Garmin has refreshed its widespread Fenix line, beforehand underneath Epix, with the brand new Fenix 8 alongside the Enduro 3. The Fenix 8 is something you may think about from the premium smartwatch catalog of Garmin, debuting with AMOLED, a built-in microphone with help for voice assistant, a sturdier construct, and upgrades to exercises with a new dive exercise—all for a brand new price ticket to match.
AMOLED show arrives to the Garmin Fenix line
Like with Garmin’s latest releases, the Fenix 8 is getting an AMOLED show therapy, however the firm will nonetheless supply a traditional photo voltaic mannequin however with an improved MIP show and charging.
Though the AMOLED mannequin is available in 43 mm, 47 mm, and 51 mm sizes, the smallest has a 1.3-inch show and the larger two get pleasure from a 1.4-inch display screen property. In the meantime, the MIP/photo voltaic variant ships in 47 mm and 51 mm sizes with the identical display screen measurement measured at 1.4-inch.
There shall be choices of Gorilla Glass to Sapphire for the glass safety and chrome steel/titanium for these fashions. A standard function to all is a vibrant LED flashlight tucked on the body beneath the underside display screen that can be discovered within the Fenix 7 Professional (overview).
On the similar time, Garmin is introducing extra rugged touches to the Fenix 8, because of the brand new leakproof buttons and sensor guards for the mics and barometer sensor. The improved construct additionally permits dive performance together with a planner for as much as 40 meters down, which is one other first for the vary.
Going for the photo voltaic fashions will get you a decrease show decision and bulkier construct, however you are going to get an extended battery life at 29 and 48 days, respectively, in smartwatch mode. For comparability, the AMOLED fashions supply between 10 to 29 days relying on the scale and in the identical mode.
Garmin Fenix 8 has a set of recent ‘sensible’ options
Whatever the variant you are choosing, all profit from the addition of a built-in microphone and speaker. This permits voice calls over Bluetooth and voice instructions that work offline for primary instructions like organising a timer or managing an train. Sadly, the private assistant can solely be triggered by means of the button and would not help wake-up instructions in comparison with the Apple Watch Extremely 2 or Samsung Galaxy Watch Extremely.
There are different smarter additions as effectively, resembling compatibility with Garmin Messenger and a brand new voice notes function. Whereas in health and monitoring, Garmin will not be leaving the Fenix 8 with out some worthy modifications. For instance, there are now superior energy coaching plans, improved maps with topography for viewing contoured routes, and a built-in sensor to right inaccurate GPS tracks.
If you happen to’re within the USA, the biometric sensor of the Fenix 8 is FDA-certified for ECG use. Then again, what’s out there to a wider vary of nations are the same old coronary heart price, HRV, blood oxygen, and sleep monitoring, amongst others.
Garmin Enduro 3 brings even longer battery life
Garmin additionally launched the Enduro 3, which shares some options from the Fenix 8 like Garmin Messenger, flashlight, energy coaching plans, higher navigation, and ECG. Nevertheless, it drops the AMOLED and microphone in favor of a lighter construct and longer battery life that’s appropriate for athletes competing in ultra-marathons and triathlons.
Plus, it takes benefit of the brand new photo voltaic charging, which ought to assist it attain as much as 90 days in smartwatch mode or 320 hours in GPS mode, or nearly double that of the earlier Enduro mannequin.
Garmin Fenix 8 worth and Enduro 3 smartwatches pricing
With all these upgrades, Garmin priced the Fenix 8 beginning at $999, an enormous hike from the Fenix 7 at $700. Likewise, the Enduro 3 retails beginning at $899. Each smartwatches can be found from Garmin’s on-line retailer with extra retailers to observe within the coming weeks.
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