Garmin Fenix 9 vs Garmin Fenix 8

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

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • Garmin Fenix 8 and Garmin Fenix 9 are closely matched overall (within 3 points).
Garmin Fenix 8 and Garmin Fenix 9 are closely matched
Garmin Fenix 8 · 85 overall, #4 of 42
69
Garmin Fenix 9 · 90 overall, #2 of 42
66

Scores by Category

Fenix 8 wins 3 of 6 categories · Fenix 9 wins 1

CategoryFenix 9Fenix 8Lead
Battery
Tie
Health & Sensors
+7
Display
+16
Connectivity
Tie
Build
+19
Software
+54

Physical Comparison

Fenix 8
59g
Weight

Value for Money

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

Detailed Specifications

Display

Feature
Fenix 9
Fenix 8
Display Type
Display Size
N/A
1.4 in
Resolution
N/A
454 × 454 px
Always-On Display
N/A
Yes

Health & Sensors

Feature
Fenix 9
Fenix 8
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
Fenix 8
Battery Life
384 h
384 h

Connectivity

Feature
Fenix 9
Fenix 8
NFC Payments
Yes
Yes
LTE/Cellular
No
No
Speaker/Mic
Yes
Yes

Build

Feature
Fenix 9
Fenix 8
Weight
N/A
59 g
Water Resistance
100 m
100 m

Software

Feature
Fenix 9
Fenix 8
Storage
64 GB100% more
32 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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