Garmin fēnix 8 43mm Silver
Score: 86/100
Apple Watch Series 11
Score: 91/100Rankings
The Apple Watch Series 11 42 mm offers a fast-charging, lightweight design with a full health-sensor suite and independent 5G cellular. Its main trade-off is a modest 24-hour battery and a small display that may not suit power users. Best for iPhone owners who value premium health features and fast charging.
The Garmin fēnix 8 43 mm AMOLED is a premium multisport GPS smartwatch offering a compact case, vibrant display, and on-wrist calling. Its reduced battery life with always-on display and lack of solar charging are notable trade-offs. Best for athletes with smaller wrists who need rugged features without the bulk of larger models.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
240 hoursbest | 24 hours | |
33.02 mmbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 66 g | 29.7 gbest |
| ↓ lower better | — | 30 minutesbest |
— | 64 GBbest |
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Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 66 g | 29.7 g |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 240 hours | 24 hours |
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Professional reviewers commend the fēnix 8 43mm AMOLED for delivering a premium, compact multisport experience with a vivid AMOLED screen, robust sensor suite, and useful on-wrist calling and flashlight features. However, they caution that the trade-off for its small size is reduced battery life and the absence of solar charging.
Everyday users celebrate the watch's lightweight feel, sharp display, and dependable activity tracking, especially appreciating the convenience of on-wrist calls and the flashlight. Recurring criticisms focus on the shorter battery life when the display is always on and the limited screen real estate, with a few noting the higher price tag.
“excellent GPS accuracy”
“high-quality, enjoyable watch to wear 24/7.”
“approximately 12-13 days of practical use before requiring a charge”
Professional reviewers commend the Apple Watch Series 11 for finally solving the battery life shortfall that plagued earlier versions, while also lauding its premium Jet Black design, the powerful S10 processor and the addition of fast-charging.
Everyday consumers echo the professional praise, emphasizing the watch's lightweight feel, seamless connectivity for calls and messages, and the breadth of health tracking features.
