First leaked images of the Garmin Fenix 8 hint at the arrival of a cheaper Fenix E

The Garmin Fenix 8 is one of the most hotly anticipated sports watches of the year – and a new leaked image has just given us an idea of what to expect from the Apple Watch Ultra competitor, including the possibility of a cheaper version.

The images come courtesy of WinFuture and appear to show the Garmin Fenix 8 (Solar), the Garmin Enduro 3, and the mysterious new Garmin Fenix E mentioned in a previous leak by Fitness Tracker Test.

While we don't have full specs yet, the leak suggests that these will be the first Fenix watches with AMOLED displays instead of MiP (Memory in Pixel). The benefits of AMOLED are better visibility (since the screen emits its own light), more natural colors (thanks to a wider color gamut), and faster refresh rates.

The downside is that AMOLED displays consume more power than MIP screens (especially in always-on mode), so if you prefer this type of screen, the Garmin Fenix E may be more of an option for you. This leak suggests that the Fenix E will be slotted below the Fenix 8 series and therefore adopt the older MiP technology.

It sounds like the Fenix E will only be available in the 47mm case size, which may limit its appeal to those with larger wrists. However, the Fenix 8 (Solar) is set to launch in 47mm and 51mm sizes, and an Enduro 3 model is also expected to launch in the single 51mm case size.

These sizes slightly contradict the rumors we heard last month about the Fenix 8, which said it would come in three sizes, including a smaller 43mm version (similar to the 42mm Garmin Fenix 7S).

Still, we don't have to wait long for official details – the Fenix 8, Fenix E and Enduro 3 are all expected to be officially unveiled at IFA 2024, which begins on September 6th.

Goodbye, Epix?

The Garmin Epix Gen 2 (above) could be the last in the Epix series, according to these new rumors (Image credit: Future)

These leaks seem to confirm previous rumors that Garmin is planning to discontinue its Epix series. This would make sense since the Garmin Epix (Gen 2) was basically just a Fenix 7 with an AMOLED touchscreen.

Instead, there seems to be a merger of the two product lines: the Fenix 8 will come in the usual standard, solar and sapphire solar versions with the new AMOLED screen, and the Enduro 3 is the option for those who need extremely long battery life (the Enduro 2 lasts 34 days, plus 12 more with solar charging).

The more mysterious model is the Garmin Fenix E. These rumors point to a cheaper 47mm model, or perhaps one that simply gives fans of the Fenix 7's MiP screen technology an option in the updated lineup.

The leak from WinFuture predicts that prices for Garmin's sports watches will be at the “usual level.” If that's true, we can expect the Fenix 8 to start at around $699 / £599 / AU$1,049 for the standard version, or $999.99 / £859.99 / AU$1,499 for the top-of-the-line Sapphire Solar model.

So not exactly cheap, but considering that the Fenix 7 and Epix Pro are still two of Garmin's best watches ever, it might well be worth waiting for the new range if you're looking for a premium running or sports watch that meets all your training needs.

First leaked images of the Garmin Fenix 8 hint at the arrival of a cheaper Fenix E

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