The Garmin Fenix (styled fēnix; pronounced as phoenix) is a series of multisport GPS watches produced by Garmin. First introduced in 2012, the Garmin Fenix is aimed at outdoor enthusiasts, adventurers, and athletes.
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, users can track routes, 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.
Models Model(s) Announced HR sensor Notes / Major new features LaunchMSRP (USD) Fenix July 10, 2012 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 Introduced advanced training features, running/swimming metrics, and expanded ANT+ sensor support Fenix 3 January 5, 2015 Introduced color MIP (Memory-in-Pixel) display and Garmin Connect IQ app support $499.99–$599.99 Fenix 3 HR January 5, 2016 Elevate Gen 1 Mid-cycle refresh: introduced optical wrist-based heart rate monitoring $599.99–$799.99 Fenix Chronos August 25, 2016 Luxury series with premium materials and multisport functionality $899.99–$1,499.99 Fenix 5 January 4, 2017 Elevate Gen 2 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 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 Elevate Gen 3 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 Mid-cycle refresh: introduced solar charging option across all models $849.99 Fenix 7 January 18, 2022 Elevate Gen 4 Introduced touchscreen; multi-band GNSS on Sapphire Solar and built-in LED flashlight on 7X models only $699.99–$999.99 Fenix 7 Pro May 31, 2023 Elevate Gen 5 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 AMOLED option (non-Solar), speaker/mic, dive features, new solar panel, and new system software branch $999.99–$1,199.99 Fenix E Elevate Gen 4 AMOLED-only; lacks speaker/mic, flashlight, and multi-band GNSS; lower-cost alternative to Fenix 8 $799.99 Fenix 8 Pro September 3, 2025 Elevate Gen 5 Introduced inReach satellite + LTE for communication and SOS; 4,500-nit MicroLED option in 51 mm $1,199.99–$1,999.99 Fenix 9 and Fenix 9 Pro August 25, 2026 Introduced brighter displays, 64 GB storage, and faster mapping engine; full titanium case on Pro models only $999.99–$1,399.99
See also Garmin Forerunner
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.
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