Garmin Fenix 8 series debuts in India: Price, specifications and more

Garmin has launched its Fenix 8 series premium multisport GPS smartwatches in India. The smartwatch is offered in two display options – an ultra-bright AMOLED display and a solar-charging model. The device comes with a host of features like advanced strength training features, 40-meter dive capabilities, a built-in speaker and microphone, Voice assistant, Voice command & Voice Note.

Garmin Fenix 8 series price and availability

Garmin Fenix 8 series comes with a starting price of Rs 86,990 in the country. It comes with a two-year warranty and will be available at premium stores and the Garmin India Website.

Garmin Fenix 8 series features

Garmin Fenix 8 series, as mentioned above, is offered in two variants – an AMOLED display option and a solar model. The AMOLED option comes in three sizes—43mm, 47mm, or 51mm—while the solar model is available in 47mm or 51mm. The AMOLED model is claimed to offer a battery life of up to 29 days in smartwatch mode, while the solar model delivers up to 48 days of battery life.

One of the features on the smartwatch is the Body Battery score that helps determine whether to push hard or take it easy. Advanced metrics such as endurance score, hill score, VO2 max, and training status are also available.

The smartwatch series feature leak-proof metal buttons and a new sensor guard to protect essential sensors, tested to military standards for thermal, shock, and water resistance. It is equipped with built-in speaker and microphone and a built-in LED flashlight. The smartwatch offers elevated performance with targeted, 4-6-week strength training plans to help meet personal goals, plus sport-specific workouts for athletes of all types, including trail runners, surfers, skiers, and more. It comes with a 40-meter dive-rated case, leakproof metal buttons, and support for scuba and apnea dive activities.

The smartwatch offers advanced mapping and navigation to view terrain contours on Topo Active maps and access preloaded maps for thousands of golf courses and ski resorts around the world.