Garmin Fenix 8 vs Garmin Instinct 2X Solar
Garmin Fenix 8 (2024) and Garmin Instinct 2X Solar (2023) compared on specs, battery, and Amazon United States price links. Rankings stay independent of those links.
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| Spec | Garmin Fenix 8 | Garmin Instinct 2X Solar | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Launch year | 2024 | 2023 | Fenix 8 |
| Case size | 43mm / 47mm / 51mm | 50mm | |
| Weight | 80 g | 67 g | |
| Band width | 22 mm | 26 mm | |
| Display | AMOLED or MIP, size by case | MIP with solar | |
| Typical battery | Up to 16+ days smartwatch (MIP) | Up to 40 days / solar extends | |
| Water resistance | 10 ATM | 10 ATM | |
| OS | Garmin OS | Garmin OS | |
| GPS | Yes | Yes | |
| LTE | No | No | |
| NFC / payments | Yes | Yes | |
| Calls | Yes | No | |
| SpO2 | Yes | Yes | |
| ECG | Yes | No | |
| Sleep tracking | Yes | Yes | |
| Overall | 8.9 | 8.3 | Fenix 8 |
| Battery score | 9.4 | 9.6 | Instinct 2X Solar |
| Fitness | 9.5 | 8.4 | Fenix 8 |
| Value | 7.2 | 8.1 | Instinct 2X Solar |