Fenix 8 PRO AMOLED Specs

STAY IN CONTACT WITH INREACH TECHNOLOGY


PHONE-FREE VOICE CALLS

When you have an LTE connection, the Messenger Calls app on your watch lets you initiate and receive voice calls with other Garmin Messenger app users — without needing to carry your smartphone.


MESSAGING ON THE GO

Through satellite or LTE connection, messages can be shared with other Garmin Messenger app users directly from your watch. The app will automatically sync with your contacts when your watch is paired with your smartphone.


NO NEED TO SWITCH PROVIDERS

You’ll activate your subscription through Garmin, not your cellular provider, so access to inReach services is a seamless connection through your watch.


SAVE POWER

The fēnix 8 Pro smartwatch uses an LTE-M network which is designed to use less power and minimizes battery drain on your watch to keep your adventures going longer and stronger.


LIVETRACK FOLLOWING

LTE network connectivity1 lets friends follow your adventures with LiveTrack location sharing. You can also alert your friends that you have started a LiveTrack sequence, in case they want to follow or reach you during your activity.


WEATHER FORECASTS

Access to current weather conditions and multiday forecasts are available via LTE to help you stay prepared for what’s ahead on your route.


LOCATION CHECK-INS

Over satellite or LTE, user-initiated location updates can be sent to family and friends, keeping them apprised of your progress on trips and adventures.

PERFORMANCE FEATURES



VISUAL RACE PREDICTOR

Get an estimate of what your pace could be for a 5K, 10K, half-marathon and marathon.


PACEPRO TECHNOLOGY

Plan race-day strategy with GPS-based pace guidance for a selected course or distance.


CLIMBPRO FEATURE

See real-time information on your current and upcoming climbs on downloaded courses.


GRADE-ADJUSTED PACE

Get your equivalent running pace at the same effort on flat ground or when ascending.


TRAINING READINESS

From the moment you wake up, get a readiness score based on your sleep quality2, recovery, training load and more, so you can determine if it’s a good day to go hard — or take it easy.


TRAINING STATUS

Get insight, and know whether you’re training productively, peaking or strained.


PERFORMANCE METRICS

Gauge your performance with advanced training metrics such as VO2 max, training load and more.


ENDURANCE SCORE

Measuring your ability to sustain prolonged efforts, this feature helps you see how training from your athletic pursuits impacts your overall endurance.


HILL SCORE

Measure your capability for running uphill, and evaluate your progress over time based on your VO2 max and training history.


DAILY SUGGESTED WORKOUTS

View your entire week of daily suggested workouts, which adapt after every run or ride.


RECOVERY TIME

Know how long you need to recover before your next high-effort workout based on your latest training.


RUNNING ECONOMY

Measure your overall energy efficiency while running — using long-term running volume, stride length and step speed loss — when you pair your watch with the HRM 600 monitor (sold separately).


STEP SPEED LOSS

Improve your running form, and understand how much you slow down when your foot hits the ground when you pair your watch with the HRM 600 monitor (sold separately).


RUNNING TOLERANCE

Better understand the impact each run has on your body, and get a recommended weekly maximum mileage so you can keep training effectively without taking on too much.


PROJECTED RACE TIME

This race-time prediction is what your race time and pace could be if you keep training well all the way through to the race date entered.


SUGGESTED FINISH LINE

If you have a course loaded for your race, your watch can suggest trimming your data to the finish line if you forget to stop your timer.


WRIST-BASED RUNNING DYNAMICS

View crucial running metrics such as cadence, stride length, ground contact time and more.


AUTO LAP® TRAINING FEATURE BY TIMING GATES

Your watch will recognize when you cross mile or kilometer course points and trigger auto laps there versus GPS-based miles or kilometers when following a course.


GARMIN COACH ADAPTIVE TRAINING PLANS

Train for an event, achieve a milestone, or improve your fitness with Garmin Coach training plans for running, triathlon, cycling or strength. Select plans adapt daily for personalized workouts based on your performance, recovery and health metrics.

ACTIVITIES AND FUNCTIONS


TRACK YOUR ACTIVITIES

Use preloaded activity profiles to get data and insight from your active pursuits. Even track team sport activities such as soccer, football, racquet sports and more.


RECREATIONAL DIVING

A 40-meter dive rating and leakproof metal buttons let you reach new depths with support for scuba and apnea dive activities.


TRIATHLON AND MULTISPORT PROFILES

Automatically record splits with built-in profiles for triathlons, duathlons, brick workouts and swim/runs, or you can create your own.


CROSS TRAINING

Download the free HIIT, strength, cardio, yoga, Pilates and mobility workouts so you can switch up how you sweat.


ANIMATED WORKOUTS

Follow animated workouts for cardio, strength, yoga and Pilates on the watch screen.


BACKCOUNTRY SKI AND SNOWBOARD

Automatically track ascents and descents along with how much time you spend between runs.


SURF ACTIVITY

Record waves surfed, maximum speed reached, distance traveled and more. Use Surfline Sessions technology to capture video of waves you ride in front of a Surfline® camera.


MTB DYNAMICS

Track the details of your ride with specialized Grit® and Flow measurements.

FIND YOUR WAY


OUTDOOR MAPS+

Subscribe to Outdoor Maps+ for premium mapping content, such as satellite imagery and enhanced topographic maps, downloaded directly to your watch.


