll just keep using my Epix Pro 2 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 combo when I run. Seems like Garmin is afraid to add LTE to their watches because they know they’ll lose the one advantage they have over Apple which is battery life. The GPS on that Ultra is just as good as any Garmin and the heart rate sensor on the Apple is definitely better.
@Simplifier123
@Simplifier123 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for such thorough review! I’m looking at the watch case design, I think it lost some of its toughness, it looks too much like a generic cheap smart watch and doesn’t scream “tough sport watch”. I think the design of the Fenix 6 and 7 are much more oriented to “toughness” in terms of design.
@DesFit
@DesFit 3 ай бұрын
Could just be this colorway, the black versions may suit you better and are very similar to previous generations
@Simplifier123
@Simplifier123 3 ай бұрын
@@DesFit I own the 7 pro and I think it looks better :) but that’s just my opinion 🤓
@mr.a8444
@mr.a8444 3 ай бұрын
Wow. Excellent review..
@DesFit
@DesFit 3 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@markmassey9162
@markmassey9162 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the review. I believe your HR test was done with the chest strap. Are there any improvements with the optical HR sensor?
@DesFit
@DesFit 3 ай бұрын
All the HR tests were using the wrist HR (you can see naming in the charts) Testing for a heart rate strap would be kind of pointless 😉
@emz0470
@emz0470 3 ай бұрын
Wow! How i wish i could own a Fenix watch someday..
@Michelr81
@Michelr81 3 ай бұрын
Hi! Any opinion about the ruggedness of the watch, like scratches etc?
@OriginalPuro
@OriginalPuro 3 ай бұрын
I got the 6 sapphire pro and I'll wait until 9. The 7 was a big upgrade but now I'm thinking that the next big upgrade is coming for the Fenix 9, so I'll wait. PS: Again, Apple being consumer hostile and disallowing features for non-Apple products.
@bkcooler
@bkcooler 3 ай бұрын
Digging the silver/gray ultrafit watch band. Do you have the model number or a link to buy one?
@jamie0504
@jamie0504 3 ай бұрын
I recently changed my Instinct solar to a Fenix 6 Pro Solar, but I didn’t know Fenix 8 was coming out literally one week later… Do you think it’s still worth it for the next two years more or less?
@jaimeelizondo2518
@jaimeelizondo2518 Ай бұрын
Great review AAA+++
@DesFit
@DesFit Ай бұрын
Thanks!
@maxchronicler
@maxchronicler 3 ай бұрын
Excellent video. Thank you.
@DesFit
@DesFit 3 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@MShramko
@MShramko 3 ай бұрын
Спасибо большое за проделанную работу и качественное видео
@angelaangela8830
@angelaangela8830 25 күн бұрын
Have you tried gps accuracy on open water swimming? Ty
@mitchleblanc
@mitchleblanc 3 ай бұрын
The "physical click" you mention (5:00) in the Fenix 7 is absolutely trash. It feels awful, and the forums are full of complaints about how some buttons "double-click", others don't, the buttons aren't smooth acting, etc. The Fenix 7 buttons are a huge step down from the Fenix 5 (and maybe 6?) and I'm very glad they are gone.
@charlesbussieres-hamel3828
@charlesbussieres-hamel3828 Ай бұрын
Is the altimeter accurate on your device ? I have the 47mm Amoled since last friday (5 days) and it tends to overestimate by a lot the floors climbed in a day. For example, yesterday my iPhone and my Apple Watch Ultra counted 5 and 4 floors (5 is the right answer). The Fenix 8 had 26. I tried to clean up the watch like Garmin advised and did a manual calibration. It seems a little bit better today with the iPhone at 14 and the Fenix at 20. The right count is probably around 14-15.
@Swagg2Foolish
@Swagg2Foolish 3 ай бұрын
Coming from a fenix5X and I’ve been waiting forever for this watch I’ll get it despite the price 😖😖
@larsthomsen9724
@larsthomsen9724 3 ай бұрын
Great video, so you say that SW is the same for F8 vs Fenix E in terms of running, health, golf, but lack scuba features or? Will this sw come be available on older models?
@tb693ny6
@tb693ny6 Ай бұрын
Can you adjust the text size on the Enduro 3 as well with the new interface?
@mohammedsalmaancharolia0786
@mohammedsalmaancharolia0786 2 ай бұрын
Hi, great video I just want to know some more feature regarding receiving calls. Normally i wear wireless bluetooth, so if i answer the incoming call from the watch, so the voice of the other person will come from the watch, mobile or my connected wireless bluetooth? If, by answering the call from the watch, the voice of other person comes from the, so does the watch has the option to switch the voice of other person to my connected bluetooth from the watch itself..? Please make a detail video of it Thanks....
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