| Manufacturer | Garmin |
|---|---|
| Type | Premium multisport GPS smartwatch |
| Series | Fenix Series |
| Released | 25 August 2026 |
| Price at launch | USD $999.99 (43mm, 47mm) / $1,099.99 (51mm). GBP £859.99 (43mm, 47mm) / £949.99 (51mm). EUR €999.99 (43mm, 47mm) / €1,099.99 (51mm). AUD $1,599 (43mm, 47mm) / $1,749 (51mm). |
| Predecessor | Fenix 8 |
| Successor | See Release Radar |
| Sizes | 43mm, 47mm, 51mm |
| Variants | AMOLED (43mm, 47mm, 51mm); no Solar variant |
| Colours | 43mm: Titanium/Fog Gray, Titanium/Pebble Gray. 47mm/51mm: Titanium/Pebble Gray, Carbon Gray DLC Titanium/Black |
Specifications sourced from garmin.com.au at launch. Prices confirmed at launch.
Expert opinion | What’s new | Specifications | Battery life | Features | Activity profiles | Further reading
Expert opinion
TBC.
Garmin Fenix 9 range
Every Fenix 9 and Fenix 9 Pro model, including AMOLED, Solar, and inReach variants across all sizes. One link to the full range.
from $999 / €999 / £859
What’s new versus the Fenix 8 AMOLED
Hardware
- Titanium rear cover on all models (Fenix 8 AMOLED used a metal rear cover)
- 64GB storage (up from 32GB)
- AMOLED display approximately 2,000 nits (twice the brightness of the Fenix 8 AMOLED)
Software
- Garmin Epic: records multi-day events as a narrative combining photos, health data, and performance highlights
- ArcheryX: real-time shooting timing and aiming indicators (replaces Archery profile)
- Gaming Activity and GameOn app compatibility
- Full indoor rowing performance suite: VO2 Max, FTP, power curve/zones, lactate threshold, max heart rate (requires compatible rowing machine)
- Mixed session multisport
- Manual multisport activities
- Rucking workouts (dedicated workout type, separate from Rucking activity profile)
- Grade-adjusted pace based workouts (running)
- Perspective view in mapping
- 40% faster mapping engine (new processor)
- More responsive compass heading direction
- Lactate threshold now available on base model without accessory
- Sports scores added to daily smart features
Specifications
The 47mm is the headline size. Differences for 43mm and 51mm are noted below.
43mm differences: 43x43x13.8mm; weight 61g (case 44g); display 33mm / 416×416; QuickFit 20mm band. Battery: smartwatch 10d; low power 15d; activity normal 18h; activity+music 7h; max battery 49h; extended battery 22h; max accuracy 15h; expedition 10d.
51mm differences: 51x51x14.7mm; weight 91g (case 65g); display 35.6mm / 454×454; QuickFit 26mm band. Battery: smartwatch 29d; low power 42d; activity normal 54h; activity+music 21h; max battery 145h; extended battery 65h; max accuracy 45h; expedition 31d.
| Specification | Fenix 9 47mm |
|---|---|
| Display | |
| Display type | AMOLED, always-on option |
| Display size | 35.56mm (1.4″) |
| Resolution | 454 x 454 pixels |
| Lens | Sapphire crystal |
| Physical | |
| Dimensions | 47 x 47 x 13.8mm |
| Weight | 75g (case only: 53g) |
| Case material | Fibre-reinforced polymer with titanium rear cover |
| Bezel material | Titanium |
| Band width | 22mm QuickFit |
| Water rating | 10 ATM |
| Dive rating | 40m (EN13319) |
| Military standard | MIL-STD-810 |
| Sensors and positioning | |
| GNSS | Multi-band dual-frequency: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou with SatIQ |
| Heart rate | Garmin Elevate Gen 5, continuous |
| ECG | Yes (Garmin ECG App, region-dependent) |
| Pulse Ox | Yes |
| Barometric altimeter | Yes |
| Compass | 3-axis electronic |
| Gyroscope | Yes |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Thermometer | Yes |
| Ambient light sensor | Yes |
| Skin temperature | Yes |
| Depth sensor | Yes (to 40m) |
| Connectivity and storage | |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, ANT+, Wi-Fi |
| NFC (Garmin Pay) | Yes |
| Storage | 64GB |
| Speaker / microphone | Yes |
| LED flashlight | Yes |
| Inductive buttons | Yes (leakproof) |
| Security updates until | 2028-08-25 |
Battery life
Garmin has changed the battery mode naming versus the Fenix 8. Always-on figures are not published separately. All figures are from the official garmin.com.au spec sheet.
| Mode | Fenix 9 47mm |
|---|---|
| Smartwatch | Up to 16 days |
| Low Power Watch Mode | Up to 24 days |
| Activity Mode (Normal) | Up to 30 hours |
| Activity Mode + Music (Normal) | Up to 12 hours |
| Activity Mode (Max Battery) | Up to 81 hours |
| Activity Mode (Extended Battery) | Up to 37 hours |
| Activity Mode (Max Accuracy) | Up to 25 hours |
| Expedition Mode | Up to 18 days |
Features
A full breakdown of Garmin platform features is available at Garmin features explained.
