This Memorial Day smartwatch deal brings the Rolls-Royce of Garmin watches to its lowest-ever price

Garmin Fenix 8 on a green background — (Image credit: Future/ Garmin)

We've seen the price fluctuate between $789.99 and $799.99 over the last 24 hours on Amazon, in case you wanted to save a further $10 over competitors Best Buy, Walmart and REI. However, we think Amazon still has the upper hand with this deal. While most retailers applied this discount exclusively to the model in slate grey, Amazon has slashed the prices of the Garmin Fenix 8 across virtually every size and color.

We have always had a soft spot for the Fenix series here at Live Science. Yes, these smartwatches are big, heavy and impractical at times, yes, they are prohibitively expensive and very much over-the-top for most people, but we just can't deny how exceptionally well-made they are. In fact, a few years ago, we ranked the Garmin Fenix 7 Sapphire Solar as the best overall in our guide to the best Garmin watches, and it has firmly held on to that spot until the Garmin Fenix 8 took it over.

Image 1 of 7

Garmin Fenix 8 being worn by the reviewer — We reviewed the Garmin Fenix 8 in December 2024 and really loved it.(Image credit: Andrew Williams)

So, what makes the Garmin Fenix 8 so special? First and foremost, this smartwatch does not cut any corners. It has been made to perform in some of the most extreme circumstances, from scorching temperatures to ice-cold waters, and it is one of the handful of fitness trackers that you can take scuba diving. The Garmin Fenix 8 is a tough cookie, and it will easily keep up with some of your wildest adventures.

Reviews consensus: The Garmin Fenix 8 is a Rolls-Royce of adventure watches, whether it is in design, features, or performance. This rugged wearable offers everything a serious outdoor adventurer may ever need or want, from military-grade durability and dive-ready water resistance to topographic maps, ultra-long battery life and a mind-boggling array of workout-tracking features. It is fast, good-looking, and most importantly, exceptionally accurate at assessing various aspects of cardiovascular fitness. Most reviewers had just one major gripe — the sky-high price tag.

Anna Gora is a health writer at Live Science, having previously worked across Coach, Fit&Well, T3, TechRadar and Tom's Guide. She is a certified personal trainer, nutritionist and health coach with nearly 10 years of professional experience. Anna holds a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition from the Warsaw University of Life Sciences, a Master’s degree in Nutrition, Physical Activity & Public Health from the University of Bristol, as well as various health coaching certificates. She is passionate about empowering people to live a healthy lifestyle and promoting the benefits of a plant-based diet.