Customer Reviews for Garmin fenix 8 AMOLED Multisport GPS Smartwatch, Carbon Gray & Black, 47mm (GRM0290420)
Item # : 24631837
Model # : GRM0290420
- Advanced 47-mm multisport GPS smartwatch for athletes/adventurers features a bright 1.4-in. AMOLED display, stainless steel bezel, and a built-in LED flashlight for after-dark visibility
- 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
Price is $1,156.19
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114 reviews
Most helpful positive review
Posted Mar 19, 2026
It does everything! And just the fact that we bond
Very impressed. It has so many more features than I even read about. It's a great health monitor as well golf, etc
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Most helpful critical review
Posted Jan 8, 2026
Fenix 8 defective out of the box
Out of the box the down button didn’t work. Made sure to do all the software updates and a few restarts. Then found that this is a pretty common problem and to add a calibration file. Did that and still no luck fixing the button. Watches this expensive should not have this many defects.
mjf522
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Posted Mar 19, 2026
It does everything! And just the fact that we bond
Very impressed. It has so many more features than I even read about. It's a great health monitor as well golf, etc
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Garminian
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Posted Mar 18, 2026
Greatness in a watch
I love my Fenix 8-47mm watch. I love what it can do. This watch works for me. It is loaded with useful tools tailored to my activities. I can go on and on. Simply the best.😎
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BadCat
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Posted Mar 16, 2026
Upgrade and well worth it
Upgraded from Epix Gen 2 a few months ago. There is not one thing I don't like about the fenix 8 all the way down to the flashlight. Great job with all Garmin products.
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Mike den
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Posted Mar 15, 2026
Solar 47mm
Outstanding, I definitely prefer mips for the always on display, and solar for the insane battery life. Does everything I need in an outdoor fitness watch , just missing a microphone on the keyboard for voice to text response on Android. I ended up keeping the 51mm solar fire the bigger screen
I like the premium look of titanium over black
I like the premium look of titanium over black
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Upgrade !!
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Posted Mar 8, 2026
Great upgrade to epix2
Had a epix2 and am really liking this better. It is a great upgrade
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Nemo4
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Posted Mar 5, 2026
Happy I made this investment!
I did a lot of research before purchasing, and have been very happy with my decision so far.
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Averyj
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Posted Mar 4, 2026
My new favorite garmin
I’ve been wearing the Garmin Fenix 8 for a short time now, and it’s easily become my new favorite watch. Coming from the Fenix 7 Pro, I wasn’t sure how much of a difference I’d notice—but wow, Garmin really stepped it up.
First off, I absolutely love how it looks. The design feels refined but still rugged, with that signature Fenix toughness. It has a bold, premium pre...
First off, I absolutely love how it looks. The design feels refined but still rugged, with that signature Fenix toughness. It has a bold, premium pre...
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Bdog
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Posted Feb 28, 2026
Great Every Day watch
Bought myself the fénix 8 as a birthday gift . By far the best gift I ever received ! Perfect for a everyday watch
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THATBEARDTHOUGH
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Posted Feb 24, 2026
Love my Fenix 8 47mm!
Bought my watch a couple weeks ago and I love it. Switched from Apple ultra 2, and it’s the best decision I’ve made. Just on the battery alone, it’s worth it IMO. I also switched to keep me accountable. Joined a garmin running plan and been on track.
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Chris082781
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Posted Feb 20, 2026
It's Okay, not a big step up from the 965
Its not worth the step up in price relative to say, a 965. The watch has the same look and feel as the 965 with nearly all the same features except for the light. It's not as appealing to look at being a little bulkier and having that cover on the side, which is a different color that the watch is a bit of an eye sore. For me, I elected to try this watch because it h...
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ignacio inder
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Posted Feb 17, 2026
what an update!
i have been a garmin user since many years in different devices. I up graded to the 8 amoled after my fenix 6 died. The features of the 8 are very well tuned, weight is great and the measurements on physicallity are way better than older models. Recomendations for work out are in tune with the actual data put in from years and the design of interface to track in the fie...
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Jfdf5
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Posted Feb 13, 2026
Very good watch +
I’ve owned this for a 5 months, the battery life is exactly as advertised. The original unit suddenly lost battery life, which Garmin replaced under warranty without hesitation after running troubleshooting checks. Very happy overall, the HR monitoring is not hugely accurate, but overall, the battery life alone makes this a very worthy replacement for my old Apple Watch...
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coco01
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Posted Jan 30, 2026
Great clock
Was a Christmas gift from my wife and I love.really I love also I love the color
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Beaubibb
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Posted Jan 27, 2026
A little disappointed
I am coming from the Garmin Epix Pro 2. The display is much better however, the wrist tracking of heart rate is not as good. I know the best way to track. The heart rate is a chest strap, but the Epix was very good at tracking heart rate via wrist. It was a little disappointing to find out the Fenix it’s not as good
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bobcat30
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Posted Jan 25, 2026
A great watch with Shxxxx controls and UI.
Amazing functions / Golf / Running/ Exercise/Biking - all good individually. Together it is a hot mess. You really need to understand how to navigate the watch. Not intuitive.
Too many buttons - screens - Remove some buttons - you don't need different buttons to do same functions - and touch screen to do same functions. Can't have 3 apps to manage a watch. SIMPLIFY ...
Too many buttons - screens - Remove some buttons - you don't need different buttons to do same functions - and touch screen to do same functions. Can't have 3 apps to manage a watch. SIMPLIFY ...
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Ben8
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Posted Jan 22, 2026
Fenix review
I got this model to track my activity and i am very pleased with the device. I am still learning all of the functions and just adds to the experence.
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Chris781
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Posted Jan 21, 2026
Awesome features!
I had a Fenix 5 which I purchased several years ago. Decided to upgrade when I found out I could use my HSA funds. This watch is a definite upgrade from my old one. The screen/display is amazing! Much crisper than my old one. The sensors are much improved. I had to use a chest heart rate monitor to get accurate readings with strength training exercises with the old one....
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Mr Del
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Posted Jan 19, 2026
Great watch m
I changed my Fenix 7 for this and Im very happy I did it
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A Miracle
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Posted Jan 18, 2026
Lots of optionality and simplicity in training
love the watch. Once I began to understand the features, it has really helped my training. Only complaint is I wish it came with a quick use guide. It would have made my start up time faster.
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Jam6
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Posted Jan 17, 2026
Good so far
Bought Fenix 8 end of last year; happy with everything so far only problem is getting the flash light to work.
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