GARMIN TRAILS

Access thousands of trails, and send them directly to your compatible device for offline use with a subscription to Garmin Connect+ in the Garmin Connect app or to Outdoor Maps+ in the Garmin Explore app. Available in select areas. Learn more.


SATIQ TECHNOLOGY

Get superior positioning accuracy with multi-band GPS while optimizing battery life.


DYNAMIC ROUND-TRIP ROUTING

Enter how far you want to go, and get suggested routes that will bring you back. If you break off course, your watch will map a new one that hits the same mileage.


ABC SENSORS

Navigate your next trail with an altimeter, barometer and 3-axis electronic compass.


MULTICONTINENT TOPO MAPS

TopoActive maps from around the world keep your explorations on track. Download additional maps via Wi-Fi® connectivity.


NEXTFORK MAP GUIDE

Navigate with a quick glance, and see the distance to the next intersection and the trail name.


UP AHEAD FEATURE

Get at-a-glance awareness for selected POI checkpoints ahead — such as aid stations — during a race.


COURSES WITH TURN-BY-TURN DIRECTIONS

Create or find existing courses in the Garmin Connect smart-device app, or sync from your favorite third-party platforms and get turn-by-turn directions.


SKIVIEW™ MAPS

View run names and difficulty ratings for more than 2,000 preloaded ski resorts worldwide.


GOLF COURSE MAPS

Get preloaded full-color CourseView maps for more than 43,000 golf courses around the world.

HEALTH FEATURES



MORNING REPORT

Get a customizable overview of your sleep, training outlook, HRV status, weather and more as soon as you wake up.


EVENING REPORT

Prepare for tomorrow before bed with a reminder of sleep need, tomorrow’s workout, weather and events.


HRV STATUS

Gain a better understanding of your overall health, recovery and training performance while you sleep.


WRIST-BASED HEART RATE

The watch constantly samples your heart rate2 to help you gauge how hard you work during activities.


GARMIN ECG APP

The ECG app3 uses sensors to record the electrical signals that control how your heart beats. It analyzes that recording to detect signs of an irregular heart rhythm called atrial fibrillation (AFib).


PULSE OX SENSOR

Track your blood oxygen saturation while you’re awake or asleep, and gain awareness of how you’re adapting to altitude4.


SLEEP COACH

Get a sleep score and personalized coaching for how much sleep you need. Track sleep stages, and get insights to improve sleep quality2.


NAP DETECTION

Automatically track or log your naps to see how they benefit your body and to check the recommended time and duration they should be.


BREATHING VARIATIONS

For a closer glimpse of your health, the breathing variations feature helps you understand shifts in your breathing patterns as you sleep4. These shifts could be related to environment, alcohol, or potential sleep disorders such as sleep apnea.


SMART WAKE ALARM

The smart wake alarm gently vibrates to wake you at the optimal time.


JET LAG ADVISER

Help to minimize the effects of jet lag with guidance on light exposure, sleep schedule and exercise.


BODY BATTERY™ ENERGY MONITORING

Track your body’s energy levels to find the best times for activity and rest2.


STRESS TRACKING

See if you’re having a calm, balanced or stressful day.


RESPIRATION TRACKING

See how you’re breathing throughout the day and night.


HYDRATION TRACKING

Log your daily fluid intake as a reminder to stay hydrated.


ALTITUDE AND HEAT ACCLIMATION

See how you’re holding up to the current elevation or heat based on your health metrics.

CONNECTED FEATURES



GARMIN CONNECT APP

See your health and fitness information, connect with friends, and more. The Garmin Connect app is your go-to tool for tracking and sharing your data.


SMART NOTIFICATIONS

Receive emails, texts and alerts on your smartwatch when paired with your iPhone® or Android smartphone.


MUSIC

Download songs plus playlists from your Spotify, Deezer or Amazon Music accounts for phone-free listening (subscription may be required).


GARMIN PAY™ CONTACTLESS PAYMENTS

Breeze through checkout lines or transit systems with participating providers.


GARMIN SHARE

Use this feature to easily share saved locations, courses and workouts with friends’ compatible Garmin devices.


SAFETY AND TRACKING FEATURES

If you feel unsafe or if your watch senses that an incident occurred, your watch will send a message with your live location5.


STOCKS TRACKER

Keep track of up to 50 of your favorite stocks6 — right from your wrist.


CONNECT IQ™ STORE

Add watch faces, data fields and apps from your paired smartphone.

 

POWER MANAGER

View how various settings and sensors impact your watch’s battery life.

