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9.8Display8.4
8.3Health tracking8.6
8.2Sports & outdoor4.7
9.3Smart features9.3
6.4Build & durability9.5
Dimensions
Size comparison
Fenix 8 Pro 51mm MicroLEDWatch Ultimate 2
| Fenix 8 Pro 51mm MicroLED | Watch Ultimate 2 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 51 mm | 48.5 mm | +2.5 mm |
| Width | 51 mm | 48.5 mm | +2.5 mm |
| Thickness | 17.5 mm | 12.9 mm | +4.6 mm |
| Weight | 93 g | 80 g | +12 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Fenix 8 Pro 51mm MicroLED better than Watch Ultimate 2?
- Peak brightness4,500 nits vs 3,500 nits+29%
- Pixel density324 ppi vs 310 ppi+5%
Why is Watch Ultimate 2 better than Fenix 8 Pro 51mm MicroLED?
- Battery life (smartwatch mode)10 days vs 14 days+40%
- Water resistance10 ATM vs 20 ATM2×
- Wireless chargingNo · Fenix 8 Pro 51mm MicroLED: Yes
- Weight93 g vs 80.5 g+16%
- Screen size1.4″ vs 1.5″+7%
- Wi-FiWi-Fi 4 vs Wi-Fi 6+50%
- Thickness17.5 mm vs 12.9 mm+36%
- Resolution (width)454 px vs 466 px+3%
Specifications
Side by side
| Design & durability | ||
| Case size | 51 mm | 48 mm |
| Weight | 93 g | 80.5 g |
| Thickness | 17.5 mm | 12.9 mm |
| Height | 51 mm | 48.5 mm |
| Width | 51 mm | 48.5 mm |
| Case material | Titanium | — |
| Sapphire crystal | Yes | Yes |
| Lens / cover glass | Sapphire crystal | Saphirglas Saphirglas |
| Strap material | silicone | — |
| Water resistance | 10 ATM | 20 ATM |
| Ingress protection | — | IP68 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | — | IPx8 |
| Water rating (maker) | 10 ATM | 200 m / 20 bar / 20 ATM |
| Rated dive depth | 40 m | — |
| Colours | — | Black, Blue |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 1.4″ | 1.5″ |
| Display technology | MicroLED | AMOLED |
| Panel | MicroLED | LTPO2 AMOLED |
| AMOLED / OLED display | — | Yes |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Resolution (width) | 454 px | 466 px |
| Resolution (height) | 454 px | 466 px |
| Pixel density | 324 ppi | 310 ppi |
| Peak brightness | 4,500 nits | 3,500 nits |
| LTPO display | — | Yes |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life (smartwatch mode) | 10 days | 14 days |
| Battery life with always-on display | 4 days | — |
| Battery saver mode | 14 days | — |
| GPS battery life | 44 h | — |
| GPS battery life (dual-band) | 34 h | — |
| Battery capacity | — | 867 mAh |
| Battery type | Lithium ion | Li-Ion |
| Wireless charging | No | Yes |
| Charging | Garmin proprietary plug charger | Ladestation, kabellos |
| Health sensors | ||
| Optical heart rate | Yes | Yes |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | Yes | Yes |
| ECG | Yes | Yes |
| Skin temperature | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature sensor | Yes | Yes |
| HRV tracking | Yes | — |
| Sleep tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, SatIQ technology, Elevate wrist heart rate monitor, Pulse Ox blood oxygen saturation monitor, Barometric altimeter, Compass, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Thermometer, Ambient light sensor, Depth sensor | Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate, barometer, compass, SpO2, thermometer (body temperature), X-TAP |
| Sports & navigation | ||
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Dual-band GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Satellite systems | GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| Offline maps | Yes | — |
| Barometric altimeter | Yes | Yes |
| Compass | Yes | Yes |
| Multisport / triathlon mode | Yes | — |
| Sport profiles | 99 | — |
| Dive mode | Yes | Yes |
| LED flashlight | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| NFC payments | Yes | Yes |
| LTE (cellular) | Yes | Yes |
| eSIM | — | Yes |
| Satellite messaging | — | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.2 |
| ANT+ sensors | Yes | — |
| Smart features | ||
| Calls from the wrist | Yes | Yes |
| Speaker | Yes | Yes |
| Microphone | Yes | — |
| Voice assistant | Yes | — |
| Music on the watch | Yes | — |
| Storage | 32 GB | — |
| Third-party apps | Yes | — |
| Platform | ||
| Operating system | Garmin OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 |
| Platform | Proprietary | HarmonyOS |
| Works with | iOS, Android | Android, iOS |
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