Garmin fēnix 9 Pro Solar vs Enduro 3 specs comparison
The Fenix 9 51mm Solar is the more versatile watch, while the Enduro 3 remains the better choice if maximum battery life and low weight come first. Both use 1.4-inch solar MIP displays, but the Fenix 9 adds newer hardware, 64GB of storage, faster maps, speaker and microphone, diving support, newer training features and the option of built-in LTE and satellite inReach connectivity.
At a glance
What's different?
The strongest database-backed differences, without pretending every different number is an advantage.
Garmin fēnix 9 Pro 51 mm Solar
- Expanded activity and training features Garmin Epic, Rucking workouts, Running Tolerance, Running Economy +1 more
- More advanced training tools Running Tolerance, Running Economy
- Indoor rowing performance metrics VO2 max, FTP, power curve / zones, lactate threshold +1 more
- Updated map engine Yes (map panning up to 30% faster; 40% faster round-trip course calculation; tilted perspective map view; smoother zooming/panning)
- Diving support Not available on the other model
Garmin Enduro 3
- 20% longer battery life 36 days vs 30 days
- 38% lighter 63 g vs 102 g
Both include ECG, blood oxygen tracking, skin temperature tracking, HRV tracking, on-board music, 10 ATM water resistance, 280 x 280 pixels resolution.
Full comparison
The full record
137 specifications across 13 areas, with 27 genuine differences.
1. Design & display No clear edge
Fact
Garmin fēnix 9 Pro 51 mm Solar
Garmin Enduro 3
Release date
August 2026
August 2024
Physical size
51 x 51 x 16.6 mm
51 x 51 x 15.7 mm
Weight
102 g (case only: 77 g)
63 g
Material
Titanium case and bezel; Power Sapphire lens; silicone strap
Fiber-reinforced polymer case; titanium bezel and rear cover
Water resistance
10 ATM
10 ATM
Display type
Transflective MIP touchscreen
Color transflective MIP touchscreen
Display size
1.4 inch diameter
1.4 inch diameter
Display resolution
280 x 280 pixels
280 x 280 pixels
Display protection
Power Sapphire
Power Sapphire
2. Battery & charging Garmin Enduro 3
Fact
Garmin fēnix 9 Pro 51 mm Solar
Garmin Enduro 3
Battery
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Battery life
Smartwatch: up to 30 days / 57 days with solar; Low Power Watch Mode: up to 52 days / 291 days with solar; Activity Mode (Normal): up to 75 hours / 124 hours with solar; Activity Mode + Music (Normal): up to 21 hours / 23 hours with solar; Activity Mode (Max Battery): up to 186 hours / 1000 hours with solar; Activity Mode (Extended Battery): up to 100 hours / 211 hours with solar; Activity Mode (Max Accuracy): up to 54 hours / 75 hours with solar; Expedition Mode: up to 42 days / 124 days with solar
Up to 36 days / 90 days with solar in smartwatch mode; up to 120 / 320 hours with solar in GPS mode
Charging
Garmin proprietary charging cable
Garmin proprietary charging cable
3. Sensors & positioning Garmin fēnix 9 Pro 51 mm Solar
Fact
Garmin fēnix 9 Pro 51 mm Solar
Garmin Enduro 3
GNSS type
Multi-band GNSS with SatIQ
Multi-band GNSS with SatIQ
GPS
Yes
Yes
GALILEO
Yes
Yes
GLONASS
Yes
Yes
QZSS
Yes
Yes
Beidou
Yes
Yes
Accelerometer
Yes
Yes
Gyroscope
Yes
Yes
Barometric altimeter
Yes
Yes
Compass
Yes
Yes
Geomagnetic
No
No
Ambient light sensor
Yes
No
Optical heart rate
Yes
Yes
Electrical heart rate
Yes
Yes
SpO2
Yes
Yes
Temperature
Yes
Yes
Galvanic skin response
No
No
Microphone
Yes
No
Speakers
Yes
No
Vibration motor
Yes
Yes
4. Health & activity Even
Fact
Garmin fēnix 9 Pro 51 mm Solar
Garmin Enduro 3
Steps
Yes
Yes
Distance
Yes
Yes
Calories burned
Yes
Yes
Floors
Yes
Yes
Sports tracking
Yes
Yes
Sleep
Yes
Yes
Heart rate
Yes
Yes
HRV
Yes
Yes
Stress
Yes
Yes
Blood oxygen
Yes
Yes
Respiration rate
Yes
Yes
Skin temperature
Yes
Yes
ECG
Yes
Yes
Blood pressure
No
No
Body composition
No
No
Glucose
No
No
Hydration level
No
No
UV exposure
No
No
Calorie intake
No
No
Hyperglycemia risk assessment
No
No
Arterial stiffness detection
No
No
Pulse wave arrhythmia analysis
No
No
No significant differences in this area.
