Garmin Fēnix® 8 Solar Edition – High-Performance GPS Smartwatch with Solar Charging
The Garmin Fēnix® 8 Solar Edition is a rugged, multisport GPS smartwatch designed for athletes, adventurers, and tactical users who demand peak performance and long-lasting power. Equipped with Power Glass™ solar charging, this watch harnesses sunlight to extend battery life—keeping you going longer without needing to recharge. Whether you're exploring backcountry trails, training for a marathon, or navigating daily life, the Fēnix 8 Solar delivers all the features you need in one durable, high-tech package.
Now available in 47mm and 51mm watch face sizes, you can choose the perfect fit without sacrificing features or power.
Built to keep you connected in every environment, the Fēnix 8 Solar is also compatible with Garmin Alpha® handheld tracking devices, making it a great companion for hunters and dog handlers. It seamlessly integrates with Garmin inReach® satellite communicators, Xero® bow sights, DriveTrack™ GPS dog trackers, and VIRB® action cameras, giving you remote control and awareness from your wrist—ideal for rugged field use.
Key Features:
Power Glass™ Solar Charging Lens
Converts sunlight into energy with a specially engineered Power Glass lens. Extend battery life in both smartwatch and GPS modes—perfect for remote excursions.
Multi-Band GNSS with SatIQ™
Enjoy ultra-accurate positioning with GPS, GLONASS, and Galileo. SatIQ auto-selects the optimal mode to balance power and precision.
Available Sizes – 47mm & 51mm
Choose the size that fits your wrist and your needs. The 51mm model features a larger display and even longer battery life.
High-Resolution MIP Display
47mm: 1.3” sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP)
51mm: 1.4” MIP
Optimized for readability in bright light and extreme outdoor conditions.
Advanced Training & Performance Metrics
Includes VO2 max, stamina tracking, training readiness, endurance & hill scores, recovery insights, and over 80 built-in sport profiles.
Health & Wellness Tracking
Get 24/7 monitoring of heart rate, Pulse Ox, sleep score, stress, hydration, respiration, and Body Battery™ energy levels.
Built-in Flashlight (Select Models)
Multi-LED flashlight with adjustable brightness and strobe settings for enhanced safety and visibility at night.
Smartwatch Capabilities
Receive emails, texts, and app alerts when paired with your smartphone
Garmin Pay™ for contactless payments
Music storage and controls (up to 2,000 songs with supported services)
Mapping & Navigation
Includes preloaded TopoActive maps, ski and golf maps, turn-by-turn navigation, round-trip routing, and NextFork™ trail guidance for detailed outdoor navigation.
Why Choose the Garmin Fēnix® 8 Solar?
With solar-powered stamina, professional-grade metrics, and seamless integration with Garmin Alpha handhelds and other outdoor gear, the Fēnix 8 Solar Edition is built for those who live beyond the edge. Whether you're navigating wilderness trails or powering through your training schedule, this watch keeps you informed, efficient, and ready for more—day after day.