UAE: Garmin Unveils Fēnix 8 Series Multisport GPS Smartwatches

Garmin has introduced the fēnix 8 series, its latest premium multisport GPS smartwatches, at a grand event held at Burj Al Arab in Dubai. The new series is designed for those who aim to exceed their limits, featuring either a bright AMOLED display or a solar charging display for extended battery life.

The fēnix 8 series offers advanced strength training features, dive capabilities, and an internal speaker and mic. It boasts impressive battery life, with the 51mm AMOLED model lasting up to 29 days in smartwatch mode. The 51mm solar model can last up to 48 days. The fēnix 8 series aims to cater to both seasoned athletes looking to enhance performance as well as individuals seeking overall wellbeing improvement.

Features and Specifications

The watches come with either an AMOLED or solar display. The solar option provides 50% more power than its predecessor. The AMOLED models are available in three sizes: 43mm, 47mm, and 51mm. The solar models come in 47mm and 51mm sizes.

All models feature leakproof metal buttons and a new sensor guard for protection. They meet U.S. military standards for thermal, shock, and water resistance. Premium materials like optional titanium bezels and scratch-resistant sapphire lenses ensure durability.

Users can make phone calls directly from the watch when paired with a compatible smartphone. Voice commands can be activated without needing a phone connection. A built-in LED flashlight offers variable intensities, including red light and strobe mode for better visibility in dark environments.

Advanced Training and Diving Capabilities

The fēnix 8 series includes targeted strength training plans that span four to six weeks to help users meet personal goals. It also supports sport-specific workouts for various athletes such as trail runners, surfers, and skiers.

Dive enthusiasts will appreciate the watch's 40-meter dive-rated case and support for scuba and apnea dive activities. The Garmin Messenger app allows two-way text messaging directly from the watch.

Mapping and Navigation

The watches offer advanced mapping features like TopoActive maps with terrain contours and preloaded maps for golf courses and ski resorts worldwide. Users can customize map layers through a new interface to enhance navigation experiences.

Explorers can enter distances on the watch to receive suggested routes with dynamic round-trip routing. SatIQ™ technology and multi-band GPS provide superior positioning accuracy while optimizing battery life.

Health Monitoring

The fēnix 8 series is equipped with comprehensive health monitoring features such as wrist-based Pulse Ox, Body Battery energy monitoring, jet lag adviser, advanced sleep monitoring, nap detection, and more.

Upon waking up, users receive a morning report detailing their sleep quality, training outlook, and Heart Rate Variability (HRV) Status.

Connectivity Options

The smartwatches allow users to share saved locations, courses, and workouts with others who have compatible Garmin devices using Garmin Share. They also receive smart notifications and can download songs from Spotify®, Deezer or Amazon Music for phone-free listening.

Safety features include incident detection, assistance options, LiveTrack7 for real-time tracking during activities, and Garmin Pay™ contactless payments for convenient transactions.

User Experience

Athletes can benefit from personalized daily suggested workouts that adapt after each run or ride. Free Garmin Coach training plans are available along with race widgets offering training tips tailored to upcoming events.

PacePro™ provides GPS-based pace guidance while ClimbPro displays real-time information on current climbs during training sessions. These features help athletes gauge performance accurately.

Diverse Activity Tracking

The fēnix 8 series supports various activities including running, whitewater rafting, golfing, pickleball, soccer, strength training, cardio exercises like yoga and HIIT sessions. Animated workouts are available directly on the watch screen.

Skiers can track time spent on different difficulty levels across thousands of resorts worldwide while mountain bikers get insights into their adventures through detailed tracking metrics.

The fēnix 8 series is available on www.garmin.ae starting at Dh4,283.