 

47mm Specs

What You'll Love
Sleep score and insights Yes
Battery life (smartwatch mode) Up to 15 days (8 days always-on)
Built-in mapping Yes
Pulse Ox blood oxygen Yes
Garmin ECG App Yes
LED flashlight Yes
Garmin Pay™ Yes
Multi-band GPS Yes
Music storage Yes
Make calls and send texts via voice Yes
Satellite communication yes (inReach subscription required, coverage details)
LTE communication yes (inReach subscription required, coverage details)
Training readiness Yes
Training status Yes
Display type AMOLED
Touchscreen Yes
Water rating 10 ATM
General
Strap material

silicone

Lens Material

Sapphire crystal

Bezel Material

titanium

Case material fiber-reinforced polymer with titanium rear cover
QuickFit® watch band compatible

included (22 mm)

Physical size

47 x 47 x 16 mm

Fits wrists with the following circumference:
Silicone band: 125-208 mm
UltraFit Band: 125-215 mm
Leather Band: 132-210 mm
Metal Band: 132-215 mm

Weight

77 g (case only: 56 g)

Leakproof inductive buttons Yes
Built-in speaker/microphone Yes
Display Size 1.4” (35.56 mm) diameter
Display resolution 454 x 454 pixels
Color display Yes
Large font option Yes
Battery type Lithium ion
Battery life

Smartwatch: Up to 15 days (8 days always-on)
Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 19 days
GPS Only: Up to 44 hours (33 hours always-on)
All Satellite Systems: Up to 34 hours (26 hours always-on)
All Satellite Systems + Multi-band: Up to 30 hours (23 hours always-on)*
All Satellite Systems + Multi-band + LTE Livetrack: Up to 12 hours (11 hours always-on)*
All Satellite Systems + Multiband + Music: Up to 13 hours (13 hours always on)*
All Satellite Systems + Multiband + Music + LTE Livetrack: Up to 8 hours (8 hours always on)*
Max Battery GPS: Up to 70 hours
Expedition GPS: Up to 14 days

*Assuming typical use with SatIQ technology

Charging method Garmin proprietary plug charger
Memory/History 32 GB
Clock Features
Time/date yes
GPS Time Sync Yes
Automatic daylight saving time Yes
Alarm clock Yes
Smart wake alarm Yes
Timer Yes
Stopwatch Yes
Sunrise/sunset times Yes
Health & Wellness Monitoring
Wrist-based heart rate (constant, every second) Yes
Resting heart rate Yes
Abnormal heart rate alerts yes (high and low)
Respiration rate Yes
Fitness age Yes
Body Battery™ energy monitor Yes
All-day stress Yes
Relaxation breathing timer Yes
Meditation Yes
Breathwork Yes
Sleep yes (advanced)
Sleep coach Yes
Breathing variations Yes
Nap detection  Yes
Hydration yes (in Garmin Connect™ and optional Connect IQ™ widget)
Women's health yes (in Garmin Connect™ and optional Connect IQ™ widget)
Past ovulation estimates Yes
Health snapshot Yes
Skin temperature Yes
Jet lag adviser Yes
Sensors
GPS Yes
GLONASS Yes
Galileo Yes
QZSS Yes
BeiDou Yes
SatIQ™ Technology Yes
Garmin Elevate™ wrist heart rate monitor Yes
Pulse Ox Blood Oxygen Saturation Monitor Yes
Barometric altimeter Yes
Compass Yes
Gyroscope Yes
Accelerometer Yes
Thermometer Yes
Ambient light sensor Yes
Depth sensor yes (to 40 m)
Daily Smart Features
Connectivity LTE, Satellite, Bluetooth®, ANT+®, Wi-Fi®
Connect IQ™ (downloadable watch faces, data fields and apps) Yes
On-device Connect IQ™ Store Yes
Smart Notifications Yes
Text response/reject phone call with text (Android™ only) Yes
View images from notifications on watch (Android™ only) Yes
Morning report Yes
Evening report Yes
Calendar Yes
Weather forecasts Yes
Realtime settings sync with Garmin Connect™ mobile Yes
Battery saver (customizable low power watch) Yes
Controls smartphone music Yes
Plays and controls watch music Yes
Find My Phone Yes
Find My Watch Yes
Find My Phone during GPS activity Yes
Compatible with Garmin Messenger app Yes
Smart trainer control Yes
Pairs with Garmin Connect™ Mobile Yes
Smartphone compatibility iPhone®, Android™
Stocks Yes
Bluetooth phone calling and voice assistant support Yes
Voice command Yes
Color shift Yes
Red shift mode Yes
Garmin Share Yes
Passcode Yes
Calculator Yes
Communication Features (with Subscription)
Two-way voice calls yes (coverage details)
LTE LiveTrack yes (coverage details)
LTE voice messaging yes (coverage details)
Text messaging yes (coverage details)
LTE weather yes (coverage details)
Interactive SOS yes (satellite & LTE; coverage details)
Satellite text messaging yes (coverage details)
Location check-ins yes (satellite & LTE; coverage details)
Workout and Training Plans
Daily Suggested Workout - Running (Pace and Heart Rate Based) Yes
Daily Suggested Workout - Cycling (Pace and Heart Rate Based) Yes
Garmin Running Coach Yes
Garmin Running Coach Experts Yes
Garmin Cycling Coach Yes
Garmin Coach - Prebuilt Cycling Plans Yes
Garmin Coach - Strength Yes
Garmin Triathlon Coach Yes
Multisport workouts Yes
Cardio workouts Yes
Strength workouts Yes
HIIT workouts Yes
Yoga workouts Yes
Pilates workouts Yes
On-screen workout animations Yes
On-screen workout muscle maps Yes
Activity Profiles
Gym Strength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Jump Roping
Multisport

Swimming/Running, Triathlon

Wellness

Walking, Indoor Walking, Pilates, Yoga, Mobility

Indoor running

Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Virtual Running

Outdoor running

Running, Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Ultra Running, Obstacle Racing

