Overview
FĒNIX HAS EVOLVED BRIGHT AMOLED DISPLAY | DIVE RATED | SENSOR GUARD
BE LIMITLESS
For serious athletes and adventurers who want to push beyond their limits, this premium sports GPS smartwatch is built to perform — with advanced strength training features, dive capability, an internal speaker and mic for voice features, a built-in LED flashlight and more.
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BRIGHT, CRISP AMOLED DISPLAY
UP TO 16 DAYS OF BATTERY LIFE IN SMARTWATCH MODE
SPEAKER AND MICROPHONE FOR VOICE MESSAGING1 AND CONTROL
BRIGHT BUILT-IN LED FLASHLIGHT
SPORT-SPECIFIC STRENGTH WORKOUTS
24/7 HEALTH AND WELLNESS FEATURES
LEAVE COMPROMISES IN THE DUST
RUGGED BY DESIGN
Built to endure, this premium design is dive-rated and features leakproof buttons, a metal sensor guard cover and bright 1.4″ AMOLED display with options for a scratch-resistant lens and titanium bezel. It’s tested to U.S. military standards for thermal, shock and water resistance.
BUILT-IN SPEAKER AND MICROPHONE
Make and take phone calls from your sports watch when it’s paired to your smartphone. Plus, control watch functions with off-grid voice commands — or use your smartphone’s voice assistant to respond to text messages and more.
BUILT-IN LED FLASHLIGHT
A true integrated flashlight with variable light intensities and a red safety light gives you greater awareness in the dark, providing convenient illumination when you need it. Strobe mode can even match your running cadence.
ADVANCED STRENGTH TRAINING
Elevate your body’s performance with targeted strength training plans and sport-specific workouts for athletes of all types.
KNOWLEDGE IS POWER
Begin each day with a customisable morning report offering a summary of health and wellness information. Use the training readiness feature, which looks at a variety of health metrics, to maximise your training efficiency and recovery2 — to help prevent burnout.
ENHANCED MAP NAVIGATION
A dynamic round-trip routing feature lets you enter how far you want to go — and get suggested routes that will guide you back on time. You can also view terrain contours on TopoActive maps3 and access preloaded maps for golf courses and ski resorts around the world.
We don't just sell you a box with your watch. In with the price we will offer you the resources to get 100% out of your multi-activity GPS watch.
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- PLUS - We supply you with a USB C Female to USB A Male Adapter (So that you can use the USB C supplied Garmin Charging Cable with a USB A plug)
- PLUS - Receive 12 months FREE access to the whole of our online GPS training - online resource worth £50.00
- PLUS - FREE ongoing support from our GPS training experts.
- PLUS - We also will take your old GPS as a trade-in, to get a value for your GPS unit please click here.
-PLUS - All GPS units are kept in stock and are sent out Royal Mail Special Delivery, so it will be with you the next working day.
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Features
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.
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 sports 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, personalised 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.
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 football, racquet sports and more.
RECREATIONAL DIVING
A 40-metre 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 heart rate monitor (sold separately).
SURF ACTIVITY
Record waves surfed, maximum speed reached, distance travelled and more. Use Surfline Sessions™ technology to capture video of waves you ride in front of a Surfline® camera.
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 sports watch.
SATIQ™ TECHNOLOGY
Get superior positioning accuracy with multi-band GPS while optimising battery life.
MULTICONTINENT TOPO MAPS
Download TopoActive maps from around the world via Wi-Fi® connectivity. Easily load and update maps without using a computer.
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 favourite 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-colour CourseView maps for more than 43,000 golf courses around the world.
HEALTH FEATURES
MORNING REPORT
Get a customisable 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
This sports watch constantly samples your heart rate2 to help you gauge how hard you work during activities.
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 personalised 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.
JET LAG ADVISER
Help to minimise 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.
HEALTH SNAPSHOT™ FEATURE
Log a 2-minute session to record key health stats, then generate a report to share with your healthcare provider.
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.
CONNECTED FEATURES
GARMIN CONNECT APP
See your health and fitness information, connect with friends and more.
GARMIN MESSENGER™ APP
Communicate via two-way text messaging5 on your wrist.
SMART NOTIFICATIONS
Receive emails, texts and alerts on your sports smartwatch when paired with your iPhone® or Android™ smartphone.
MUSIC
Download songs plus playlists from your Spotify, Deezer or Amazon Music accounts (subscription may be required). Use your wireless headphones for phone-free listening.
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 location6.
STOCKS TRACKER
Keep track of up to 50 of your favourite stocks7 — right from your wrist.
POWER MANAGER
View how various settings and sensors impact your sports watch's battery life.
