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Here at W Hamond, we have all the latest information you’ll need to know about the hugely anticipated Fenix 8 smartwatch by Garmin. Let’s take a look.
Do you absolutely need a watch to be able to enjoy hiking and exploring the great outdoors? No! But that’s exactly what makes wearing a Garmin Fenix watch so enjoyable. Smartwatches aren’t an absolute necessity in life. They are a luxury and like all luxury watches, collectors find the beauty and functionality in any timepiece they so wish to own. Garmin Fenix watches, however, are a little different. If you’re looking to buy a Garmin Fenix watch, look no further than the Fenix 8 – the brand's latest addition to the line. Available in three sizes, their functions, high-tech menu, robust cases and recognisable style speak for themselves and are practically impossible to resist. What’s more, you don’t just need to wear a Fenix for hiking, walking or running. You can prime your fitness and health levels to the max using a mixture of built-in sensors and performance insight technology. The Fenix 8 is one of the best adventure watches you can own right now. Here’s everything you need to know about the watch.
The Garmin Fenix 8
The Garmin Fenix 8 is a smartwatch geared towards outdoor adventurers and athletes. Runners, professional athletes, triathletes and hikers are all guaranteed to get the most out of this premium model, which combines all the company’s greatest features into one single design. The motto behind the new release is to push the limits and break boundaries, exemplifying its appeal to those with a profound sense of exploration and a drive for adventure. Sound like you? You’re going to love the sound of the new Garmin Fenix 8 watch.
Aside from its specific audience, the Fenix 8 will also appeal to avid Garmin collectors and those who like to make sure they own the very latest from the brand. The watch comes in three sizes; the smallest of the trio is the 43mm model, complete with a bezel made from titanium or steel and an AMOLED display that measures 1.3 inches. The second is the medium-sized variation. The 47mm Garmin Fenix 8 has a titanium bezel and a 1.4-inch AMOLED display. The latter two features are shared with the largest size available – the 51mm. All three models offer a 40-meter water-resistant case with metal leak-proof buttons that promise effortless control of the smartwatch’s functions when operated under wet or muddy fingers. The AMOLED display in each design is also protected by an anti-reflective and scratch-resistant sapphire crystal glass.
To assist with dark environments, the watch is also equipped with a built-in LED flashlight. Also built into the watch’s tough and durable case is a mic and speaker, which enables you to talk to your friends and family while on the go. Assisting with this, you can even use the voice assistant on your smartphone to respond to messages via your smartwatch, while the off-grid voice command feature lets you do all these things, even when your smartphone isn’t nearby. We can’ talk about the new Garmin Fenix 8 smartwatch without mentioning its improved and highly sophisticated health and fitness-oriented technology. The watch offers Garmin’s latest targeted strength training plans, along with a full range of sport-specific workouts to make sure you reach your goals exactly how you want to. If you want to track your progress, that’s no problem either. You can monitor your performance by making use of insights that display ways to manage your exertion and improve your stamina. The watch’s training readiness features also help guide you by advising adequate recovery time in between your workouts too, ensuring you get the most out of your health and fitness regime. You also get to enjoy 24/7 stats that show you everything from heart rate, stress, and sleep activity to respiration rates, plus a whole load more.
With built-in ABC sensors, as well as TopoActive maps, the new Garmin Fenix 8 watch is also perfect for assisting you with all your outdoor pursuits. You can download routes for treks, hikes and cycling using the TopoActive technology, giving you access to trails all over the world. The watch’s multi-band GPS technology is faultless too, making sure you can navigate yourself back home wherever you are. With dynamic round-trip routing information, you’ll never go off track. You can also set target distances and use the watch’s turn-by-turn technology to ensure you always stay on route. The watch’s GPS SatIQ, as well as built-in sensors, offer superior navigational sophistication, including a barometer, altimeter, and gyroscope. As expected of any modern Garmin smartwatch, there are additional features to enjoy in the design of the Garmin Fenix 8 smartwatch. The models include Garmin Pay for easy contactless payments, and smart notifications that sync effortlessly with your smartphone while on the go.
Most importantly, however, we have to talk about the watch’s impressive battery power. The 43mm version of the new Garmin Fenix 8 promises 10 days in smartwatch mode and 28 hours in GPS mode, while the larger 47mm model offers 16 days in smartwatch mode and 47 hours in GPS mode. The largest of all three models, the 51mm variant, offers 29 days in smartwatch mode and 84 hours in GPS mode.
The new Garmin Fenix 8 is now available to order here at W Hamond. For more information, call and speak to a member of our sales team today on 01947 603330 or email us at info@whamond.com
