Garmin Fenix 8 Smart Sportswatch, 47 mm, Solar, Sapphire, Carbon Gray DLC Titanium with Black/Pebble Gray Silicone

Garmin Fenix 8 Smart Sportswatch, 47 mm, Solar, Sapphire, Carbon Gray DLC Titanium with Black/Pebble Gray Silicone (010-02906-10)

Key Features:

1. Display:

   • A 47mm case size, ideal for those who prefer a slightly larger watch without being too bulky.
   • The Sapphire lens features scratch-resistant sapphire glass, which is more durable than the regular Corning Gorilla Glass found in lower models. 
   • The 1.3-inch display is a high-resolution color touchscreen with MIP (Memory-in-Pixel) technology, ensuring readability even in direct sunlight.

2. Excellent Battery Life:

   • • Up to 18-20 days in smartwatch mode.
     • Up to 50 hours in GPS mode, with solar support potentially extending that up to 80+ hours depending on sunlight.
     • Max battery mode and Expedition GPS mode should also provide longer durations, perfect for ultra-endurance athletes.

3. Advanced Fitness & Health Features:

   • Heart Rate Monitoring: Advanced wrist-based heart rate sensor for continuous heart rate monitoring during workouts.
   • Pulse Ox Sensor: For measuring blood oxygen saturation, especially useful at high altitudes or during sleep.
   • Body Battery™: Tracks your energy levels throughout the day, letting you know when you need rest or recovery.
   • Sleep Tracking: Monitors sleep quality, stages, and gives insights into your sleep patterns.
   • Stress Tracking: Measures stress levels and offers guided breathing exercises.
   • Hydration Tracking: Helps you stay on top of hydration by allowing you to log your water intake.

4. Multisport and Outdoor Navigation:

   • Multi-GNSS support (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo): Ensures precise positioning and tracking for a wide range of sports and activities, including running, hiking, cycling, skiing, and more.
   • ABC Sensors: The built-in altimeter, barometer, and compass provide essential data for outdoor adventurers, including real-time altitude, weather updates, and direction.
   • TopoActive Maps: Preloaded topographic maps to guide you on hikes, trail runs, and other outdoor excursions.
   • Route Planning: Advanced route navigation, with features like Trendline™ popularity routing that helps you discover the best trails and roads based on user data.

5. Sports Modes:

   • With a focus on multisport, the Fenix 8 supports a wide array of sport modes such as triathlon, swimming, trail running, cycling, skiing, mountain biking, golf, and more.
   • Specialized metrics for specific sports can be tracked, including running dynamics (cadence, vertical oscillation, ground contact time) for runners.

6. Durability:

   • The Fenix 8 Sapphire meets military standards (MIL-STD-810G) for durability, making it resistant to extreme conditions such as shock, temperature fluctuations, and water exposure.
   • The water resistance is rated at 10 ATM (100 meters), making it suitable for swimming, diving, and water sports.
   • Sapphire glass ensures superior scratch resistance, which is essential for people engaging in outdoor activities where the watch might come into contact with rocks, branches, and other rough surfaces.

7. Smart Features:

   • Smart Notifications: Receive emails, texts, and app alerts directly on your wrist.
   • Garmin Pay: Supports contactless payments for a convenient way to make purchases without needing your wallet or phone.
   • Music Storage: You can store music directly on the watch and listen with Bluetooth® headphones, supporting platforms like Spotify, Deezer, or Amazon Music.
   • Voice Assistant Compatibility: Sync with voice assistants like Siri, Google Assistant, or Bixby.

8. Connectivity:

   • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and ANT+ support for syncing with Garmin’s Connect IQ ecosystem, allowing you to download apps, widgets, and data fields.
   • LiveTrack: Share your real-time location with friends or family during your workouts or adventures.

9. Customizability:

   • The Fenix 8 series offers extensive watch face customization options via Garmin's Connect IQ Store, allowing users to download custom watch faces, widgets, and apps.