Our choice for the most extensive sports watch
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47 mm
According to our smartwatch expert
With the Garmin Fenix 8 Black 47mm, you can enthusiastically exercise and improve your results. This smartwatch is large and thick, so make sure you like this on your wrist. You can accurately measure your sports performance, health, and sleep. You get recommended specific strength training that suits your sport. That way, you can improve your performance. On the bright and vibrant AMOLED screen, you can easily read all your information. The battery lasts for 16 days with average use, so you don't have to charge it often. Thanks to the robust, stainless steel watch case, the Fenix 8 is suitable for rough conditions. You can also comfortably do water sports with this smartwatch because it's waterproof up to 100m deep.
This watch is recommended for a 17 to 19cm wrist circumference.
Compatible with operating system | Android, iOS | |
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Height | 47 mm | |
Recommended for wrist circumference | 17 - 19 cm | |
Quality of sports readings | Excellent | |
Quality of health readings | Excellent | |
Battery life in time mode | 336 hours | |
Type of heart rate measurement | ECG heart rate measurement, Optical heart rate measurement | |
Required iPhone model | iPhone 6s or later |
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Thanks to Garmin Pay, it's possible to pay contactless with your Garmin Fenix 8 Black 47mm. Even without having a wallet or smartphone with you. Want to know more about Garmin Pay and how to install it? Read this article.
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I am very enthusiastic about the new Fenix 8. Thanks to the bright AMOLED screen, this smartwatch has a more luxurious look than its predecessors. However, the Fenix 8 is also a thick and heavy smartwatch, just like all other Fenix models. You have to like this.
Bright AMOLED screen The Garmin Fenix 8 is the first Fenix smartwatch with an AMOLED screen. In my opinion, the Fenix 8 looks more luxurious and impressive thanks to this bright and colorful screen. I can also easily read the screen when the bright sun shines on it. The touchscreen works smoothly and quickly. I quickly scroll through my settings and sports profiles.
Long battery life An AMOLED screen normally costs a lot of battery. That is why I find it impressive that the battery life of the Fenix 8 is at least two weeks. Even the small 43 millimeter version lasts 12 days. I know few other smartwatches that can do this.
Size Garmin Fenix smartwatches are always big and thick, so the Fenix 8 is too. The ring around the screen of the Fenix 8 is slightly thinner than that of its predecessors. This also makes the Fenix 8 slightly thinner than its predecessors. I think this is a good change. However, this Fenix model is still a large smartwatch. The 47 millimeter model is too big for my narrow wrist of 14 centimeters in circumference.
New sports options in Garmin Coach With the Garmin Coach program, I choose a training program with which I improve my results. Previously, I could only choose between running and cycling. Now strength training has also been added. I think this is really cool. I like to get some guidance in building more muscle strength. I follow a training program of 4 to 6 weeks for this. Each training consists of different strength exercises. This way I learn which exercises help with muscle building. The other programs have also been expanded with the option 'get fitter'. This means I don't train for a specific distance or time, but to become generally fitter. This gives me several workouts to do in a week. That keeps it fun.
Microphone and voice assistant The Fenix 8 has a built-in speaker and microphone. I could already make calls with the Fenix 7, but now I can also play music out loud. In addition, there is now also a voice assistant. This took me some time to get it right, but it does work. To be honest, I don't really use that function. I find it easier and faster to do what I want myself via buttons or the touchscreen.
Lodi. Smartwatch specialist.
16 October 2024
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Would have liked the smaller model, but this one was on sale and the main reason is the longer battery life. I also don't like the silicone strap. That's why I'm going to put another fabric strap on it soon. Furthermore, it is a nice sports watch with lots of features, very clear screen and the flashlight is also super handy. A nice upgrade from my Fenix 7s solar.
Chris
17 November 2024
Automatically translated from Dutch
Many options to monitor your health and performance
Nick
23 November 2024
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Product number | 950406 | |
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Manufacturer code | 010-02904-00 | |
Brand | Garmin | |
Warranty | 2 years | |
Processing of your defect | Via Coolblue |
Compatible with operating system | Android, iOS | |
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Required iPhone model | iPhone 6s or later | |
Operating system | Garmin OS | |
Year introduced | 2024 | |
Guaranteed support with updates | 24 months after release date |
Watch case color | Black | |
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Watch case material | Stainless steel | |
Watch case shape | Round | |
Height | 47 mm | |
Width | 47 mm | |
Depth | 15 mm | |
Weight | 80 g | |
Size watch case | Large | |
Recommended for wrist circumference | 17 - 19 cm | |
Total storage capacity | 32 GB | |
Shockproof |
Watch strap material | Silicone | |
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Watch strap color | Black | |
Closure type | Buckle | |
Interchangeable watch strap | ||
Compatibility watch strap | Product specific |
Screen type | AMOLED | |
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Always-on display | ||
Data display | Digital | |
Touchscreen | ||
Color screen | ||
Adjustable watch face | ||
Type of glass | Gorilla glass |
Battery life in time mode | 336 hours | |
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Battery life in sports mode | 46 hours | |
Energy source solar power | ||
Wireless charging |
Internet connection options | WiFi only | |
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Bluetooth | ||
ANT+ | ||
Independent music player | ||
Music controls | ||
Built-in microphone | ||
Built-in speakers | ||
Spoken directions | ||
Call options | Answer phone calls and call via smartwatch | |
Smartphone notifications | Receive messages, Send messages | |
Smart reply | ||
App installation possible | ||
Camera operation | ||
NFC | ||
Contactless payment | ||
Contactless payment system | Garmin Pay | |
Country contactless payment | Belgium, Germany, The Netherlands |
Pedometer | ||
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Measures distance | ||
Speedometer | ||
Calorie counter | ||
Measures stairs climbed |
Heart rate measurement | ||
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Heart rate zones | ||
Type of heart rate measurement | ECG heart rate measurement, Optical heart rate measurement | |
Heart rate measurement under water |
Quality of health readings | Excellent | |
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Skin temperature sensor | ||
Oximeter | ||
Blood pressure monitor | ||
EDA sensor | ||
Sleep score | ||
Measure REM sleep | ||
Average heart rate during sleep | ||
Measure recovery during sleep | ||
Menstrual cycle tracking | ||
Pregnancy monitoring |
Quality of sports readings | Excellent | |
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Recommended for sports | Biking, Fitness, Golf, Hiking, Mountaineering, Multisport, Outdoor, Running, Swimming, Tennis, Triathlon, Water sports, Winter sports | |
Adjust sport profiles | ||
Manual training programs | ||
Save personal records | ||
Measure fitness age | ||
Recovery advice | ||
Interval training | ||
VO2 max measurement | ||
Automatic pausing | ||
Measures minutes of intensive training | ||
Measures average speed during activity | ||
Lap counter | ||
Race prognosis | ||
Measures step distance | ||
Measure running cadence | ||
Measures swimming distance | ||
Measures swimming speed | ||
Swimming lap counter | ||
Connection to fitness machines possible | ||
ATM score | 10 |
Built-in GPS receiver | ||
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Global satellite navigation system | GLONASS, GPS, Galileo, QZSS | |
GPS application | Navigation, Route registration |
Compass | ||
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Altimeter | ||
Accelerometer | ||
Thermometer |
Fall detection | ||
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Alarm function | ||
Geofencing |