5. Smart features Garmin fēnix 9 Pro 51 mm Solar
Fact
Garmin fēnix 9 Pro 51 mm Solar
Garmin Enduro 3
Smartphone compatibility
Android and iOS
Android and iOS
Operating system at launch
Garmin proprietary
Garmin proprietary
Storage
64 GB
32 GB
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi
Yes
Yes
NFC / connected pay
Yes
Yes
UWB
No
No
Cellular
No
No
Smartphone notifications
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth calling
Yes (paired smartphone)
No
Smartphone music control
Yes
Yes
On-board music storage
Yes
Yes
Voice assistant
Yes (paired smartphone)
No
6. Navigation & safety Garmin fēnix 9 Pro 51 mm Solar
Fact
Garmin fēnix 9 Pro 51 mm Solar
Garmin Enduro 3
Maps
Yes
Yes
Offline maps
Yes
Yes
Navigation
Yes
Yes
Emergency SOS
Yes (paired smartphone)
Yes (paired smartphone)
Satellite SOS
No
No
Fall detection
Yes
Yes
LED flashlight
Yes (built-in LED flashlight; green light mode)
Yes (built-in LED flashlight)
Diving
Yes (scuba and apnea to 40 m)
No
Updated map engine
Yes (map panning up to 30% faster; 40% faster round-trip course calculation; tilted perspective map view; smoother zooming/panning)
No
7. Garmin performance & training Garmin fēnix 9 Pro 51 mm Solar
Fact
Garmin fēnix 9 Pro 51 mm Solar
Garmin Enduro 3
Body Battery
Yes
Yes
Training Readiness
Yes
Yes
Training Status
Yes
Yes
Training Load Focus
Yes
Yes
Endurance Score
Yes
Yes
Hill Score
Yes
Yes
Real-Time Stamina
Yes (Stamina Curve and Stamina Zones)
Yes
Running Tolerance
Yes
No
Running Economy
Yes (compatible accessory)
No
Step Speed Loss
Yes (compatible accessory)
No
Performance Condition
Yes
Yes
PacePro
Yes
Yes
ClimbPro
Yes
Yes
Jet Lag Adviser
Yes
Yes
Daily Suggested Workouts
Yes
Yes
Race Widget
Yes
Yes
Morning Report
Yes
Yes
Garmin Coach
Yes
Yes
Garmin Epic
Yes
No
Rucking workouts
Yes (mid-activity pack weight adjustment up to 100 kg; GORUCK workouts)
No
Indoor rowing VO2 max
Yes (requires compatible rower)
No
Indoor rowing FTP
Yes (requires compatible rower)
No
Indoor rowing power curve / zones
Yes (requires compatible rower)
No
Indoor rowing lactate threshold
Yes (requires compatible rower)
No
Indoor rowing max heart rate
Yes
No
8. Garmin golf Even
Fact
Garmin fēnix 9 Pro 51 mm Solar
Garmin Enduro 3
Golf course maps
Yes
Yes
Green View
Yes
Yes
Hazard View
Yes
Yes
Garmin AutoShot
Yes
Yes
PlaysLike Distance
Yes
Yes
PinPointer
Yes
Yes
Touch Targeting
Yes
Yes
Virtual Caddie
Yes
Yes
Green Contours
Yes (with Garmin Golf membership)
Yes (with Garmin Golf membership)
Club tracking compatibility
Yes
Yes
Swing Tempo
Yes
Yes
Tempo Training
Yes
Yes
No significant differences in this area.
9. Garmin tactical Even
Fact
Garmin fēnix 9 Pro 51 mm Solar
Garmin Enduro 3
Stealth Mode
No
No
Kill Switch
No
No
Jumpmaster
Yes
Yes
Night Vision compatibility
No
No
Applied Ballistics
No
No
No significant differences in this area.
10. Garmin aviation Even
Fact
Garmin fēnix 9 Pro 51 mm Solar
Garmin Enduro 3
Direct-to/Nearest airport navigation
No
No
Aviation maps
No
No
METAR/TAF weather
No
No
NEXRAD radar
No
No
Automatic flight logging
No
No
Garmin Pilot flight-plan transfer
No
No
No significant differences in this area.
11. Garmin diving No clear edge
Fact
Garmin fēnix 9 Pro 51 mm Solar
Garmin Enduro 3
Dive modes
Yes (single-gas scuba and apnea)
No
Air integration
No
No
SubWave networking
No
No
Dive Readiness
No
No
DiveView maps
No
No
Diver-to-diver messaging
No
No
12. Garmin marine Even
Fact
Garmin fēnix 9 Pro 51 mm Solar
Garmin Enduro 3
Chartplotter connectivity
No
No
Autopilot control
No
No
Fusion-Link
No
No
Boat data streaming
No
No
Tide data
Yes
Yes
No significant differences in this area.
13. Garmin ecosystem Even
Fact
Garmin fēnix 9 Pro 51 mm Solar
Garmin Enduro 3
Connect IQ
Yes
Yes
Built-in inReach
No
No
No significant differences in this area.