@@pj4433 bought my garmin 7x sapphire solar for almost 1k and now i'm not spending anything on these watches for next 5 years atleast. They're making it everything way too expensive.
There are currently 20 different fenix models for sale on the Garmin website. And 8 epix. If you’re new to Garmin you’re just going to give up trying to work it all out.
As someone still with an old Forerunner 945, this would be a massive upgrade for me. I'm sold on the Fenix 8 with the new OS and new smartwatch features like the voice assistant, speaker, etc. Just not sure if I want the 51mm or the 47mm. Same size display, but the extra battery life in the 51 is super tempting.
Honestly, I think I would rather get an Apple Watch for smartwatch features and use a coros pace 3 for longer activities. Still cheaper than a F8 series and you would gain LTE with the AW, better smartwatch features, and more robust: aFib detection & safety features. I really do not like the AW (especially design), but Garmin is reaching deep into the pockets for flashy whizbangs with very little substance.
@@lhzsdgsfbvvApple has made paid subscriptions obsolete with Watch OS10 and the upcoming Watch OS11. I sold my AWU last year because of the lack of fitness tracking features, but that’s no longer a valid reason with the new updates. I’m switching back to Apple because it feels like Garmin hasn’t innovated anything in years. Each new watch just feels like a differently packaged version of the previous watch. No real updates or reasons to buy a new one. Apple on the other hand is constantly pushing out new features via software updates and is now imo, on par with Garmin besides battery life.
The price is laughable, and the size looks like a clown watch on most people. The reasonable size doesn’t even come with MiP. I’ll def stick with Coros Pace 3.
Same boat as you. I loved my 7x mip screen and amazing battery life. Was talked into getting the amoled 51 and honestly couldn't be happier. Screen is great and easy to see in sun on runs, and battery is not an issue, still get up to 30 days smart watch use. Ive used 25% in 5 days, so I reckon with plenty of use I'll be charging 10 or 12 days.
Don't understand why you all choose the 51mm over 47mm (or is this down to what Garmin send?) they look like dinner plates on your wrist, not to mention the wide 26mm straps compared to the 22mm on the 47mm which is miles more comfortable.
Thanks fro this. Any reason you're using 51mm and not the 47mm Fenix 8. I've got a 965 looking to go to the fenix 8, starting to do ultras (42, 50 and 100km events recently) 965 held up well, but would like to do these with my headphones, for part of the race.
Is the Fenix 8 screen brighter than Epix pro/965? I’d like to know because I wish the Epix 2 screen was a bit brighter for outside. Also, is the interface snappier and more responsive than the Epix pro? Thanks
Have you guys also tested this watch in the dark? When i'm running in the dark i can hardly see the data on the screen because the screen gets too dark (not dimmed) but just normal dark.
so which one should I buy? Epix pro gen 2 51mm for 850€, enduro 3 for 899 or Fenix 8 for 1100€ ... that's a tough choice now with this huge range of products I would like the new UI
Okay... I literally just bought an Epix Pro Gen 2 47mm Sapphire a few weeks ago. I'm still within my return window. What are your thoughts compared to this Fenix 8?? I actually like the look of the smaller bevel on this one... CHOICES!!
If it helps I've had the 47mm Epix Pro for 9 months now and it is the most awesome watch I've ever owned. Superb battery life, great features and the titanium bezel with sapphire screen literally don't have a scratch on them. Nothing on this new Fenix 8 watch draws me in personally.
I too have had the Epix Pro Gen 2 47mm and have had no complaints, the sapphire screen, battery life, and flashlight are superb. Don’t let little things attract you, I promise you that if you really learn your watch, you can get it to work for you. The FENIX 8 too is further from a smartwatch than it is Garmin, so move forward and know that you have an amazing amazing watch!
it looks like to me you all have the command from Garmin to promote the Amoled display. Non of the youtubers have done any comment or even a simple presentation of the MIP version.
