Garmin fēnix Series Unveils MicroLED Display, Redefining Brightness in Smartwatches

Garmin is advancing the future of smartwatch technology with the launch of the latest addition to its premium GPS smartwatches, the fēnix 8 – MicroLED. It introduces a first-of-its-kind, high-resolution MicroLED display for superior readability in any environment. 

“The fēnix 8 series is changing the game for smartwatches with its first-ever ultra-bright MicroLED display to a smartwatch so users can see their maps, stats, health and wellness metrics and more like never before.” —Susan Lyman, Garmin Vice President of Consumer Sales and Marketing.

As Garmin’s flagship multisport outdoor smartwatch line, the fēnix® series has continued to advance wearable innovation and capabilities. Each milestone, from the world’s first solar-powered smartwatch fēnix 6 in 2020 to the fēnix 7 in 2022, which introduced multi-band GNSS positioning and an integrated LED flashlight, demonstrates the series’ role as a pioneer focusing on outdoor safety and professional sports performance. The fēnix 8 MicroLED continues this legacy as the first wearable device with a MicroLED display. 

First-of-its-kind MicroLED display
Garmin has pushed the boundaries of wearable technology by achieving a groundbreaking milestone: the successful integration and mass production of MicroLED displays in smartwatches. Offering remarkable brightness in exquisite detail, fēnix 8 MicroLED features over 400,000 individual LEDs delivering up to 4,500 nits, making it the brightest smartwatch ever. 

The new display delivers approximately 15% wider color gamut for richer, more accurate colors. Its ultra-wide viewing angle keeps images clear and sharp even from the side, with contrast up to six times greater. Enhanced burn-in resistance and durability triple the display’s toughness, significantly extending its lifespan. The result is a revolutionary display that produces rich colors and high pixel densities with wide viewing angles and superior readability—even in direct sunlight. 

Made for any adventure, equipped for the limitless
Built for wherever the adventure leads, fēnix 8 Series is loaded with Garmin’s full suite of performance, navigation, health and wellness¹, and connected features, including endurance score, hill score, daily suggested workouts, preloaded TopoActive Maps, dynamic round-trip routing, the Garmin ECG App², sleep coach, safety and tracking features and more. 

The fēnix 8 – MicroLED is now available for PHP 121,290 in all Garmin stores and online. Visit https://ph.garmin.com/products/wearables/fenix-8-microled/ to learn more.

Engineered on the inside for life on the outside, Garmin products have revolutionized life for adventurers, athletes, off-road explorers, road warriors and outdoor enthusiasts everywhere. Committed to developing products that enhance experiences, enrich lives and help provide peace of mind, Garmin believes every day is an opportunity to innovate and a chance to beat yesterday.