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Garmin Epix Pro (Gen 2) vs Garmin Fenix 9

Two generations apart on AMOLED technology: the Epix Pro Gen 2 offers max-tier analytics at heavy discounts, while the Fenix 9 introduces a 3,000-nit display, 64GB storage, speaker/mic, and a slimmer titanium body.

Garmin Epix Pro (Gen 2)Garmin

Garmin Epix Pro (Gen 2)

4.7
Garmin Fenix 9Garmin

Garmin Fenix 9

4.8
Flagship Multi-Sport
$999
MSRP
$999
Semi-Smart
Watch Type
Full Smartwatch
Maximum Depth
Training Data
Maximum Depth
iOS & Android
Phone
iOS & Android
4.7
Rating
4.8
Higher rated
42 hrs
Longer battery
GPS Battery Life
30 hrs
Dual-Band
GPS
Dual-Band
76g
Weight
75g
Lighter
42/47/51mm
Case Size
43/47/51mm
No
Wrist Calls
Yes
Takes calls
Yes
Offline Maps
Yes
Spotify/Amazon Music
Offline Music
Spotify/Amazon Music
10 ATM
Water Resistance
10 ATM
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Notable For
Flagship Multi-Sport
Best For
  • •You want max-tier Garmin analytics and a bright AMOLED screen at a heavily discounted price
  • •You don't need wrist calls, a speaker, or the absolute latest hardware design
  • •You want the brightest AMOLED display Garmin makes (3,000 nits) and a lighter, thinner titanium case
  • •Wrist calls, speaker/mic functionality, and doubled storage capacity matter to you
The Full Story

The Epix Pro brings Garmin's full outdoor and training feature set into a bright AMOLED case. It's been passed over by the newer Fenix 8, but the software underneath is still excellent and often available at a real discount.

The Fenix 9 pushes display brightness to 3,000 nits while slimming down the overall profile with a full titanium bezel and rear cover. Adding 64GB of storage, 3D topo mapping, and dedicated rucking and endurance stamina metrics, it sits right at the top of Garmin's multi-sport lineup.

*Estimated — this model's exact GPS battery life isn't published by the manufacturer. All figures are standard GPS mode, midsize case, no solar boost.

†Estimated — this model launched too recently to have an established customer rating yet.

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