Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) is raising the bar in smartwatch innovation

Garmin has launched the fēnix® 8 Pro series—the first Garmin smartwatches to feature inReach® satellite and cellular connectivity. With this breakthrough, athletes and adventurers can now stay connected without carrying a phone.

And that’s just the beginning. The new fēnix 8 Pro – MicroLED introduces the world’s first MicroLED display on a smartwatch, delivering unmatched brightness, clarity, and readability in any condition.

“fēnix 8 Pro is changing the game for smartwatches. This new lineup is full of breakthrough innovations, bringing life-changing inReach technology to the wrist to help keep athletes and adventurers in touch with their family and friends and introducing the first-ever ultra-bright MicroLED display to a smartwatch so users can see their maps, stats, health and wellness metrics and more like never before.”
Susan Lyman, Garmin Vice President of Consumer Sales and Marketing.

Leave the Phone Behind—Stay Connected Anywhere

The fēnix 8 Pro was designed for moments when carrying a phone is inconvenient—or impossible. Whether you’re trail running, climbing, cycling, or trekking off-grid, this smartwatch keeps you in touch with what matters most.

Satellite Connectivity

With inReach satellite technology, users can:

• Send and receive text messages via the Garmin Messenger™ app.
• Share location check-ins with friends and family to track progress in real time.

Cellular Connectivity

When connected to LTE, fēnix 8 Pro takes connectivity even further:

• Voice calls & messages: Talk or send 30-second voice messages directly from your wrist.
• LiveTrack: Share your adventure as it happens with live GPS tracking.
• Weather forecasts: Stay ahead of changing conditions with on-demand weather updates.

Built-In SOS, Backed by Garmin Response℠

For added peace of mind, fēnix 8 Pro integrates SOS functionality supported by Garmin Response℠. When activated, emergency alerts are sent via satellite or cellular networks to a global team of skilled coordinators. With nearly 20 years of experience and more than 17,000 incident responses handled worldwide, Garmin Response connects users with rescue teams, updates family and emergency contacts, and stays engaged until the situation is resolved.

MicroLED: The Brightest Smartwatch Display Ever

The fēnix 8 Pro – MicroLED introduces a display like no other:

• Over 400,000 LEDs deliver unparalleled sharpness and vibrancy.
• Up to 4,500 nits brightness ensures full visibility, even in direct sunlight.
• Wide viewing angles and rich colors bring maps, metrics, and health data to life like never before.

Rugged, Refined, and Ready for Anything

Every fēnix 8 Pro is engineered for the extremes:

Dive-rated durability and leakproof metal construction.

Titanium bezels and premium AMOLED or MicroLED touchscreen displays.

Built-in LED flashlight for added visibility at night.

And of course, it comes packed with Garmin’s trusted suite of performance, navigation, and health features, including:

• Endurance and hill scores.
• Daily suggested workouts.
• TopoActive maps with dynamic round-trip routing.
• Garmin ECG app³.
• Sleep coach, Garmin Pay™, and advanced safety features.

The Future of Smartwatches Starts Here

With inReach satellite and cellular connectivity, world-first MicroLED display technology, and Garmin’s legendary durability, the fēnix 8 Pro series redefines what a smartwatch can do. Built for athletes. Built for adventurers. Built for wherever life leads.