At 51 mm battery life is almost identical. So why the Solar?
Short answer
fenix 8 51 mm AMOLED - a bright display, up to 29 days and a lower price. fenix 8 51 mm Solar - an MIP screen that reads well in sunlight, plus solar charging.
Key differences
| Spec | Garmin fenix 8 51mm AMOLED | Garmin fenix 8 51mm Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 1.4", AMOLED, 454×454 | 1.4", MIP, 280×280 |
| Memory | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Battery life | up to 29 days | up to 30 days |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, ANT+, Wi-Fi | Bluetooth, ANT+, Wi-Fi |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou |
| NFC | yes | yes |
| Sensors | heart rate, barometer, compass, gyroscope, temperature | heart rate, barometer, compass, gyroscope, temperature |
| Protection | 10 ATM | 10 ATM |
| Compatibility | iPhone, Android | iPhone, Android |
| Dimensions, weight | 51×51×14.7 mm | 51×51×15.4 mm, 95 g |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
Display
1.4" AMOLED 454×454 vs 1.4" MIP 280×280.
Battery life
Up to 29 vs up to 30 days - practically even.
Case
14.7 vs 15.4 mm; the Solar weighs 95 g.
Verdict: who should buy which
- For almost everyone - fenix 8 51 mm AMOLED.
- Expeditions far from a socket - fenix 8 51 mm Solar.
FAQ
How much storage?
32 GB.
Is there Wi-Fi?
Yes, on both.
Which is cheaper?
The AMOLED.