Why does the Fenix 8 Pro MicroLED have shorter battery life?

About 70% of the display’s power goes to its LTPS backplane rather than the LEDs. It lasts 10 days in smartwatch mode, compared with 27 for the AMOLED version.

When will more microLED smartwatches arrive?

Volume production for watches starts in late 2027, so new models are unlikely before 2028.

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Garmin’s microLED mistake, and why the tech returns in 2028

9 November 2026

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The Fenix 8 Pro paired a new AUO panel with an LTPS backplane that eats 70%…