Garmin Fenix 8 Solar
Most comprehensive feature set in any outdoor watch: 67-hour GPS (92hr solar), 40m dive capability, speaker/mic for calls, and industry-best mapping with turn-by-turn navigation.
Our Verdict
Most comprehensive feature set: 67-hour GPS (92hr solar), 40m dive capability, speaker/mic for calls, and industry-best TopoActive mapping with turn-by-turn navigation. Three size options.
Score Breakdown
Pros & Cons
✓ Pros
- •67hr GPS (92hr solar)
- •40m recreational dive certified
- •Speaker/microphone for calls
- •Industry-best TopoActive maps
- •Turn-by-turn navigation
- •Three size options (43/47/51mm)
- •AMOLED option available
✗ Cons
- •95g weight (51mm Solar)
- •Complex interface with learning curve
- •$1,100+ price
Specifications
| Display | MIP or AMOLED |
| Battery | 29 days / 67hr GPS |
| Water Resistance | 100m / 40m dive |
| GPS | Multi-band GNSS |
| Sizes | 43mm, 47mm, 51mm |
Who Is This For?
Best For
- ✓Feature-maximizers
- ✓Divers
- ✓Navigation-heavy adventures
Not For
- ✗Budget shoppers
- ✗Simplicity preference
- ✗Light weight priority
Where to Buy
Appears In
Best Wireless Earbuds 2025
Ranked #2
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