Garmin's Fenix 8 has new features that make it comparable to the Apple Watch Ultra 2, but one premium smartwatch still comes out on top.

Our Garmin Fenix 8 vs Apple Watch Ultra 2 comparison will help you if you're looking for a great outdoors smartwatch. These are two of the best smartwatches you can get, with both offering a winning combination of great design, useful smart features and insightful sports tracking and training analysis.

I've been wearing an Apple Watch Ultra for the past year and a half, and it's great. But here's why I might downgrade to a non-Ultra model.

You don’t need the black Apple Watch Ultra 2. There’s nothing truly new here. This is the same as the regular Ultra 2. The only difference is that this is black. That’s it. It bears reminding: the Ultra 2 is $800.

Note: We first saw the Apple Watch Ultra 2 hit its lowest price ever on Amazon on September 13, 2024. Shortly after, it went back to full price—but as of September 18, 2024, it is back down to $689, its lowest price ever.

The Apple Watch Series 10 is thinner and lighter with a larger display and available at a cheaper starting price of $399. The Ultra 2 has a brighter display and longer battery life, a customizable Action button,