Garmin Fenix 8 - Why I'm Not Buying It (probably)

In our Patreon podcast we discussed the Garmin 8 and thought it might be of interest to a wider audience....so have it 😂

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[MarkLewisfitness]

This is a clip taken from our Patreon Friday podcast.

[davidlynch]

This is hilarious. 😂 Every husband in the world droning on about tech toys while their wife patiently pretends to be interested.🤣

[MilesLangley]

Jen is a good listener and very patient.

[micah]

"If you can't afford $1, 000 then you can't afford $850..." is solid advice.

[billpap]

Just watched 16 minutes of a middle aged man ranting about watches, quite enjoyed it as well actually.

[andrewpavey]

Sitting here watching Jen & Mark bickering over nothing like a warm up session before I head home to the missus.

[highseastrader]

DCrainmaker actually wrote that if friends ask him whether to buy the 8, he says "if you don't scuba dive and don't need the mic, get a 7 Pro/Epix Pro".
By the way, the 7 Pro and Epix Pro will get way cheaper in a few weeks, maybe months, probably in the 500-700 price range (brand new).

If you like MIP screens, just get the Enduro, it's the best value for money in this new line.

[andrewmcalister]

Looking forward to a Mark Lewis video in a few months “Why I weakened and got a Fenix 8”. 😂
All the points you make in this video are valid, but you know you won’t be able to resist.

[YukiNakaii]

I've had a fenix 5 for 3 years now, works great, battery lasts a week, does everything I need. Haven't even considered getting another watch

[nicholasmansbridge]

This is one of the best product reviews I’ve ever seen. I’m not even that interested in smartwatches but the way they get to the point and the dry chemistry between these two makes for an excellent video.

[benjamineschenbach]

I just upgraded from the Fenix6 to 8 AMOLED and just too happy about the purchase. The screen and layout does make a massive difference. Also dive (scuba) on a very consistent basis. Very pleased thus far

[ElMattbos]

Jen’s a keeper mate. Patiently entertaining you wittering on about minor man frustrations - my wife would barely be able to contain her boredom 😂

[particularspam]

New video from Mark this Christmas: "Why I Fell In Love With The Phoenix 8" 🎯😏

[makarsati]

Just want to give you a shout out. I just entered the world of fitness and discovered you. Love your style and knowledge. Keep going!

[coachesalot]

Jenna is a world champion listener! She also made the whole point without any word salad…..pointed to her Fenix 7 and smiled. Bravo! (Of course she leveraged off Mark’s commentary)

My Fenix 6 Pro 47mm is still fine.

I’d go for a Fenix 8 except for: the price is crazy, who needs a speaker and text messaging when your phone is there, I don’t scuba dive or golf.

I’d like to have the software upgrades, improved resolution, the torch, and improved GPS, the Orange band and casing…….but not at the price.

Garmin is over reaching…..we don’t want phone functions, etc on our wrist.

[ElMattbos]

I’ve got a Fenix 6 pro and I’m pleased to see I’m missing nothing new. It silently and unobtrusively carries on doing exactly what I need it to faultlessly. It works so well that I’m hardly aware I’m using it which is probably the best compliment you can give for this type of device.

[brianreiter]

The killer feature on the fenix 5X was maps.

The killer feature on the fenix 6X was a 1.4” display — which was much more read able. Also the power manager.

The killer feature of the fenix 7X was much more accurate GPS and the SatIQ feature that intelligently switches modes between bands to optimize accuracy and power. And also the torch. Both quite cool.

The Epix 2 Pro brought together a 51mm case and a new generation HR sensor.

The Fenix 8 51mm has an even more ruggedized case and buttons brought over from the Descent. This is not nothing as I have had the button gasket on a fenix fail resulting in a suddenly dead watch with sweat inside. That’s great but not worth accelerating your purchase of the next model.

If you have an Epix 2 Pro 51mm it’s probably silly to upgrade to a fenix 8 51mm.

[richarddufresne]

I have a Fenix 6X Pro Solar since November 2020, and I love it. I wear it everyday, it is there with me on every workout I do, hike, strength training, bike, running.. If I had to buy another Garmin watch, it would be the Enduro 3. It is the best bang for the buck, right now. I do not care for scuba dive activity or the voice assistant.

[The.JZA.]

I am a one-handed scuba diver, and I found this review very helpful.

[IustinPop]

This was the best review of the 8th series. Fully agreed. And as other comments say, for the MIP lovers (that's me, too) the Enduro 3 is the thing. Cheaper, no stupid mic, with beyond great battery life.

Thanks for a very direct discussion :)