"The Fenix 8 Pro has all of the key flagship elements of the Fenix 8 with the enhanced software elements of the latest Garmin watches, like the Forerunner 970. In terms of hardware improvements, the primary distinguishing feature between the Fenix 8 and Fenix 8 Pro is the LTE and satellite connectivity. Unlike the Apple Watch Ultra 3, though, to have SOS capability with a , you need to have at least the Enabled inReach plan, which costs $7.99 per month. The most expensive Premium plan is $49.99 per month. All inReach Fenix 8 Pro plans include unlimited LTE messaging and calling, along with SOS support, and the price varies depending on the allotment of satellite messaging buckets."
"$7.99 per month for unlimited LTE messaging, voice messaging, voice calls, and location tracking is actually less expensive than the cellular watch plan I pay for my Apple Watch Ultra and Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra. However, for the price of the Fenix 8 Pro, Garmin should include SOS capability for all of its inReach devices without a subscription fee. It is extremely rare that one would have to utilize this service, and the price of the device warrants that kind of emergency coverage."
The Fenix 8 Pro combines Fenix 8 flagship hardware with enhanced software and adds LTE and satellite inReach connectivity for messaging, calling, tracking, and SOS. SOS capability requires activation of an Enabled inReach plan starting at $7.99 per month, with a Premium plan up to $49.99 per month. All inReach Fenix 8 Pro plans include unlimited LTE messaging and calling, plus SOS support, with satellite message allotments affecting price. The full experience relies on the Garmin Messenger smartphone app and requires contacts to install that app for messaging and tracking. The subscription model raises value concerns given the device price.
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