fēnix® 8: The WAIT is over

[@technogi5222]

For those prices you need to offer a trade in for previous models. I will be looking at other brands if the prices do not come down.

[@sylwesterziewiec]

1100 USD/EUR? 😂😂😂 Garmin you officially lost your mind. Thank you very much

[@The_Real_Edgar_Allen_Poe]

My god, what are you guys thinking with that price!? Nothing here is ground breaking innovation, rather copy and paste from other models, put in a Fenix case.

[@Olaffen77]

Now you have lost your mind with that price! no thanks

[@sgk9369]

Twice as much as I paid for my Fenix 6. Wild.

[@peterchileshe9760]

Garmins have alwats been high price and way better than the average smart watches... Definately value for your money you cant compare this to any smart watch to me Huaei Watch Ultimate falls in 2nd place especially when it comes to battery and alll round functionality...Apple is way way down tgere especially with their battery life its pathetic... Anyone knows much about the "Sunto"... All in all Garmin is a watch for people that are really really serious with their health and physique.. This is not a watch for showing off etc.. Its actually for people that work out and want to get acurate results.. Simple

[@sandrobosio6847]

The price increase that happened over the years has reached with these watches a ridiculous level. I’d like to upgrade from an Epix (first gen) but I’ll either buy an older model or consider switching brand.

[@maranr]

Sorry Garmin but not enough for that price. I have a 7S Saphire Solar and the price of this watch combined with the battery life for the small size means that this will be sticking with what I have for the foreseeable future.

[@foetor]

Why No cellular? 😢

[@ngoalpo]

No wireless charging?

[@william.a.robinson]

Excited for this. Time to sell my Fenix 7x Sapphire Solar and upgrade. Just wish it had wireless charging

[@Rob1966x]

I have had in my life Coros, Polar and Sunnto, but there is nothing like Garmin, above all it climbs the floors perfectly.

[@jbhorner]

Higher price. No cellular. For those that do not dive, incremental hardware update. It's a struggle to find a solid rationale to update from the last generation (or even one before) watches. Very Apple.

[@Chirp296]

I love my Fenix 7x Sapphire Solar, and I was following the rumors of this watch for quite a few months now hoping to get something as awesome sounding as the Fenix 8 Solar. But at $1600CAD, I think I'll pass. That is an outrageous price for what it is. My 7x will last me for years yet. Heck, I wore my 5x for 4 years and it didn't seem to have any battery issues or any problems at all minus a few scratches on the case.

[@victorkochkarev2576]

Looks great! I'll treat myself to it after completing my first marathon. In the meantime, I'll stick with my Fenix 5s.

[@johnoc28]

wish the UI would be able to be downloaded to different devices !!

[@ewald2122]

Does the Fenix line offer the same daily run/sport suggestions as the Forerunner 965? Or is it a more general adventure watch?

[@GarminRetailTraining]

Thank you for your question. Yes, the fenix 8 offers the same daily suggested workouts feature as the Forerunner 965. For a complete list of features comparing the two devices, you can go to the following link on our website. www.garmin.com/compare/?compareProduct=1228429&compareProduct=886725

[@mjktechgeek]

I have had a Garnin Fenix Since the 3X 51mm. Why in the world would Garmin require so many button presses to make a call or use the phone's assistant? We have been waiting for cellular capability for years and this is the best they could come up with? And raising the price to astronomical levels?

[@SG_CAD]

I will just wait 2 more years for the prices to come down. I just got the EPIX Gen 2 on sale for $599 CAD and i am more than happy with it. It’s the most expensive watch i ever bought. I can’t imagine spending $1300 CAD on this.

[@whiteran]

Please correct the bugs in the Fenix8.. Screen brightness in low light conditions makes my Fenix8 51 Amoled completely UNUSABLE!!! Also the watch lags even in the watch face menu.. it’s a horrible experience, never had these issues with my Fenix7X or my EPIXPRO 51!!

[@justinhorst]

Is google assistant full integrated when connected to my Phone?

[@فلسفتي-ه6ج]

The price is ridiculous, i will go with Ultra, Thank you

[@montecraig7032]

I wish I could figure out how to turn the flashlight on.

