Garmin launches new Fenix 8 series smartwatches in India; price starts at Rs 86,990- The Week

Garmin smartwatches, known for its high-quality GPS, fitness stats, durability, and detailed workout features, has released its new Fenix 8 series in India. The smartwatch has already garnered an overwhelming response from the global market.

The Fenix 8 series is available in three sizes – 43mm, 47mm, and 51mm. While all come in the AMOLED version, the solar-charging models are available only in the 47mm and 51mm variants. The watch is topped with a scratch-resistant sapphire lens and features a titanium bezel. The additional features of the multi-sport smartwatch include a built-in speaker and mic for voice commands and phone calls. However, the highlight of the new launches is the fitness and workout features that allow for exhaustive performance tracking.

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There are advanced strength training plans for sport-specific workout activity trackers; advanced mapping with TopoActive maps with relief shading and built-in maps for golf courses and ski resorts worldwide; dynamic round trip routing to help wearers set how far they want to go and for guiding them back on time; ski difficulty tracking to let the user know how much time they are spending on different difficulties throughout the day; and dive capability with a 40-metre dive rating and leak-proof buttons. The ‘Garmin share’ feature allows the wearer to easily share saved locations, courses, and workouts with friends, while the Garmin messenger app helps one communicate directly via their smartwatch. Additionally, the brand has also announced a personalised application, designed specifically for coaches and athletes to map their performance.

“The Fenix 8 Series is perfect for individuals looking to elevate their performance or maintain a healthy lifestyle. Whether you are an experienced athlete or someone who enjoys staying active, this new series offers advanced features and extended battery life for outstanding versatility,” says, Tim Spurling, General Manager, Emerging Markets CAMEA, Garmin.

Along with these, the watch is packed with a built-in LED flashlight, and 24/7 health and wellness trackers, which include wrist-based heart rate, advanced sleep monitoring, respiration tracking, pulse, and more. There is music control, a connect IQ store for adding and changing watch faces and data field, endurance score, body’s energy level tracker, and much more. The AMOLED display model runs up to 29 days, while the solar charging variants have a life of up to 48 days. The watches start at Rs. 86,990.