Apple Watch Series 11 vs Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED
Apple Watch Series 11
Apple
8.5
Excellent
Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED
Garmin
9
Exceptional
What Reviewers Agree On
- 24-hour battery is a genuine, meaningful improvement over 18 hours
- Hypertension notifications (FDA-cleared) are a significant health feature
- Best mainstream Apple Watch ever for new buyers or older model upgraders
- Thinner, lighter design continues the Series 10 refinements
Deal Breakers
- Still limited to ~24 hours — no multi-day battery like Garmin
- Requires iPhone (no Android support)
What Reviewers Agree On
- Best GPS accuracy of any watch — validated by DC Rainmaker and OutdoorGearLab
Pros & Cons
Apple Watch Series 11
Pros
- 24-hour battery is a genuine, meaningful improvement over 18 hours
- Hypertension notifications (FDA-cleared) are a significant health feature
- Best mainstream Apple Watch ever for new buyers or older model upgraders
- Thinner, lighter design continues the Series 10 refinements
Cons
- Still limited to ~24 hours — no multi-day battery like Garmin
Detailed Comparison
Battery Life
Apple Watch Series 11
The headlining upgrade: 24-hour battery finally makes all-day + sleep tracking viable.
- 24-hour battery life up from 18 hours — a 33% improvement that changes the daily experience
- Fast charging preserved — 0 to 80% in about 45 minutes
- Still requires daily charging unlike Garmin multi-day watches
Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED
Up to 29 days AMOLED, 48 days Solar MIP — in a league of its own.
- AMOLED model: up to 29 days in smartwatch mode — outlasts all Apple/Samsung watches by 10x+
- Solar MIP model: up to 48 days with always-on display
- 25% improved solar efficiency over Fenix 7 Solar
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