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Matt Evans

'Is Epix dead for now? Yes, it is': Top Garmin insider reveals why the Epix smartwatch was axed in favour of Fenix 8

Garmin Fenix 8 watches on the ground outdoors.

The Garmin Fenix 8 is out in the wild. I have one on-wrist right now, and can confirm it’s a great-looking watch. In fact, it’s already shaping up to be one of the best Garmin watches to date, with a 40-meter dive capability (and scuba mode to go with it), LED torch, speaker and microphone for smart functionalities, and up to 48 days of battery life. 

You have a choice of three size options – 43mm, 47mm and 51mm models are available – but you also get another choice when purchasing. You can go for a duller memory-in-pixel display with solar-charging capabilities, like the Garmin Fenix 7 Solar models, or a bright AMOLED screen like the old Epix line, the tradeoff being less battery life. 

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