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ZMax + Dreamento: https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2023.08.18.553744v1 & https://github.com/dreamento/dreamento
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Timestamps:
00:00 Specs and Alternatives
06:32 Heart Rate Test 1: Indoor Cycling
12:42 Heart Rate Test 2: Outdoor Cycling
16:37 How I use the Fenix 8 & Garmin
18:48 Heart Rate Test 3: Running
22:00 Heart Rate Test 4: Weight Lifting
24:14 Heart Rate Overview
26:37 Sleep Stage Test
33:26 GPS Test
36:38 Conclusions & Limitations
If I didn’t own any Garmin watch, the Fenix 8 would definitely meet my needs, and I would be perfectly happy. I use a Garmin watch on a daily basis, and it is part of my overall tracking setup. However, if I would be shopping around, I am not sure I would actually get the Fenix 8, or if I would select another Garmin Watch instead. Whether YOU should get the Fenix 8, or if another device would be better, that depends on your needs, and on the budget you are working with. Even though the Fenix 8 is one of Garmin’s flagship watches, it might be overkill for some of you, and a cheaper watch might serve you just as well or even better. In this video we will look at the performance of the Fenix 8 in terms of heart rate measurements, sleep stage tracking and GPS accuracy. In addition we will also discuss what other reasons would be to get the Fenix 8 versus another watch from Garmin
The Fenix 8, who should get it? If you want a watch you rarely have to charge, a watch you can take on outdoor adventures, and a watch with great GPS tracking, the Fenix 8 will meet those needs. You can also connect a bunch of sensors, and you can choose between AMOLED and Solar versions. However, the question is, do you need the more expensive Fenix 8, or will another cheaper device do the trick? My guess is that for many of you, a cheaper alternative will do just as well. I’d be tempted to get the Fenix 7 Pro for instance, which is less than half the price, but has almost all the same functionalities. Also, my upcoming review of the Enduro 3 will show that this is also a viable alternative. However, if money is no object, there is nothing stopping you from getting the Fenix 8 instead. If you have a strong focus on health tracking instead, I would recommend the Oura Ring as the best overall health tracker, but the Oura Ring is a terrible sports tracker. If you want a device that can do it all, health and sports tracking, the Whoop Strap is a great alternative. However, the Whoop Strap isn’t amazing at any one particular thing, and it also always requires your phone for interacting with it, since it doesn’t have a screen. So, in the end, it is all up to you. Now, if you want to get sneak previews on results, consider becoming a YouTube member, and if you decide to get the Garmin Fenix 8, a Whoop Strap, an Oura Ring, an Eight Sleep Pod 4, another device, use the links above ;-)