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Series

fēnix1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/2021177/pn/010-04761-00Read 14 October 2026

Instinct1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

010-04761-00, 010-04761-10, 010-04761-05, 010-04762-00, 010-04762-10, 010-04763-00, 010-04763-101Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/2021177/pn/010-04761-00Read 14 October 2026US store SKUs for the base fēnix 9 (no Pro, no inReach, AMOLED). 43 mm: 010-04761-00 Fog Gray and 010-04761-10 Pebble Gray. 47 mm: 010-04762-00 and 010-04762-10. 51 mm: 010-04763-00 and 010-04763-10. 010-04761-05 is the Singapore SKU. Garmin UK and EU stores sell the same hardware under -01 and -11 numbers, which are not added.4Maker product pagegarmin.com.sg/products/wearables/fenix-9-43-fog-grayRead 14 October 2026Part Number 010-04761-05, fēnix 9 - 43 mm, Titanium with Fog Gray Silicone Band. Same 43 mm spec table as the US SKU.

010-02932-00, 010-02933-00, 010-02933-011Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026Page data lists 010-02933-00 (Black with Charcoal Band) and 010-02933-01 (Electric Lime with Electric Lime Band) for 45 mm and 010-02932-00 for 40 mm. A retailer also lists a 40 mm Electric Lime part 010-02932-01 that the Garmin US store does not sell. It is not stored.2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1314137/pn/010-02932-00Read 16 October 2026

GTIN / EAN

753759380960, 753759380984, 753759381004, 753759381028, 753759381042, 75375938106610Retailer pageabt.com/Garmin-Fenix-9-Smartwatch-43mm-Titanium-with-Fog-Gray-Silicone-Band-0100476100/p/248241.htmlRead 14 October 2026Product data for 010-04761-00 gives GTIN-13 0753759380960. Stored as the 12-digit UPC 753759380960.11Retailer pageabt.com/Garmin-Fenix-9-Smartwatch-43mm-Titanium-with-Pebble-Gray-Silicone-Band-0100476110/p/248242.htmlRead 14 October 2026Product data for 010-04761-10 gives GTIN-13 0753759380984. Stored as the 12-digit UPC 753759380984.12Retailer pageabt.com/Garmin-fenix-9-Smartwatch-47mm-in-Titanium-with-Pebble-Gray-Silicone-Band-0100476200/p/248243.htmlRead 14 October 2026Product data for 010-04762-00 gives GTIN-13 0753759381004. Stored as the 12-digit UPC 753759381004.13Retailer pageabt.com/Garmin-fenix-9-Smartwatch-47mm-in-Carbon-Gray-DLC-Titanium-with-Black-Silicone-Band-0100476210/p/248244.htmlRead 14 October 2026Product data for 010-04762-10 gives GTIN-13 0753759381028. Stored as the 12-digit UPC 753759381028.14Retailer pageabt.com/Garmin-fenix-9-GPS-Smartwatch-51mm-in-Titanium-with-Pebble-Gray-Silicone-Band-0100476300/p/248245.htmlRead 14 October 2026Product data for 010-04763-00 gives GTIN-13 0753759381042. Stored as the 12-digit UPC 753759381042.15Retailer pageabt.com/Garmin-fenix-9-Smartwatch-51mm-in-Carbon-Gray-DLC-Titanium-with-Black-Silicone-Band-0100476310/p/248246.htmlRead 14 October 2026Product data for 010-04763-10 gives GTIN-13 0753759381066. Stored as the 12-digit UPC 753759381066.

753759339449, 753759339463, 75375933947012Retailer pageheartratemonitorsusa.com/collections/garmin/products/garmin-instinct-e-rugged-outdoor-gps-smartwatchRead 16 October 2026Variant table gives UPC 753759339449 for 010-02932-00, 753759339463 for 010-02933-00 and 753759339470 for 010-02933-01. The playbetter Shopify variant barcodes agree for the two 45 mm colours.13Retailer pageplaybetter.com/products/garmin-instinct-eRead 16 October 2026Shopify variant barcodes: 753759339463 for 45 mm Black/Charcoal and 753759339470 for 45 mm Electric Lime.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

25 August 20266Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/outdoor/garmin-expands-its-flagship-performance-smartwatch-lineup-with-fenix9-and-fenix9-proRead 14 October 2026

6 January 20258Press articletomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/the-garmin-instinct-3-just-launched-at-ces-and-its-a-rugged-and-affordable-rival-to-the-fenix-8Read 16 October 2026Published 6 January 2025 at the CES launch of the Instinct 3 series.9Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2025/01/garmin-instinct-3-series-hands-on-everything-you-need-to-know.htmlRead 16 October 2026Post dated 6 January 2025: Garmin announced the Instinct 3 series and the Instinct E.10Spec databasethe5krunner.com/specs/garmin/instinct-eRead 16 October 2026Announced 6 January 2025.

