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Garmin fenix 8 · Sport Band — 2024 · Fitness + health
Garmin

Garmin fenix 8 · Sport Band

2024 · Fitness + health

90
/ 100
From $1,019
VS
Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm wins by 3
Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm — 2023 · Fitness + health
Apple

Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm

2023 · Fitness + health

93
/ 100
From $799
Specdex verdict

Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Garmin fenix 8 · Sport Band lands at 90 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm at 93. That puts Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Garmin fenix 8 · Sport Band if…

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

Pick Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm if…

  • Multi-day fitness tracking
  • GPS + heart rate
  • Notification mirroring
Garmin fenix 8 · Sport Band 90
vs
93 Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm

Score breakdown

Garmin fenix 8 · Sport Band
90
battery 94
display 88
fitness 90
health 88
durability 86
Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm
93
battery 72
display 88
fitness 93
health 91
durability 86

Specs side-by-side

Garmin fenix 8 · Sport Band versus Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm — full spec comparison
Spec Garmin fenix 8 · Sport Band Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm
Release year
2024
2023

Garmin fenix 8 · Sport Band

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

Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm

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 8 · Sport Band vs Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm

Which is better, Garmin fenix 8 · Sport Band or Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm? +

Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Garmin fenix 8 · Sport Band worth the price? +

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

Is Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm worth the price? +

At $799, Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in fitness.

Does Garmin fenix 8 · Sport Band or Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm 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.