[@GarminRetailTraining]

Thank you for your comment. There are 2 ways to turn the flashlight on/off: 1) You can press and hold the top left button, then scroll to the flashlight icon using the up/down buttons and press the top right button to toggle on/off. 2) The easier way is to double-tap the top left button to turn the flashlight on, then adjust brightness using the touchscreen. Double-tap the top left button again to turn off. I hope this helps. -KB

[@scottleggejr]

I have the Fenix 7 pro solar Sapphire and I'm in sunny Arizona and can't tell one bit the solar charging. Is the new charger more effective? I should hope it at a minimum stays level or optimally goes up in battery 🤷‍♂️

[@scottleggejr]

Can we get one with inreach so i can drop the handheld from my kit?

[@BenBensen293]

Price of the fenix 7 was already crazy, but that is just hilarious and that still with no LTE.

[@Josh-u6y]

the price is absolute bonkers

[@MartinFerenec]

1:23 Are those non-gold plated connectors!? I hope this won't bring the corrosion problem back.

[@Cozychamomilleaddict]

Does it have night red screen available?

[@GarminRetailTraining]

Thank you for your question. Yes the fenix 8 AMOLED editions have the Red Shift feature. In fact, you have Red, Orange, or Green Shift options.

[@MrBlubb80]

Whether a watch is worth its price is not only a question of features but also service of the nanufacturer. Before spending that much money on an outdoor watch always remember that Garmin makes you buy a refurbished model at a hefty price instead of repairing your watch whenever something is broken - totally unacceptable.

[@Kitepops101]

Had been waiting for cellular to upgrade my 7X, would have paid the extra for that feature, this looks great but may just keep waiting for LTE…

[@buitrongkhoa]

Yeah this is a huge miss. Huge price increase with little actual improvements.

[@someoneelse95]

I prefer my Fenix 7 Pro Sapphire Solar. I do not need any upgrades.

[@mhe0815]

Any news on the next Tactix?

[@zmma7777]

lol. i set aside 1000 usd for the new 51mm f8. wow. just wow. 1200 usd before tax is just crazy. and mic/speaker without LTE feels like Apple Watch Series 1. lol

[@spyrospapapostolou4465]

Was waiting for the cellular connectivity to upgrade my 6X. What a dissapointment. I will keep my 6X. Now the Apple watch ultra seems more attractive. Garmin WAKE UP or you will lose your customers

[@nzonal]

The starting price of the Fenix 8 explains why Garmin released it before September 9th. There is no turning back this time, Garmin.

[@morriemariani9646]

September 9th?

[@stan6941]

Is it possible to leave my phone at home? And get a call while running?

[@sandrobosio6847]

Sure! But not with this watch

[@TheGiftRF]

@@sandrobosio6847 Lol

[@Raccoon3149]

So basically a very slight improvement and insane price tag, yeah, no thanks...

[@TheMetaSD]

Yeah no... the wait is not over. At that price point, you guys are going to have to wait a while before I consider buying one. Nice try though...

[@TheDeeStain]

Can’t wait just bought the 51 mm! I recently bought the Epix Gen 2 pro and am able to return it so it was a no brainer.

[@rob1977NZ]

2600 NZD....! That is more than most phones cost. When my epix gen 1 needs replacing, wont be for one of these.

[@KommonCents_]

NO TRADE IN??? We're in the midst of historical INFLATION! This is ENTIRELY too much, you really need to offer trade in options to knock off like $500-$400. In the meantime; I think I'll wait for a few years to see prices come down, buy a like-new off marketplace, or, maybe one from Garmin if you offer trade in's or drop price. Take care and money aside... I love your products! (Just not enough to drop half my mortgage lol).

[@timcutbush]

Still no LTE option? Still no ECG Function? Disappointing. And the price!

[@gt37988]

huge disappointment. why no Esim?! why add useless diving features? why these prices? pushing people away from garmin.

[@7675Driver]

No LTE ! I still need to carry my iPhone or wear my Apple Watch … Why ??? No deal ..

[@Webinthamind]

I hope some of the UI features comes to Fenix 7 pro

[@Mike_v_E]

not a chance

[@andriegilsson6623]

They won't. They've said.