Status

Available1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/2021177/pn/010-04761-00Read 14 October 2026All six US SKUs are sellable and show 'Available to ship in 1-3 business days' on the accessed date.

Available1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026Both sizes show a $249.99 US price and 1 to 3 day shipping on the access date.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

Garmin fēnix 8 AMOLED6Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/outdoor/garmin-expands-its-flagship-performance-smartwatch-lineup-with-fenix9-and-fenix9-proRead 14 October 2026The release says the display is twice as bright as its predecessor. The Garmin store page makes the same comparison with the fēnix 8.16Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Garmin-releases-new-high-end-smartwatch-globally-with-brighter-AMOLED-display-and-29-days-battery-life.1378019.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck says the Fenix 9 directly replaces the Fenix 8.17Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2024/08/garmin-fenix-8-in-depth-review.htmlRead 23 October 2026DC Rainmaker's Fenix 8 review carries a note saying it has been replaced by the Garmin Fenix 9 AMOLED.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$999.996Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/outdoor/garmin-expands-its-flagship-performance-smartwatch-lineup-with-fenix9-and-fenix9-proRead 14 October 2026fēnix 9 starts at $999.99 (US). The release gives no per-size prices. Per-size launch prices come from the5krunner.9Spec databasethe5krunner.com/specs/garmin/fenix-9Read 14 October 2026Launch prices: $999.99 for 43 and 47 mm and $1,099.99 for 51 mm. The page does not split the DLC SKUs, so launch prices are stored only for the titanium Fog Gray and Pebble Gray SKUs.

$299.998Press articletomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/the-garmin-instinct-3-just-launched-at-ces-and-its-a-rugged-and-affordable-rival-to-the-fenix-8Read 16 October 2026The article rounds the Instinct E price to $299. The exact $299.99 comes from the5krunner and a US retailer MSRP table. US prices exclude sales tax.9Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2025/01/garmin-instinct-3-series-hands-on-everything-you-need-to-know.htmlRead 16 October 2026Instinct E $299 for the 40 mm and $299 for the 45 mm, rounded.10Spec databasethe5krunner.com/specs/garmin/instinct-eRead 16 October 2026Launch price $299.99 for both sizes.12Retailer pageheartratemonitorsusa.com/collections/garmin/products/garmin-instinct-e-rugged-outdoor-gps-smartwatchRead 16 October 2026MSRP column shows $299.99 for each size and colour.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€999.999Spec databasethe5krunner.com/specs/garmin/fenix-9Read 14 October 2026Launch prices in EUR: 999.99 for 43 and 47 mm and 1,099.99 for 51 mm. The Garmin Germany store lists the same amounts today. EUR includes VAT.

€299.9914Spec databasenextpit.de/smartwatches/garmin-instinct-e-45mmRead 16 October 2026German database lists the UVP as 299,99 EUR for the 45 mm. Its 40 mm page also gives 299,99 EUR. The page gives April 2025 as market start, which conflicts with the January 2025 order date. VAT is included.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, SG1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/2021177/pn/010-04761-00Read 14 October 20264Maker product pagegarmin.com.sg/products/wearables/fenix-9-43-fog-grayRead 14 October 2026Singapore store page for 010-04761-05.

US1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026US store part numbers only.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Titanium with Fog Gray Silicone Band, Titanium with Pebble Gray Silicone Band, Carbon Gray DLC Titanium with Black Silicone Band1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/2021177/pn/010-04761-00Read 14 October 20264Maker product pagegarmin.com.sg/products/wearables/fenix-9-43-fog-grayRead 14 October 2026

Black with Charcoal Band, Electric Lime with Electric Lime Band1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026Maker colour labels as shown on the US store.2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1314137/pn/010-02932-00Read 16 October 2026

Segment

Outdoor1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/2021177/pn/010-04761-00Read 14 October 2026

Outdoor1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026Garmin sells it as a rugged GPS smartwatch in the Instinct line.

