Garmin has introduced the Fenix 8 Pro series with significant upgrades in display technology and connectivity. The new lineup features both AMOLED and MicroLED display options across 43mm, 47mm, and 51mm case sizes.

The top-tier 51mm MicroLED model comes with a sapphire crystal lens, carbon grey DLC titanium bezel, and is priced at $1,999.99 USD. The AMOLED variants start at $1,299.99 USD.

Garmin Fenix 8 Pro Specifications

The Fenix 8 Pro equips the world’s first MicroLED display on a smartwatch. It features a 1.4-inch panel that delivers up to 4,500 nits of brightness using over 400,000 individual LEDs. The display supports full-color visuals with ultrawide viewing angles and remains visible even under harsh sunlight. The AMOLED variants offer similar clarity with longer battery life, reaching up to 27 days in smartwatch mode.

The watch comes with Garmin’s inReach technology, enabling two-way satellite messaging, location check-ins, and SOS alerts. It also supports LTE connectivity, allowing users to make voice calls and send texts directly from the watch without a paired smartphone. The Messenger Calls app facilitates direct calling over LTE, while LiveTrack lets friends follow your location in real time. All LTE and satellite features require an active Garmin subscription.

The Fenix 8 Pro sports a rugged design built to military-grade durability standards. It includes a titanium rear cover, leakproof inductive buttons, and a built-in LED flashlight. The watch is water-rated at 10 ATM and supports recreational diving up to 40 meters.

For navigation, the watch features preloaded TopoActive, golf, ski, and trail maps. It supports turn-by-turn directions, NextFork guidance, and Garmin’s SatIQ technology, which optimizes multiband GPS performance while conserving power.

It features an extensive suite of health tools, including ECG, Pulse Ox, sleep tracking, nap detection, skin temperature, jet lag adviser, and the Body Battery energy monitor. It also supports over 100 sports and activity modes, including triathlon, diving, MTB, skiing, and racket sports.

The Fenix 8 Pro supports Garmin Pay, music downloads from Spotify and other services, and smart notifications. It comes with 32GB of internal storage and a built-in speaker and microphone.

Pre-orders begin September 8. The Garmin Fenix 8 Pro lineup is expected to ship globally soon after.

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