Garmin Fenix 8 Solar Multisport GPS Smartwatch

Be limitless. The fēnix® 8 multisport GPS smartwatch is built for serious athletes and outdoor adventurers who want to push beyond their limits.

It features a 1.3” solar charged display with scratch-resistant sapphire lens, durable titanium bezel and powerful built-in LED flashlight for after-dark visibility. A built-in speaker and mic enable you to make and take calls from your wrist when your watch is paired to your smartphone. Power up your body’s performance, endurance and resistance to injury with targeted strength training plans and a full range of sport-specific workouts.

Performance insights help manage your exertion and build stamina, while training readiness features show how much recovery time you need between workouts, based on 24/7 health and wellness monitoring of heart rate, respiration, stress, sleep and more (data presented is intended to be a close estimation of metrics tracked). Take to the trails with built-in ABC sensors and preloaded TopoActive maps.

The dynamic round-trip routing feature helps simplify the planning of your runs or rides — letting you set your target distance and receive turn-by-turn directions that adjust to get you back to your start on schedule. Enjoy extended off-grid adventures with solar power providing up to 92 hours of battery life in GPS mode (assumes continuous use for entire period in 50,000 lux conditions). Plus, a 40-meter dive rating and leakproof metal buttons let you reach new depths of adventure. Additional features include music storage, Garmin Pay™ contactless payments (with a supported country and payment network), smart notifications (compatible smartphone required) and more.

What You'll Love

• Advanced multisport GPS smartwatch for athletes/adventurers features a 1.3” solar charged display with scratch-resistant sapphire lens, durable titanium bezel and built-in LED flashlight for after-dark visibility
• Battery performance: up to 28 days of battery life in smartwatch mode with solar charging (assumes all-day wear with 3 hours per day outside in 50,000 lux conditions) and up to 92 hours in GPS mode with solar charging (assumes continuous use for entire period in 50,000 lux conditions) — all with an always-on display, so you’re ready to take on the toughest challenges
• Power up your body’s performance, endurance and resistance to injury targeted strength training plans, real-time stamina tracking, sport-specific workouts and a full range of built-in sports apps
• Your training readiness score is based on sleep quality, recovery, training load and HRV status to determine if you’re primed to go hard and reap the rewards (data presented is intended to be a close estimation of metrics tracked)
• For your active lifestyle, a built-in speaker and mic let you make and take phone calls from your wrist when your watch is paired to your smartphone — and you can even use your smartphone’s voice assistant to respond to text messages and more
• Off-grid voice command feature lets you access select watch controls even without a smartphone connection
• Navigate the outdoors with superior positioning accuracy, thanks to multi-band GPS with SatIQ™ technology plus built-in sensors for 3-axis compass, gyroscope and barometric altimeter
• Dynamic round-trip routing feature helps add variety to your workouts — letting you set your target distance and receive turn-by-turn directions that adjust to get you back to your start on schedule
• 40-meter dive rating and leakproof metal buttons let you reach new depths with support for scuba and apnea dive activities
• 24/7 health and wellness monitoring with wrist-based heart rate, advanced sleep monitoring, respiration tracking, Pulse Ox and more (this is not a medical device, and data presented is intended to be a close estimation of metrics tracked; Pulse Ox not available in all countries) · ECG app can record your heart rhythm and check for signs of atrial fibrillation (not available in all regions; for people 22 years or older)
• Explore new vistas with preloaded TopoActive maps with relief shading — plus built-in maps for thousands of golf courses and ski resorts worldwide
• Enjoy everyday wearability, and live connected with smart notifications (compatible smartphone required), music storage, Garmin Pay™ contactless payments (with a supported country and payment network) and more
• Thermal- and shock-resistant to MIL-STD 810, the watch features a metal sensor guard cover to protect essential sensors from damage and wear during your toughest adventures

Performance Features:

• Endurance Score - Using your VO2 max, training loads and other factors, this feature helps gauge your ability to sustain prolonged effort.
• 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.
• Multisport Auto Transition - This feature detects sport changes between swim, bike and run in multisport activities — so you can focus on the race and let your watch take care of recording splits.
• 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.
• Race Widget - Prepare for your next race with training tips, personalized daily suggested workouts and more.
• Wrist-Based Running Dynamics - View crucial running metrics such as cadence, stride length, ground contact time and more.
• Garmin Coach - Prepare for your next race, train for a milestone, or simply improve your fitness with Garmin Coach adaptive or prebuilt training plans.

Health Features:

• Morning Report - Get a customizable overview of your sleep, training outlook, HRV status, weather and more as soon as you wake up.
• 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 rate to help you gauge how hard you work during activities.
• Garmin ECG App - The ECG app 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 altitude.
• Sleep Coach - Get a sleep score and personalized coaching for how much sleep you need. Track sleep stages, and get insights to improve sleep quality.
• 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.
• 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 rest.
• Stress Tracking - See if you’re having a calm, balanced, or stressful day.
• Health Snapshot™ Feature - Log a 2-minute session to record key health stats, then generate a report to share with your health care provider.
• 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.
• Women’s Health Tracking - Track and log your menstrual cycle or pregnancy to get exercise and nutrition education.

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.
• HIIT Workouts - Track your HIIT workouts, including AMRAP, EMOM, Tabata, or custom workouts.
• Animated Workouts - Follow animated workouts for cardio, strength, yoga, and Pilates on the watch screen.
• Backcountry Ski and Snowboard - Get ascent and descent data along with metrics such as cadence, stride length, and grade.
• XC Ski Power - Measure exercise load when paired with an HRM-Pro™ Plus chest strap (sold separately).
• 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.
• Satiq™ Technology - Get superior positioning accuracy with multi-band GPS while optimizing battery life.
• 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.

Connected Features:

• Garmin Connect App - See your health and fitness information, connect with friends, and more.
• Garmin Messenger™ App - Communicate via two-way text messaging on your wrist.
• 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 - 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 an incident, it will send a message with your live location.
• Stocks Tracker - Keep track of up to 50 of your favorite stocks — 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.

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