OS updates promisediYears of explicitly promised OS updates. A security-only support period does not establish an OS-upgrade promise.

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Security updates untiliExact end date published for security-update support of this model. Do not calculate it from a stated number of years. A security-only period does not promise OS upgrades.

25 August 20287Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/2021177/pn/010-04761-01Read 14 October 2026Specs > Security Information on the UK store page for the fēnix 9 43 mm: Security updates until at least 2028-08-25. This is a stated minimum, not a promised end date. The AU store page shows the same date.9Spec databasethe5krunner.com/specs/garmin/fenix-9Read 14 October 2026Lists Security updates until 2028-08-25, in agreement with the Garmin UK page.

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Case

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Case sizeiMarketed case-size options. The marketed size can differ from physical case height, such as ceramic editions. Base dimensions describe the smallest base-material case.

43, 47, 51mm1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/2021177/pn/010-04761-00Read 14 October 2026Marketed sizes 43, 47 and 51 mm. Base values describe the 43 mm watch. Per-size values are in variants.

40, 45mm1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 20262Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1314137/pn/010-02932-00Read 16 October 2026

Case shape

Round1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/2021177/pn/010-04761-00Read 14 October 2026

Round1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026No text states the shape. The maker product photos show a round case outline around a square display window.

Case materialiMaterial of the housing body, not just the bezel. Use Mixed when the maker describes a mixture of housing/frame materials. Read the published-material field for the parts and proportions.

Fibre-reinforced polymer1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/2021177/pn/010-04761-00Read 14 October 2026General > Case material: fiber-reinforced polymer with titanium rear cover. Bezel material: titanium. The 51 mm row writes Fiber-reinforced polymer with the same rear cover.

Fibre-reinforced polymer1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026

Case material (as published)

Fiber-reinforced polymer with titanium rear cover and titanium bezel1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/2021177/pn/010-04761-00Read 14 October 2026General > Case material and Bezel material, 43 mm page.

Fiber-reinforced polymer case and fiber-reinforced polymer bezel1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026Specs tab: case material and bezel material are both fiber-reinforced polymer.

BackiMaterial of the back of the smallest base-material case. Other materials or regional editions can differ. See source notes.

Titanium rear cover1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/2021177/pn/010-04761-00Read 14 October 2026General > Case material: titanium rear cover.

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Case dimensionsiPhysical case height, width and thickness. The source note states exclusions such as the heart-rate sensor protrusion.

Height43Width43Thickness13.8mm(1.7 × 1.7 × 0.5 in)1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/2021177/pn/010-04761-00Read 14 October 2026General > Physical size 43 x 43 x 13.8 mm. Exclusions such as the sensor protrusion are not stated.

Height40Width40Thickness13.6mm(1.6 × 1.6 × 0.5 in)1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026Specs tab Physical size, 45 x 45 x 14.2 mm for 45 mm. The 40 mm value is on the 40 mm page. The table does not say whether the sensor bump is included.2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1314137/pn/010-02932-00Read 16 October 2026Specs tab Physical size 40 x 40 x 13.6 mm for the 40 mm size.

Weight (case only)iWatch body without a strap. An unqualified published weight must not be assumed to exclude the strap.

44g(1.6 oz)1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/2021177/pn/010-04761-00Read 14 October 2026General > Weight: 61 g (case only: 44 g). 43 mm case only.

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Weight with strapiWatch with the stated strap attached. Strap material and case size belong in the source note. Reviewer measurements belong in measured fields.

61g(2.2 oz)1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/2021177/pn/010-04761-00Read 14 October 2026General > Weight: 61 g for the 43 mm watch with the supplied silicone band.

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Durability

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Water resistanceiStatic water-pressure rating in atmospheres. It is not a safe swimming or diving depth. Diving limits are listed separately.

10ATM1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/2021177/pn/010-04761-00Read 14 October 2026Watch water rating 10 ATM.5Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-708A8F4D-9A78-49CF-9528-DE109BBCC472/EN-US/fenix_9_Series_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications: water rating 10 ATM. The device withstands pressure equivalent to a depth of 100 m.

10ATM1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 20263Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-D3C2D1F9-D2C0-404D-9372-7B2D57459BF8/EN-US/Instinct_E_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 16 October 2026Specifications: 10 ATM. Footnote: withstands pressure equivalent to a depth of 100 m.

