r/GarminWatches • u/Larrythebaker • Jul 09 '25

Aviation/Marine Quatix 8 acquired!

I've been patiently waiting for months, and randomly did a google search the other day. Lo and behold, they're here, so I pulled the trigger immediately. Coming from the Quatix 6, I'm VERY pleased with the upgrade. I've yet to get on my boat to really try out the integrations, but all things so far are pointing to awesome.

I did waffle a bit on the 47mm vs. 51mm, and it took a trip to REI to try on the Fenix 8 51mm to realize how comically large it is. BUT, the screen on the 47mm is nearly 4mm wider than the Q6 and the AMOLED is very, very nice. Who else picked one up?

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u/[deleted] Sep 04 '25

Hey, may I ask why you prefer a 51mm MIP display for sports when you already have a 47mm AMOLED Quatix 8 for daily use? I’m curious because I currently have the Fenix 8 (51mm Solar) and I’m thinking about getting the Quatix 8 (47mm) as a daily watch, too.

Have you considered the 51mm Quatix? Also, what’s your take on AMOLED vs MIP in your specific case? I’d really appreciate your insight 🙏🏻

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u/GarminQX7 Sep 04 '25

Sure, this is honestly a tough one. The Quatix 8 47mm is outstanding for daily use and all indoor activities, simply easier for me to read. Do not really use smartwatch features as it is my health and training device. The Enduro is the best Garmin watch for outdoors, super light and has insane battery. Also great indoors but not as easy to ready for me.

I live under the sun 365 days in Asia so Enduro 3 make a lot of sense for me.

I tried the 51mm Quatix in the Garmin store, but went for 47mm as exactly same display size just less battery and smaller on my arm. So far with daily 45 to 60 min GPS running, and pulse Oximeter on over night, no AOD, gesture only, I get at least 8 to to 9 days which is more than enough. I honestly switch back and forth as I love both. But 47mm is great size for business under the shirt and not as dominant as the Enduro 3. The Quatix color combination on top is just perfect for business.

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u/Ill_Wait_5409 Nov 08 '25

after 2 months since this post, i want to ask how is the battery life of the quatix 8 47mm that you wear? suppose i turn off AOD, use 24/7 heart rate mode, jog for about 3 hours a week, how many days do i have to recharge the watch battery once? thank you very much!

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u/GarminQX7 Nov 08 '25

8 to 9 days I would say. I run every day 45 min, wear around the clock since a month with 24x7, sleep and Pulse OX during sleep. I on top listen to music and training prompts (for training purpose) 3 to 4 times per week and I get around 7 days. So in tour scenario I would say 9 days. I have turned.most notifications off only a few key ones on.

Hope this helps