Garmin Fenix 5 vs Garmin fēnix 8
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why Garmin Fenix 5 is better
No standout numeric advantages.
Why Garmin fēnix 8 is better
- Weight: 73 g vs 85.5 g(17% less)
Verdict
Garmin fēnix 8 leads outright in 6 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Garmin Fenix 5 | Garmin fēnix 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 1.2 in | — |
| Resolution | 218 x 218 | — |
| Always-On Display | Yes (transflective MIP) | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 14 days (smartwatch mode) | — |
| Charging | Proprietary charging clip | — |
| Health & Fitness | ||
| Heart Rate Sensor | Wrist-based optical HR | — |
| Built-in GPS | Yes, multi-GNSS | — |
| Water Resistance | 100 m | — |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 85.5 g | 73 g● |
| Case Material | Fiber-reinforced polymer/Stainless steel | — |
| Health & fitness | ||
| Heart rate | — | Elevate v5 + ECG |
| Mapping | — | Full onboard topo maps |
| GPS | — | Multi-band GNSS |
| Water resistance | — | 100 m, dive-rated |
| Hardware | ||
| Display | — | 1.4" AMOLED (or MIP solar) |
| Battery | — | Up to 16 days |
| Storage | — | 32 GB, offline music |
| Weight | 85.5 g | 73 g● |