Plan
- Daily Suggested Workouts (running and cycling, adapts after every session; full week view)
- Garmin Coach plans: running, cycling, strength, and conditioning
- Garmin Triathlon Coach
- Multisport, cardio, strength, HIIT, yoga, pilates, rucking, mobility workouts
- Grade-adjusted pace based workouts (running)
- On-screen workout animations with muscle map
- Downloadable training plans
- Race Widget
- Course Planner
- Morning Report and Evening Report
- Garmin Epic multi-day event story
Prepare
- Training Readiness score
- Training Status and Training Load
- Recovery Time
- HRV Status
- Body Battery energy monitoring
- Sleep Coach with sleep score and stages
- Sleep Alignment, Breathing Variations, Nap Detection
- Stress tracking (all-day)
- Health Snapshot
- Health Status monitoring
- Skin temperature
- Jet Lag Adviser
- Heat and Altitude Acclimation
- Respiration Rate (24/7 and during exercise with compatible accessory)
- Pulse Ox blood oxygen saturation
- Garmin ECG App (AFib detection)
- Women’s Health tracking
- Lifestyle Logging
- Hydration tracking
- Fitness Age
Perform
- VO2 Max (running, trail running)
- Indoor rowing: VO2 Max, FTP, power curve/zones, lactate threshold, max heart rate (requires compatible rowing machine)
- Endurance Score
- Hill Score
- Real-time Stamina
- Running Dynamics: cadence, stride length, vertical oscillation, ground contact time (wrist-based)
- Running Economy, Running Tolerance, Step Speed Loss (with HRM 600)
- Running Power, Grade-Adjusted Pace, Performance Condition, Lactate Threshold
- PacePro GPS-based pacing
- Visual Race Predictor and Projected Race Time
- ClimbPro Ascent Planner
- Dynamic Round-Trip Routing
- Perspective view mapping
- TopoActive maps preloaded; downloadable worldwide via Wi-Fi
- Preloaded ski resort maps (SkiView, 2,000+ resorts)
- 43,000 preloaded golf course maps
- Virtual Caddie, AutoShot, PlaysLike distance, Green Contours
- MTB Grit and Flow metrics
- Surf Activity with Surfline Sessions
- Backcountry Ski and Snowboard auto tracking
- Dive computer: Scuba and Apnea to 40m, Bühlmann ZHL-16c, Nitrox support
- ArcheryX: real-time shooting timing and aiming indicators
- Gaming Activity and GameOn app compatible
- NextFork map navigation
- Up Ahead for race aid stations and POI
- FTP, power curve and Advanced Cycling Dynamics (with compatible power meter)
- Garmin Varia radar, lights, and headlight camera compatible
- Open Water and Pool swim metrics, stroke detection, critical swim speed
- Multisport auto transition; mixed session multisport; manual multisport activities
- Strava Live Segments and Garmin Live Segments
- Trendline Popularity Routing
- SatIQ multi-band GNSS optimisation
Connect
- Smart notifications (calls, texts, social media)
- Bluetooth phone calling and smartphone voice assistant
- Voice command
- Garmin Pay contactless payments (NFC)
- Music storage: 64GB; Spotify, Deezer, Amazon Music and others (subscription required)
- Garmin Messenger two-way text messaging
- Works with WhatsApp (Connect IQ app)
- Incident Detection and Assistance with live location alert
- LiveTrack real-time location sharing
- Live Event Sharing
- Garmin Share
- Find My Phone and Find My Garmin
- Connect IQ Store on device
- Calendar sync, weather forecasts, sports scores, stocks tracker
- Smart trainer control
- Colour Shift and Red Shift modes
- Dual grid coordinates
- Wearable trolling motor remote
Activity profiles
| Category | Profiles |
|---|---|
| Running | Running, Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Ultra Running, Obstacle Racing, Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Virtual running |
| Cycling | Biking, Road biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel biking, Bike commuting, Bike touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking, Cyclocross, BMX |
| Swimming | Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming |
| Multisport | Swimming/Running, Triathlon |
| Gym and fitness | Strength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor rowing, Jump Roping, Boxing, Mixed martial arts, Walking, Indoor Walking, Pilates, Yoga, Mobility |
| Outdoor | Hiking, Rucking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Mountaineering, Hunting, Horseback Riding, Golfing, Disc Golf, ArcheryX, Inline Skating |
| Dive | Scuba Diving (single gas), Apnea Diving |
| Winter sports | Skiing, Snowboarding, Backcountry Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, XC Skate Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Ice Skating, Snowshoeing |
| Water sports | Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Fishing, Boating, Sailing, Water Skiing, Wakeboarding, Wakesurfing, Tubing, Snorkeling, Whitewater |
| Team sports | Basketball, Volleyball, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Soccer, American Football, Lacrosse, Rugby, Ultimate Disc, Cricket, Softball, Baseball |
| Racket sports | Tennis, Pickleball, Badminton, Squash, Table Tennis, Padel, Platform Tennis, Racquetball |
| Motorsports | Motorcycling, Overlanding, Motocrossing, ATVing, Snowmobiling |
| Gaming | Gaming Activity (GameOn app compatible) |
Garmin Fenix 9 range
Every Fenix 9 and Fenix 9 Pro model, including AMOLED, Solar, and inReach variants across all sizes. One link to the full range.
from $999 / €999 / £859
Further reading
- Garmin Fenix 9: Everything We Know and Expect
- Garmin Fenix 9 Pro: Full Features List
- Fenix 9: new features explained
- Fenix 9 features will pass to existing Garmin watches
- Garmin Rucking update explained
- Garmin August 25 Livestream: What We Expect
- Garmin Fenix 8 specifications (predecessor)
- Garmin Fenix 9 Pro specifications
- Garmin watch specifications database
- Release Radar: latest Garmin updates