Outdoor recreation

Hiking, Rucking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Hunting, Horseback Riding, Golfing, Disc Golf, Archery

Cycling

Biking, Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking, Cyclocross, BMX

Swim

Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming

On the Water

Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Fishing, Boating, Sailing, Water Skiing, Wakeboarding, Wakesurfing, Tubing, Snorkeling, Whitewater

Motor sports

Motorcycling, Overlanding, Motocrossing, ATVing, Snowmobiling

Racket sports Tennis, Pickleball, Badminton, Squash, Table Tennis, Padel, Platform Tennis, Racquetball
Snow & winter

Skiing, Snowboarding, Backcountry Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, XC Skate Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Ice Skating, Snowshoeing

Team sports

Basketball, Volleyball, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Football/Soccer, American Football, Lacrosse, Rugby, Ultimate Disc, Cricket, Softball, Baseball

In the ring Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts
Dive Scuba Diving (single gas), Apnea Diving, Depth App
Other activity profiles

Inline Skating

Safety and Tracking Features
Incident Detection during select activities Yes
Incident detection alert on phone for wearables Yes
Assistance Yes
Live Event Sharing Yes
Location tracking Yes
Tactical Features
Dual grid coordinates Yes
Diving Features
Dive activity maximum operating depth 40 meters
Single-gas mode Yes
APNEA mode Yes
Decompression model Bühlmann ZHL-16c with Gradient Factors
Nitrox support Yes
Gas mixes

Air, Nitrox (21-40% Oxygen)