Specs
What You'll Love |
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| Sleep Score and Insights | Yes |
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| Battery life (smartwatch mode) | Up to 16 days (7 days always-on) |
| Built-in mapping |
Yes
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| Daily Suggested Workouts | Yes |
| Pulse Ox Blood Oxygen Saturation | Yes |
| LED flashlight | Yes |
| Garmin Pay™ | Yes |
| Multi-band GPS | Yes |
| Music storage | Yes |
| Make calls and send texts via voice N.B. A Paired phone with mobile connection is required |
Yes |
| Training Readiness | Yes |
| Training Status | Yes |
| Watch display type | AMOLED |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Water rating | 10 ATM |
General |
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| Strap material | Silicone |
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| Lens material | Corning® Gorilla® Glass or sapphire crystal |
| Bezel material | Stainless steel or titanium |
| Case material | Fibre-reinforced polymer with metal rear cover |
| QuickFit™ watch band compatible | Included (22 mm) |
| Physical size |
47 x 47 x 13.8 mm Fits wrists with the following circumference: Silicone band: 125-208 mm UltraFit band: 125-215 mm Leather band: 132-210 mm Metal band: 132-210 mm |
| Weight |
Stainless Steel: 80 g (case only: 59 g) Titanium: 73 g (case only: 52 g) |
| Leakproof inductive buttons | Yes |
| Built-in speaker/microphone | Yes |
| Display Size | 35.56 mm (1.4”) diametre |
| Display Resolution | 454 x 454 pixels |
| Colour display | Yes |
| Large font option | Yes |
| Battery life |
Smartwatch: Up to 16 days (7 days always-on) Battery saver watch mode: Up to 23 days GPS Only: Up to 47 hours (37 hours always-on) All Satellite Systems: Up to 38 hours (30 hours always-on) All Satellite Systems + Multi-band: Up to 35 hours (28 hours always-on)* All Satellite Systems + Music: Up to 10 hours Max Battery GPS: Up to 81 hours Expedition GPS: Up to 17 days *Assuming typical use with SatIQ technology |
| Charging method | Garmin proprietary plug charger |
| Memory/history | 32 GB |
Clock features |
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| Time/date | Yes |
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| GPS time sync | Yes |
| Automatic daylight saving time | Yes |
| Alarm clock | Yes |
| Timer | Yes |
| Stopwatch | Yes |
| Sunrise/sunset times | Yes |
Health & Wellness Monitoring |
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| Wrist-based heart rate (constant, every second) | Yes |
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| Daily Resting Heart Rate | Yes |
| Abnormal Heart Rate Alerts | Yes (high and low) |
| Respiration Rate (24x7) | Yes |
| Fitness Age | Yes |
| Body Battery™ Energy Monitor | Yes |
| All-day Stress | Yes |
| Relaxation Breathing Timer | Yes |
| Breathwork | Yes |
| Sleep | Yes (Advanced) |
| Sleep coach | 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) |
| Health Snapshot | Yes |
| JET LAG ADVISER | Yes |
In the Box
- fēnix® 8 – 47 mm, AMOLED Watch
- USB-C charging/data cable
- Documentation
Only from GPS Training you also get:
- USB C Female to USB A Male Adapter (So that you can use the USB C supplied Garmin Charging Cable with a USB A plug)
- 12 months FREE access to the whole of our online GPS training - online resource (worth £50.00)
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FAQ'S
How do you charge your Garmin fēnix® 8 – 47 mm, AMOLED Watch?
The Garmin fēnix® 8 – 47 mm, AMOLED comes with a USB C to Watch Charging cable, you can use a USB C output plug that you would use with something like your mobile phone or USB C output from a power bank.
We also supply you with a a USB C Female to USB A Male Adapter (So that you can use the Garmin Charging Cable with a USB A plug or power bank output)
What mapping does the Garmin fēnix® 8 – 47 mm, AMOLED Watch come with?
The Garmin fēnix® 8 – 47 mm, AMOLED Watch comes preloaded TopoActive Maps for Europe, you can use built-in Wi-Fi® connectivity to easily load and update maps and software without using a computer.
TopoActive maps also available for other parts of the the world via Wi-Fi & options to download both Ski & Get preloaded full-colour CourseView maps for more than 43,000 golf courses around the world.
Can you transfer GPX files onto a Garmin fēnix® 8 – 47 mm, AMOLED watch?
Yes you can transfer GPX files to the Garmin fēnix® 8 – 47 mm, AMOLED Watch using the Garmin Connect App or Garmin Explore App on a mobile device using Bluetooth, you can then follow courses on the Garmin fēnix® 8 – 47 mm, AMOLED Watch to Navigate with.
Can you listen to music directly from the Garmin fēnix® 8 – 47 mm, AMOLED watch?
Yes with a paired set of Bluetooth Headphones you can listen to music, downloaded to your Garmin fēnix® 8 – 47 mm, AMOLED watch.
You can download audio content to your device, so you can listen when your smartphone is not nearby. The Garmin Connect™ app and Garmin Express™ application allow you to download audio content from third-party providers or from your computer.
Can I use my Garmin fēnix® 8 – 47 mm, AMOLED watch for contactless payment?
Yes using The Garmin Pay™ feature on your Garmin fēnix® 8 – 47 mm, AMOLED watch allows you to use your watch to pay for purchases in participating stores using credit or debit cards from a participating financial institution, in the UK if your Bank is not listed we have found that you can use the Curve payment app and link the app to a bank card that you use, in the Curve app you can select to not have a physical card.
More info on financial institutions that can be used with Garmin Pay here
Can you customize and download different watch faces to the Garmin fēnix® 8 – 47 mm, AMOLED watch?
Yes the Garmin fēnix® 8 – 47 mm, AMOLED watch comes with a number of pre-loaded watch faces which you can customize the appearance of by selecting the layout, colours, and additional data. You can also download custom watch faces from the Connect IQ™ store.
Can you view the Garmin fēnix® 8 – 47 mm, AMOLED watch screen okay in bright sunlight ?
Yes the Garmin fēnix® 8 – 47 mm, AMOLED watch is great in all light conditions due to its Bright, Crisp AMOLED Display & different backlight settings to suit all conditions.