Uploaded September 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
After 2 weeks of 24/7 use, here's what I think about the Garmin Fenix 8.
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After two weeks of constant use, the Fenix 8 delivers tracking accuracy and battery life on par with the Epix Pro, but the button changes feel less tactile and a nighttime dimming issue makes the screen harder to read in low light. The AMOLED display is sharp and easy to read in sunlight, the flashlight is slightly improved, and the OS refresh adds minor navigation tweaks without breaking familiarity. Voice commands and phone assistant features are not game-changers. If you own an Epix Pro or recent Fenix, this is an incremental update, not a must-buy. Extreme cold testing with gloves will determine whether the new button design holds up.
00:00 Before You Buy
00:47 Accuracy
01:09 Screen
01:48 Buttons
02:50 Flashlight
03:02 OS Changes
04:18 Bugs
05:11 Voice Features
06:03 Readability
06:22 Watch Faces
07:23 Buy It?
08:24 Fenix 8 Pro Leaks
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*Disclaimer:*
Some of these links are affiliate links where I'll earn a small commission if you make a purchase at no additional cost to you. I only recommend gear I actually use and trust.
After 2 weeks of 24/7 use, here's what I think about the Garmin Fenix 8.
*Lowest Prices I Found:*
amzn.to/4gnxtzV
*Gear I'm Using Now:*
* inReach: hkgy.co/inreach
* Hiking App: hkgy.co/app
* Watch: hkgy.co/watch
* Shoes: hkgy.co/shoes
* Pack: hkgy.co/backpack
* Rescue Insurance: hkgy.co/insurance
*Full Hiking Gear List (What I Use Now - Tested & Not Sponsored):*
hikingguy.com/gear
*More Hiking Content*
* Website: hikingguy.com
* Patreon: patreon.com/c/hikingguy
* Monthly Hiking News (free): patreon.com/c/hikingguy
* Subscribe: youtube.com/c/Hikingguy
After two weeks of constant use, the Fenix 8 delivers tracking accuracy and battery life on par with the Epix Pro, but the button changes feel less tactile and a nighttime dimming issue makes the screen harder to read in low light. The AMOLED display is sharp and easy to read in sunlight, the flashlight is slightly improved, and the OS refresh adds minor navigation tweaks without breaking familiarity. Voice commands and phone assistant features are not game-changers. If you own an Epix Pro or recent Fenix, this is an incremental update, not a must-buy. Extreme cold testing with gloves will determine whether the new button design holds up.
00:00 Before You Buy
00:47 Accuracy
01:09 Screen
01:48 Buttons
02:50 Flashlight
03:02 OS Changes
04:18 Bugs
05:11 Voice Features
06:03 Readability
06:22 Watch Faces
07:23 Buy It?
08:24 Fenix 8 Pro Leaks
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*Disclaimer:*
Some of these links are affiliate links where I'll earn a small commission if you make a purchase at no additional cost to you. I only recommend gear I actually use and trust.