Water resistance standard

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Dust and water rating

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Dive rating

4 ATM Dive (EN 13319)5Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-708A8F4D-9A78-49CF-9528-DE109BBCC472/EN-US/fenix_9_Series_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications, printed page 142: 4 ATM Dive (EN 13319), designed to comply with CSN EN 13319. The 10 ATM static rating is separate.

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Max dive depthiMaker-rated depth for the stated diving use, not a conversion from the water-resistance pressure rating.

40m1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/2021177/pn/010-04761-00Read 14 October 2026Diving Features > Dive activity maximum operating depth 40 meters (single-gas and APNEA).

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MIL-STD-810iMaker claim that the watch was tested against specified MIL-STD-810 methods. It is not a guarantee for every military-standard test.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/2021177/pn/010-04761-00Read 14 October 2026Feature text: tested to U.S. military standards for thermal, shock and water resistance. The standard is not named MIL-STD-810 on this page. Stored as true to match the fēnix 8 file.4Maker product pagegarmin.com.sg/products/wearables/fenix-9-43-fog-grayRead 14 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026Overview: engineered to MIL-STD-810 for thermal and shock resistance. Only those two tests are named.

MIL-STD-810 tests

thermal, shock, water resistance1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/2021177/pn/010-04761-00Read 14 October 2026Feature text: thermal, shock and water resistance.4Maker product pagegarmin.com.sg/products/wearables/fenix-9-43-fog-grayRead 14 October 2026

Thermal resistance, Shock resistance1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026Thermal and shock resistance named in the Overview tab.

Operating temperatureiPublished operating range. Source notes identify on-wrist limits and other operating conditions. Storage or charging limits are excluded.

Min-20Max45°C5Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-708A8F4D-9A78-49CF-9528-DE109BBCC472/EN-US/fenix_9_Series_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications, printed page 142: operating and storage range -20 to 45 C. The charging range of 0 to 45 C is not used.

Min-20Max60°C3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-D3C2D1F9-D2C0-404D-9372-7B2D57459BF8/EN-US/Instinct_E_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 16 October 2026Specifications page 65: operating and storage range -20 to 60 C. The 0 to 45 C USB charging range is excluded.

Display

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Display type

OLED1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/2021177/pn/010-04761-00Read 14 October 2026

MIP1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026Specs tab: monochrome, sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP).

Display type (as published)

AMOLED1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/2021177/pn/010-04761-00Read 14 October 2026Watch display type: AMOLED.

Monochrome, sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP)1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026

Screen sizeiPublished active display diagonal for a rectangular display, or diameter for a round display. Do not calculate it from pixels or display area.

1.3in(3.3 cm)1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/2021177/pn/010-04761-00Read 14 October 2026Display Size 1.3 in (33.0 mm) diameter for the 43 mm watch.

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Resolution

416 × 416px1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/2021177/pn/010-04761-00Read 14 October 2026Display resolution 416 x 416 pixels for the 43 mm watch.

166 × 166px1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026Specs tab: 176 x 176 pixels for 45 mm. The page also calls the display a custom two-window design of 0.9 x 0.9 inch (23 x 23 mm), which is not a diagonal, so screen size is not stored.2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1314137/pn/010-02932-00Read 16 October 2026Specs tab: 166 x 166 pixels (active area) for 40 mm.

Pixel densityiPublished pixel density. A rectangular diagonal formula must not be applied to a round display.

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Display area

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Touchscreen

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/2021177/pn/010-04761-00Read 14 October 2026

No1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026The Specs tab has no touchscreen entry and the manual controls are buttons only.12Retailer pageheartratemonitorsusa.com/collections/garmin/products/garmin-instinct-e-rugged-outdoor-gps-smartwatchRead 16 October 2026Comparison table: no touchscreen, 5-button navigation.

Max refresh rateiHighest published display refresh rate in active operation.

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Min refresh rateiLowest published display refresh rate, usually in always-on mode. It is not the active-use minimum unless stated.

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Peak brightnessiMaker peak-brightness claim. It may apply to a small area or bright ambient light. Full-screen limits and battery/temperature conditions belong in source notes.

2,000nits8Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2026/09/garmin-fenix9-series-pro-inreach-solar-in-depth-review.htmlRead 14 October 2026What's New lists display brightness raised to 2,000 nits on the base model series and 3,000 nits on the Pro series. Garmin's own pages give no nit value for the base model. Peak claim, not a measurement.9Spec databasethe5krunner.com/specs/garmin/fenix-9Read 14 October 2026Lists AMOLED at about 2,000 nits, in agreement with DC Rainmaker.

