Garmin Fenix 8 vs. Apple Watch Ultra 2 Black: Features, Battery Life, Accuracy & More!

[@GermanAccentReviews-xn9yx]

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[@emmatuxedo2565]

I wear an Apple Ultra 1 on one wrist and a Garmin 965 on the other. The cellular connection of the Ultra is an important safety feature. The 965 gives me all the Garmin info I need for endurance training.

[@psykoxavier2000]

Since the last update no problem for me // and no problem with navigation

[@NaiveBanana]

I am a Garmin user but I switched to Apple Watch 10 for daily use and will switch to Ultra 3 (or further) if it will reach a decent battery life for longer activities. I am going away from Garmin due to their politic of producing 800 models with minor differences and major bugs. They threat customers as beta testers. Plus, I understand that their focus is sport and not smart features, but why the Venu 3 has a keyboard to answer messages/whatsapp and my Epix Pro 2 doesn't? Like, why certain models have the Morning Report and other don't? I mean I understand trying to sell newer models, but the morning report is really just...a report...I mean do you really need the latest tech to display just a report? On the other hand, Apple clearly targets Garmin, Whoop, Oura and these kind of companies in their latest updates, the Apple Watch is really good in monitoring the heart rate and they are improving their algorithms based on this. The training load, the vitals, etc are all good steps in the right direction for Apple Health.

[@funLad80]

considering the same, my Epix 2 Pro after nearly two years got more bugs than when it has been released - nap recorded while asleep, stops measureing data for like 8 hours throughout a day randomly (not showing in GC), backlight not turning on with had gesture while walking, sometimes I do not get text notifications... Then new F8 got microphone so you can answer calls, but it is very quiet and by many described as you had earplugs in your ears. They clearly release half baked products and users are treated as testers that report all the bugs. It is getting worse and worse, and they make aviation and marine products too. I suppose different (better paid) software devs working on them. I think I am gonna wait for U3. I read many reviews and I am sure I can get 2 days out of U2 battery so hoepfully U3 will be vene better. And I do not showe with watch so I can put it on charge anyway.

[@sethdbrown30]

The Garmin Fenix 8 heart rate is super accurate for me. Im reading the comments and seeing people mention it is not accurate for them. I would ask those people if they are wearing the watch properly. It needs to be worn above the wrist bone and pretty damn tight, so it has no movement at all when doing the activity.

[@intothefray5627]

Absolutely excellent review. Will definitely like this video and subscribe. You have a new fan.

[@GermanAccentReviews-xn9yx]

@@intothefray5627 Thank you very much! 😊

[@emmanuellainas4021]

I recently purchased the fenix 8 after a transition from standard apple watch 9. While I like the rugged design and battery life even for the amoled version, the fact that it tracks so much data, I hate the fact that hear rate is off for any activity that is not steady state. For some reason I felt garmin would be more accurate - I guess I was trying to convince myself to buy it. The heart rate inaccuracy leads me to believe that prediction models gramin is running for load, recovery etc are probably off unless if you are a runner. I am aware of the optical heart rate inaccuracies in general and why everyone recommends a chest strap. I just wasn't expecting it to be this off. I am not an endurance athlete. I do strength, cardio, hiit, 5-10k runs and play sports. I feel that only run heart rate is tracked properly. After using it for a month I am thinking that probably I should have gone for the AW Ultra. It's still a great watch though but I feel that the AW would be more appropriate for my needs.

[@JB-hq9yj]

Perfect summary. Lower battery life on the AW is due to the sensors actually working hard and being nearly 100% accurate. I agree that Garmin’s data is useless if it is based on sub par sensors. Once AW ultra hits the market with longer battery life in the next few years - Garmin is done.

[@ChrissyNatural]

Garmin! It looks stylish and gives all the necessary data for a small wrist.

[@Odurande]

Thanks for the English version! Both incredible watches. Keep up the great work

[@Odurande]

Also, do you find yourself just using one watch or do you alternate depending on what you are doing that day? I’m coming to the conclusion I might get an AWU and keep my fénix 7 for when I need to do long trips/hikes

[@GermanAccentReviews-xn9yx]

Thanks! 😊I‘m using both of them. During my daily life, I tend to use the Apple Watch more but for workouts, I prefer the Garmin watch.

[@afchevalier]

I love his hearing his accemt. Its so intellectual. Also, Thanks for this rerview.

[@GermanAccentReviews-xn9yx]

Haha thank you! 😅😊

[@BobJones-zw3ui]

Your new GARMIN is at the pinnacle of its technology. I would give an A+ plus. The Apple UW 2 is an A minus minus-they have much to do [I am selling my Apple 2]

[@Kona708]

Can I buy it? Lmao

[@BobJones-zw3ui]

@ hah! Sold 🎉🥳🇺🇸

[@Jb305903]

No one mentions how laggy and slow the F8 is now. Especially compared to the 7. The maps are painful to use. Scrolling, zooming, routing, etc. They also took away navigation features the F7 had. Oh and the bugs and crashes 😂😂

[@JB-hq9yj]

Well yea .. they’ve been treating their loyal customers like $1100 beta testers for their products for years now. It’s gross.

