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7.5Display7.5
8.4Battery life9.4
8.3Health tracking9.4
8.2Sports & outdoor9.3
3.2Smart features3.2
6.5Build & durability6.3
Dimensions
Size comparison
Fenix 9 51mmTactix 8 51mm AMOLED Cerakote Coating
| Fenix 9 51mm | Tactix 8 51mm AMOLED Cerakote Coating | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 51 mm | 51 mm | = |
| Width | 51 mm | 51 mm | = |
| Thickness | 14.7 mm | 14.7 mm | = |
| Weight | 91 g | 94 g | −3 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Fenix 9 51mm better than Tactix 8 51mm AMOLED Cerakote Coating?
- Storage64 GB vs 32 GB2×
- Weight91 g vs 94 g+3%
- Battery saver mode42 days vs 41 days+2%
Why is Tactix 8 51mm AMOLED Cerakote Coating better than Fenix 9 51mm?
- GPS battery life54 h vs 84 h+56%
- Sport profiles99 vs 102+3%
Specifications
Side by side
| Design & durability | ||
| Case size | 51 mm | 51 mm |
| Weight | 91 g | 94 g |
| Thickness | 14.7 mm | 14.7 mm |
| Height | 51 mm | 51 mm |
| Width | 51 mm | 51 mm |
| Case material | Titanium | Titanium |
| Sapphire crystal | Yes | Yes |
| Lens / cover glass | sapphire crystal | sapphire crystal |
| Strap material | silicone | silicone |
| Water resistance | 10 ATM | 10 ATM |
| Water rating (maker) | 10 ATM | 10 ATM |
| Rated dive depth | 40 m | 40 m |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 1.4″ | 1.4″ |
| Display technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Panel | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| AMOLED / OLED display | Yes | Yes |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Resolution (width) | 454 px | 454 px |
| Resolution (height) | 454 px | 454 px |
| Pixel density | 324 ppi | 324 ppi |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life (smartwatch mode) | 29 days | 29 days |
| Battery life with always-on display | — | 13 days |
| Battery saver mode | 42 days | 41 days |
| GPS battery life | 54 h | 84 h |
| GPS battery life (dual-band) | 45 h | — |
| Battery type | Lithium ion | Lithium ion |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Charging | Garmin proprietary plug charger | Garmin proprietary plug charger |
| Health sensors | ||
| Optical heart rate | Yes | Yes |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | Yes | Yes |
| ECG | Yes | — |
| Skin temperature | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature sensor | Yes | Yes |
| HRV tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Sleep tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, SatIQ technology, Elevate wrist heart rate monitor, Pulse Ox blood oxygen saturation monitor, Barometric altimeter, Compass, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Thermometer, Ambient light sensor, Depth sensor | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, SatIQ technology, Elevate wrist heart rate monitor, Pulse Ox blood oxygen saturation monitor, Barometric altimeter, Compass, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Thermometer, Ambient light sensor, Depth sensor |
| Sports & navigation | ||
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Dual-band GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Satellite systems | GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| Offline maps | Yes | Yes |
| Barometric altimeter | Yes | Yes |
| Compass | Yes | Yes |
| Multisport / triathlon mode | Yes | Yes |
| Sport profiles | 99 | 102 |
| Dive mode | Yes | Yes |
| LED flashlight | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| NFC payments | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
| ANT+ sensors | Yes | Yes |
| Smart features | ||
| Calls from the wrist | Yes | Yes |
| Speaker | Yes | Yes |
| Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Voice assistant | Yes | Yes |
| Music on the watch | Yes | Yes |
| Storage | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| Third-party apps | Yes | Yes |
| Platform | ||
| Operating system | Garmin OS | Garmin OS |
| Platform | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Works with | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
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