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“The Garmin Fenix 8 is finally here, and it’s trying to give the Apple Watch Ultra 2 a run for its money. But is it just a weak imitation of Apple’s crown jewel? We dive in to find out.

Let’s face it, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 is the gold standard when it comes to smartwatches. It has it all: great battery life, awesome features, and seamless integration with your iPhone. But Garmin’s Fenix 8 thinks it can dethrone Apple by offering an AMOLED display, solar power, and ridiculous battery life.

The biggest selling point of the Fenix 8 is its ability to last for 29 days on a single charge. But what good is that if it’s still limited to requiring your phone for phone calls? Meanwhile, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 can make calls independently. Is Garmin’s idea of a smartwatch still stuck in the past?

And let’s not even get started on the price. A whopping $1,099 for the 47mm Solar variant? That’s even more than Apple’s luxurious Watch Edition models! Are people really willing to shell out that much cash for a device that can’t even compete with Apple’s app ecosystem?

And what’s up with the weird new naming scheme? Why do you have to choose between an “Fenix 8” and a “Fenix 8 Solar”? Are these two different devices, or is one just a variant of the other? The inconsistency is confusing.

Of course, Garmin does have its die-hard fans, and the Fenix 8 is sure to delight those who have stuck with the brand all along. But for anyone considering upgrading to a new smartwatch, should you really be willing to give up on the incredible apps, seamless integration, and innovative features of the Apple Watch Ultra 2?

It’s time to question the direction of the fitness watch market and wonder: Is Garmin trying to chase after the wrong prize, or has it genuinely created something remarkable with the Fenix 8?”