[@sebastianbraun2473]

What do you expect out of single core 200 Mhz CPU with 5MB of RAM?

[@DeeKay1911]

This is what has been keeping me on the Apple Watch Ultra - Yes the Fenix might have a ton of battery life, but after years of using the super smooth Apple Watches I just can't unsee that lag and non-smooth UI. Might be because of the super slow CPU and lack of LTE/4G

[@negatywny.2005]

Wait for updates!

[@PPhomma]

The comment that I find

[@antoninocampo2269]

I have Apple Watch ultra 2 and an Amazfit Balance. Great device both. Ultra 2 top for all and Balance for battery, weight and size.

[@wavesnowaves]

Of the Ultra 3 has a proper flashlight, I will go with it 😃

[@KingDev30]

Thanks for the video ! Definitely I will stick with the AWU2 - I do not want laggy sport watch with inadmissable bugs and crashes for $1k !

[@trumptman]

Apple Watch appears more accurate on heart rate because it will just drop out and not report HR when it can't get a good lock. My Apple Watch use has always seen me shorted in distance compared to Wahoo or Garmin devices as well. It clips corners and those little wobbles and cuts add up over long distances.

[@JB-hq9yj]

Apple’s GPS and HR is literally unmatched. Everyone knows this. Especially with HR it’s literally clinical and considered the only optical HR where a chest strap is not necessary. Enjoy your Garmin but no need to justify your purchase with BS.

[@trumptman]

@@JB-hq9yj Sorry if you are triggered but you can see that Apple OFTEN drops HR when it can't get a good lock. It an be 100% accurate for the 95% of values it reports. I still consider that a failing.

[@JB-hq9yj]

@@trumptman No need to get personal, big man. I stand by my comment. To each their own.

[@JasonRaneses]

Not being able to get a lock is a fail, but this can be subjective for all kinds of reasons. Band, tightness on the wrist, skin color, hair, tattoos, etc. Overall it’s better for the watch to not report HR data during blips if isn’t confident it will be accurate. Otherwise all your metrics will be skewed.

[@JB-hq9yj]

@@JasonRaneses 100%. Also - I'm an N of 1 but I've never experienced what this guy is talking about, ever. I used to have a Garmin for years but my AW is super accurate for both GPS and especially HR.

[@chriscarpunky]

What watch do you wear on a daily basis?

[@porroco]

Garmin give you the map live, but ultra can be seen just after finishing training

[@cuttingcoffee]

which one should i buy translflective one or amoled one for garmin?

[@GermanAccentReviews-xn9yx]

Hey, I have an in-depth comparison video between the transflective and AMOLED Fenix 8, which you can find here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZO9n2Rjqb5_b68&ab_channel=GermanAccentReviews

[@dimi-88]

Only APW2 the garmin is crap laggy and slow turtle

[@MohsenooKh]

Still waiting on your thoughts about the Watch GT5!

[@GermanAccentReviews-xn9yx]

@@MohsenooKh Coming soon! 😊💪🏽

[@Mateusz-jl1sv]

Worth to mention that pace pro is useless on trail runs where elevation change exceeds 200m

[@heinzmuller8831]

Grundsätzlich bin ich Apple User, aber bei den Smartwatches habe ich mich für die Fenix Serie von Garmin entschieden. Dafür gibt es mehrere Gründe, zunächst sind ist es natürlich die Akku Laufzeit, hier bin ich von Apple echt entäuscht denn seit den ersten Generationen hat sich hier nichts geändert, die normalen Watches dümpeln unverändert bei ca. 24 Stunden und die neue Ultra bis maximal 36 Stunden Laufzei, - . Warum gibt es hier keinen Fortschritt? Das nächste ist natürlich das ich die Uhren in erster Linie zum Aufzeichnen meiner Radtouren und nur Garmin bietet hier Karten auf ihren Watches in guter Qualität an, zudem ist das GPS hier hochpräzise. Was nun bei der Fenix 8 noch hinzu kommt sind Smartfunktionen die bisher nur Apple geboten hat, zb. endlich ist es möglich mit der Uhr zu telefonieren und dies geht nicht zu lasten der Laufzeit, das kein LTE verbaut wurde lässt sich verschmerzen.

[@michaelyoung7683]

The Ultra runs for 72 hours in low power mode which doesn't affect any of the data recorded. Frankly there isn't a race or training run or anything that I do that needs the quoted Garmin battery life - it's a marketing message rather than a feature. The Apple watches are stand alone, they have connectivity without the need for a phone to be carried - I find is very amusing that a Garmin user still has to carry a phone to stay in touch but smiles about unneeded battery life - the Garmin has that battery life because it can't exist without a phone paired to it while being used if you need to stay connected to the world.