PO2 up to 1.6 with customizable Deco settings
Auto start/end dive Yes
Custom end-dive timeout yes (20 sec to 10 min)
Safety Stop yes (customizable off/3min/5min)
Deep Stops yes (using custom Gradient Factors)
Customizable conservatism yes (Low/Medium/High)
Dive ascent/descent rate indicator Yes
Automatic altitude adjustment Yes
No fly time yes
Dive planner yes (Basic NDL & Gas Planner)
Tides Yes
Backlight yes (configurable intensity; always on)
Automatically saves dive entry and exit locations Yes
Sync dive log to Garmin Dive™ Mobile app Yes
Alerts & alarms yes (vibration only)
3-axis dive compass yes with adjustable heading, quick change to 90R, 90L, and Reciprocal. Indicates degrees and direction back to set heading.
Missed Deco Lockout yes (can be disabled prior to dive with user acknowledgement)
Surface diver status widget yes (Surface Interval, no fly time, N2 loading, CNS, OTU, and Tissue Compartment status)
Boating Features
Wearable trolling motor remote Yes
Activity Tracking Features
Step counter Yes
Move alerts (displays on device after a period of inactivity) Yes
Auto goal (learns your activity level and assigns a daily step goal) Yes
Calories burned Yes
Floors climbed Yes
Distance traveled Yes
Intensity minutes Yes
TrueUp™ Yes
Move IQ™ Yes
Garmin Connect™ Challenges app yes (optional Connect IQ app)
Automatic rep counting Yes
Training, Planning and Analysis Features
Customizable data pages Yes
Downloadable training plans Yes
Course guidance Yes
HR zones Yes
HR alerts Yes
HR calories Yes
% HR max Yes
% HRR Yes
Recovery time Yes
Auto max HR Yes
Race glance/widget Yes
HRV status Yes
HRV stress test (measures your heart rate variability while standing still, for 3 minutes, to provide you with an estimated stress level; the scale of this is 1 to 100; low scores indicate lower stress levels) yes (with compatible accessory)
HR broadcast (broadcasts HR data over ANT+® to paired devices) Yes
Respiration rate (during exercise) yes (with compatible accessory)
GPS speed and distance Yes
Customizable activity profiles Yes
Auto Pause® automatic timer halt Yes
Interval training Yes
Improved interval (includes open repeats, intervals data page, rest screen and auto detection) Yes
Advanced workouts Yes
Power Modes - customizable in-activity battery settings Yes
HRM running pace and distance Yes
Auto Lap® interval tracking feature Yes
Manual lap Yes
Rest timer Yes
Configurable lap alerts Yes
Heat and altitude acclimation Yes
VO2 Max (Run) Yes
VO2 Max (Trail Run) Yes
Realtime stamina Yes
Endurance score Yes
Load ratio Yes
Training load Yes
Training load focus Yes
Training effect Yes
Training effect (anaerobic) Yes
Primary benefit (Training Effect labels) Yes
Workout benefit Yes
Improved recovery time Yes
Custom alerts Yes
Voice alerts Yes
Multisport auto transition Yes
Finish time Yes
Virtual Partner Yes
Race an Activity Yes
Manual multisport activities Yes
Garmin Live Segments Yes
Strava Live Segments Yes
Round-trip course creator (running/cycling) Yes
Trendline™ Popularity Routing Yes
Touch and/or button lock Yes
Shortcuts Yes
Auto scroll Yes
Activity history on watch Yes
Physio TrueUp Yes
Unified training status Yes
Running Features
GPS-based distance, time and pace Yes
Running dynamics Yes
Step speed loss yes (with compatible accessory)
Vertical oscillation and ratio Yes
Ground contact time and balance yes (GCT balance with accessory)
Stride length (real time) Yes
Cadence (provides real-time number of steps per minute) Yes
Running Tolerance Yes
Running Economy yes (with compatible accessory)
Running power Yes
Grade-adjusted pace Yes
Performance condition Yes
Lactate threshold Yes
PacePro™ Pacing Strategies Yes
Run workouts Yes
Hill score Yes
Trail run auto climb Yes
Race predictor Yes
Course- and weather-specific race predictor Yes
Projected race time and pace Yes
Foot pod capable Yes
Run/Walk/Stand detection Yes
Golfing Features
Preloaded with 43,000 courses worldwide Yes
Yardage to F/M/B (distance to front, middle and back of green) Yes
Yardage to layups/doglegs Yes
Measures shot distance (calculates exact yardage for shots from anywhere on course) automatic
Digital scorecard yes
Custom targets Yes
Stat tracking (strokes, putts per round, greens and fairways hit) Yes
Garmin AutoShot™ Yes
Full vector map Yes
Auto CourseView updates Yes
Green View with manual pin position Yes
Hazards and course targets Yes
PinPointer Yes
PlaysLike distance Yes
Touch-targeting (touch target on display to see the distance to any point) Yes
Handicap scoring Yes
Swing Tempo Yes
Tempo Training Yes
Round timer/odometer Yes
CT10 Automatic club tracking compatible (requires accessory) Yes
Wind speed and direction (requires connection to Garmin Golf app) Yes
Virtual caddie Yes
Pairs with Garmin Golf app Yes
Tournament legal Yes
Green Contours (with Garmin Golf membership) Yes
Outdoor Recreation
Point-to-point navigation Yes
Bread crumb trail in real time Yes
Back to start Yes
TracBack® Yes
UltraTrac mode Yes
Explore Nearby Yes
Up Ahead Yes
NextFork™ navigation Yes
Elevation profile Yes
Distance to destination Yes
Barometric trend indicator with Storm Alert Yes
ClimbPro™ Ascent Planner Yes
Vertical speed Yes
Total ascent/descent Yes
Rest Timer (Ultra Run only) Yes
Auto rest Yes
Future elevation plot Yes
Preloaded road and trail maps Yes
Preloaded ski resort maps Yes
Downloadable cartography support Yes
GPS coordinates Yes
Sight 'N Go Yes
Area calculation yes (via Connect IQ™)
Fish forecast Yes
Projected waypoint Yes
Sun and moon information Yes
Expedition GPS Activity Yes
Tides Yes
Tide glance Yes
Cycling Features
Courses Yes
Bike lap and lap maximum power (with power sensor) Yes
Race an activity Yes
Alerts (triggers alarm when you reach goals including time, distance, heart rate or calories) Yes
FTP (Functional Threshold Power) yes (with compatible accessory)
Power curve and % FTP workouts Yes
Cycle Map (routable cycling-specific street map) Yes
MTB Grit & Flow Yes
Advanced cycling dynamics Yes
Compatible with Vector™ and Rally™ (power meters) Yes
Compatible with Varia™ radar (rear-facing radar) Yes
Compatible with Varia™ lights Yes
Compatible with Varia headlight camera Yes
Speed and cadence sensor support (w/sensor) Yes
Power meter compatible Yes
Power guide Yes
Swimming Features
Open-water swim metrics (distance, pace, stroke count/rate, stroke distance, swim efficiency (SWOLF), calories) Yes
Pool swim metrics (lengths, distance, pace, stroke count, swim efficiency (SWOLF), calories) Yes
Stroke type detection (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly) (pool swim only) Yes
Drill logging (pool swim only) Yes
Basic rest timer (up from 0) (pool swim only) Yes
"Repeat on" rest timer (pool swim only) Yes
Auto rest (pool swim only) Yes
Time and distance alerts Yes
Time and distance alerts Yes
Pacing alerts (pool swim only) Yes
Countdown start (pool swim only) Yes
Pool swim workouts Yes
Critical swim speed Yes
Underwater wrist-based heart rate Yes
Heart rate from external HRM (real-time during rests, interval and session stats during rests, and automatic heart rate download post-swim) yes (with HRM-Swim, HRM-Pro, HRM-Pro Plus or HRM 600)
Kid Activity Tracking Features
Toe-to-Toe™ Challenges app yes (optional Connect IQ Toe-to-Toe™ Challenges app)

 

51mm Specs

What You'll Love
Sleep score and insights Yes
Battery life (smartwatch mode) Up to 27 days (15 days always-on)
Built-in mapping Yes
Pulse Ox blood oxygen Yes
Garmin ECG App Yes
LED flashlight Yes
Garmin Pay™ Yes
Multi-band GPS Yes
Music storage Yes
Make calls and send texts via voice Yes
Satellite communication yes (inReach subscription required, coverage details)
LTE communication yes (inReach subscription required, coverage details)
Training readiness Yes
Training status Yes
Display type AMOLED
Touchscreen Yes
Water rating 10 ATM
General
Strap material

silicone

Lens Material

Sapphire crystal

Bezel Material

titanium

Case material fiber-reinforced polymer with titanium rear cover
QuickFit® watch band compatible

included (26 mm)

