fēnix 8 Solar 47mm

I have the instinct 3 solar and the fenix 8 (mip of course) I use the instinct 3 more because I don't need so much nonsense, it's lighter and I like its aesthetics much better. The only thing I miss is that it doesn't have maps but it works perfectly for what you want!

I’d argue for 75% of the people wearing a Fenix 8, the Apple Watch Ultra could do a better job for them at less of a cost. And for the 25% that actually use the Fenix 8 to its full potential everyday, those people do not care about, or want, MicroLED displays and only having a battery that lasts for a few days. If you’re an athlete, or someone off the grid quite a bit, the Fenix 8 solar with mips is still the watch to get.

I’m in the market to upgrade from a Forerunner 265. My plan has been to get the Apple Watch Ultra 3 when it releases in a few weeks. But I’ve just decided to stay in the Garmin family and upgrade to the Fenix 8 solar.. I think the Ultra is a sweet everyday productivity watch. But if you want a dedicated sports/fitness/health watch, you aren’t going to be able to beat the Garmin. I was holding out hoping the Ultra 3 would have a significantly increased battery life, but I’m now starting to think even that won’t sway me

I wear a Fenix 8, love it, and am completely engulfed in the Garmin ecosystem.. However, if I wasn’t an athlete, I’d 100% be wearing an AWU. Garmin makes incredible fitness and health tracking devices. Apple makes a smart phone for your wrist. Both great products for two different clienteles

I was changing couple times between Tactix 7 and AW ultra 2 and finally I stop with T8 solar… tbh my Garmin looks like watch and its not bright like a smartwatch. Battery over 2 weeks :) I’m soo happy and won’t back to AW unless they do around 1week battery and change this screen from childish colourful to more adult one 🫢🤷‍♂️

I was in the exact same shopping dilemma as yourself about 2 weeks ago. I opted for the Fenix Solar 47mm. More expensive than the Endruo3 but I didn’t want the larger sizing. I had a Fenix 5 47mm and wanted similar sizing. On a pure practicality basis - Enduro3 is the clear winner. I wear my F8 Solar 47mm to the office, gym, beach and it’s never looks out of place. Personally the 51mm of the large Fenix and Enduro don’t sit nicely under a closed cuff of a shirt. I also have slim/medium wrists, so the 47mm works better for me Just don’t touch the F8 Pro, waste of money . Another really good option is the F7Pro. Personally too, I deliberately at length over the AMOLED screen vs MIPS. As others say the AMOLED feels too much like a device and gadget. F8 Solar MIPS is certainly bright enough and in “gesture” mode, disappears into the background when not “using” Good luck shopping

I was in the exact same shopping dilemma as yourself about 2 weeks ago. I opted for the Fenix Solar 47mm. More expensive than the Endruo3 but I didn’t want the larger sizing. I had a Fenix 5 47mm and wanted similar sizing. On a pure practicality basis - Enduro3 is the clear winner. I wear my F8 Solar 47mm to the office, gym, beach and it’s never looks out of place. Personally the 51mm of the large Fenix and Enduro don’t sit nicely under a closed cuff of a shirt. I also have slim/medium wrists, so the 47mm works better for me Just don’t touch the F8 Pro, waste of money . Another really good option is the F7Pro. Personally too, I deliberately at length over the AMOLED screen vs MIPS. As others say the AMOLED feels too much like a device and gadget. F8 Solar MIPS is certainly bright enough and in “gesture” mode, disappears into the background when not “using” Good luck shopping

It is funny to read all the different lengths people have. For me again it is different, I think it has to do a lot with settings and use. Fenix 8 MIP 47mm, last about 17 to 18 days. All smart phone functions are off, only spO2 when sleeping and 5days a week exercises for at least an hour.

I bought a Fenix 8 AMOLED 47mm yesterday and sold my 8 solar 47mm ( it is unusually thick) 

Fenix 8 mips 47mm solar Raise to wake w the backlight. 4 hours of gps activities/ week and 4 hours of non gps activities/week. Averaging 100lux/day charge 21 days

Yup, I was comparing the fenix and the enduro at REI and the fenix felt and looked like a normal watch while also having the features I wanted.