The Garmin fenix 8 Solar is available in a 47 or 51mm. This way you can choose the appropriate diameter, depending on the size of your wrist. Also includes a 26mm QuickFit strap that can be exchanged, so you can customize it to your liking.
It is a premium smartwatch designed to last over time. It is submersible, has airtight buttons, as well as a metal cover responsible for protecting both the sensors and its screen.
And speaking of the screen, this one has a 1.4 inch size (280 x 280 pixels), a AMOLED paneland as we have indicated, it has a sapphire lens that is scratch resistant. This screen complies with the United States military standardin terms of thermal performance and resistance to both shocks and water. It also features an integrated flashlight with different variable light intensities and a safety light so you can use it whenever you need it.
Activities and performance functions
The Garmin fenix 8 has a large number of pre-installed activities that allow you to obtain relevant data and information when meeting your training goals. In team sports activities such as football, basketball and racket sports you will also be able to do complete monitoring.
Since it has water resistance up to 40 metersmakes it compatible with the practice of scuba diving. It also supports HIIT workouts and animated cardio, strength, yoga and Pilates training sessions on the watch screen. Additionally, in skiing and snowboarding you can get ascent and descent data with metrics like cadence, stride length, and slope.
The watch also features endurance scoring based on VO2 max, for help your ability to sustain prolonged effort. You will be able to obtain a pace estimate for your races, whether they are 5 km, 10 km, half marathon or marathon. Thanks to its PacePro technology, you will be able to plan your competition strategies based on GPS.
Through its ClimbPro function, you can obtain real-time information on uploads and download your completed routes. Likewise, it has the possibility of establishing a rhythm adapted to the slope, so that you can make the same effort, both on flat ground and during ascents. In addition, you will be able to know the recovery time you need until your next workout based on the most recent workout completed.
Autonomy, connectivity and health functions
One of the key sections of the Garmin fenix 8 Solar is the autonomy section. This is due to the presence of its solar charging system that allows you reach 48 days of use in smart watch mode. In energy saving mode, it can last up to 107 days and with all satellite and multi-band systems up to 65 hours. For solar charging to be effective and achieve maximum autonomy, conditions of use throughout the day with 3 hours in 50,000 lux outdoor environments.
With respect to health functions, it is worth highlighting the inclusion of a heart rate sensor on your wrist, you can keep track of the blood oxygen saturationtrack sleep phases and better understand your health, recovery and performance data while you sleep.
Another interesting section is the incorporation of the Body Battery energy monitor, which is responsible for carrying out a Track energy levels throughout your bodyso you can find the best times to do the activity and to rest. You can also track your breathing, both day and night, as well as a hydration trackingsomething very important when exercising.
Regarding its connectivity functions, it should be noted that it has Bluetooth, ANT+, Wi-Fi, as well as the compatibility of contactless payments through Garmin Pay. It has incident detection and assistance, as well as the possibility of download music from platforms such as Spotify, Deezer and Amazon Music (with premium subscription).
Garmin fenix 8 Solar: prices and our opinion
The Garmin fenix 8 solar is a very premium smart watchso it is especially focused on demanding users. If you want to carry out a very exhaustive control of your training, knowing even the smallest detail, as well as control all the health data, both before, during and after exercise, this smartwatch is ideal. To all this, we must add its high autonomy if you use its solar charging system.
Garmin phoenix 8 Solar (51 mm)
*Prices updated at the time of publishing or reviewing this article. They may vary over time.
His RRP is €1099.99 for the model 47mmwhile it is €1199.99 for the model with box 51mm. They are very high starting prices, so you must evaluate if you are really going to get the most out of all its features. Especially since its predecessor, the Garmin Fenix 7 Solar, can be found for less than €850, and its differences are not very big.
Garmin phoenix 8 Solar (47 mm)
*Prices updated at the time of publishing or reviewing this article. They may vary over time.
