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I've been wearing the Garmin Fenix 8 for two years: is it worth buying in 2026? Short answer: yes, but not yet

· By Endurance Wire

Get full access to premium articles, exclusive features and a growing list of member rewards. It's accurate in terms of GPS and heart rate, it's fast, it's eminently customizable, and stuffed with neat, handy features. It's got everything from some of the best navigation software I've ever used to advanced training plans courtesy of Garmin Connect. It's tough, built with titanium and either hardened Corning Gorilla or Sapphire glass, and has a battery life lasting around two weeks, depending on the model and size. It's been my daily driver, and frankly, even as a wearables and fitness tester, it's probably too much watch for me.

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