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  • Garmin Fenix 8 Launches with 21-Day Battery Life

    Garmin Fenix 8 Launches with 21-Day Battery Life

    After weeks of anticipation and leaks, Garmin has unveiled the Fenix 8 and Fenix 8 Solar multisport smartwatches. These new models continue to target athletes and outdoor adventurers, introducing significant enhancements, including a long-anticipated change in the display technology for the standard Fenix series. Here’s a closer look at the specifics.

    Garmin Fenix 8 and Fenix 8 Solar Specifications

    The standout upgrade for the Fenix 8 is its AMOLED display. However, for users who value extended battery life, Garmin has retained the memory-in-pixel (MIP) display, along with solar charging capabilities, in the Fenix 8 Solar variant.

    Both models are available in 47mm and 51mm sizes, but the Fenix 8 with the AMOLED display also offers a smaller 43mm version. The AMOLED model boasts a slightly larger and clearer 1.4-inch screen with a 454 x 454-pixel resolution.

    Conversely, the Solar Edition features a 1.3-inch MIP display with a 260 x 260-pixel resolution and is slightly thicker, measuring 15.2mm compared to the standard Fenix 8’s 13.7-14.7mm thickness.

    Enhanced Features

    All versions now include a built-in speaker and microphone for basic voice assistant interaction and voice note recording, along with an integrated flashlight.

    Moreover, the Fenix 8 series provides targeted strength training tailored to various sports, Garmin Share for data sharing between devices, and compatibility with QZSS and BEIDOU global navigation systems.

    Garmin has also added a sensor guard and leakproof buttons to the Fenix 8, which has been tested to military standards for durability. The watch is water-resistant up to 40 meters and incorporates new scuba diving and apnea modes.

    Battery Life and Pricing

    Known for its impressive battery life, the Fenix 8 series maintains this reputation. The standard model can operate for up to 16 days in smartwatch mode, while the solar variant extends this by an extra five days. Garmin also asserts that the new solar technology harnesses 50% more solar energy than previous versions.

    Regarding pricing, the Garmin Fenix 8 starts at $999.99, with the top configuration reaching $1,199.99. The Fenix 8 Solar is slightly more expensive, beginning at $1,099.99 and peaking at $1,199.99 for the highest-end model.

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  • Garmin Fenix 8 Leak: New Display Tech and Name Change Rumored

    Garmin Fenix 8 Leak: New Display Tech and Name Change Rumored

    New information has surfaced regarding the upcoming Garmin Fenix E and Fenix 8 smartwatches, successors to the Fenix 7 series. These details come courtesy of leaks discovered by the publication Fitness Tracker Test (FTT) on authorized Garmin dealer websites.

    Previously, a Finnish retailer, Multitronic, listed the Fenix 8 with a release window in September 2024. While we didn’t get a peek at the smartwatch design, the listing did reveal some specifications like size and colors.

    Design and Display Enhancements

    The latest leak, from an Icelandic retailer, corroborates the September release timeframe and sheds light on design and display upgrades for the upcoming smartwatch. The listing reveals that the Fenix 8 will come in a 43mm size at the smallest compared to the 42mm size of the Fenix 7s. But the most notable change could be in terms of display. The leak reveals that instead of the customary Memory In Pixel (MIP) displays, the Fenix 8 might adopt AMOLED technology.

    While AMOLED displays will offer richer colors and deeper blacks, MIP displays are known for their excellent battery life. So it remains to be seen if the Fenix 8 can maintain similar endurance as the Fenix 7s on a single charge.

    Potential Name Change

    The Icelandic retailer listing also hints at a potential name change for the smaller-sized Fenix model. Traditionally, the smaller variant was designated “Fenix 7s”. The leak suggests Garmin might simply call it “Fenix 8” for the next generation, dropping the “s” moniker altogether.

    Meanwhile, FTT speculates that the Fenix E will retain MIP displays, acting as a more direct successor to the Fenix 7 series in terms of screen technology.

    While these leaks offer valuable insights, it’s important to remember that official confirmation from Garmin is still pending. We are expecting an official announcement revealing the final specifications, pricing, and release date sometime in late August or early September.

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