| Manufacturer | Garmin |
|---|---|
| Type | Premium multisport GPS smartwatch |
| Series | Fenix Series |
| Released | 25 August 2026 (available to order 28 August 2026) |
| Price at launch | Pro AMOLED: USD $1,099.99 / GBP £949.99 / EUR €1,099.99 (43mm, 47mm); USD $1,199.99 / GBP £1,029.99 / EUR €1,199.99 (51mm). Pro AMOLED inReach: USD $1,349.99 / GBP £1,169.99 / EUR €1,349.99 (43mm); USD $1,299.99 / GBP £1,119.99 / EUR €1,299.99 (47mm); USD $1,399.99 / GBP £1,209.99 / EUR €1,399.99 (51mm). Pro Solar: USD $1,099.99 / GBP £949.99 / EUR €1,099.99 (47mm); USD $1,199.99 / GBP £1,029.99 / EUR €1,199.99 (51mm). Pro Solar inReach: USD $1,199.99 / GBP £1,029.99 / EUR €1,199.99 (47mm); USD $1,299.99 / GBP £1,199.99 / EUR €1,299.99 (51mm). AUD as listed. |
| Predecessor | Fenix 8 Pro |
| Successor | See Release Radar |
| Sizes | 43mm, 47mm, 51mm (AMOLED); 47mm, 51mm (Solar only) |
| Variants | Pro AMOLED (43mm, 47mm, 51mm); Pro AMOLED inReach (43mm, 47mm, 51mm); Pro Solar (47mm, 51mm); Pro Solar inReach (47mm, 51mm) |
| Colours | 43mm AMOLED: Titanium/Shell Pink/Autumn Orange, Carbon Gray DLC/Black/Pebble Gray, Autumn Gold/Cream/French Gray, Titanium/Fog Gray/Dark Sandstone. 43mm inReach adds: Autumn Gold/Bone Leather. 47mm/51mm AMOLED: Titanium/Autumn Orange/Spark Orange, Carbon Gray DLC/Black/Pebble Gray, Titanium/Graphite/Black. 47mm/51mm inReach adds: Titanium/Walnut Leather. 47mm/51mm Solar: Titanium/Pebble Gray (single colour, both sizes). |
Specifications sourced from garmin.com.au at launch. AMOLED figures cover the Pro without inReach; inReach variants carry the same physical dimensions. Solar figures are for the 47mm and 51mm. 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 Pro
Hardware
- Full titanium case throughout (Fenix 8 Pro used fibre-reinforced polymer with titanium rear cover)
- AMOLED display up to 3,000 nits (up from approximately 2,000 nits on the Fenix 8 Pro)
- 64GB storage (up from 32GB)
- 51mm display enlarged to 38.1mm / 466×466 pixels (up from 35.56mm / 454×454 on Fenix 8 Pro 51mm)
- 43mm size introduced at Pro and inReach tier for the first time (Fenix 8 Pro was 47mm and 51mm only)
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)
- Grade-adjusted pace based workouts (running)
- Perspective view in mapping
- Sports scores added to daily smart features
- Satellite weather (new inReach feature; not on Fenix 8 Pro)
- Garmin Locate: share device location with others over satellite or LTE (new)
- ComfortFit band option (new band style, all sizes)
Pro versus base Fenix 9
- Full titanium case (base Fenix 9 uses fibre-reinforced polymer with titanium rear cover)
- AMOLED up to 3,000 nits (base Fenix 9 does not publish a nit figure)
- 51mm display enlarged to 38.1mm / 466×466 (base 51mm is 35.6mm / 454×454)
- inReach connectivity available as a tier option (LTE and satellite; subscription required)
- Solar MIP display available as a tier option (47mm and 51mm)
- Feature set otherwise identical to the base Fenix 9
Specifications
The 47mm AMOLED is the headline size. Differences for 43mm and 51mm AMOLED are noted below. inReach variants carry the same physical dimensions as the equivalent AMOLED model.
43mm differences: 43x43x13.3mm; weight 62g (case 45g); display 33mm / 416×416; QuickFit 20mm band. Battery: smartwatch 10d; low power 15d; activity normal 18h; activity+music 7h; activity+LTE LiveTrack 9h; max battery 50h; extended battery 22h; max accuracy 15h; expedition 10d.
51mm AMOLED differences: 51x51x15.8mm; weight 99g (case 73g); display 38.1mm / 466×466; QuickFit 26mm band. Battery: smartwatch 31d; low power 42d; activity normal 56h; activity+music 22h; activity+LTE LiveTrack 27h; max battery 151h; extended battery 65h; max accuracy 45h; expedition 31d.