As far as I know, the MIP version isn't out yet. On my tech channel I cover whatever is made available to me. I can't promote something that isn't out yet.
Get over it MIP has better battery but it's so bad looking that once you go amoled you're done. Epix pro 51mm here, excersice 1.5hr daily with 2 weeks battery so why go MIP? Had fenix 7 pro before and never looked back. What I hate they say fenix 8 has same processor as epix pro...that I think would be an upgrade!
@@jvcalleja i have 2 MIP watches and 2 AMOLED, Garmin and Polar. MIP all the way. Amoled is so bad under the sun which i do most of my activities in a day time. MIP looks so clean and the visitbility is so nice that based on my acitivity, 17-20 hours /week i will never change it and never regret it. Everyone is on the day time activity know very well what we are talking about. Everything else is for starbucks. What is the reason to go for a Garmin Amoled while i can go for an Apple watch ultra 2 which gives me all i want in one device.
Do you think this is good for a daily watch? I'm looking for a watch I can work out and and wear in my regular life. Never had a garmin fenix but I'm considering.. it looks very premium
The Fenix would be an excellent daily watch. I have had the Epix 2 since 2022 and it hasn't left my wrist except to get charged since I've gotten it. I even keep it on at night for sleep tracking.
@@ajamudcindeed. I’ve also had an Epix 2 for two years and just got a Fenix 8 two weeks ago. Unfortunately, the Fenix 8 was having some issues and the battery started draining quickly after updates so I had to go to the store today and exchange the Fenix 8 Amoled to a Fenix 8 Amoled with the Sapphire screen and the Titanium case. I’ll be keeping both the Epix 2 and the Fenix 8 for a while to give company to my Apple Series 10. I tried the Ultra 2 black and it was inaccurate when tracking runs (shorted distance). The Series 10 is more accurate and comfortable to wear than the ultra 2 (ironically). Also using the Stryd foot pod
Truth told I'm asking the same thing. The flashlight, and brighter display for reading in the pool and better HR sensor are the ones that stand out but I guess I would be disappointed if I jumped and upgraded.
I love the look of this however given the price of this and the subsequent price drops in the epix pro 2 surely the epix offers tremendous value for money. Can we get a comparison between the epix pro and fenix 8 amoled pls.
I'm still pissed off they got rid of the 42mm MIP version. I just got the 7s pro in January so I wouldn't upgrade anytime soon anyway, but with my tiny wrists any other size is simply unusable and I want the MIP for better battery life.
Garmin: “hey, enjoy this amoled Fenix that has less battery than its predecessors, and is over $1,000.” Me: “Yeah, I’ll just stick with my Fenix 6, thx.” At this point, I believe (despite what YT shills say), Garmin execs are pretty sharply divorced from humanity at this point.
$1000 for the entry level Fenix? I'll stick with the Forerunner 965 and that isn't even that good of a device. I got the Galaxy Watch Ultra and am much happier with it.
Good lord, that price! We can be sure the extra money hasn’t gone to R&D. This watch has copy/paste features from others put in a Fenix case. Tech is getting boring. Record pricing for stagnated features. Returns to shareholders needs to take a back seat for a year or two, freeing up capital for companies to innovate more
I was very into trying new watch. But I have Epix Pro, even with significant money lose - if i will sold mine and buy new one, I am afraid to do not get anything new. Same display, not improved neither max or min brightness, not improved HR/GPS what is okey, but not new sensors - glucose, pressure, ... and not LTE eSIM... Not intrested anyway.
Long time Garmin user, but these prices are making me rethink my life choices.
Yeah, I’ll keep my Fenix 6x pro that was crazy expensive but these are eye watering.
@@pj4433 bought my garmin 7x sapphire solar for almost 1k and now i'm not spending anything on these watches for next 5 years atleast.
They're making it everything way too expensive.
Had fenix 6 and sold it for the 245, i couldn't stand the fenix 6 heavy and waste of money
There are currently 20 different fenix models for sale on the Garmin website. And 8 epix. If you’re new to Garmin you’re just going to give up trying to work it all out.
