Garmin

Not everyone should buy the Garmin Fenix 8 Black Friday deal, no matter how good it is

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 · By Endurance Wire

When I reviewed the Garmin Fenix 8 last year, I called it a Frankenstein watch because it took the best parts from cheaper Garmin Forerunners, Instincts, and Venus and mashed them together into one device. Despite a major price increase, it still sold boatloads, breaking sales records as Garmin fans demanded the best. So to get the Fenix 8 43mm AMOLED for $849 ($250 off) on Amazon instead of $1,099, it's undeniably a great deal, as is the Fenix 8 51mm Solar for $849 ($350 off) . Either option is a reasonable alternative to an Apple Watch Ultra 3, and much cheaper than what people paid a year ago.