Garmin Fenix 9 vs Garmin Venu 4

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

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • Garmin Fenix 9 leads Garmin Venu 4 overall by 8 points (71 vs 63 out of 100).
  • Key differences: battery life, where Garmin Fenix 9 has 384 vs 288 h; water resistance, where Garmin Fenix 9 has 100 vs 50 m.
  • Best value: Garmin Venu 4 (from $550) — the strongest score-per-dollar of the two.
Garmin Fenix 9 leads overall
Garmin Fenix 9 · 90 overall, #2 of 42
71
Garmin Venu 4 · 75 overall, #10 of 42
63
Key differences
  • Battery LifeGarmin Fenix 9 384 vs 288 h
  • Water ResistanceGarmin Fenix 9 100 vs 50 m

Scores by Category

Fenix 9 wins 3 of 6 categories · Venu 4 wins 2

CategoryFenix 9Venu 4Lead
Battery
+26
Health & Sensors
+7
Display
+18
Connectivity
Tie
Build
+25
Software
+72

Physical Comparison

Venu 4
51g
Weight

Value for Money

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

Detailed Specifications

Display

Feature
Fenix 9
Venu 4
Display Type
Display Size
N/A
1.4 in
Resolution
N/A
454 × 454 px
Peak Brightness
N/A
2,000 nits
Always-On Display
N/A
Yes

Health & Sensors

Feature
Fenix 9
Venu 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
Venu 4
Battery Life
384 h33% more
288 h

Connectivity

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

Build

Feature
Fenix 9
Venu 4
Weight
N/A
51 g
Water Resistance
100 m100% more
50 m

Software

Feature
Fenix 9
Venu 4
Storage
64 GB700% more
8 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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