The Garmin fēnix 8 MicroLED is the world’s first smartwatch with a MicroLED display, according to its maker.
MicroLED displays offer higher brightness in any lighting, but yet longer lifespan and higher burn-in resistance. It also offers superior energy efficiency for longer battery life, and higher contrast ratios and color accuracy due to its emissive nature without a backlight.
Offering remarkable brightness in exquisite detail, the fēnix 8 MicroLED features over 400,000 individual LEDs delivering up to 4,500 nits, making it the brightest smartwatch ever, according to Garmin. The new display also delivers approximately 15% wider colour gamut for richer and more accurate colors.
Its ultra-wide viewing angle keeps images clear and sharp even from the side. Garmin claimed that its enhanced burn-in resistance and durability triple the display’s toughness, thereby significantly extending its lifespan. As such, the display is able to produce rich colors and high pixel densities with wide viewing angles and superior readability—even in direct sunlight.
Sounds too good to be true? Well, its price tag will shock you. The fēnix 8 MicroLED will be available next month (Oct 2025) at a whopping S$2,649 in Garmin Brand Stores, Lazada, Shopee, Garmin Online Store, Takashimaya and selected authorised retailers. You can buy two latest Apple Watch Ultra 3 smartwatches and still get some change with that kind of money.