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An FCC filing points to the Garmin Fenix 9 arriving with LTE and satellite connectivity, finally putting it in Apple Watch Ultra territory. The real test: whether Garmin can absorb two power-hungry radios without sacrificing the legendary endurance that defines the Fenix line for ultrarunners.
Marty’s Take:
Garmin’s endurance-first playbook made every Fenix a multi-day trip watch; stuffing in LTE and satellite radios is a direct shot at the Apple Watch Ultra 3, but it also risks the one thing that actually differentiates the Garmin Fenix line. Watch battery specs closely before buying: if Garmin can’t protect multi-day runtime here, the best fitness trackers for backcountry use might shift toward simpler, radio-free hardware instead.
Shop mentioned gear: Apple Watch Ultra | Garmin Fenix 9 Spotted
Source: Notebookcheck
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