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Garmin fenix 7 · Nylon Sport Loop — 2022 · Fitness + health
Garmin

Garmin fenix 7 · Nylon Sport Loop

2022 · Fitness + health

88
/ 100
From $819
VS
Garmin fenix 8 · Nylon Sport Loop wins by 2
Garmin fenix 8 · Nylon Sport Loop — 2024 · Fitness + health
Garmin

Garmin fenix 8 · Nylon Sport Loop

2024 · Fitness + health

90
/ 100
From $1,019
Specdex verdict

Garmin fenix 8 · Nylon Sport Loop takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Garmin fenix 7 · Nylon Sport Loop lands at 88 and Garmin fenix 8 · Nylon Sport Loop at 90. That puts Garmin fenix 8 · Nylon Sport Loop ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Garmin fenix 7 · Nylon Sport Loop if…

  • ✓Multi-day fitness tracking
  • ✓GPS + heart rate
  • ✓Notification mirroring

Pick Garmin fenix 8 · Nylon Sport Loop if…

  • ✓Multi-day fitness tracking
  • ✓GPS + heart rate
  • ✓Notification mirroring
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Battery

Tie

Compared on the battery sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Fitness

Garmin fenix 8 · Nylon Sport Loop

Compared on the fitness sub-score

Garmin fenix 8 · Nylon Sport Loop leads on fitness (90 vs 88).

Display

Tie

Compared on the display sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Garmin fenix 7 · Nylon Sport Loop

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Garmin fenix 7 · Nylon Sport Loop more score per dollar ($819 vs $1,019).

Garmin fenix 7 · Nylon Sport Loop 88
vs
90 Garmin fenix 8 · Nylon Sport Loop

Score breakdown

Garmin fenix 7 · Nylon Sport Loop
88
battery 94
display 88
fitness 88
health 86
durability 86
Garmin fenix 8 · Nylon Sport Loop
90
battery 94
display 88
fitness 90
health 88
durability 86

Specs side-by-side

Garmin fenix 7 · Nylon Sport Loop versus Garmin fenix 8 · Nylon Sport Loop — full spec comparison
Spec Garmin fenix 7 · Nylon Sport Loop Garmin fenix 8 · Nylon Sport Loop
Release year
2022
2024

Garmin fenix 7 · Nylon Sport Loop

Pros
  • +Multi-day fitness tracking
  • +GPS + heart rate
  • +Notification mirroring
Cons
  • −Battery life varies dramatically
  • −Companion phone required
  • −Screen-on drains battery

Garmin fenix 8 · Nylon Sport Loop

Pros
  • +Multi-day fitness tracking
  • +GPS + heart rate
  • +Notification mirroring
Cons
  • −Battery life varies dramatically
  • −Companion phone required
  • −Screen-on drains battery

FAQ: Garmin fenix 7 · Nylon Sport Loop vs Garmin fenix 8 · Nylon Sport Loop

Which is better, Garmin fenix 7 · Nylon Sport Loop or Garmin fenix 8 · Nylon Sport Loop? +

Garmin fenix 8 · Nylon Sport Loop scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Garmin fenix 7 · Nylon Sport Loop worth the price? +

At $819, Garmin fenix 7 · Nylon Sport Loop delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in battery.

Is Garmin fenix 8 · Nylon Sport Loop worth the price? +

At $1,019, Garmin fenix 8 · Nylon Sport Loop delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in battery.

Does Garmin fenix 7 · Nylon Sport Loop or Garmin fenix 8 · Nylon Sport Loop last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for fitness, Garmin fenix 7 · Nylon Sport Loop or Garmin fenix 8 · Nylon Sport Loop? +

Garmin fenix 8 · Nylon Sport Loop — leads on fitness (90 vs 88). Compared on the fitness sub-score.

Which is the better value, Garmin fenix 7 · Nylon Sport Loop or Garmin fenix 8 · Nylon Sport Loop? +

Garmin fenix 7 · Nylon Sport Loop — more score per dollar ($819 vs $1,019). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.