Series of GPS sport smartwatches
Fenix Garmin Fenix 6X Pro Solar
Manufacturer Garmin Type GPS watch Display LCD (Fenix and Fenix 2)MIP LCD (Fenix 3 to 7 Pro; Solar-only from Fenix 8) AMOLED (non-Solar from Fenix 8 and Fenix E)MicroLED (Fenix 8 Pro 51 mm option)Introduced July 10, 2012; 13 years ago (2012-07-10 ) [ 1]
The Garmin Fenix (styled fēnix ; pronounced as phoenix ) is a series of multisport GPS watches produced by Garmin . First introduced in 2012,[ 1]
The Fenix watches offer tracking for a variety of outdoor and indoor activities, allowing users to monitor their performance and progress. Featuring Global Positioning System (GPS) navigation and, starting with the Fenix 5 Plus model, routable topographical maps ,[ 2] waypoints , and geographical data. The watches also record metrics such as time, distance, speed, pace, elevation, and heart rate .
The Fenix series is noted for its battery life, ruggedness, and durability, designed for use in outdoor activities.[ 3]
Models
Model(s)
Announced
HR sensor
Notes / Major new features
LaunchMSRP (USD)
Fenix
July 10, 2012[ 1] [ 4] [ 5]
Chest strap only
First-generation GPS watch focused on outdoor navigation, featuring ABC sensors and basic fitness features
$399.99
Fenix 2
February 20, 2014[ 6] [ 7]
Introduced advanced training features, running/swimming metrics, and expanded ANT+ sensor support
Fenix 3
January 5, 2015[ 8] [ 9] [ 10]
Introduced color MIP (Memory-in-Pixel) display and Garmin Connect IQ app support
$499.99–$599.99
Fenix 3 HR
January 5, 2016[ 11] [ 12]
Elevate V1
Mid-cycle refresh: introduced optical wrist-based heart rate monitoring
$599.99–$799.99
Fenix Chronos
August 25, 2016[ 13] [ 14] [ 15]
Luxury series with premium materials and multisport functionality
$899.99–$1,499.99
Fenix 5
January 4, 2017[ 16] [ 17]
Elevate V2
Introduced multiple sizes (5S, 5, 5X), preloaded mapping (on 5X), and expanded wrist HR and training features
$599.99–$699.99
Fenix 5 Plus
June 18, 2018[ 2] [ 18]
Mid-cycle refresh: introduced maps, music, and Garmin Pay across all models, and Pulse Ox on 5X Plus
$699.99–$1,149.99
Fenix 6 and Fenix 6 Pro
August 29, 2019[ 19] [ 20] [ 21]
Elevate V3
Introduced larger displays and improved battery management; solar charging option on Pro models only
$599.99–$1,149.99
Fenix 6 Solar
July 8, 2020[ 22] [ 23]
Mid-cycle refresh: introduced solar charging option across all models
$849.99
Fenix 7
January 18, 2022[ 24] [ 25] [ 26]
Elevate V4
Introduced touchscreen; multi-band GNSS on Sapphire Solar and built-in LED flashlight on 7X models only[note]
$699.99–$999.99
Fenix 7 Pro
May 31, 2023[ 27] [ 28]
Elevate V5
Mid-cycle refresh: updated MIP display, added multi-band GNSS with SatIQ and flashlight across all models
$799.99–$999.99
Fenix 8
August 27, 2024[ 29] [ 30]
AMOLED option (non-Solar), speaker/mic, dive features, new solar panel, and new system software branch
$999.99–$1,199.99
Fenix E
Elevate V4
AMOLED-only; lacks speaker/mic, flashlight, and multi-band GNSS; lower-cost alternative to Fenix 8
$799.99
Fenix 8 Pro
September 3, 2025[ 31]
Elevate V5
Introduced inReach satellite + LTE for communication and SOS; debuted 4,500-nit MicroLED option in 51 mm
$1,199.99–$1,999.99
See also
Notes
a. ^ The Garmin Fenix 7 and the second-generation Garmin Epix, while essentially sharing the same core features, diverge notably in their display technology and battery performance. While the Fenix series retains its energy-efficient transflective memory-in-pixel (MiP) display, the Epix Gen 2 features an AMOLED color display, at the expense of higher battery consumption.[ 32]
References
