What does Fenix 8 / Tactix 8 Need To Have To Make You Upgrade?

The most significant enhancement would be the inclusion of a data link. As I frequently run in remote locations, having a phone is essential in case of emergencies, such as a potential ankle injury. However, carrying a phone during runs is inconvenient. To address this, I rely on my Apple Watch Ultra, using it solely for emergency purposes. During races, I wear both my Fenix on my left wrist and the Apple Watch on my right, emphasizing the necessity for connectivity in today's context.

I would appreciate if Garmin added blood/glucose monitor.

Ekg monitor.

LTE phone call usage/text message response capability.

and Satélite/ SOS capability like ok the Garmin Intech

I would appreciate if Garmin added blood/glucose monitor.

Ekg monitor.

LTE phone call usage/text message response capability.

and Satélite/ SOS capability like ok the Garmin Intech

Indeed. If you look at the battery size of a Garmin mini2 or messenger, with the current status of development/technic, we won’t see the iR thing in a wearable soon (I rearly would  like to have that, too) or you would be able to use a wearable only maybe 3 hrs with iR technology.

I’ve owned Fenix watches since the 3HR so have a lot of history/memories with them, both sporting and personal.

I currently own a 7x pro and personally I still prefer the mips display over an amoled, but amoled is clearly the way things are going. So for me I would like to see the following from the next gen -

• an amoled Fenix (appreciate this is currently the Epix but I would want the Fenix branding).
• garmin has done an amazing job with battery life on the Epix but I would want to see this extended further still, especially in AoD mode. 
• Perhaps more screen and slightly less bezel. 
• I think I’ll be going 47mm next time around so improved battery in that form factor. 
• 24hr markers on the bezel like the Tactix. 
• improved water and dust resistance, especially for the buttons. 
• Perhaps a thinner case. 

Having reread my list I’m not asking for much there

So a tactix AMOLED with Fenix branding. Need more screen, just go bigger… you have the smallest of the Fenix if you are going “up” to a 47. 

I didn’t say going ‘up’, I have the 51mm and will be going to the 47mm next time. Only just realised that they’ve done a Tactix amoled but as I said I would prefer the Fenix branding + the smaller size. 

But you want the features of the tactix so basically you want a tactix at a cheaper price, got it. 

Other than the size