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Garmin announces Fenix 9 smartwatches with brighter displays and expanded hardware
The flagship series introduces higher peak display brightness, expanded memory, and titanium case construction on Pro models.
The short version
- Garmin introduced the Fenix 9 and Fenix 9 Pro series smartwatches, featuring brighter AMOLED screens reaching up to 3,000 nits and updated internal hardware.
- The updated lineup doubles internal storage to 64GB, increases RAM by 50 percent, and offers faster map panning performance.
- Pro models introduce titanium case designs and expand satellite and LTE features down to the 43mm size option.
- Orders begin August 28, with pricing starting at $1,000 for the base Fenix 9 and reaching $1,200 for solar-powered variants.
Key facts
- Garmin unveiled its Fenix 9 and Fenix 9 Pro smartwatch lineup, including AMOLED and solar-powered versions.[The Verge · CNET]
- The AMOLED displays reach up to 3,000 nits of brightness, double the peak brightness of the Fenix 8.[The Verge · CNET]
- The devices feature 64GB of internal storage and 50 percent more RAM than the previous generation.[The Verge · CNET]
- Fenix 9 base models start at $1,000, Fenix 9 Pro models start at $1,100, and solar variants start at $1,200.[CNET]
- Orders open on August 28 across 43mm, 47mm, and 51mm sizing options.[CNET]
- The Fenix 9 Pro features titanium watch construction and extends satellite and LTE connectivity options to the 43mm model size.[CNET]
What remains uncertain
- Actual battery performance under everyday usage conditions remains unverified beyond Garmin's official mode ratings.[CNET]