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
Google Pixel Watch 4
8.5
Pixel and Android users wanting the purest Google smartwatch experience with AI features
Score Comparison
Criteria
Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED
Google Pixel Watch 4
Overall Score
9.0
8.5
Health Insights & AI
9.5
8.8
Sleep Tracking
9.0
8.5
Battery Life
9.5
6.8
Value for Money
6.0
7.8
Design & Comfort
8.5
9.0
Activity Tracking
9.8
8.2
App & Ecosystem
8.5
9.5
Pricing & Features
Specification
Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED
Google Pixel Watch 4
Price
$999
$349
Released
27-Aug-24
09-Oct-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 Google Pixel Watch 4
Pixel and Android users wanting the purest Google smartwatch experience with AI features
The Google Pixel Watch 4 shines with Gemini AI and satellite SOS, offering the most cohesive Google ecosystem experience despite average battery life.
Strengths
- Gemini AI integration for smart assistance
- Satellite SOS emergency connectivity
- Purest Wear OS experience with Google apps
- Beautiful domed display design
Limitations
- 30-40 hour battery life
- Limited to Pixel phones for best experience
- Smaller display than competitors
