1100 USD/EUR? 😂😂😂 Garmin you officially lost your mind. Thank you very much
@technogi522220 күн бұрын
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.
@BS-zy3tn20 күн бұрын
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.
@foetor20 күн бұрын
Why No cellular? 😢
@Olaffen7720 күн бұрын
Now you have lost your mind with that price! no thanks
@sgk936920 күн бұрын
Twice as much as I paid for my Fenix 6. Wild.
@peterchileshe976018 күн бұрын
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
@maranr20 күн бұрын
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.
@sandrobosio684719 күн бұрын
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.
@jbhorner20 күн бұрын
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.
@ngoalpo20 күн бұрын
No wireless charging?
@johnoc2819 күн бұрын
wish the UI would be able to be downloaded to different devices !!
@mjktechgeek19 күн бұрын
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?
@william.a.robinson12 күн бұрын
Excited for this. Time to sell my Fenix 7x Sapphire Solar and upgrade. Just wish it had wireless charging
@Rob1966x15 күн бұрын
I have had in my life Coros, Polar and Sunnto, but there is nothing like Garmin, above all it climbs the floors perfectly.
@Josh-u6y19 күн бұрын
the price is absolute bonkers
@Chirp29619 күн бұрын
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.
@victorkochkarev257620 күн бұрын
Looks great! I'll treat myself to it after completing my first marathon. In the meantime, I'll stick with my Fenix 5s.
@buitrongkhoa19 күн бұрын
Yeah this is a huge miss. Huge price increase with little actual improvements.
@user-cu3ox1jl9s20 күн бұрын
The price is ridiculous, i will go with Ultra, Thank you
@whiteran22 сағат бұрын
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!!
@SG_CAD19 күн бұрын
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.
@BenBensen29319 күн бұрын
Price of the fenix 7 was already crazy, but that is just hilarious and that still with no LTE.
@MartinFerenec19 күн бұрын
1:23 Are those non-gold plated connectors!? I hope this won't bring the corrosion problem back.
@lantos24019 күн бұрын
So basically a very slight improvement and insane price tag, yeah, no thanks...
@montecraig703212 күн бұрын
I wish I could figure out how to turn the flashlight on.
@GarminRetailTraining12 күн бұрын
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
@MrBlubb8019 күн бұрын
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.
@scottleggejr19 күн бұрын
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 🤷♂️
@justinhorst19 күн бұрын
Is google assistant full integrated when connected to my Phone?
@Kitepops10120 күн бұрын
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…
@scottleggejr19 күн бұрын
Can we get one with inreach so i can drop the handheld from my kit?
@TheDeeStain20 күн бұрын
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.
@gt3798819 күн бұрын
huge disappointment. why no Esim?! why add useless diving features? why these prices? pushing people away from garmin.
@mhe081518 күн бұрын
Any news on the next Tactix?
@adventurearyck6419 күн бұрын
Garmin hasn’t heard about bidenflation!! 😂
@timcutbush19 күн бұрын
Still no LTE option? Still no ECG Function? Disappointing. And the price!
@TheMetaSD20 күн бұрын
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...
@nzonal18 күн бұрын
The starting price of the Fenix 8 explains why Garmin released it before September 9th. There is no turning back this time, Garmin.
@morriemariani964616 күн бұрын
September 9th?
@spyrospapapostolou446511 күн бұрын
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
@OliverJoshuaJacob20 күн бұрын
I am impressed by the features provided by this watch.
@someoneelse9519 күн бұрын
I prefer my Fenix 7 Pro Sapphire Solar. I do not need any upgrades.
@7675Driver20 күн бұрын
No LTE ! I still need to carry my iPhone or wear my Apple Watch … Why ??? No deal ..
@KommonCents_9 күн бұрын
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).
@Cozychamomilleaddict19 күн бұрын
Does it have night red screen available?
@GarminRetailTraining19 күн бұрын
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.
@zmma777719 күн бұрын
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
@Davedublin20 күн бұрын
hi will the epix pro gen 2 get those new watch faces.
@robcels72519 күн бұрын
2600 NZD....! That is more than most phones cost. When my epix gen 1 needs replacing, wont be for one of these.
@samuelbell453319 күн бұрын
For the price, we should be able to walk on water!
@stan694119 күн бұрын
Is it possible to leave my phone at home? And get a call while running?
@sandrobosio684719 күн бұрын
Sure! But not with this watch
@TheGiftRF19 күн бұрын
@@sandrobosio6847 Lol
@Webinthamind20 күн бұрын
I hope some of the UI features comes to Fenix 7 pro
@Mike_v_E20 күн бұрын
not a chance
@andriegilsson662319 күн бұрын
They won't. They've said.
@panzer94819 күн бұрын
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!
@martinhric417320 күн бұрын
Why not LTE? Whats the purpose of buy? Diving or Amoled? No….!
@funLad8020 күн бұрын
Epix 3 LTE in future?
@TheGiftRF19 күн бұрын
@@funLad80 Epix is over
@bloemherrebout492414 күн бұрын
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😂😂😂
@maz1980s19 күн бұрын
I wouldn't buy these even if they go on sale for 50% off. The prices aren't justifiable.
@choanlpoto19 күн бұрын
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 !
@Mtrospectiv19 күн бұрын
4 day batterylife on the S model (no MIP) for 999, Bwhahaha, owh hell no, you messed up
@dnserror8920 күн бұрын
By the way things are going the Tactix 8 will be 1800 lmao
@GarminPro20 күн бұрын
The price 🤣
@jfdoherty344820 күн бұрын
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….
@sagars938720 күн бұрын
Garmin ecosystem 😂😂
@sandrobosio684719 күн бұрын
You get the same ecosystem with a 150$ watch, so no
@jfdoherty344819 күн бұрын
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.
@Watchshowroom19 күн бұрын
Too expensive for my pocket...😢
@bzzzogm19 күн бұрын
no thanks, I'd rather use Galaxy watch ultra. That price is insane.
@prohojiy20 күн бұрын
That UI with graphics on the background looks super bad
19 күн бұрын
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.
@zmma777719 күн бұрын
+1
@bryanspencer485619 күн бұрын
Stop cry😮about the price. If you can’t afford it, then don’t buy it.
@Notagain64019 күн бұрын
I'll pass on this one. Nothing for me and way too expensive.
@apjapjapj35352 күн бұрын
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.
@andriegilsson662319 күн бұрын
Nothing about improved sleep tracking 👎👎
@czondag20 күн бұрын
40m 🤣🤣, my Seiko is 200m
@pkupias20 күн бұрын
When was the last time you dived below 40m?
@shawnmack178219 күн бұрын
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