Garmin fenix 8

The next level

Garmin's fenix watches have been the gold standard for multisport GPS smartwatches for years — the trusty fenix 6X on my wrist is evidence of that. But Garmin isn't resting on its laurels — the fenix 8 GPS smartwatch builds upon this tradition with a raft of new and improved features:

Whatever your activity — bombing a descent on your mountain bike, grabbing your pack for a multi-day expedition, running your favorite trails, or even taking Rover for his daily run — fenix 8 is ready to roll. And it's just as much at home when you're on the town, with smart connectivity, rugged styling, and customizable watch faces that you can change to match your activities and your mood.

A built-in microphone and speaker let you use your watch for phone calls, texts, and more.

Smart and connected

Garmin's smart notifications work with your smartphone to let you receive texts, emails, and alerts on the watch's screen. Take calls, compose texts, and more with the built-in microphone and speaker. Workouts automatically upload to your through Garmin Connect, where you can share them with your friends through social media or sync up to popular fitness-tracking apps like Strava. Assistance and incident detection harness the power of your phone to send your location to emergency contacts.

Name your sport

fenix includes profiles for dozens of sports, including a new scuba diving profile that puts the power of a sophisticated dive watch on your wrist. Whether your joy is running, cycling, yoga, XC skiing, golfing, climbing, or another sport, fenix will capture the metrics for your later review. GPS navigation makes exploring new terrain easy, with turn-by-turn directions, round-trip routing, and more.

Your training partner

fenix 8 employs wrist-based heart rate monitoring, so you can tap into this vital metric during your activity and review your heart rate afterward. The wrist Pulse Ox sensor tracks altitude acclimation and helps monitor your sleep. By combining these measurements with your workout distances and speed, fenix estimates your VO2 max — the measure of how well your body utilizes oxygen — and advises you on when it's smart to rest and when it's time to ramp up the intensity in your workouts.

Adventure? Ready!

The fenix 8 is a trusted companion for backcountry trips, whether a day hike or a multi-day expedition. Download topo maps for wrist-based navigation, or drop virtual breadcrumbs along the way, creating a tracklog you can retrace if necessary. Use the waypoint function to record those perfect spots you'll want to return to again and again.

The watch also comes equipped with an altimeter, barometer, and compass, giving you valuable information you may need in the backcountry. There's even a flashlight, perfect for emergencies or when you need a quick look around in the dark. And battery life doesn't need to limit you — Expedition mode extends battery life for weeks.

Monitor your health

There's more to your health than your workouts. fenix 8 has a host of health and wellness features built-in, including Body Battery™ energy monitoring, stress tracking, and a sleep coach. With fenix 8 you have the perfect tool for both the great outdoors and the inner you.