Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED Wins
Winner
Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED
9.0
Serious athletes and outdoor enthusiasts who demand the best training metrics and battery life
VS
Score Comparison
Criteria
Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED
Apple Watch SE 3
Overall Score
9.0
8.6
Health Insights & AI
9.5
8.5
Sleep Tracking
9.0
8.2
Battery Life
9.5
6.5
Value for Money
6.0
8.0
Design & Comfort
8.5
9.0
Activity Tracking
9.8
8.8
App & Ecosystem
8.5
9.5
Pricing & Features
Specification
Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED
Apple Watch SE 3
Price
$999
$249
Released
27-Aug-24
09-Sep-25
Making Your Decision
When to Choose Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED
Serious athletes and outdoor enthusiasts who demand the best training metrics and battery life
The Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED is the pinnacle of fitness tracking, combining unmatched battery life, GPS accuracy, and training features for those who accept no compromises.
Strengths
- Up to 21 days battery life even with AMOLED
- Most accurate GPS of any fitness watch
- Dive-rated to 40m with recreational dive mode
- Built-in LED flashlight
Limitations
- Premium $999-1199 price tag
- Large and heavy for everyday wear
- Steep learning curve for all features
When to Choose Apple Watch SE 3
iPhone users wanting the best smartwatch-fitness hybrid without premium pricing
Apple Watch SE 3 delivers nearly everything the Series 11 offers at $150 less, making it the smartwatch to beat for iPhone users.
Strengths
- Workout Buddy AI provides spoken motivation
- Always-on display (new for SE)
- Seamless iPhone integration
- Vast App Store ecosystem
Limitations
- Only 1-2 day battery life
- iPhone required
- No ECG or blood oxygen