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Minimum brightness

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Always-on display

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/2021177/pn/010-04761-00Read 14 October 2026The manual says the Always On Display option is available on fēnix 9/9 Pro AMOLED models.5Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-708A8F4D-9A78-49CF-9528-DE109BBCC472/EN-US/fenix_9_Series_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 14 October 2026Display settings: Always On Display option, available on fēnix 9/9 Pro AMOLED models only.

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Display cover

Sapphire1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/2021177/pn/010-04761-00Read 14 October 2026

Other glass1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026

Display cover (as published)

Sapphire crystal1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/2021177/pn/010-04761-00Read 14 October 2026General > Lens material: sapphire crystal.

Chemically Strengthened Glass1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026

Platform

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Platform

Proprietary1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/2021177/pn/010-04761-00Read 14 October 2026Garmin's own watch software. Connect IQ is the app store. No Wear OS, watchOS or HarmonyOS.

Proprietary1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026

OS at launch

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Software

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Latest OS

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Works with

iOS, Android1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/2021177/pn/010-04761-00Read 14 October 2026

iOS, Android1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026

Phone requirement

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App store

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/2021177/pn/010-04761-00Read 14 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026Specs tab lists Connect IQ (downloadable watch faces, data fields and apps) and the on-device Connect IQ store.

Voice assistants

Voice Commands, Phone Assistant1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/2021177/pn/010-04761-00Read 14 October 20265Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-708A8F4D-9A78-49CF-9528-DE109BBCC472/EN-US/fenix_9_Series_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 14 October 2026Voice Commands run on the watch. The Phone Assistant uses the paired phone.

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Chipset

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Process

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CPU cores

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CPU configuration

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Max CPU clock

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GPU

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Low-power coprocessor

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Memory

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RAMiKeep published GB values as stated. Convert a source explicitly labelled MB using 1000 MB per GB and preserve its original figure and unit in the note. Do not assume MB means MiB. Convert explicit MiB or GiB to decimal GB through their byte definitions, recording the conversion in the note. This normalization does not establish an exact physical byte count.

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StorageiTotal built-in storage the maker states, in decimal GB. Space available to the user is lower and goes in the source note. A figure the maker gives only as available space is not stored.

64GB1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/2021177/pn/010-04761-00Read 14 October 2026General > Memory/History 64 GB, nominal.

128 MB1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026Specs tab Memory/History 128 MB, stored as 0.128 GB. The table does not say how much is free for the user.

Health sensors

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Heart rate sensor

Garmin Elevate Gen 51Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/2021177/pn/010-04761-00Read 14 October 2026Spec table names the Garmin Elevate wrist heart rate monitor. The Gen 5 name comes from DC Rainmaker.8Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2026/09/garmin-fenix9-series-pro-inreach-solar-in-depth-review.htmlRead 14 October 2026The fēnix 9 series uses Garmin's Elevate Gen5 optical heart rate sensor.

Garmin Elevate Gen 412Retailer pageheartratemonitorsusa.com/collections/garmin/products/garmin-instinct-e-rugged-outdoor-gps-smartwatchRead 16 October 2026Comparison table names Elevate Gen 4 HR. The maker names Garmin Elevate without a generation and a Canadian retailer spec table also says Gen 4.

ECG capabilityiElectrical heart sensing hardware with an ECG capability. The ECG app can require an eligible country, age and paired phone.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/2021177/pn/010-04761-00Read 14 October 2026Garmin ECG app is listed. The ECG app needs an eligible country and a compatible phone, and is not for users under 22.

No11Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-instinct-e-45-mmRead 16 October 2026Electrical heart rate is listed as absent. The maker sensor list names only the optical sensor and Pulse Ox.

Blood oxygen sensingiBlood-oxygen sensing capability. App availability and medical status vary by market.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/2021177/pn/010-04761-00Read 14 October 2026Pulse Ox blood oxygen saturation monitor. Not available in all countries.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026

Skin temperature sensingiA sensor or supported function that measures skin temperature. It is not a core-body thermometer.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/2021177/pn/010-04761-00Read 14 October 2026Health & Wellness Monitoring lists skin temperature.

No11Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-instinct-e-45-mmRead 16 October 2026Skin temperature is not listed. The maker thermometer shows ambient temperature in the temperature glance.

