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Garmin fēnix 9 Pro Solar is a £1,199.99 titanium smartwatch with its brightest screen yet and thinner design
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TL;DR
- Garmin unveils fēnix 9, fēnix 9 Pro, and fēnix 9 Pro Solar smartwatches.
- New models feature thinner designs, sapphire crystal screens, and improved fitness tracking.
- fēnix 9 Pro and Pro Solar have titanium cases and the largest, brightest AMOLED screens on a fēnix.
- Battery life extends up to 29 days for fēnix 9, 31 days for fēnix 9 Pro, and up to 57 days for Pro Solar with solar charging.
- Advanced features include new stamina metrics, VO2 Max for rowers, and enhanced navigation tools.
- Optional satellite connectivity for SOS messages and calls is available on Pro models.
- Garmin Epic feature turns activities into shareable stories with stats and photos.
- Prices start at £859.99 for the fēnix 9 and £949.99 for the Pro models, with satellite features adding to the cost.
- All models are available now, with shipping starting August 28.