Quick question: Is it worth getting the Fenix 8 47mm AMOLED right now for €620, or would you wait for the Fenix 9?
I found a brand-new Fenix 8 47mm Amoled at this price and I'm wondering if €620 is a good enough deal to pull the trigger, or if it's better to wait for the next generation.
What would you guys do?
Really enjoy how good Modello GMT looks on MIP even after the sunset 🤠 Version 6 is out, update yours if you haven’t yet 👌🏼
I’ve just started running and I’m trying to actually stick with it. My main reason for getting a Garmin is to have something that can act as a bit of a coach, help me structure my training, and track things like recovery, sleep, heart rate, training readiness, general health metrics, etc.
I was originally looking at the Forerunner 570, since running is my main focus and, realistically, I’m very much a beginner. But now the Fenix 8 has dropped to around USD$749, which has made the decision a lot harder.
I know the Fenix 8 is probably complete overkill for someone who is just getting into running, but I also like the idea of buying something I can grow into and keep for several years rather than wanting to upgrade a year or two from now. I’d use it as my everyday watch, would like to get into hiking/outdoor activities, and one of my longer-term goals is to eventually train for and complete a duathlon.
So for people who have owned either/both:
- At $749, does the Fenix 8 make sense over the Forerunner 570?
- Are there features on the Fenix that you actually use regularly and would miss on the 570?
- Is the extra weight/bulk of the Fenix noticeable while running or sleeping with it?
Alternatively, would you wait for the Fenix 9 simply because the Fenix 8 could get discounted even further?
For someone primarily interested in running, coaching, recovery and health data, am I just spending extra money on features I probably won’t use?
I’m not necessarily looking for the cheapest option. I’d rather buy once and keep the watch for a long time, but I also don’t want to spend $749 just because a flagship watch suddenly looks like a “deal.”
Would love to hear from people who went Forerunner → Fenix, chose the 570 over the Fenix, or started with a Fenix as a beginner.
Also happy to take any general Garmin/running tips for someone just starting out!
Been working on this watch face since 4-5 weeks now, and felt it's ready to be released.
Built around the idea that time should always be readable, no matter what. So time takes the center-stage on this one. Tried to be creative with the side progress bars - rounded segments, partial fill-ups in the segments.
Also, all the slots are completely configurable and their visibility can also be turned off for a more clean look.
8 hour trial included, then a one-time purchase through K-Pay.
I'm the developer, happy to cater to any requests anyone has 😄
If you like this watch face, I'd really appreciate a Connect IQ review as it helps a lot.
https://apps.garmin.com/apps/f624e48d-4696-48e3-863d-07843f105e36
Ho fatto un giro sui siti di rivendita fra privati di oggetti usati e ho notato che i fenix 8 pro usati vengono venduti a prezzo più basso dei fenix 8! Nonostante siano mediamente più nuovi e ovviamente sono un modello più recente. Questo mo fa pensare che il pro sia veramente un modello profondamente sbagliato da parte di Garmin! Cosa ne pensate?
EDIT.. Fixed. For some reason after trying another reset without a back up, they disappeared 🤷🏻♂️. Not sure why it took soo many goes.
I've tried multiple resets, different back ups, no backs and even left the watch turned off for a couple of days.
I just can't get rid of these power icons 🤷🏻♂️
This purchase has truly been one of my best decisions so far, and I feel extremely relieved and happy that I finally made the switch from Apple.
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This is my first garmin watch(technically) I tried an enduro for 2 weeks. (It was a friends) Really liked it but really was missing the microphone . Have had the fenix now for just over a week and absolutely loving it no complaints so far
Two months in the works, and it's out. The big one is performance: full optimisation pass on render speed and battery, and it now feels like a stock Garmin face. That was the whole goal since the beginning. Please allow a little bit of tome for the watch face to settle after the update though.
Also in there: native on-device editor, better data accuracy, new MIP hand outline colours, configurable bezel marker colour, and a new Data Value Colour setting.
Free for everyone who owns it: just update through Connect IQ. Haven't tried it yet? There's a free 7-day trial on Connect IQ, so you can see it on your own wrist before buying. Modello GMT watch face is paid.
Portal Hybrid and Helix Heritage are next in line for the same performance treatment. Coming soon.
I'm the developer, so ask me anything (:
If you appreciate the update, a review on Connect IQ helps a lot. And we post everything we're working on to Instagram first: @stashdigitale
I hope I don’t regret this decision. After I ordered it I heard the Fenix 9 will be coming out in a couple of months.
I’m looking at the Fenix Pro 8, 47 versus 51 mm. I currently have an Apple Watch Ultra 2 and I’m guessing that the 47 mm is gonna be closest to it as I have pretty small wrists and any input on this would be helpful.
Thanks in advance
STALKER watch face for all GARMIN AMOLED based on the game.
-Complication 1
Steps
Body Battery
SPO2
Active Minutes
Stress
Floors climbed
Calories
Altitude
Humidity
UV Index
Notifications
-Complication 2
Steps
Body Battery
SPO2
Active Minutes
Stress
Floors climbed
Calories
Altitude
Humidity
Notifications
Distance
-Complication 3
Steps
Body Battery
SPO2
Active Minutes
Stress
Floors climbed
Calories
Altitude
Humidity
UV Index
Notifications
Sunset
-Multilingual Date
-Time
-AM-PM-24
-Real weather images
-Temperature
-Heart Rate
-Battery Percentage
-Battery Gauge
- 3 colors Background
Hazard
Metal
Dark
- 2 seconds Hand
Radar hand
Glowing dot
-Temperature
-Static notification shortcut
$2.75 USD
Is it possible to get weather or current Wind/Direction without bringing a phone with you? Looks like an inReach Mini device can do that. Thanks.
With the recent sync news, does this mean any TPV rides that are automatically synced to Garmin will now have an exercise load reading in Garmin?
I woke up this morning, had my coffee outside, looked at my watch and thought… damn, N13 Axis is sexy.
Sometimes you build something, move on to the next project, and forget how good the original actually looks.
Clean. Classic. Modern. Still one of my favourite watch faces I’ve made.
Would you wear Axis on your Garmin?
Have switched from Apple Watch Ultra to Fenix 8 and absolutely loving it. The only thing I’m missing from my AW is when I jump in the pool or sea I would automatically get a water temp and depth measurement. Is there anything similar? I don’t mind opening something but I don’t want to track an activity etc.
Thanks in advance.
- Background
Light up
Dark Mode
- Complication 1
Steps
Body Battery
Calories
SPO2
Altitude
Humidity
UV Index
Notification
- Complication 2
Body Battery
SPO2
Humidity
UV Index
Status
Temperature
- Complication 3
Steps
Body Battery
Calories
SPO2
Altitude
Humidity
UV Index
Notification
- Complication 4
Body Battery
SPO2
Humidity
UV Index
Status
Sunset
Temperature
- Battery Percentage
- Battery Bar
- Multilingual date
- Time
- Second marker
AOD isn't customizable.
Price $2.49 USD