Garmin Fenix 9 vs Apple Watch Ultra 4

Updated Nov 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • Garmin Fenix 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 are closely matched overall (within 4 points).
  • Key differences: battery life, where Garmin Fenix 9 has 384 vs 50 h; only Apple Watch Ultra 4 has LTE/cellular.
  • Best value: Apple Watch Ultra 4 (from $799) — the strongest score-per-dollar of the two.
Garmin Fenix 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 are closely matched
Garmin Fenix 9 · 90 overall, #2 of 42
73
Apple Watch Ultra 4 · 73 overall, #12 of 42
69
Key differences
  • Battery LifeGarmin Fenix 9 384 vs 50 h
  • LTE/CellularApple Watch Ultra 4 only

Scores by Category

Watch Ultra 4 wins 4 of 6 categories · Fenix 9 wins 1

CategoryFenix 9Watch Ultra 4Lead
Battery
+55
Health & Sensors
+7
Display
+17
Connectivity
+31
Build
+19
Software
Tie

Physical Comparison

Watch Ultra 4
63g
Weight

Value for Money

Launch prices — enter today's prices (same currency for both).

Detailed Specifications

Display

Feature
Fenix 9
Watch Ultra 4
Display Type
Resolution
N/A
422 × 514 px
Peak Brightness
N/A
3,000 nits
Always-On Display
N/A
Yes

Health & Sensors

Feature
Fenix 9
Watch Ultra 4
Heart Rate Monitor
Yes
Yes
ECG
N/A
Yes
SpO2 (Blood Oxygen)
Yes
Yes
Body Temperature
N/A
Yes
GPS
Yes
Yes
Dual-Band GPS
N/A
Yes

Battery

Feature
Fenix 9
Watch Ultra 4
Battery Life
384 h668% more
50 h
Fast Charging
N/A
Yes

Connectivity

Feature
Fenix 9
Watch Ultra 4
NFC Payments
Yes
Yes
LTE/Cellular
No
Yes
Speaker/Mic
Yes
Yes

Build

Feature
Fenix 9
Watch Ultra 4
Weight
N/A
63 g
Water Resistance
100 m
100 m

Software

Feature
Fenix 9
Watch Ultra 4
Storage
64 GB
64 GB

Specification Note

Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.

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