Physical size

51 x 51 x 16.5 mm

Fits wrists with the following circumference:
Silicone band: 127-210 mm
UltraFit Band: 127-225 mm
Leather Band: 135-213 mm
Metal Band: 135-225 mm

Weight

90 g (case only: 65 g)

Leakproof inductive buttons Yes
Built-in speaker/microphone Yes
Display Size 1.4” (35.56 mm) diameter
Display resolution 454 x 454 pixels
Color display Yes
Large font option Yes
Battery type Lithium ion
Battery life

Smartwatch: Up to 27 days (15 days always-on)
Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 34 days
GPS Only: Up to 78 hours (56 hours always-on)
All Satellite Systems: Up to 60 hours (47 hours always-on)
All Satellite Systems + Multi-band: Up to 53 hours (41 hours always-on)*
All Satellite Systems + Multi-band + LTE Livetrack: Up to 21 hours (19 hours always-on)*
All Satellite Systems + Multiband + Music: Up to 23 hours (21 hours always on)*
All Satellite Systems + Multiband + Music + LTE Livetrack: Up to 15 hours (14 hours always on)*
Max Battery GPS: Up to 123 hours
Expedition GPS: Up to 24 days

*Assuming typical use with SatIQ technology

Charging method Garmin proprietary plug charger
Memory/History 32 GB
Clock Features
Time/date yes
GPS Time Sync Yes
Automatic daylight saving time Yes
Alarm clock Yes
Smart wake alarm Yes
Timer Yes
Stopwatch Yes
Sunrise/sunset times Yes
Health & Wellness Monitoring
Wrist-based heart rate (constant, every second) Yes
Resting heart rate Yes
Abnormal heart rate alerts yes (high and low)
Respiration rate Yes
Fitness age Yes
Body Battery™ energy monitor Yes
All-day stress Yes
Relaxation breathing timer Yes
Meditation Yes
Breathwork Yes
Sleep yes (advanced)
Sleep coach Yes
Breathing variations Yes
Nap detection  Yes
Hydration yes (in Garmin Connect™ and optional Connect IQ™ widget)
Women's health yes (in Garmin Connect™ and optional Connect IQ™ widget)
Past ovulation estimates Yes
Health snapshot Yes
Skin temperature Yes
Jet lag adviser Yes
Sensors
GPS Yes
GLONASS Yes
Galileo Yes
QZSS Yes
BeiDou Yes
SatIQ™ Technology Yes
Garmin Elevate™ wrist heart rate monitor Yes
Pulse Ox Blood Oxygen Saturation Monitor Yes
Barometric altimeter Yes
Compass Yes
Gyroscope Yes
Accelerometer Yes
Thermometer Yes
Ambient light sensor Yes
Depth sensor yes (to 40 m)
Daily Smart Features
Connectivity LTE, Satellite, Bluetooth®, ANT+®, Wi-Fi®
Connect IQ™ (downloadable watch faces, data fields and apps) Yes
On-device Connect IQ™ Store Yes
Smart Notifications Yes
Text response/reject phone call with text (Android™ only) Yes
View images from notifications on watch (Android™ only) Yes
Morning report Yes
Evening report Yes
Calendar Yes
Weather forecasts Yes
Realtime settings sync with Garmin Connect™ mobile Yes
Battery saver (customizable low power watch) Yes
Controls smartphone music Yes
Plays and controls watch music Yes
Find My Phone Yes
Find My Watch Yes
Find My Phone during GPS activity Yes
Compatible with Garmin Messenger app Yes
Smart trainer control Yes
Pairs with Garmin Connect™ Mobile Yes
Smartphone compatibility iPhone®, Android™
Stocks Yes
Bluetooth phone calling and voice assistant support Yes
Voice command Yes
Color shift Yes
Red shift mode Yes
Garmin Share Yes
Passcode Yes
Calculator Yes
Communication Features (with Subscription)
Two-way voice calls yes (coverage details)
LTE LiveTrack yes (coverage details)
LTE voice messaging yes (coverage details)
Text messaging yes (coverage details)
LTE weather yes (coverage details)
Interactive SOS yes (satellite & LTE; coverage details)
Satellite text messaging yes (coverage details)
Location check-ins yes (satellite & LTE; coverage details)
Workout and Training Plans
Daily Suggested Workout - Running (Pace and Heart Rate Based) Yes
Daily Suggested Workout - Cycling (Pace and Heart Rate Based) Yes
Garmin Running Coach Yes
Garmin Running Coach Experts Yes
Garmin Cycling Coach Yes
Garmin Coach - Prebuilt Cycling Plans Yes
Garmin Coach - Strength Yes
Garmin Triathlon Coach Yes
Multisport workouts Yes
Cardio workouts Yes
Strength workouts Yes
HIIT workouts Yes
Yoga workouts Yes
Pilates workouts Yes
On-screen workout animations Yes
On-screen workout muscle maps Yes
Activity Profiles
Gym Strength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Jump Roping
Multisport

Swimming/Running, Triathlon

Wellness

Walking, Indoor Walking, Pilates, Yoga, Mobility

Indoor running

Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Virtual Running

Outdoor running

Running, Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Ultra Running, Obstacle Racing

Outdoor recreation

Hiking, Rucking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Hunting, Horseback Riding, Golfing, Disc Golf, Archery

Cycling

Biking, Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking, Cyclocross, BMX