Go to any one of those product pages and it's very easy to switch between the main choices around Size and Solar or not.
As someone still with an old Forerunner 945, this would be a massive upgrade for me. I'm sold on the Fenix 8 with the new OS and new smartwatch features like the voice assistant, speaker, etc. Just not sure if I want the 51mm or the 47mm. Same size display, but the extra battery life in the 51 is super tempting.
Suunto Race looks even better now, damm same!
Honestly, I think I would rather get an Apple Watch for smartwatch features and use a coros pace 3 for longer activities. Still cheaper than a F8 series and you would gain LTE with the AW, better smartwatch features, and more robust: aFib detection & safety features. I really do not like the AW (especially design), but Garmin is reaching deep into the pockets for flashy whizbangs with very little substance.
Happy i went back from an AWU to a real Garmin again. No monthly fees for a whole sports approach. And way more advanced sport features.
I agree, and almost did this. I ended up getting a Forerunner 965 so I can use navigation on my long runs but I wear the AWU2 for my daily wearable.
@@lhzsdgsfbvvApple has made paid subscriptions obsolete with Watch OS10 and the upcoming Watch OS11. I sold my AWU last year because of the lack of fitness tracking features, but that’s no longer a valid reason with the new updates. I’m switching back to Apple because it feels like Garmin hasn’t innovated anything in years. Each new watch just feels like a differently packaged version of the previous watch. No real updates or reasons to buy a new one. Apple on the other hand is constantly pushing out new features via software updates and is now imo, on par with Garmin besides battery life.
Honestly insane to spend this kind of money and still have to bring a phone with you on a run in order to make/receive emergency calls
@@nameisjoey9985 I am so healthy and my surroundings are so save that i wouldn't really lack the emergency call option.
Hi Guys, do you have some info if also brand new Forerunner somehting like FR 975 is gonna be released too? Thanks a lot.
I’m sticking with my Epix pro as I won’t pay £1039 for these small updates.
Same. I'm going to brick my Epic pro 2 and by then the Fenix series should be better.
The price is laughable, and the size looks like a clown watch on most people. The reasonable size doesn’t even come with MiP. I’ll def stick with Coros Pace 3.
I have the solar 7, so torn between the solar 8 and the Amoled, I mainly use outdoors so leaning towards solar again, 5 week to ship forecast >0
Same boat as you. I loved my 7x mip screen and amazing battery life. Was talked into getting the amoled 51 and honestly couldn't be happier. Screen is great and easy to see in sun on runs, and battery is not an issue, still get up to 30 days smart watch use. Ive used 25% in 5 days, so I reckon with plenty of use I'll be charging 10 or 12 days.
@@markhawkes4063what do you recommend for a first smartwatch. Should I go for the Fenix 8 47mm Mailed?
Don't understand why you all choose the 51mm over 47mm (or is this down to what Garmin send?) they look like dinner plates on your wrist, not to mention the wide 26mm straps compared to the 22mm on the 47mm which is miles more comfortable.
it is obvious what Garmin selected to promote, via all those paid youtubers.
It's easy to understand. People have different preferences. I hate 22mm straps. I'm 26mm all the way, with the fat dinner plate on my fat 8.3" wrist.
Because of the 13 days longer battery life, 37 hours longer battery life with GPS, 27 hours longer battery life in training mode for 100€ more..
@@Tha-King-Arthur yeah because for 98% of people 2 weeks battery life in the 47mm really isn't enough 😂
For daily use I dont need a dinner plate. But the bigger screen for rec diving is great. It's a cheaper option than the garmin mk3i dive.
Been waiting to upgrade my fenix 6
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But is it THAT good to make the jump for THAT price?!!
My 6 sapphire is still amazing! Love it!
Super spicy price tag 😬 but the watch looks great!
so spicy I would say it will really burn the wallet it spoiled Garmin the most expensive watches no man excessive ok
Thanks fro this.
