Garmin
Garmin fenix 8 · Nylon Sport Loop
2024 · Fitness + health
90
/ 100
From $1,019
VS
Apple
Apple Watch Series 10
S10 SiP · 46 mm · Thinner case
90
/ 100
From $399
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Garmin fenix 8 · Nylon Sport Loop lands at 90 and Apple Watch Series 10 at 90. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Garmin fenix 8 · Nylon Sport Loop if…
- ✓Multi-day fitness tracking
- ✓GPS + heart rate
- ✓Notification mirroring
Pick Apple Watch Series 10 if…
- ✓Brightest Series display yet
- ✓Noticeably thinner
- ✓Sleep apnea + health suite
Garmin fenix 8 · Nylon Sport Loop 90
vs 90 Apple Watch Series 10
Score breakdown
Garmin fenix 8 · Nylon Sport Loop
90 battery 94
display 88
fitness 90
health 88
durability 86
Apple Watch Series 10
90 battery 70
display 94
fitness 90
health 94
durability 88
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Garmin fenix 8 · Nylon Sport Loop | Apple Watch Series 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2024 | — |
| Display | — | 46 mm LTPO Wide-angle OLED |
| Battery | — | 18 h (36 h low-power) |
| Water | — | 50 m |
| GPS | — | L1 |
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
Apple Watch Series 10
Pros
- +Brightest Series display yet
- +Noticeably thinner
- +Sleep apnea + health suite
Cons
- −Still 18 h battery
- −iPhone required
- −No Ultra-grade GPS
FAQ: Garmin fenix 8 · Nylon Sport Loop vs Apple Watch Series 10
Which is better, Garmin fenix 8 · Nylon Sport Loop or Apple Watch Series 10? +
Both score 90 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
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.
Is Apple Watch Series 10 worth the price? +
At $399, Apple Watch Series 10 delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in display.
Does Garmin fenix 8 · Nylon Sport Loop or Apple Watch Series 10 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.