Battle of the Adventure Smartwatches: Apple Watch Ultra 3 vs. Garmin Fenix 8 Pro – Which Reigns Supreme?
In contrast, the Garmin Fenix 8 Pro comes in two hefty case sizes – 47 mm and 51 mm – catering to those who prefer a larger watch face for visibility and battery capacity. Its construction emphasizes function over form: a fiber-reinforced polymer body with a steel or titanium bezel and sapphire crystal on premium versions. Visually, it’s the quintessential outdoors watch: round dial, five chunky side buttons, and a robust lug design. The Fenix is built to take a beating – 10 ATM water resistance and MIL-STD durability are standard, and it’s often shown “in extreme conditions where athletes navigate deserts, climb mountains, or dive in the arctic,” as AppleInsider quipped. One notable change in this generation: Garmin eliminated the smaller case size due to antenna space needs – a decision criticized since it leaves those with smaller wrists without a perfect fit. At 93 g the Fenix 8 Pro is substantially heavier than the 61 g Ultra 3, a trade-off for its larger battery and rugged build.