Any reason you're using 51mm and not the 47mm Fenix 8.
I've got a 965 looking to go to the fenix 8, starting to do ultras (42, 50 and 100km events recently)
965 held up well, but would like to do these with my headphones, for part of the race.
Is the Fenix 8 screen brighter than Epix pro/965? I’d like to know because I wish the Epix 2 screen was a bit brighter for outside. Also, is the interface snappier and more responsive than the Epix pro? Thanks
Have the fenix 7, garmin watches last forever, i normally update every other model. Will wait for Fenix 9.
The price is ridiculous 😢 I will stick with my Epix Gen2. Shame that the Epix range will not see the new UI.
Have you guys also tested this watch in the dark? When i'm running in the dark i can hardly see the data on the screen because the screen gets too dark (not dimmed) but just normal dark.
Friends, I am thinking of buying a new 8. But I am very undecided because of the screen and charging differences. AMOLED? LCD?
Thank you. Does the speaker allow you to listen to voice pace notifications while running?
Yes.
so which one should I buy? Epix pro gen 2 51mm for 850€, enduro 3 for 899 or Fenix 8 for 1100€ ... that's a tough choice now with this huge range of products
I would like the new UI
Okay... I literally just bought an Epix Pro Gen 2 47mm Sapphire a few weeks ago. I'm still within my return window. What are your thoughts compared to this Fenix 8?? I actually like the look of the smaller bevel on this one... CHOICES!!
If it helps I've had the 47mm Epix Pro for 9 months now and it is the most awesome watch I've ever owned. Superb battery life, great features and the titanium bezel with sapphire screen literally don't have a scratch on them.
Nothing on this new Fenix 8 watch draws me in personally.
@@neilfox9540 🙌🙌🙌
I too have had the Epix Pro Gen 2 47mm and have had no complaints, the sapphire screen, battery life, and flashlight are superb. Don’t let little things attract you, I promise you that if you really learn your watch, you can get it to work for you. The FENIX 8 too is further from a smartwatch than it is Garmin, so move forward and know that you have an amazing amazing watch!
Return it, Epix 2 will Not get new features in future. It is eol
I am a sucker for the bigger display in the same case.
But it seems more fluid during navigation map than the epix pro, the processor is the same?
it looks like to me you all have the command from Garmin to promote the Amoled display. Non of the youtubers have done any comment or even a simple presentation of the MIP version.
totally agree
That’s because garmin pushed out the amoled version first. The mip version was showing 6 weeks on their page so it’s simply not available yet
As far as I know, the MIP version isn't out yet. On my tech channel I cover whatever is made available to me. I can't promote something that isn't out yet.
Get over it MIP has better battery but it's so bad looking that once you go amoled you're done. Epix pro 51mm here, excersice 1.5hr daily with 2 weeks battery so why go MIP? Had fenix 7 pro before and never looked back. What I hate they say fenix 8 has same processor as epix pro...that I think would be an upgrade!
@@jvcalleja i have 2 MIP watches and 2 AMOLED, Garmin and Polar. MIP all the way. Amoled is so bad under the sun which i do most of my activities in a day time. MIP looks so clean and the visitbility is so nice that based on my acitivity, 17-20 hours /week i will never change it and never regret it. Everyone is on the day time activity know very well what we are talking about. Everything else is for starbucks. What is the reason to go for a Garmin Amoled while i can go for an Apple watch ultra 2 which gives me all i want in one device.
Do you think this is good for a daily watch? I'm looking for a watch I can work out and and wear in my regular life. Never had a garmin fenix but I'm considering.. it looks very premium
The Fenix would be an excellent daily watch. I have had the Epix 2 since 2022 and it hasn't left my wrist except to get charged since I've gotten it. I even keep it on at night for sleep tracking.
