Garmin Fenix 8 Pro or Garmin Fenix 9 Pro?
The new generation against the old one: 9 published specs differ.
What changes from one generation to the next
- Smartwatch mode−5 days
15 days10 days
- GPS battery life−22 h
44 h22 h
- Multi-band GPS battery life−15 h
30 h15 h
- Screen size−0.1″
1.4″1.3″
- Case−4 mm
47 mm43 mm
- Thickness−2.7 mm
16 mm13.3 mm
- Weight−15 g
77 g62 g
Side by side
Criterion
Battery
Smartwatch mode 15 days 10 days
GPS battery life 44 h 22 h
Multi-band GPS battery life 30 h 15 h
Solar charging not stated no
Navigation
Onboard maps yes same for all
Course guidance yes same for all
Multi-band GNSS yes same for all
Back to start yes same for all
Screen and size
Screen type AMOLED same for all
Screen size 1.4″ 1.3″
Resolution 454 x 454 pixels 416 x 416 pixels
Touchscreen yes same for all
Glass sapphire same for all
Case 47 mm 43 mm
Thickness 16 mm 13.3 mm
Weight 77 g 62 g
Case material polymer titanium
Bezel titanium same for all
Water rating 10 ATM same for all
Sensors
Wrist heart rate yes same for all
Pulse oximeter (SpO2) yes same for all
Barometric altimeter yes same for all
Compass yes same for all
ECG yes same for all
Training
Load and recovery yes same for all
Running power yes same for all
Multisport profiles yes same for all
Triathlon mode yes same for all
Strength and HIIT yes same for all
Structured workouts yes same for all
Training plans yes same for all
Everyday
Onboard music yes same for all
Contactless payment yes same for all
LTE yes same for all
Wi-Fi yes same for all
Flashlight yes same for all