The ultimate multisport watch from Garmin, the Fenix goes even further upmarket with its version 8. It now includes a speaker, a microphone, an Amoled screen, a depth gauge and has revised its interface. Something to delight extreme athletes and connected athletes.
Points forts
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Amoled panel brighter and offering more information than transflective MIP screens.
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Solid materials and beautiful finishes.
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Microphone and speaker.
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Flashlight.
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Correct autonomy for an Amoled screen.
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Accuracy of GPS and heart rate monitor.
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Very good responsiveness of the touch screen.
Weak points
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Heavy watch with a thick dial.
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Redesigned interface, but still as dense (several days are necessary 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 more harmed than Android users.
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With the Fenix 8, Garmin drives the point home and establishes its position as an expert on the market. Connected watch resolutely focused on sport, it prides itself on being a specialist in activities outdoor thanks to particularly resistant materials and very precise sensors. For endurance or interval training, the tocante follows the pace without flinching. That said, Garmin does not neglect connected users. This all-purpose watch incorporates equipment lifestyle welcome, which make it pleasant to wear without being a strenuous athlete. With an Amoled screen and decent battery life, the high-end connected watch is being refined. It remains to be seen whether all this equipment is necessary and whether the rather high asking price is justified.
NB: The reported price drop is calculated by comparing the lowest price of the day with the average of the lowest prices charged by all merchants for the product last month, with security rules to exclude the prices of stores whose the VAT policy is not clear (so-called “gray” stores, typically in the case of imports from China).
An alternative
The Garmin Epix Pro (Gen 2) is an interesting evolution of the Epix. With its integrated flashlight and its dual-frequency GNSS chip available in all its variations (steel or titanium in its 3 formats), it consolidates its position as the benchmark for outdoor multisport watches. It's a shame that its screen doesn't get bigger and that the improvement in its cardio sensor isn't more sensitive.
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