Blood pressure featureiPublished blood-pressure feature category. Hypertension notifications are not numerical blood-pressure readings.

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Body composition sensor

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Skin conductance (EDA)

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No11Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-instinct-e-45-mmRead 16 October 2026Galvanic skin response is listed as absent.

Medical clearancesiNamed regulatory clearances and their jurisdiction. General water resistance or an ECG sensor does not establish medical clearance.

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Motion and environment sensors

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Accelerometer

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/2021177/pn/010-04761-00Read 14 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026

Accelerometer range

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Gyroscope

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/2021177/pn/010-04761-00Read 14 October 2026

No10Spec databasethe5krunner.com/specs/garmin/instinct-eRead 16 October 2026Sensor table: gyroscope No. The maker sensor list has no gyroscope either.11Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-instinct-e-45-mmRead 16 October 2026Gyroscope listed as absent.

Barometric altimeter

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/2021177/pn/010-04761-00Read 14 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026

Compass

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/2021177/pn/010-04761-00Read 14 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026

Ambient light sensor

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/2021177/pn/010-04761-00Read 14 October 2026

No11Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-instinct-e-45-mmRead 16 October 2026Ambient light sensor listed as absent. The maker sensor list has none.

Depth gauge

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/2021177/pn/010-04761-00Read 14 October 2026

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Depth gauge rangeiPublished measurement range of the depth gauge, distinct from maximum diving depth and water-pressure resistance.

40m1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/2021177/pn/010-04761-00Read 14 October 2026

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Water temperature sensor

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Health and fitness

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Health featuresiSupported health functions with country, phone and subscription restrictions in the source notes. Upcoming functions are not counted as available.

Continuous heart rate, Heart rate alerts, ECG app, Blood oxygen app, Heart rate variability, Sleep tracking, Sleep stages, Stress tracking, Readiness score, Cycle tracking, Temperature-based ovulation1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/2021177/pn/010-04761-00Read 14 October 2026Heart rate every second, abnormal heart rate alerts, ECG app, Pulse Ox, HRV status, sleep score and sleep stages, all-day stress, training readiness, women's health with past ovulation estimates and skin temperature. Breathing variations during sleep are not medically certified sleep apnea notifications, so that option is not stored.

Continuous heart rate, Heart rate alerts, Blood oxygen app, Heart rate variability, Sleep tracking, Sleep stages, Stress tracking, Cycle tracking1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026Specs tab: constant heart rate, high and low abnormal heart rate alerts, Pulse Ox, HRV status, advanced sleep, all-day stress and women's health in Garmin Connect. Pulse Ox is not available in every country. Sleep stages are named in the manual. Training readiness and training load are not listed.3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-D3C2D1F9-D2C0-404D-9372-7B2D57459BF8/EN-US/Instinct_E_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 16 October 2026Sleep score glance shows sleep stage information. Pulse oximeter, wrist HR, HRV status and women's health are described.

Fitness featuresiSupported workout functions. A sport-profile name alone does not prove advanced metrics such as running power or running dynamics. Trackback follows the recorded route back to the start. A compass arrow that points straight to the start does not count.

VO2 max, Training load, Recovery advice, Running dynamics, Running power, Pool swim, Open water swim, Strength rep counting, Interval workouts, Route navigation, Turn-by-turn navigation, Trackback, Climb detection, Golf courses, Ski resort maps1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/2021177/pn/010-04761-00Read 14 October 2026Spec table lists VO2 max, training load, recovery time, running dynamics, running power, open-water and pool swim metrics, automatic rep counting, improved intervals, courses with turn-by-turn directions, TracBack, trail-run auto climb and ClimbPro, 43,000 preloaded golf courses and preloaded ski resort maps. Move IQ is listed without a description, so auto workout detection is not stored. More than 100 activity profiles is not an exact count.

VO2 max, Recovery advice, Running dynamics, Pool swim, Open water swim, Strength rep counting, Interval workouts, Route navigation, Trackback, Climb detection1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026Specs tab: VO2 max, recovery time, running dynamics, open-water and pool swim metrics, automatic rep counting, interval training, course guidance, TracBack and trail run auto climb. Turn-by-turn directions, running power and training load are not listed.3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-D3C2D1F9-D2C0-404D-9372-7B2D57459BF8/EN-US/Instinct_E_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 16 October 2026Running Dynamics: the watch has an accelerometer for five running form metrics and the sixth needs an accessory. Auto Climb detects elevation changes with the altimeter. TracBack is under Back to Start.

