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I got the Fenix 8 Solar as well as the Epix Pro (Gen 2) around the same time. Found myself not really reaching for the MIP version, and liked that the Epix still had UA-cam Music and it has very decent battery life (coming from an Apple Watch Ultra, so you get me). I guess I'm still a sucker for AMOLED screens, but I do like the longer battery life of the Garmin.

Omg MIP is visible only in sunlight , nowhere else 😂 All the time dimmed . ALWAYS ON ? Lets see MIP aod in night without sun , indoor , in shade . Ohhh . You need looking with wrist where is light 😂 Or do the same "annoying" gesture 😂 Everyone is speaking about direct sun for amoled . Yes it is less visible but stil good readable. But it is vinner in 90% all other conditions . I was owner f5,6,7 . But after I tried oled never look back for MIP . Because "outdoor" its not just sun .

i always hated the watches like apple watch, samsung gear which goes blank and wait for the hand gesture like it is a dummy/dead watch. I ordered my MIP version and desperately waiting. #teamfenix

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great comparison 😀

I did amoled first (Epix 2) and regretted it! Dont do it! Now got a Fenix 7x Pro Solar and I love the watch. I am never doing amoled again.

Amoled is for tv's and mobiles, where you watch movies, play games and read. I am a GARMIN fun from fenix 5x, 6x, tactix, 7X and last year epix51. Now i am changing back to MIP, it is a watch and you want the info to be there all the time not something to please your eyes.

Enduro 3 is my way :)

They've lost a loyal customer when they cancelled the smaller MIP model.

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I like the MIP version and would get the Enduro 3 once it goes on sale versus the Fenix 8 model. Thanks for doing a great comparison video.

Very detail review 😊 plan have one, considering the battery life！

Is that red mode from night time on the mip version or exclusive to AMOLED display models?

Great video thanks. I chose the 51 MIPS - I still think it was the best choice (for me) The AMOLED looks great, but being pretty isn't what I want the watch for. Battery duration is my highest criteria.

Thanks for the comparison. May I ask what model do you like more personally?

Thank you for the in depth review of the watches and their displays. I think a lot of reviewers just point out the basics and don’t really show real world examples, especially when you are training/gps/other modes. It’s nice to see the AMOLED and the MIP displays next to each other, which lets people better decide on which watch they should get based on their intended use.

mip all day

You cant go wrong no matter what. They are great watches. Go Garmin.

Skip the Amoled Fenix 8, All kinds of consistent issues, returning mine this week after 2 weeks! Not worthy the hefty price tag!

Thank you for the great review. Coming from Fenix 6 Pro, I will order the 47mm MIP solar.

Long time fenix user I've had the 3 and 5x ordered the Fenix 8 solar to have the MIP. Main reason is no worry about screen burn in issues or pixels going out on the amoled. Since I have long time use from previous watches with the MIP with no issues I'll stick with it. Plus when I'm doing an ultra and out in the sun all day I benefit with solar.

ALWAYS ON - only MIP!

Who knows mip display can be see with polarized sun glasses ?///

MIP is best!

Don't do amoled. You will regret it. If you are going to amoled you might as well go with apple watch. Garmin is special because of longer batter life, solar and MIP. You are getting nothing special if you are going amoled.

Great job! Finally someone compares Fenix to Fenix and not Fenix (amoled) to Enduro.

I think comparing 51mm and 47mm battery doesn't make any sense. 51mm watches have 80% bigger batteries. When 47mm AMOLED uses say 5% battery per hour, it would use only 2,7% in 51mm version (theoretically). You have to use identical size watches for the true comparison between MIP vs AMOLED battery life. Otherwise - great review. Thanks for your work.

nice video! useful comparison between the 2 types of displays

I can't decide which one to buy. I like the longer battery life of the solar version but also the better look of the amoled version. How much does the amoled version distract in the night? I like to wear it all night and track my sleep.

Amoled looks much nicer

man I want the MIP so bad!! Just bought the epix pro in june. Should have waited.

Depends, but should you be as good going with the last gen 2 Epix Pro if you find it for a solid price. Most i have notice is the Ui and minor things and nothing wow. But ofc. if you got the cash, new stuff is always "fun".

One bit of feedback, the ding sounds in the video sound like text messages coming in. May want to change to a different audio tone.

Fantastic review.

I'd love to have a 47mm mips version without solar ring but 1.4 inch diameter

Great work, and good research!

More than 2 weeks ago ordered fenix 8 mip solar 51mm version (paid all money), after couple days official garmin distributor shop tells me that my order will be avaible from end of october😮‍💨 Damn, 1,5 months of waiting to get mip version🗿🦧

Great comparison, it really helps! Does the Enduro 3 look and act the same as the fenix 8 MIP ? And on the MIP , while using the maps you don’t have to keep using your wrist to wake it up to see?

I’ve watched lots of review videos for Garmin watches and this is honestly one of the best.

I had tested epix pro gen 2 and fenix 7x at the same time and for me screen visibility on amoled is better burno prefer mip display. Is less intrusive . For me the best solution will be amoled for winter and mip for summer .

Really nice video ! I’m considering buying the MIP version in 47mm, but the fact that the screen size is « only » 1.3 inch make me worried. I mean this is the same screen size than the 43mm amoled version so I fear it could be « too small », unfortunately there is for now no video comparing both 47mm AMOLED and MIP. That is a shame that my wrist is too thin to deal with the 51mm version. (16cm)

What about the display differences during open water swimming or outdoor pool swimming? Is AMOLED or MIP better?

amoled also develops burn in after some time this means that you have to throw your watch to garbage

Nice video! Really complete! Personally, I was unsure about the solar, everyone I talked was saying the Amoled was just too bright and beautiful, and that I wouldn’t get anything from the solar technology. And actually not! I got my Solar 51 about three days ago and I love it so much! The readability is excellent, even I’d say I’d wish they update a feature that could cancel de light from the Watch (for example, until the night comes). The Watch its not unpleasant to see, but the MIP screen makes it not really interesting unless you want to check something, so it’s not distracting at all and battery friendly. I was also doubtful about the solar thing, but today I made a 4hr hiking and got 253K (it’s supposed to be like 50k/day to get the solar technology working), so it works really well! If anyone is doubting like I was, I would say to get the MIP, because the cool thing of these watches is the long ass battery life, and, also, with more battery life, less charges, which is translated into more quality of the battery for a longer time!

Great video thank you. One thing I don't like about my AMOLED 8 is that the fonts on the watch face for complications are too small and can be harder to read vs the SOLAR version. Hope Garmin catch on and allow users to customise the text size of the watch face, alongside the main menu which is currently an option.

The problem that I have with solar on the Garmin is that you have to charge it regardless of the amount of sunlight it receives. So I’d rather have the amoled display as it’s clearer and easier to read.

Good video. One to send to people who are always asking about display differences. Personally I can't stand Amoled dimming all the freaking time. MicroLED can't come soon enough.

Great video! The one I was looking for. Thank you 👏

I would have gotten the enduro if it came in at least 47mm. That 51 mm size looks ridiculous on most wrists.

Thank you for an honest review. I watched the Chase the Summit and your review. Both very honest and bought a T Rex 3. I can use the money saved on more trainers and gear for sport.