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Should I wait for Garmin Fenix 9 or just go for Fenix 8 pro
IMO: Wait. I think the next Fenix series could be a much bigger upgrade than the last few generations, especially if Garmin finally starts using some of the technology from its newer patents The most interesting one is Garmin’s patent US20250134464A1 for pressure compensation in wrist-based pulse sp
...ray1902- in r/GarminFenix
July 26, 2026 at 12:48 p.m.
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AW7 died around 35 km today. what are you using for best battery on long treks?
I tried going back to Garmin, Fenix 8. Ooof they still suck at software. And their watch face options are like a Temu flea market. Wore the Fenix 8 for 5 hours and couldn’t imagine using that over my AWU.
SocomPS2 in r/AppleWatch
April 16, 2026 at 2:32 p.m.
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Fenix 8 Pro is useless...
What brought people to Garmin? Battery life, MIP screen (for some), history of updating software for a long period and no monthly subscription. Prices were just a bit more expensive than an apple watch. Fenix 7 pro was the last great watch from Garmin. Hopefully mine will keep working for many years
...fevieira2 in r/GarminFenix
September 4, 2025 at 9:17 a.m.
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Fenix 8 amoled vs solar! Trade?
As someone who's owned a Fenix 3, 5, 6, 7, Tactix 7, Forerunner 735XT, 955, and now has spent time with both the Forerunner 970 and Tactix 8 AMOLED (which I ended up keeping because I've worn a 51mm Garmin for years), I think Reddit tends to overstate the downsides of AMOLED. MIP is awesome, and the
...Taco636 in r/GarminFenix
July 21, 2026 at 3:40 a.m.
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Ultra users now that we saw new ultra are you getting it
No. With AWU3, we still don't get pretty basic sport functions:- 24/7 HR monitoring,- heart rate zones estimation,- proper HRV monitoring,- suggested workout,- real training load nor any load focus,- flashlight,- maps in the workout app,- GPX track importing into the map. I don’t see any difference
...dzieciol in r/applewatchultra
September 10, 2025 at 8:32 a.m.
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[Apple] Introducing Apple Watch Ultra 3
3 days of battery on low power mode. The similarly priced Garmin Fenix 8 Pro that also has Satellite and 5G has a 14 day battery life. What's holding Apple back here?
no_sight in r/apple
September 9, 2025 at 5:37 p.m.
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[Apple] Introducing Apple Watch Ultra 3
The older OLED fenix 8 model has even better battery life than the micro-led fenix 8 pro. It's not the display tech, it's a combination of physical battery size and garmins having relatively underpowered hardware and not as many smartwatch features running in the background.
PeaStock5502 in r/apple
September 9, 2025 at 6:14 p.m.
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Fenix 9 to launch in ~3 weeks
Day 6, Garmin aren't bringing new features to Fenix 8, it's now obsolete. Screw this anti consumer company!
nhutty in r/GarminFenix
August 8, 2026 at 11:23 p.m.
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I thought my Instinct 2's HR sensor failed... It was actually the water sealing that did!
This happens usually when the button is pressed while the watch is submerged. Instinct 3 is rated for 10 ATM only if the button is not pressed. Instinct and other lower end garmin models uses only rubber/silicone gaskets for sealing so when its pressed the seal compromises for a bit. Only fenix 8, d
...Able-Cauliflower-920 in r/Garmininstinct
July 18, 2026 at 11:57 a.m.
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Google Health Reviews: Complaints Grew 65×
I thought the fitbit air and Google health had shitloads of problems, then I bought a Garmin fenix 8 and oh boy... Is the app even worse and the watch itself Um not to sure I like it... (they serve different purposes to me but compete for wrist time). All my apple watch friends complain about them a
...MynameisCN in r/fitbit
August 9, 2026 at 3:28 p.m.
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