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Deal | Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED and solar smartwatches hit lowest prices ever on Amazon

In our review, Garmin's Fenix 8 Solar scored with an excellent battery life, but its low-res MiP display disappointed (Image source: Marcus Herbich)
In our review, Garmin's Fenix 8 Solar scored with an excellent battery life, but its low-res MiP display disappointed (Image source: Marcus Herbich)
Numerous variants of the Garmin smartwatch have received their biggest price cut to date on Amazon, which is where the 47mm and 51mm Fenix 8 AMOLED is now $200 cheaper than just a few days ago. The solar-powered SKUs are discounted as well.

Garmin's new Fenix 8 series of smartwatches has been on the market for almost nine months now, but prices have been very stable as Camelcamelcamel's price history indicates that Amazon has never sold the 47mm AMOLED variant for less than $1,050. Fortunately, the patience of bargain hunters who have been waiting for a decent discount has finally paid off.

Specifically, Amazon has now discounted the Fenix 8 AMOLED to just $899 including free shipping. This smartwatch sale provides savings of $200 or almost 20% in comparison to Garmin's lofty MSRP. This price applies to the popular 47mm version, but the 43mm model is available for the same price. Alternatively, the huge 51mm watch is currently on sale for $999 instead of $1,199.

That said, smartwatch users who prefer a long-lasting battery and can sacrifice the colorful AMOLED display can check out the Garmin Fenix 8 Solar, which has received identical discounts and is now orderable for $899 for the 47mm smartwatch, or $999 for the 51mm variant. In any case, prospective buyers should check out our in-depth review of the Fenix 8 Solar.

Among other things, our reviewers found that the Fenix 8 has significantly longer runtimes than the Apple Watch Ultra and other competing outdoor smartwatches. We also liked the rich feature set and high-quality case. However, there's no eSIM support, the UI feels a bit outdated and the solar-equipped wearable has a MiP display with a very low resolution. Nonetheless, the Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED and Solar is still a viable choice for outdoor enthusiasts who can shell out almost $1,000 on a new smartwatch.

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$1,099.99
Garmin fēnix® 8 – 51 mm, AMOLED, Sapphire, Premium Multisport GPS Smartwatch, Long-Lasting Battery Life, Dive-Rated, Built-in LED Flashlight, Carbon Gray DLC Titanium with Pebble Gray Band

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Enrico Frahn, 2025-05-18 (Update: 2025-05-18)