Fenix 8

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Fenix 8

63 positive 1 neutral 58 negative

Based on 122 Reddit mentions

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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

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MynameisCN in r/fitbit

August 9, 2026 3:28 PM

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Fenix 8 so slow

Normal behavior for Fenix 8. This is the way the processor of F8 works, the trade-off between speed and energy consumption. Garmin could use more powerful processor in future models, the watch will perform any actions quicker but you will ask then "why the battery lasts only 3 days"?

Marco_Polo71 in r/GarminFenix8

June 24, 2026 12:04 PM

10

Back to MIP! Fenix 8 Solar

I had the Fenix 8 solar, sold it, then decided to go for the Amoled, after a month using it I knew I did the wrong move, so sold the amoled, and got a new solar, imma stay here, it’s the best damn Garmin watch!

sgt1311 in r/GarminFenix

August 6, 2026 12:59 AM

6

Finally got my Fenix 8 pro

The layout and presentation of the Fenix line is great in my opinion, however the processing speed and refresh rate is very disappointing for a $1k watch. These things should be extremely snappy and the AMOLED response should be much quicker and smooth like the AW. I think Garmin's R&D division is s

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Tacoma_NC13 in r/GarminFenix8

August 7, 2026 12:02 PM

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Що купити Samsung Galaxy S26 + Galaxy Watch 8 або Iphone 17 + Apple Watch SE3.

Apple Watch - гівно. Кажу як власник Series 11. Тим більше SE. Заряджати кожну добу і для спорту вони не дуже прям заточені. Купіть краще Garmin. У мене Fenix 8 AMOLED і я дуже задоволений, набагато краще.

Catifice in r/reddit_ukr

June 29, 2026 7:11 PM

6

Has anyone else left Garmin for Amazfit recently? Just made the switch and genuinely impressed

Well, I have a partial list: - watch face delay when swiping up for glances - map render speed even with all layers turned off - stuttering with swiping glances - current bug where I change the display mode to always on/off is not reflected in focus modes (devs aware) - random restarts while switch

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ichadman in r/amazfit

July 26, 2026 6:24 PM

4

Garmin mk3i?

Descent MK3 is the top of the line watch for Freediving. It has almost everything you would want, including pool training, depth profiles, descent/ascent speed, etc. It is pricey though and Fenix 8 is a good alternative. All Garmins are also great for overall fitness and wellness tracking like sleep

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Deep_Wata in r/freediving

July 24, 2026 4:04 AM

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Received my Cirqa today

First night with it, you just forget you have it, better than Fenix 8. Wish there is a morning report on the phone via Garmin connect tough

BeginningLeave682 in r/Cirqa

July 29, 2026 6:30 AM

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Is active 3 premium too small?

Fenix 8 is the best, Garmin has many years of experience and it shows. The Nomad is very good even, the maps on the watch move very smoothly and you can seamlessly create a route from the app. Finally the Active 3 Premium has basic routing from the watch itself, like the Fenix 8, but it's limited an

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igalan in r/amazfit

July 14, 2026 6:10 AM

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Fenix 8 mic broken... Recertified replacement?

My F7SS broke down this June. Garmin offered me a recertified fenix 8 solar as a replacement (not for free though, Fenix 7 was over 4y old). I was hesitant aswel, but the only thing that gave away that it was recertified was the box it came in. Device itself is like new and works like a charm. ymmv,

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mollebek in r/GarminFenix

July 23, 2026 7:32 PM

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