Comments on: Garmin users speak out: What they want from the Fenix 8 watch

By: Itai

Itai — Sat, 23 Mar 2024 06:53:22 +0000

Voice activation -e.g. “garmin – start running”

By: Hoot

Hoot — Sat, 09 Mar 2024 14:21:59 +0000

None of the things above would make me sell my current 7X Pro in order to be an 8 for 1100-1200$. Most of the above mention improvements are interesting but not sure they would create enough buzz. And don”t forget that they would want to get the Epix 3 out at the same time with enough improvements to make people spend a lot of money. I just don”t see the justification for that yet!

By: Fred

Fred — Sun, 17 Dec 2023 14:33:12 +0000

Don’t turn a Fenix into an AW and unrealistic can-do-everything watch. That’s not the target customer base for Fenix. Phone function will eat up battery. If you want PLB function, get a PLB or In Reach. I wouldn’t rely on a wrist watch for latter function. I would like better biosensors including more reliable sleep/recovery, ECG function and much more battery life w enhanced solar use. Flashlight has become a must for me. I use it all the time, day and night. If F8X turns into too much of a smart watch I’m hoping for an Enduro 3.

By: Michele

Michele — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 02:34:31 +0000

I will keep my Fenix 6 PRO until a new Fenix model will allow to manage phone calls from the watch ( watch will be provided with microphone and loudspeaker)... or until battery will perform efficiently! Michele from Italy

By: Stephan

Stephan — Tue, 08 Aug 2023 06:00:51 +0000

what about a bigger screen (in same sized housing)? garmin could have an unique selling point by having the most biggest screen ever (on the X-size) – as well would separate the fenix series to the epix series better. the fenix7 has already a slimmer bazel. so why not eliminate this ugly looking solar circle and instead enlarging the screen?

By: Edward L Davies

Edward L Davies — Sun, 16 Jul 2023 22:17:36 +0000

Garmin will fall behind within next year if they don’t release a cellular option on their fenix/epix range. I want a watch that can be your everything if you venture of the beaten track but your lifeline if it’s needed. If Apple improve their battery performance on ultra people will ditch their Garmin overnight! Get it together guys!! Running out of time!!!