Description
Garmin's fenix 8 Solar is the expedition version of its flagship outdoor watch, built for people who are away from power for days. The 51mm case in Titanium with Amp Yellow/Graphite Band is 10 ATM water rated with a depth sensor and metal sensor guard, and full topographic mapping with round-trip routing covers hiking, skiing, cycling and open water.
Sport-specific workouts and strength training plans run alongside training readiness and recovery metrics. The QuickFit band swaps without tools, and the charging cable is in the box.
What stands out
Solar charging
Power Sapphire lens harvests daylight to extend battery life.
Up to 30 days of battery
Up to 95 hours on GPS, up to 186 hours in Max Battery mode.
Sunlight-readable display
1.4-inch memory-in-pixel touchscreen, 280 x 280, clear in direct sun.
Dive rated to 40 metres
Leakproof inductive buttons and 10 ATM water rating.
Speaker, microphone and flashlight
Calls, voice commands and a built-in LED torch.
Maps and multi-band GNSS
SatIQ, 32 GB of storage, round-trip routing and ski resort maps.
Health and training
Wrist heart rate, ECG app, Pulse Ox and training readiness.
Key features
- Display: 1.4-inch MIP touchscreen, 280 x 280, Power Sapphire lens
- Case: 51mm, Titanium bezel
- Battery: Up to 30 days smartwatch with solar, up to 95 hours GPS
- Water rating: 10 ATM, dive rated to 40 m
- Positioning: Multi-band GNSS with SatIQ, built-in maps
- Sensors: Wrist heart rate, ECG, Pulse Ox, altimeter, compass
- Storage: 32 GB
- Weight: 95 g
- Colour: Titanium with Amp Yellow/Graphite Band
