Garmin
Garmin fēnix 8
Multi-sport GPS · AMOLED · 16-day battery
90
/ 100
From $999
VS
Garmin fēnix 8 wins by 3
Google
Pixel Watch 3
Snapdragon W5+ · 45 mm · Fitbit-deep
87
/ 100
From $399
Specdex verdict
Garmin fēnix 8 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Garmin fēnix 8 lands at 90 and Pixel Watch 3 at 87. That puts Garmin fēnix 8 ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Garmin fēnix 8 if…
- ✓Two-week battery even with AMOLED
- ✓Best-in-class GPS tracking
- ✓Mic + speaker for calls
Pick Pixel Watch 3 if…
- ✓Best Wear OS experience
- ✓Full Fitbit integration
- ✓Loss of Pulse detection
Score breakdown
Garmin fēnix 8
90 battery 96
display 90
fitness 96
health 88
durability 92
Pixel Watch 3
87 battery 76
display 92
fitness 90
health 90
durability 82
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Garmin fēnix 8
Pixel Watch 3
Display
AMOLED, 1.4″
1.2″/1.4″ AMOLED
Battery
Up to 16 days
24 h
Water
10 ATM
5 ATM
GPS
Multi-band GNSS
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Garmin fēnix 8
Pros
- +Two-week battery even with AMOLED
- +Best-in-class GPS tracking
- +Mic + speaker for calls
Cons
- −Dated companion app
- −Expensive
- −Android notifications limited
Pixel Watch 3
Pros
- +Best Wear OS experience
- +Full Fitbit integration
- +Loss of Pulse detection
Cons
- −Only ~24h battery
- −Gemini still rough
- −Expensive LTE option
FAQ: Garmin fēnix 8 vs Pixel Watch 3
Which is better, Garmin fēnix 8 or Pixel Watch 3? +
Garmin fēnix 8 scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Garmin fēnix 8 worth the price? +
At $999, Garmin fēnix 8 delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in battery.
Is Pixel Watch 3 worth the price? +
At $399, Pixel Watch 3 delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in display.
Does Garmin fēnix 8 or Pixel Watch 3 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.