^ a b c "Garmin fēnix Outdoor Watch Lets Adventurers Go Even Further Off-Trail" (Press release). Garmin. 2012-07-10.^ a b "Garmin debuts the fēnix 5 Plus, adds maps, music, Garmin Pay and wrist-based Pulse Ox to its popular multisport GPS watch series" (Press release). Garmin. 2018-06-18.^ Kollat, Matt (2022-01-18). "Garmin Fenix 7X review – A brilliant rugged smartwatch for outdoor folks" . T3 . Retrieved 2024-04-27 . ^ "Garmin unveils Fenix, its first GPS watch for deep-pocketed outdoorsy types (hands-on)" . Engadget . 10 July 2012. Retrieved 2020-10-27 .^ Carter, Jamie (2 May 2013). "Garmin fenix review" . TechRadar . Retrieved 2020-10-27 . ^ "Introducing fēnix 2: The Ultimate Multisport Adventure Watch from Garmin" (Press release). Garmin. 2014-02-20.^ Buckeridge, Rory (20 January 2015). "Garmin Fenix 2 trail running watch review" . TechRadar . Retrieved 2020-10-27 . ^ "Introducing fēnix 3: The Next Smart Multisport GPS Watch from Garmin" (Press release). Garmin. 2015-01-05.^ Graziano, Dan. "Garmin Fenix 3 announced, a stylish training watch with activity tracking and phone notifications" . CNET . Retrieved 2020-10-27 . ^ Nield, David (9 July 2018). "Garmin Fenix 3 review" . TechRadar . Retrieved 2020-10-27 . ^ "Garmin introduces three new fēnix 3 Sapphire multisport watches featuring wrist heart rate, new activity profiles and more band options" (Press release). Garmin. 2016-01-05.^ "Garmin Fenix 3 HR review: Train, explore, and track life without compromise" . ZDNet . 2016-04-13. Retrieved 2022-05-29 .^ "Garmin adds luxury and style to multisport training with the introduction of fēnix Chronos" (Press release). Garmin. 2016-08-25.^ Rogerson, James (25 August 2016). "Garmin's Fenix Chronos is very stylish and very expensive" . TechRadar . Retrieved 2020-10-27 . ^ Graziano, Dan. "Hands-on with the big and beautiful Garmin Fenix Chronos" . CNET . Retrieved 2020-10-27 . ^ "Garmin Introduces the fēnix 5 series – Multisport GPS Watches for Fitness, Adventure and Style" (Press release). Garmin. 2017-01-04.^ Goode, Lauren (30 March 2017). "The Garmin Fenix 5S is the fitness watch I don't want to take off" . The Verge . Retrieved 2020-10-27 . ^ Alger, Kieran (11 October 2018). "Garmin Fenix 5 Plus review" . TechRadar . Retrieved 2020-10-27 . ^ "Garmin announces the fēnix 6 series" (Press release). Garmin. 2019-08-29.^ Bell, Lee. "Garmin Fenix 6 review" . TechRadar . Retrieved 2020-10-27 . ^ "Garmin Fenix 6 Pro Solar review: the solar-powered super watch" . The Guardian . 17 August 2020. Retrieved 2020-10-27 .^ "Garmin expands solar charging technology to popular adventure smartwatches" (Press release). Garmin. 2022-07-08.^ "Garmin Fenix 6/6S Pro Solar Review: What's new & different" . DC Rainmaker . 2020-07-08. Retrieved 2024-02-26 .^ "Garmin unveils sweeping updates to its flagship fēnix lineup of rugged multisport smartwatches" (Press release). Garmin. 2022-01-18.^ "Garmin introduces epix, a premium multisport smartwatch featuring vibrant AMOLED display and up to 16 days of battery life" (Press release). Garmin. 2022-01-18.^ Song, Victoria (2022-01-18). "Garmin revamps its outdoorsy Fenix 7 and Epix smartwatches" . The Verge . Retrieved 2022-06-01 . ^ "Garmin unveils next-gen fēnix 7 Pro Series" (Press release). Garmin. 2023-05-31.^ "Conquer every day and every adventure with epix Pro Series from Garmin" (Press release). Garmin. 2023-05-31.^ "Garmin unveils the fenix 8 Series of premium multisport watches" (Press release). Garmin. 2024-08-27.^ Alderson, Alex (2024-08-27). "Garmin Fenix E now official as cheaper sibling to new Fenix 8 smartwatch with AMOLED display" . Notebookcheck . Retrieved 2025-01-06 . ^ "Introducing fēnix 8 Pro: The first-ever smartwatches from Garmin with inReach technology for satellite and cellular connectivity" (Press release). Garmin. 2025-09-03.^ "Garmin Fenix 7 v Garmin Epix: Key differences compared" . Wareable . 2022-01-26. Retrieved 2022-06-01 .
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