[@samuelbell4533]

For the price, we should be able to walk on water!

[@AdventureAryck]

Garmin hasn’t heard about bidenflation!! 😂

[@OliverJoshuaJacob]

I am impressed by the features provided by this watch.

[@maz1980s]

I wouldn't buy these even if they go on sale for 50% off. The prices aren't justifiable.

[@choanlpoto]

No one, not a single reviewer talk about the fact than garmin cheapskate on the rear cover of their flagship watch. The garmin fenix 8 titanium no longer have a rear cover in titanium, now in simple metal !!! The patina on the titanium rear cover was so satisfaying. Its like garmin is loosing the rugged watch to be a regular smarthwatch apple contester. its sad !

[@Mtrospectiv]

4 day batterylife on the S model (no MIP) for 999, Bwhahaha, owh hell no, you messed up

[@Dnserror88]

By the way things are going the Tactix 8 will be 1800 lmao

[@panzer948]

Great intro vid. I am thinking of placing an order for the Fenix 8 AMOLED this week. This being my first Garmin watch, but a long time user of Garmin hiking GPS units, I am curious if the maps I have bought for my Montana 750i will work with this watch? 2 years ago I bought a download of TOPO US 24K Southeast and used Garmin Connect (or Express...) to upload to my Montana. Can anyone confirm I can do the same and that this will be of higher detail than what is preloaded in the Fenix 8? Thanks for any feedback!

[@bloemherrebout4924]

Kind of sad that a premium watch is sold in a horrible paper box....and the part which holds the watch in place is even worse...when you buy a cheap Swiss watch it is wrapped on a neat branded cushion just saying😂😂😂

[@Watchshowroom]

Too expensive for my pocket...😢

[@GarminPro]

The price 🤣

[@jfdoherty3448]

Keep in mind for that price… You’re getting the Garmin ecosystem, features, suggested workouts etc, without a monthly subscription!! I feel for that, these prices are not bad….

[@sagars9387]

Garmin ecosystem 😂😂

[@sandrobosio6847]

You get the same ecosystem with a 150$ watch, so no

[@jfdoherty3448]

That ecosystem led me to a PR in the half marathon on my 15th half via suggested workouts at 52 years of age, so yeah, I’m a believer. And sure, there are many cheaper watches (even by Garmin) that do a lot of the same features (ie. the Forerunner 265)… but they certainly aren’t as premium (sapphire glass or titanium bezel) or feature rich. Many fitness trackers for more basic features even charge a monthly subscription- Ouraring, Whoop etc… heck, even Strava charges for advance memberships that have similar info to Garmin.

[@martinhric4173]

Why not LTE? Whats the purpose of buy? Diving or Amoled? No….!

[@funLad80]

Epix 3 LTE in future?

[@TheGiftRF]

@@funLad80 Epix is over

[@Davedublin]

hi will the epix pro gen 2 get those new watch faces.

[@prohojiy]

That UI with graphics on the background looks super bad

I'm thinking the same. Too many gradients, weird-looking and unnecessary backgrounds.... I much prefer the cleaner look of the Epix Gen 2 UI.

[@zmma7777]

+1

[@bzzzogm]

no thanks, I'd rather use Galaxy watch ultra. That price is insane.

[@Notagain640]

I'll pass on this one. Nothing for me and way too expensive.

[@bryanspencer4856]

Stop cry😮about the price. If you can’t afford it, then don’t buy it.

[@czondag]

40m 🤣🤣, my Seiko is 200m

[@pkupias]

When was the last time you dived below 40m?

[@shawnmack1782]

Try that comparison with the decent mk3 this is a general purpose watch not a dive watch not to mention 95% of people won’t dive below 40 meters because of the decompression risk and most technical divers ie below 40 meters have an addition or different dive computer

[@apjapjapj3535]

The watch faces are horrible. Cartoonish backgrounds? For such an important launch for Garmin the utter lack of professionally designed watch faces options reflects poorly on the brand and future path.

[@andriegilsson6623]

Nothing about improved sleep tracking 👎👎

[@hanswurst2255]

2 much Money. Apple is better and cheaper

[@JtheMitch]

First