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
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Score Comparison
Criteria
Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED
Amazfit Active 2
Overall Score
9.0
8.1
Health Insights & AI
9.5
8.2
Sleep Tracking
9.0
7.8
Battery Life
9.5
8.5
Value for Money
6.0
9.0
Design & Comfort
8.5
8.0
Activity Tracking
9.8
7.8
App & Ecosystem
8.5
7.5
Pricing & Features
Specification
Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED
Amazfit Active 2
Price
$999
$99
Released
27-Aug-24
01-Mar-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 Amazfit Active 2
Value seekers wanting AI coaching and offline maps without subscriptions
The Amazfit Active 2 punches above its weight with Zepp AI Coach and offline mapping, offering premium features at a mid-range price.
Strengths
- Zepp AI Coach provides personalized training
- Full offline mapping
- External sensor support (HR straps)
- Round smartwatch design at $99
Limitations
- GPS accuracy inconsistent
- Zepp OS can feel sluggish
- Conservative training load estimates
