The Garmin fēnix® 8 Solar is the ultimate multisport GPS smartwatch engineered for serious athletes and outdoor adventurers who demand performance without limits. Built around a 1.4" Power Sapphire™ solar charging lens in a rugged 51 mm titanium case, it combines up to 48 days of battery life with dive-rated durability, a built-in LED flashlight, and a full speaker and microphone — all wrapped in a bold Yellow/Graphite silicone band. Whether you're running ultras, diving reefs, or tracking your handicap on the course, the fēnix® 8 Solar is ready for every challenge.
Redesigned solar panels deliver 50% more solar power than the previous generation, with repositioned solar cells that no longer overlay the display for maximum clarity. Under 50,000 lux conditions, smartwatch mode extends from 30 to 48 days, GPS mode from 110 to 149 hours, and expedition GPS mode from 50 to 118 days.
Full-colour CourseView maps for more than 43,000 golf courses are preloaded on the watch. Get precise distances to the front, middle, and back of the green, view hazards and doglegs, and track your round — all without ever reaching for your phone.
For the first time in the fēnix line, the 8 Series introduces a 40-metre dive rating with EN 13319 certification for scuba and apnea diving. Leakproof inductive buttons and a protective metal sensor guard keep internals safe in the harshest conditions.
Altimeter, barometer, and 3-axis electronic compass work alongside preloaded TopoActive maps with relief shading. Up Ahead POI awareness, dynamic round-trip routing, ClimbPro ascent tracking, and turn-by-turn navigation via Garmin Connect™ round out a complete navigation suite.
Training Readiness weighs sleep quality, recovery, HRV, and training load to tell you how prepared your body is each day. Combine this with VO2 max, endurance score, hill score, daily adaptive workouts, and real-time stamina tracking for evidence-based performance gains.
The Elevate Gen 5 optical heart rate sensor, ECG app (detects signs of AFib), Pulse Ox blood oxygen, sleep coach with nap detection, Body Battery energy monitor, stress tracking, respiration rate, and hydration logging provide a comprehensive picture of your wellbeing around the clock.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product Code | 010-02907-21 |
| Case Size | 51 mm |
| Case Dimensions | 51 x 51 x 15.4 mm |
| Display Type | Sunlight-visible transflective MIP (Memory-in-Pixel) with Power Sapphire™ Solar Charging Lens |
| Display Size | 1.4" (35.6 mm) |
| Display Resolution | 280 x 280 pixels |
| Lens Material | Power Sapphire™ (scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with solar charging) |
| Bezel / Case Material | Titanium bezel; fiber-reinforced polymer case with stainless steel back cover |
| Band | Yellow/Graphite silicone (26 mm) |
| Water Rating | 10 ATM (100 m); Dive-rated to 40 m (EN 13319) for scuba & apnea |
| Battery Life – Smartwatch Mode | Up to 30 days / up to 48 days with solar |
| Battery Life – GPS Mode | Up to 110 hours / up to 149 hours with solar |
| Battery Life – All Satellite + Multi-Band | Up to 52 hours / up to 65 hours with solar |
| Battery Life – Expedition GPS | Up to 50 days / up to 118 days with solar |
| Battery Life – Power Save Watch Mode | Up to 48 days / up to 107 days with solar |
| Satellite Systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS; Multi-Band GNSS |
| Sensors | GPS/GNSS, Elevate Gen 5 optical HR, pulse oximeter, altimeter, barometer, 3-axis compass, gyroscope, thermometer, ECG |
| Durability | MIL-STD-810 thermal and shock resistance; leakproof inductive metal buttons; metal sensor guard |
| Speaker & Microphone | Yes – calls, voice assistant, offline voice commands |
| LED Flashlight | Yes – built-in, white & red LED |
| Music Storage | Up to 2,000 songs; compatible with Spotify, Amazon Music, Deezer |
| Golf Courses | CourseView maps for 43,000+ courses worldwide |
| Payments | Garmin Pay™ contactless payments |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, ANT+, Wi-Fi |
| Smartphone Compatibility | iOS and Android via Garmin Connect™ app |
| Device Type | GPS Smartwatch |
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