{
  "id": 3050540,
  "title": "Garmins Fenix 8 premium smartwatch for athletes is $250 off — its best price ever",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/garmins-fenix-8-premium-smartwatch-for-athletes-is-250-off-its-best",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-24T15:08:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mashable",
    "slug": "mashable",
    "url": "https://mashable.com/tech/aug-24-garmin-fenix-8-deal"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Garmin has slashed the price of its Fenix 8 premium smartwatch by $250, marking its lowest price ever. As of Aug. 24, the device is available for $849.98 on Amazon, representing a 23% discount from its original list price of $1,099.99. This sale marks the first time this year the Fenix 8 has dropped to such a low price.\n\nDesigned for serious athletes and adventurers, the Fenix 8 offers advanced features such as strength training capabilities, dive functionality, and comprehensive performance tracking. With its eighth iteration, Garmin has further enhanced the watch with an integrated speaker and microphone for voice messaging and calls. Although it lacks cellular connectivity, it does provide essential benefits like a built-in LED flashlight and impressive battery life of up to 16 days in smartwatch mode.\n\nThe Fenix 8's predecessor received praise from a Mashable reviewer, who described it as a \"maximalist watch for hardcore, data-loving athletes and explorers.\" Now significantly more affordable at $250 off its usual price, the Fenix 8 is highly recommended for serious athletes seeking top-tier smartwatch functionality.",
  "summary": "The Garmin Fenix 8 smartwatch is on sale at Amazon for $849.98. That's $250 off its list price and its lowest price on record.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}