Not to worry, though, Garmin has just rolled out a massive update for Fenix 8 and Enduro 3 owners that ensures your Garmin ...

The Garmin Fenix 8 51mm sits at the top of the Fenix 8 range with regards to price, size and battery life. The jump in ...

There are 28 new features in total in the software update, along with 30 fixes and other improvements for the watches. You can see the full release notes on the Garmin Forum, and if you’re signed up ...

The Garmin Fenix 8’s most notable aspect is how it draws in elements from other series in the way the Fenix 7 Pro did not. You get the OLED screen once associated with the Epix range, and the ...

Garmin 13.31 Fenix 8 update; Added Passcode Support: when enabled for extra security, you will be prompted to enter your PIN to regain access to your watch after it was taken off your wrist.

Garmin Fenix 8 or Fenix E? The Fenix E is $799.99 and only comes in the 47mm size. It doesn’t have Garmin’s latest heart rate sensor, or the mic and speaker and flashlight on the Fenix 8.

Garmin says that the Fenix 8 is much more capable of harnessing the sun’s energy than the Fenix 7. The 51mm has improved in this regard by 50%.

Garmin Fenix 8 (51mm, AMOLED) Up to 29 days: Up to 82 hours *Assumes all-day wear with 3 hours per day outside in 50,000 lux conditions **Solar charging, assuming use in 50,000 lux conditions.

The Garmin Fenix 8 also has dual-band GPS, for boosted signal in tough areas like hugely built-up cities. And as usual, there’s an Auto mode to switch up to that top mode when necessary.

The $999.99 Garmin Fenix 8 is the company’s most advanced flagship, but the price hike and lack of LTE stop it from being truly smart. That $350 price hike over the standard Fenix 7 is rough.

And yet, I know that some people will take one look at the Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED and go right back to their Apple Watch Ultra ($759.99 at eBay) or Galaxy Watch Ultra ($649.99 at Amazon).