Garmin Fenix 8 vs Garmin Fenix 8 Pro

Garmin Fenix 8

Garmin Fenix 8

vsGarmin Fenix 8 Pro

Garmin Fenix 8 Pro

Garmin Fenix 8Garmin Fenix 8 Pro
DisplayAMOLED (43, 47 and 51 mm) or solar-charging always-on display (47 and 51 mm)AMOLED (47 and 51 mm) or MicroLED (51 mm, over 400,000 LEDs, up to 4,500 nits)
Battery (smartwatch mode)Up to 29 days (51 mm AMOLED); up to 48 days (51 mm solar, always-on display, Garmin test conditions)Up to 27 days (51 mm AMOLED); up to 10 days (51 mm MicroLED)
DurabilityTested to U.S. military standards for thermal, shock and water resistance; 40 m dive-rated case; leakproof metal buttonsDive-rated, leakproof metal buttons, metal sensor guard cover, titanium bezel
MaterialsOptional titanium bezel and scratch-resistant sapphire lens—
AudioBuilt-in speaker and microphone, voice commands—
LightBuilt-in LED flashlight (variable intensity, red light, strobe)Built-in LED flashlight
NavigationMulti-band GPS with SatIQ, altimeter, barometer, 3-axis compass, TopoActive maps (sapphire models)—
HealthPulse Ox, Body Battery, HRV status, sleep monitoring, ECG app (region dependent)—
PriceFrom $999.99 (suggested retail, launch)AMOLED from $1,199.99; MicroLED $1,999.99 (suggested retail)
Connectivity—inReach satellite and LTE cellular (active subscription required; coverage varies by country)
Messaging and calls—Text messages, location check-ins, voice calls and 30-second voice messages, LiveTrack, weather forecasts
Safety—SOS supported by Garmin Response
Availability—8 September 2025