Overview

• Garmin’s first inReach-enabled watches add satellite and LTE‑M connectivity for texts, voice messages, LiveTrack and SOS without a phone.
• Pricing starts at $1,199.99 for AMOLED (47mm or 51mm) and $1,999.99 for a 51mm MicroLED model, with sales beginning September 8, 2025.
• LTE‑M provides data only with no phone number, so calls and messages work via Garmin Messenger or to other fēnix 8 Pro users rather than traditional SMS or voice.
• Satellite service requires an inReach subscription starting around $7.99 per month; Garmin is waiving the activation fee and offering a 30‑day trial for first‑time users.
• The MicroLED display reaches up to 4,500 nits but is rated for up to 10 days of battery life versus up to 27 days on the AMOLED version; SOS routes to Garmin Response, which has handled more than 17,000 incidents, and satellite coverage is reported to span the continental U.S., parts of Canada and much of Europe.