Garmin adds LTE and inReach satellite connectivity to your wrist, letting you adventure far from your phone with confidence.
Garmin Fenix 8 Pro AMOLED
The Garmin Fenix 8 Pro is available in two sizes and two display technologies, starting at $1,199.99.
LTE and satellite support enhance safety and let you communicate without a phone.
The watch is expensive and very thick, and you need a subscription to activate a call for emergencies.
Amazfit Active 42mm Smartwatch With 14 Day Battery Life (Black):
$85 (save $25)
Garmin Vivoactive 5 GPS Smartwatch With AMOLED Display:
$200 (save $100)
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (Wi-Fi, LTE, 47mm, Titanium Silver):
$500 (save $150)
Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS, 46mm, Black, M/L Sports Band):
$359 (save $70)
Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 (Bluetooth, 40mm, Cream):
$200 (save $100)
When I go trail running, hiking, or fishing outside of cellular coverage, I’ve been taking a Garmin inReach Messenger or Mini device with me to stay in touch with family and friends while hoping I never have to call emergency services.
It’s awesome that I can now have peace of mind right on my wrist with the Garmin Fenix 8 Pro AMOLED, but there are considerations that may limit its appeal to many people.
The Fenix 8 Pro has all of the key flagship elements of the Fenix 8 with the enhanced software elements of the latest Garmin watches, like the Forerunner 970. In terms of hardware improvements, the primary distinguishing feature between the Fenix 8 and Fenix 8 Pro is the LTE and satellite connectivity.
Unlike the Apple Watch Ultra 3, though, to have SOS capability with a Garmin Fenix 8 Pro, you need to have at least the Enabled inReach plan, which costs $7.99 per month. The most expensive Premium plan is $49.99 per month. All inReach Fenix 8 Pro plans include unlimited LTE messaging and calling, along with SOS support, and the price varies depending on the allotment of satellite messaging buckets.Garmin Fenix 8 Pro AMOLED
Garmin brought inReach and LTE technology to the wrist and it is glorious.