Swim

Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming

On the Water

Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Fishing, Boating, Sailing, Water Skiing, Wakeboarding, Wakesurfing, Tubing, Snorkeling, Whitewater

Motor sports

Motorcycling, Overlanding, Motocrossing, ATVing, Snowmobiling

Racket sports Tennis, Pickleball, Badminton, Squash, Table Tennis, Padel, Platform Tennis, Racquetball
Snow & winter

Skiing, Snowboarding, Backcountry Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, XC Skate Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Ice Skating, Snowshoeing

Team sports

Basketball, Volleyball, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Football/Soccer, American Football, Lacrosse, Rugby, Ultimate Disc, Cricket, Softball, Baseball

In the ring Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts
Dive Scuba Diving (single gas), Apnea Diving, Depth App
Other activity profiles

Inline Skating

Safety and Tracking Features
Incident Detection during select activities Yes
Incident detection alert on phone for wearables Yes
Assistance Yes
Live Event Sharing Yes
Location tracking Yes
Tactical Features
Dual grid coordinates Yes
Diving Features
Dive activity maximum operating depth 40 meters
Single-gas mode Yes
APNEA mode Yes
Decompression model Bühlmann ZHL-16c with Gradient Factors
Nitrox support Yes
Gas mixes

Air, Nitrox (21-40% Oxygen)

