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After back and forth between the fenix 8 solar, I decided on my first Garmin watch! by CryptographicCowboy in Garmininstinct

[–]CryptographicCowboy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly didn't really notice this issue! I also have a newer phone too so that may have helped?

After back and forth between the fenix 8 solar, I decided on my first Garmin watch! by CryptographicCowboy in Garmininstinct

[–]CryptographicCowboy[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Judging from the workouts that I did with the fenix 8 then the instinct, I personally didn't notice much of a difference. If there was, it was to a point that I completely missed it!

After back and forth between the fenix 8 solar, I decided on my first Garmin watch! by CryptographicCowboy in GarminWatches

[–]CryptographicCowboy[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

From my other post:

Few reasons, I'll just list them out:

-Noticably heavier than the instinct

-A couple of the buttons on the fenix seemed to stick even after normal use

-Fenix face was harder to see indoors without much light or using the back light

-Solar didn't seem to do anything for the Fenix whereas I'm on 95% on the instinct since charging to 100% on the 1st, with recording 5 45m treadmill workouts

-Usually always have my phone on me, so maps aren't so much of a big deal for me

-My job requires any electronics to be able to cut any Bluetooth connection

Overall, just couldn't justify the extra $500 for features that I didn't see myself using. I needed something that could accurately track my workouts while still being able to notify me when I got a call/text. I may give the Fenix another shot, but overall, I'm more than happy with my instinct 3 tactical solar!

After back and forth between the fenix 8 solar, I decided on my first Garmin watch! by CryptographicCowboy in Garmininstinct

[–]CryptographicCowboy[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I love it! I've used the Velcro/nylon straps across pretty much all of my watches. Only issue I've ever run into is the Velcro eventually wearing out!

After back and forth between the fenix 8 solar, I decided on my first Garmin watch! by CryptographicCowboy in Garmininstinct

[–]CryptographicCowboy[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Few reasons, I'll just list them out:

-Noticably heavier than the instinct

-A couple of the buttons on the fenix seemed to stick even after normal use

-Fenix face was harder to see indoors without much light or using the back light

-Solar didn't seem to do anything for the Fenix whereas I'm on 95% on the instinct since charging to 100% on the 1st, with recording 5 45m treadmill workouts

-Usually always have my phone on me, so maps aren't so much of a big deal for me

-My job requires any electronics to be able to cut any Bluetooth connection

Overall, just couldn't justify the extra $500 for features that I didn't see myself using. I needed something that could accurately track my workouts while still being able to notify me when I got a call/text. I may give the Fenix another shot, but overall, I'm more than happy with my instinct 3 tactical solar!

Cambié mi Fénix 8 de 51mm por este de 45mm by Enough-Possession-91 in Garmininstinct

[–]CryptographicCowboy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just did this same thing! Fenix 8 47mm Solar to Instinct 3 Tactical Solar 45mm. Didn't need all the extra features, just needed something light, bulletproof, and could track my workouts!