Garmin Fenix 8 Pro is a rugged smartwatch with a bright microLED display and satellite connectivity

Garmin is back with another smartwatch in its Fenix series, and this one appears to be ready to take on the upcoming Apple Watch Ultra. It comes with a microLED display, satellite connectivity, and a marathon battery life. Here’s everything you need to know.

Everything special about the Garmin Fenix 8 Pro

The Garmin Fenix 8 Pro is a rugged device, featuring a thick chassis. You get a choice between a 47mm AMOLED screen or a 51mm microLED variant. The latter comprises over 4,00,000 LEDs and has a maximum brightness of 4,500, making it perfect for outdoors.

The smartwatch also brings in-built speakers, a mic for voice calls, and an LED flashlight that’s bright enough when it’s dark. It also has topo-active maps and comes with several fitness modes.

For training, you get guided plans including strength training, endurance, trail runs, and more. It also has 24/7 heart rate tracking for those who are health-conscious.

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The smartwatch also comes with features like Garmin InReach that lets you use emergency services. And since it comes with a mix of satellite and cellular connectivity, you can send and receive emergency or text messages via Garmin’s Messenger app. It also has a battery that lasts weeks, depending on the usage.

How much does the Garmin Fenix 8 Pro cost?

The Fenix 9 Pro starts at $1,200 (about Rs 1,05,000) for the 47mm AMOLED variant $1,999.99 (about Rs 1,76,000) for the larger 51mm microLED variant. Buyers will also receive a two-year warranty.

For that price, the Fenix 8 Pro becomes an expensive piece of wearable, but one that has all the bells and whistles. In the same segment, you can also check out the Apple Watch Ultra 2 or the Galaxy Watch Ultra. The former may get an upgraded version later this month.