Garmin Fenix 9 vs Garmin Venu X1

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

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • Garmin Fenix 9 leads Garmin Venu X1 overall by 19 points (72 vs 53 out of 100).
  • Key differences: battery life, where Garmin Fenix 9 has 384 vs 192 h; water resistance, where Garmin Fenix 9 has 100 vs 50 m.
Garmin Fenix 9 leads overall
Garmin Fenix 9 · 90 overall, #2 of 42
72
Garmin Venu X1 · 62 overall, #30 of 42
53
Key differences
  • Battery LifeGarmin Fenix 9 384 vs 192 h
  • Water ResistanceGarmin Fenix 9 100 vs 50 m

Scores by Category

Fenix 9 wins 4 of 6 categories · Venu X1 wins 1

CategoryFenix 9Venu X1Lead
Battery
+54
Health & Sensors
+21
Display
+16
Connectivity
Tie
Build
+25
Software
+54

Physical Comparison

Venu X1
34g
Weight

Value for Money

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

Watch-outs

Compromises to know before you buy

Garmin Fenix 9

No notable compromises found.

Garmin Venu X1

  • No ECG heart-health monitoring.

Detailed Specifications

Display

Feature
Fenix 9
Venu X1
Display Type
Display Size
N/A
2 in
Resolution
N/A
448 × 486 px
Always-On Display
N/A
Yes

Health & Sensors

Feature
Fenix 9
Venu X1
Heart Rate Monitor
Yes
Yes
ECG
N/A
No
SpO2 (Blood Oxygen)
Yes
Yes
GPS
Yes
Yes
Dual-Band GPS
N/A
No

Battery

Feature
Fenix 9
Venu X1
Battery Life
384 h100% more
192 h

Connectivity

Feature
Fenix 9
Venu X1
NFC Payments
Yes
Yes
LTE/Cellular
No
No
Speaker/Mic
Yes
Yes

Build

Feature
Fenix 9
Venu X1
Weight
N/A
34 g
Water Resistance
100 m100% more
50 m

Software

Feature
Fenix 9
Venu X1
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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