Too Close to Call
Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED
9.0
Serious athletes and outdoor enthusiasts who demand the best training metrics and battery life
VS
Apple Watch Ultra 3
8.9
Outdoor adventurers and athletes who want premium build quality with Apple ecosystem
Score Comparison
Criteria
Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED
Apple Watch Ultra 3
Overall Score
9.0
8.9
Health Insights & AI
9.5
9.0
Sleep Tracking
9.0
8.5
Battery Life
9.5
7.5
Value for Money
6.0
6.5
Design & Comfort
8.5
9.2
Activity Tracking
9.8
9.5
App & Ecosystem
8.5
9.5
Pricing & Features
Specification
Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED
Apple Watch Ultra 3
Price
$999
$799
Released
27-Aug-24
19-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 Ultra 3
Outdoor adventurers and athletes who want premium build quality with Apple ecosystem
The Apple Watch Ultra 3 is the ultimate fitness watch for iPhone users who demand rugged durability, satellite connectivity, and the most accurate GPS tracking available.
Strengths
- Best-in-class GPS accuracy with dual-frequency
- Satellite SOS and messaging when off-grid
- Rugged titanium build with sapphire crystal
- Hypertension detection and comprehensive health monitoring
Limitations
- Premium $799 price tag
- Requires iPhone
- Large 49mm case may not suit smaller wrists
