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The Microled screen: absolute readability to the detriment of autonomy?
Understand Microled technology
The microled is based on self-emissive pixels, each LED producing its own light. Result : perfect blacks, infinite contrast and unprecedented light (4,500 nits). Compared to the AMOLED of previous models (2000 Nits), it promises better energy efficiency with equal brightness. Faced with the transflective MIP (used in the old fenix), it gains in vivacity colors and definition, but sacrifices the low consumption typical of MIP. Each microled pixel contains more than 400,000 individual LEDs, guaranteeing unrivaled display precision.
4,500 nits: a concrete but expensive advantage
4,500 nits, it’s twice as much as a high -end smartphone. In practice, this brightness transfigures the experience on a glacier or in the mountains: the screen remains readable without forcing, even under a dazzling sky. But this performance is accompanied by a reverse. In connected watch mode, the battery falls at 10 days against 27 days on the AMOLED model. In Always-On mode, autonomy drops to 4 days (against 15 days for the Amoled). The maximum brightness is only activated for occasional notifications, the rest of the time, the watch automatically adjusts.
Is this quest for perfect brightness asks an essential question: does the improvement in visual comfort justify the inevitable compromise on autonomy, the historic highlight of the Fenix range?
If the Microled screen embodies a striking technological advance, its price ($ 1,999.99) and its energy consumption question. For adventurers looking for extreme readability, the choice is clear. For purists of autonomy, the Amoled model remains a relevant alternative. Garmin is not intended to replace the amoled, but to meet specific needseven if it means sacrificing the battery.
Total connectivity: the adventurer finally released
A watch designed for the most remote land. The Garmin fēnix 8 pro rethinks security and autonomyby integrating new technologies for demanding athletes and explorers. No more compromises between performance and communication.
LTE and Satellite Inreach: the winning duo
The watch operates in a LTE network or inreach satellitedepending on the area. In town, the LTE allows calls, vocal messages of 30 seconds with transcription, and a localization sharing in real time via Livetrack. In the isolated environment, the Inreach satellite takes over to exchange texts, receive weather forecasts or send its position.
Concrete uses? Reassuring your loved ones on a path without a network, asking for mountain help, or plan a real -time route. But beware: this freedom has a price. The touch screen remains limited for long exchanges. The watch is not a substitute for the smartphone, but A digital survival tool.
“SOS On Your Wrist”: security beyond the network
A serious hiking incident? The interactive SOS function changes rules. By pressing a button, the watch contacts the Garmin Response Center via the Iridium satellite network. Coordinators communicate in real time with user, emergency contacts and help.
Unlike conventional tags, this system allows a dialogue. A stuck mountaineer can describe his situation, adjust the contact details, or confirm his condition. Since 2001, Garmin Response has managed 17,000 interventions, proving the reliability of a solution designed for extreme areas.
The model by subscription: what you need to know
To activate these functions, An inreach subscription is compulsory. Three options exist:
- Safety package (from € 15/month): Ideal for emergency calls and basic follow -up.
- Leisure package (20-30 €/month) : Includes unlimited messages and detailed weather data.
- Shipping package (40 €/month) : quotas extended for the adventures of several weeks.
Unique activation fees are added, varying depending on the country. This recurring cost is essential To take full advantage of satellite capabilities. A criterion to integrate into a purchase oriented active security.