PO2 up to 1.6 with customizable Deco settings
Auto start/end dive Yes
Custom end-dive timeout yes (20 sec to 10 min)
Safety Stop yes (customizable off/3min/5min)
Deep Stops yes (using custom Gradient Factors)
Customizable conservatism yes (Low/Medium/High)
Dive ascent/descent rate indicator Yes
Automatic altitude adjustment Yes
No fly time yes
Dive planner yes (Basic NDL & Gas Planner)
Tides Yes
Backlight yes (configurable intensity; always on)
Automatically saves dive entry and exit locations Yes
Sync dive log to Garmin Dive™ Mobile app Yes
Alerts & alarms yes (vibration only)
3-axis dive compass yes with adjustable heading, quick change to 90R, 90L, and Reciprocal. Indicates degrees and direction back to set heading.
Missed Deco Lockout yes (can be disabled prior to dive with user acknowledgement)
Surface diver status widget yes (Surface Interval, no fly time, N2 loading, CNS, OTU, and Tissue Compartment status)
Boating Features
Wearable trolling motor remote Yes
Activity Tracking Features
Step counter Yes
Move alerts (displays on device after a period of inactivity) Yes
Auto goal (learns your activity level and assigns a daily step goal) Yes
Calories burned Yes
Floors climbed Yes
Distance traveled Yes
Intensity minutes Yes
TrueUp™ Yes
Move IQ™ Yes
Garmin Connect™ Challenges app yes (optional Connect IQ app)
Automatic rep counting Yes
Training, Planning and Analysis Features
Customizable data pages Yes
Downloadable training plans Yes
Course guidance Yes
HR zones Yes
HR alerts Yes
HR calories Yes
% HR max Yes
% HRR Yes
Recovery time Yes
Auto max HR Yes
Race glance/widget Yes
HRV status Yes
HRV stress test (measures your heart rate variability while standing still, for 3 minutes, to provide you with an estimated stress level; the scale of this is 1 to 100; low scores indicate lower stress levels) yes (with compatible accessory)
HR broadcast (broadcasts HR data over ANT+® to paired devices) Yes
Respiration rate (during exercise) yes (with compatible accessory)
GPS speed and distance Yes
Customizable activity profiles Yes
Auto Pause® automatic timer halt Yes
Interval training Yes
Improved interval (includes open repeats, intervals data page, rest screen and auto detection) Yes
Advanced workouts Yes
Power Modes - customizable in-activity battery settings Yes
HRM running pace and distance Yes
Auto Lap® interval tracking feature Yes
Manual lap Yes
Rest timer Yes
Configurable lap alerts Yes
Heat and altitude acclimation Yes
VO2 Max (Run) Yes
VO2 Max (Trail Run) Yes
Realtime stamina Yes
Endurance score Yes
Load ratio Yes
Training load Yes
Training load focus Yes
Training effect Yes
Training effect (anaerobic) Yes
Primary benefit (Training Effect labels) Yes
Workout benefit Yes
Improved recovery time Yes
Custom alerts Yes
Voice alerts Yes
Multisport auto transition Yes
Finish time Yes
Virtual Partner Yes
Race an Activity Yes
Manual multisport activities Yes
Garmin Live Segments Yes
Strava Live Segments Yes
Round-trip course creator (running/cycling) Yes
Trendline™ Popularity Routing Yes
Touch and/or button lock Yes
Shortcuts Yes
Auto scroll Yes
Activity history on watch Yes
Physio TrueUp Yes
Unified training status Yes
Running Features
GPS-based distance, time and pace Yes
Running dynamics Yes
Step speed loss yes (with compatible accessory)
Vertical oscillation and ratio Yes
Ground contact time and balance yes (GCT balance with accessory)
Stride length (real time) Yes
Cadence (provides real-time number of steps per minute) Yes
Running Tolerance Yes
Running Economy yes (with compatible accessory)
Running power Yes
Grade-adjusted pace Yes
Performance condition Yes
Lactate threshold Yes
PacePro™ Pacing Strategies Yes
Run workouts Yes
Hill score Yes
Trail run auto climb Yes
Race predictor Yes
Course- and weather-specific race predictor Yes
Projected race time and pace Yes
Foot pod capable Yes
Run/Walk/Stand detection Yes
Golfing Features
Preloaded with 43,000 courses worldwide Yes
Yardage to F/M/B (distance to front, middle and back of green) Yes
Yardage to layups/doglegs Yes
Measures shot distance (calculates exact yardage for shots from anywhere on course) automatic
Digital scorecard yes
Custom targets Yes
Stat tracking (strokes, putts per round, greens and fairways hit) Yes
Garmin AutoShot™ Yes
Full vector map Yes
Auto CourseView updates Yes
Green View with manual pin position Yes
Hazards and course targets Yes
PinPointer Yes
PlaysLike distance Yes
Touch-targeting (touch target on display to see the distance to any point) Yes
Handicap scoring Yes
Swing Tempo Yes
Tempo Training Yes
Round timer/odometer Yes
CT10 Automatic club tracking compatible (requires accessory) Yes
Wind speed and direction (requires connection to Garmin Golf app) Yes
Virtual caddie Yes
Pairs with Garmin Golf app Yes
Tournament legal Yes
Green Contours (with Garmin Golf membership) Yes
Outdoor Recreation
Point-to-point navigation Yes
Bread crumb trail in real time Yes
Back to start Yes
TracBack® Yes
UltraTrac mode Yes
Explore Nearby Yes
Up Ahead Yes
NextFork™ navigation Yes
Elevation profile Yes
Distance to destination Yes
Barometric trend indicator with Storm Alert Yes
ClimbPro™ Ascent Planner Yes
Vertical speed Yes
Total ascent/descent Yes
Rest Timer (Ultra Run only) Yes
Auto rest Yes
Future elevation plot Yes
Preloaded road and trail maps Yes
Preloaded ski resort maps Yes
Downloadable cartography support Yes
GPS coordinates Yes
Sight 'N Go Yes
Area calculation yes (via Connect IQ™)
Fish forecast Yes
Projected waypoint Yes
Sun and moon information Yes
Expedition GPS Activity Yes
Tides Yes
Tide glance Yes
Cycling Features
Courses Yes
Bike lap and lap maximum power (with power sensor) Yes
Race an activity Yes
Alerts (triggers alarm when you reach goals including time, distance, heart rate or calories) Yes
FTP (Functional Threshold Power) yes (with compatible accessory)
Power curve and % FTP workouts Yes
Cycle Map (routable cycling-specific street map) Yes
MTB Grit & Flow Yes
Advanced cycling dynamics Yes
Compatible with Vector™ and Rally™ (power meters) Yes
Compatible with Varia™ radar (rear-facing radar) Yes
Compatible with Varia™ lights Yes
Compatible with Varia headlight camera Yes
Speed and cadence sensor support (w/sensor) Yes
Power meter compatible Yes
Power guide Yes
Swimming Features
Open-water swim metrics (distance, pace, stroke count/rate, stroke distance, swim efficiency (SWOLF), calories) Yes
Pool swim metrics (lengths, distance, pace, stroke count, swim efficiency (SWOLF), calories) Yes
Stroke type detection (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly) (pool swim only) Yes
Drill logging (pool swim only) Yes
Basic rest timer (up from 0) (pool swim only) Yes
"Repeat on" rest timer (pool swim only) Yes
Auto rest (pool swim only) Yes
Time and distance alerts Yes
Time and distance alerts Yes
Pacing alerts (pool swim only) Yes
Countdown start (pool swim only) Yes
Pool swim workouts Yes
Critical swim speed Yes
Underwater wrist-based heart rate Yes
Heart rate from external HRM (real-time during rests, interval and session stats during rests, and automatic heart rate download post-swim) yes (with HRM-Swim, HRM-Pro, HRM-Pro Plus or HRM 600)
Kid Activity Tracking Features
Toe-to-Toe™ Challenges app yes (optional Connect IQ Toe-to-Toe™ Challenges app)

1Active subscription required; LTE network coverage and satellite connectivity are not available in all countries. Check Garmin.com/fenix8procoverage for requirements and to see which services are accessible in your area — or in countries to where you may be traveling. Some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit satellite communication devices; it is the user’s responsibility to know and follow all applicable laws.
2Activity tracking accuracy
3The ECG app is only available on select Garmin smartwatches with the latest version of the Garmin Connect smartphone app and watch software. The ECG app is not available in all regions; see Garmin.com/ecg for availability. The ECG app is only intended for adults aged 22 years and over. The ECG app is capable of recording an ECG similar to a Lead I ECG and detecting the presence of atrial fibrillation or normal sinus rhythm.
4This is not a medical device and is not intended for use in the diagnosis or monitoring of any medical condition; see Garmin.com/ataccuracy. Pulse Ox not available in all countries.
5When paired to your smartphone. For safety and tracking feature requirements and limitations, see Garmin.com/safety.
6When paired with your smartphone. All data provided on the Garmin Stocks Tracker app is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended for trading or investing purposes. See Twelvedata.com/stocks for stock exchanges covered by the Stocks app.
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