[@heinzmuller8831]

@@michaelyoung7683 Dann würde mich mal interessieren wie du mit einer UW2 eine mehrtägige Exkursion tracken willst. Für einen Stadtsportler der täglich seine Runden im Park dreht oder Bahnen im Schwimmbad dreht, einige Stunden am Wochenende auf dem Rennrad verbringt mag das aussreichen, aber das war es schon. Du kannst darüber gerne darüber lächeln, aber ein Garmin User weiß sehr genau warum er sich für Garmin anstatt Apple entscheidet. Es bleibt wie es ist, Apple ist eine Buisness Uhr mit Sportfunktionen während Garmin sich eher an Ausdauersportler und Abenteuerer wendet und nun zusätzliche Smartwatchfunktionen erhielt wennngleich diese (noch) nicht an eine UW2 heranreichen.

[@gabrieloravet]

The Garmin watch is not that accurate on heart rate monitoring. The data that these watches give you is based on on the heart rate reading. So how can you even trust the Garmin data?

[@lhzsdgsfbvv]

I understand more and more why sporters switch from Apple Watches to Garmin.

[@jazzechos1372]

Simple to say ...BS. Here is how it goes...Garmin = Rugged Outdoors necessitates watch with 30 days of battery life sports watch //// Apple Ultra 2 = Glamping (Urban) smart watch with 36 hours of battery life (glamping meaning, water hooks ups and electrical plugin with toilet facilities)

[@funLad80]

Apple Ultra 2 = 36 hours with display on and 30 minuts charging time, smooth and fast operation, finished product nearly bug free, works from day as it should, Garmin 8 = up to 16 days battery life with display off, half baked product, poor quality control, both software and physical side, always with many bugs even for years after releasing.

[@marekbz]

Very few Garmin's will indeed give you 30 days of battery life, but that means no - NONE - workouts with GPS. So, yes, if one doesn’t workout, then the battery life is good. Also, regarding the ruggedness, Apple actually build this one with Grade 5 Titanium, whereas Garmin chose not to do so. They are saving them for the far pricier (but not superior in terms of spec) Marq series. Garmin is good, but the "30 days battery" talk is false.

[@BobJones-zw3ui]

@@funLad80 after a year of Apple Watch Ultra too, I am returning it. Was a previous GARMIN user and going to a new GARMIN tactix 7 AM LED. Will give the Ultra II garbage away. Hate the hype and fiddly nonsense.

[@michaelyoung7683]

Nonsense. I ran UTMB with an Apple Ultra and subsequent Ultra-Trail 100km in Australia without any battery issues. The runners with "average" Garmin's were swapping watches at aid stations, the top end Garmin users were fine.

[@ROrneli]

hear it from me, if you can afford it get the garmin one

[@Kang003]

No problems with fenix 8 here.

[@rickybobby6605]

3:52 - You scratched the Ultra already?

[@Gustavo-x8f3q]

It’s a piece of trash. I bought the Ultra 2 Black and returned it the same week. Very inaccurate and cut all of the runs short. I went on measured courses using my STRYD foot pod connected to my Garmin Epix Pro. I now bought a Garmin Fenix 8 Amoled Sapphire and a Series 10 from Apple to take calls

[@RabbitWatchShop]

@@Gustavo-x8f3q You got your Ultra 2 from Temu. You complained its not the real thing and returned it to Temu. Understandable.

[@michaelyoung7683]

@@Gustavo-x8f3q then if that's true you had a dud manufacture as the Ultra is the most accurate dual GPS out there. Having paced marathons using the Ultra and Ultra 2 it was the only device to be accurate over 42.2km and the Garmins were the worst. Running UTMB with the Ultra again it was accurate across the 3 sets of Alps. It is bizarre to me that a Garmin users needs to carry their phone to be connected to the world - they are about 10 years behind in the wearables field in this regards.

[@leoprocaccioli8084]

Se GARMIN mettesse la e.sim, sarebbe imbattibile.

[@901pics]

Overpriced tech that is outdated in 2 years. Samsung/Apple Ultra watches as well as others are less than half the price offering the same durability/tech...99%,...when you consider Garmin customer service is horrible and you cannot do 50% trade in value up to 4 years later...buying Garmin is like throwing money away.

[@mightnmagic3095]

If u need sport and smart watch go for apple if you want stylish watch go for garmin

[@901pics]

Don't even think about the Garmin, their customer service is the worst. My screen failed at 3 years...I paid 1000.00 for a watch that is worthless. Garmin does not back their products and could care less.

[@MrAj485]

If your AW fails after 3 years they’ll just tell you to throw it away as well.

[@chriscarpunky]

You can purchase monthly apple care and it’s protected as long as you are paying $7 a month.

[@michaelyoung7683]

@@MrAj485 actually they don't. In fact they replaced my Ultra after 26 months because the battery health measure (max possible charge) had dropped to 84%. They gave me a new complete watch not just a new battery as they don't open the devices.

[@pavement422]

He’s gone Andy

[@thomasnothaft9414]

Your english is not the yellow from the egg!

[@GermanAccentReviews-xn9yx]

@@thomasnothaft9414 😢