47mm Solar: 47x47x15.8mm; weight 84g (case 63g); display 33mm MIP / 260×260; Power Sapphire lens; QuickFit 22mm band.
51mm Solar: 51x51x16.6mm; weight 102g (case 77g); display 35.6mm MIP / 280×280; Power Sapphire lens; QuickFit 26mm band.
| Specification | Fenix 9 Pro 47mm AMOLED |
|---|---|
| Display | |
| Display type | AMOLED (up to 3,000 nits), always-on option |
| Display size | 35.6mm (1.4″) |
| Resolution | 454 x 454 pixels |
| Lens | Sapphire crystal |
| Physical | |
| Dimensions | 47 x 47 x 13.8mm |
| Weight | 78g (case only: 56g) |
| Case material | Titanium |
| 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 (Pro AMOLED). LTE, Bluetooth, ANT+, Wi-Fi (inReach variants) |
| NFC (Garmin Pay) | Yes |
| Storage | 64GB |
| Speaker / microphone | Yes |
| LED flashlight | Yes |
| Inductive buttons | Yes (leakproof) |
| Security updates until | 2028-08-25 |
Battery life
All figures from the official garmin.com.au spec sheet. Always-on figures are not published separately. The Activity + LTE LiveTrack mode appears on inReach variants only. Solar figures assume all-day wear with 3 hours per day at 50,000 lux for smartwatch/expedition modes; activity modes assume 50,000 lux with SatIQ.
AMOLED (43mm, 47mm, 51mm)
| Mode | 43mm | 47mm | 51mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smartwatch | Up to 10 days | Up to 18 days | Up to 31 days |
| Low Power Watch Mode | Up to 15 days | Up to 24 days | Up to 42 days |
| Activity Mode (Normal) | Up to 18 hours | Up to 32 hours | Up to 56 hours |
| Activity Mode + Music (Normal) | Up to 7 hours | Up to 13 hours | Up to 22 hours |
| Activity Mode + LTE LiveTrack (inReach only) | Up to 9 hours | Up to 16 hours | Up to 27 hours |
| Activity Mode (Max Battery) | Up to 50 hours | Up to 87 hours | Up to 151 hours |
| Activity Mode (Extended Battery) | Up to 22 hours | Up to 37 hours | Up to 65 hours |
| Activity Mode (Max Accuracy) | Up to 15 hours | Up to 26 hours | Up to 45 hours |
| Expedition Mode | Up to 10 days | Up to 18 days | Up to 31 days |
Solar MIP (47mm and 51mm)
| Mode | 47mm Solar | 47mm with solar | 51mm Solar | 51mm with solar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smartwatch | Up to 21 days | Up to 34 days | Up to 30 days | Up to 57 days |
| Low Power Watch Mode | Up to 37 days | Up to 119 days | Up to 52 days | Up to 291 days |
| Activity Mode (Normal) | Up to 54 hours | Up to 81 hours | Up to 75 hours | Up to 124 hours |
| Activity Mode + Music (Normal) | Up to 15 hours | Up to 16 hours | Up to 21 hours | Up to 23 hours |
| Activity Mode (Max Battery) | Up to 132 hours | Up to 740 hours | Up to 186 hours | Up to 1,000 hours |
| Activity Mode (Extended Battery) | Up to 71 hours | Up to 127 hours | Up to 100 hours | Up to 211 hours |
| Activity Mode (Max Accuracy) | Up to 38 hours | Up to 49 hours | Up to 54 hours | Up to 75 hours |
| Expedition Mode | Up to 38 days | Up to 68 days | Up to 54 days | Up to 124 days |
Features
The Pro AMOLED feature set is identical to the base Fenix 9. 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; 64GB storage for Outdoor Maps+ content
- 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
Pro inReach variants add (inReach plan required):
- LTE two-way voice calls, text messaging, LiveTrack, and weather without a paired phone
- Satellite two-way messaging when out of cellular range
- Satellite weather forecasts
- Interactive SOS with 24/7 Garmin Response coordination centre (satellite and LTE)
- Location check-ins over satellite or LTE
- Garmin Locate: share device location with contacts over satellite or LTE
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 Fenix 9 specifications (base model)
- Garmin Fenix 8 Pro specifications (predecessor)
- Garmin watch specifications database
- Release Radar: latest Garmin updates