@@ajamudcindeed. I’ve also had an Epix 2 for two years and just got a Fenix 8 two weeks ago. Unfortunately, the Fenix 8 was having some issues and the battery started draining quickly after updates so I had to go to the store today and exchange the Fenix 8 Amoled to a Fenix 8 Amoled with the Sapphire screen and the Titanium case. I’ll be keeping both the Epix 2 and the Fenix 8 for a while to give company to my Apple Series 10. I tried the Ultra 2 black and it was inaccurate when tracking runs (shorted distance). The Series 10 is more accurate and comfortable to wear than the ultra 2 (ironically). Also using the Stryd foot pod
Hi sir Is Turkish language available? Fenix 8 51mm amoled sir .Thank you
Amoled ekran karanlıkta nasıl ? Bazı kullanıcılar karanlıkta ekranın görünmez olduğunu söylüyor.
Tell me why I should upgrade from the FR945? Give me an actual good reason.
Flashlight!
Truth told I'm asking the same thing.
The flashlight, and brighter display for reading in the pool and better HR sensor are the ones that stand out but I guess I would be disappointed if I jumped and upgraded.
The only thing I could think of is HR sensor.. but do I need the additional ~5% accuracy? Probably not.. I could get a hr monitor if I needed to.
@@runnerwatch2280 agreed. After thinking and looking at the enduro 3, I'm gonna stick with my 945 for a while longer!
Do you think the microphone and speaker is gimmicky? Does it really improve your workflow and use of the watch?
Does it have the option to fully go red?
@12m40s pretty sure they don't make an AMOLED SOLAR version?
I love the look of this however given the price of this and the subsequent price drops in the epix pro 2 surely the epix offers tremendous value for money.
Can we get a comparison between the epix pro and fenix 8 amoled pls.
I'm still pissed off they got rid of the 42mm MIP version. I just got the 7s pro in January so I wouldn't upgrade anytime soon anyway, but with my tiny wrists any other size is simply unusable and I want the MIP for better battery life.
Garmin: “hey, enjoy this amoled Fenix that has less battery than its predecessors, and is over $1,000.”
Me: “Yeah, I’ll just stick with my Fenix 6, thx.”
At this point, I believe (despite what YT shills say), Garmin execs are pretty sharply divorced from humanity at this point.
omg what a big honkin' watch!
I cant justify paying the price increase.
Too much space between the end of the screen and the bezel. I hope that they will make the next forerunner with saphire screen.
$1000 for the entry level Fenix? I'll stick with the Forerunner 965 and that isn't even that good of a device. I got the Galaxy Watch Ultra and am much happier with it.
Good lord, that price! We can be sure the extra money hasn’t gone to R&D. This watch has copy/paste features from others put in a Fenix case.
Tech is getting boring. Record pricing for stagnated features. Returns to shareholders needs to take a back seat for a year or two, freeing up capital for companies to innovate more
I was very into trying new watch. But I have Epix Pro, even with significant money lose - if i will sold mine and buy new one, I am afraid to do not get anything new. Same display, not improved neither max or min brightness, not improved HR/GPS what is okey, but not new sensors - glucose, pressure, ... and not LTE eSIM... Not intrested anyway.
Good review. But why the hurry? I struggled to follow. 😅. Had to set the speed to .75x. its a first for me.
Garmin needs to fire their product manager.
Will the strength plans roll to older generations of EPIX/FENIX or is purely for the new FENIX 8?
Another perfect video, your UA-cam channel is really good, even if I have trouble understanding you with every video, your accent is so complicated 😅
Hahaha. Like everything in life it becomes easier with practise ;)
You also talk very fast, difficult to follow
If you have 7/EPIX there's absolutely no need for 8/Enduro 3
51 heavy vs 965?
Garmin have too many watches!!!!
These are awesome watches at dog doodoo prices.
Waaaay too long for the amount of unique insights in this video.
brutto tanto
Amoled solar.. Are youuuu high? 😂😅... There is MIP solar and Amoled...
I am first
Well done, you must be so proud!