Garmin’s ultimate multisport watch, the Fenix, has gone even bigger with its version 8. It now includes a speaker, a microphone, an AMOLED screen, a depth gauge and has revised its interface. Something to please extreme athletes and allied athletes alike.
Points forts
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The AMOLED panel offers more information than bright and transflective MIP screens.
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Solid material and beautiful finish.
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Microphone and speaker.
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Torch.
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True autonomy for AMOLED screen.
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Accuracy of GPS and heart rate monitor.
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Very good touch screen response.
Weak points
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Heavy watch with thick dial.
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Redesigned interface, but still as dense (needs several days to get used to it).
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The app doesn’t change, but could be more intuitive.
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iOS users always suffered more than Android users.
With the Fenix 8, Garmin drives home the point and establishes its position as a specialist in the market. The connected watch is completely focused on sports, it prides itself on being an expert in the activities. external Thanks to particularly resistant materials and highly accurate sensors. For endurance or interval training, Tokent follows the pace without leaning. That said, Garmin doesn’t ignore connected users. This all-purpose watch includes accessories. Lifestyle Welcome, which makes it pleasant to wear without being a strict athlete. With an AMOLED screen and good battery life, the high-end connected watch is getting better. It remains to be seen whether all this equipment is necessary and whether the much higher asking price is justified.
Note: The price drop reported is calculated by comparing the lowest price of the day with the average of the lowest prices charged for the product by all merchants in the previous month, excluding in-store prices. with protective rules for those whose VAT policy is unclear (so-called “grey” stores, usually in the case of imports from China).
An alternative
The Garmin Apex Pro (Gen 2) is an interesting evolution of the Apex. With its integrated flashlight and its dual-frequency GNSS chip available in all its variations (steel or titanium in its 3 formats), it solidifies its position as the benchmark for outdoor multisport watches. It’s a shame its screen isn’t bigger and its improved cardio sensor isn’t more sensitive.