Sport profilesiPublished count of distinct sport/activity profiles. A claim such as 180+ is not an exact integer count.

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Dive modesiActual supported dive modes. Water resistance or a depth app alone does not establish decompression-capable scuba support.

Snorkel, Scuba, single gas, Freedive1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/2021177/pn/010-04761-00Read 14 October 2026Single-gas and APNEA modes are listed with a Bühlmann ZHL-16c model. Snorkeling is a separate activity profile, stored as in the fēnix 9 Pro file.

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External sensorsiTypes of external workout sensors the watch can pair with. GPS reception, phone data and built-in sensors do not qualify.

Heart rate strap, Power meter, Speed and cadence, Foot pod, Smart trainer1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/2021177/pn/010-04761-00Read 14 October 2026Spec table lists compatible HRM accessories, power meters, speed and cadence sensors, foot pod capability and smart trainer control. Metrics that need an accessory are not built-in sensors.

Heart rate strap, Power meter, Speed and cadence, Foot pod1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026Specs tab: ANT+ and Bluetooth, foot pod capable, speed and cadence sensor support, HR broadcast. Chest HR straps and power meters are named in the manual.3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-D3C2D1F9-D2C0-404D-9372-7B2D57459BF8/EN-US/Instinct_E_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 16 October 2026Wireless Sensors table: external heart rate monitors, foot pod and speed/cadence sensors. VO2 max for cycling requires a paired power meter.

Safety

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Fall detectioniAutomatic fall detection. Incident detection restricted to recorded workouts is not counted as general fall detection.

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No3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-D3C2D1F9-D2C0-404D-9372-7B2D57459BF8/EN-US/Instinct_E_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 16 October 2026Incident detection works only during certain outdoor activities, so it is not general fall detection. Stored false.

Car crash detection

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Emergency SOSiA manual emergency alert to emergency services or preset contacts. Source notes identify the recipient, paired-phone requirement and country limits. Satellite is listed separately.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/2021177/pn/010-04761-00Read 14 October 2026The Assistance feature sends a message with a live location link to preset contacts through the paired phone. It does not call emergency services.5Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-708A8F4D-9A78-49CF-9528-DE109BBCC472/EN-US/fenix_9_Series_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 14 October 2026Requesting Assistance, printed page 126: on a watch without an inReach plan the watch sends an assistance message to preset contacts through the paired phone with a data plan.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026Specs tab lists Assistance. The manual says it messages preset contacts through a paired phone and does not call emergency services.3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-D3C2D1F9-D2C0-404D-9372-7B2D57459BF8/EN-US/Instinct_E_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 16 October 2026Hold CTRL requests assistance. It sends a message with a LiveTrack link and GPS location to emergency contacts through a paired phone with data. It does not contact emergency services.

Emergency sireniPublished or measured siren sound level in decibels. Audible distance alone does not establish this value. Measurement distance belongs in source notes.

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Live location sharingiShares live location during supported use. A paired phone or data subscription may be required.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/2021177/pn/010-04761-00Read 14 October 2026Safety and tracking features list Live Event Sharing and LiveTrack through the paired phone.5Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-708A8F4D-9A78-49CF-9528-DE109BBCC472/EN-US/fenix_9_Series_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 14 October 2026LiveTrack sends a web link to friends and family through the Garmin Connect app.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026Specs tab lists live event sharing and the Overview names LiveTrack. A paired phone with data is needed.3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-D3C2D1F9-D2C0-404D-9372-7B2D57459BF8/EN-US/Instinct_E_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 16 October 2026LiveTrack lets friends and family follow activities in real time. It needs a paired phone with data.

Dedicated LED flashlightiA dedicated hardware LED flashlight. Lighting the display white is not counted.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/2021177/pn/010-04761-00Read 14 October 2026

No3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-D3C2D1F9-D2C0-404D-9372-7B2D57459BF8/EN-US/Instinct_E_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 16 October 2026The flashlight screen lights the display. No LED is described.9Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2025/01/garmin-instinct-3-series-hands-on-everything-you-need-to-know.htmlRead 16 October 2026The post says the Instinct 3 has the flashlight and the Instinct E does not.11Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-instinct-e-45-mmRead 16 October 2026LED flashlight listed as absent.

Positioning

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PositioningiPublished satellite systems and signal bands. Do not infer bands from dual-frequency support alone.

GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/2021177/pn/010-04761-00Read 14 October 2026Sensors list GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou with SatIQ. Frequency bands per system are not listed.

GPS, GLONASS, Galileo1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026Specs tab Sensors lists GPS, GLONASS and Galileo.

Dual-band GNSSiMaker-stated dual-frequency satellite reception. Supported constellations and signal bands are listed separately.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/2021177/pn/010-04761-00Read 14 October 2026Feature list names multi-band GPS.

No3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-D3C2D1F9-D2C0-404D-9372-7B2D57459BF8/EN-US/Instinct_E_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 16 October 2026Satellite Settings offers Off, GPS Only, All Systems and UltraTrac. No multi-band option exists. Stored false.12Retailer pageheartratemonitorsusa.com/collections/garmin/products/garmin-instinct-e-rugged-outdoor-gps-smartwatchRead 16 October 2026Comparison table: multi-GNSS, single-band.

Offline mapsiMap data stored on the watch and usable without live phone data. GPX routes or breadcrumb tracks alone are not offline maps.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/2021177/pn/010-04761-00Read 14 October 2026Built-in mapping with preloaded road and trail maps, downloadable cartography and Wi-Fi map downloads.

No11Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-instinct-e-45-mmRead 16 October 2026Built-in maps listed as not supported.

Connectivity

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BluetoothiPublished Bluetooth support for this model. The version is recorded separately. Unknown version does not mean the radio is absent.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/2021177/pn/010-04761-00Read 14 October 2026Connectivity row lists Bluetooth, ANT+ and Wi-Fi. No Bluetooth version is published.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 20264Regulatory filingstatic.garmin.com/pumac/Instinct%20E,%2045%20mm.pdfRead 16 October 2026Report names a Bluetooth Low Energy transceiver. No Bluetooth version is stated.

Bluetooth version

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Wi-FiiPublished Wi-Fi support for this model. The standard and bands are recorded separately. Unknown standard does not mean Wi-Fi is absent.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/2021177/pn/010-04761-00Read 14 October 2026Connectivity row lists Wi-Fi. No Wi-Fi standard is published.

No1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026Specs tab Connectivity lists only Bluetooth and ANT+.10Spec databasethe5krunner.com/specs/garmin/instinct-eRead 16 October 2026Wi-Fi No.11Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-instinct-e-45-mmRead 16 October 2026

Wi-Fi standard

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Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz5Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-708A8F4D-9A78-49CF-9528-DE109BBCC472/EN-US/fenix_9_Series_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications > wireless frequencies for fēnix 9/9 Pro list only 2400-2483.5 MHz and 13.56 MHz. The 2.4 GHz band is therefore the only Wi-Fi band. No 5 GHz radio is listed. The Wi-Fi standard is not published.

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CellulariTrue when a cellular edition is sold. A variant row states whether that individual model has cellular hardware.

No1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/2021177/pn/010-04761-00Read 14 October 2026No LTE or inReach hardware on the base fēnix 9. The manual limits LTE and satellite features to the fēnix 9 Pro - inReach.5Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-708A8F4D-9A78-49CF-9528-DE109BBCC472/EN-US/fenix_9_Series_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 14 October 2026The manual limits LTE connected features to the fēnix 9 Pro - inReach.

No1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026Specs tab Connectivity lists only Bluetooth and ANT+. No cellular edition is offered.11Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-instinct-e-45-mmRead 16 October 2026

Network

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4G bandsiPublished LTE bands for the stated regional cellular model. Do not transfer bands to another region or Wi-Fi-only model.

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5G bandsiPublished 5G NR bands for the stated regional cellular model. RedCap support does not establish conventional full-bandwidth phone 5G.

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NFCiSome regions sell an NFC edition, so it is per variant.

Yes5Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-708A8F4D-9A78-49CF-9528-DE109BBCC472/EN-US/fenix_9_Series_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 14 October 2026Wireless frequencies list 13.56 MHz, used for Garmin Pay.

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Contactless payments

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/2021177/pn/010-04761-00Read 14 October 2026Garmin Pay contactless payments.

No11Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-instinct-e-45-mmRead 16 October 2026NFC and contactless payments listed as not supported. The maker feature list has no Garmin Pay.

Payment services

Garmin Pay1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/2021177/pn/010-04761-00Read 14 October 2026

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Ultra-wideband

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No11Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-instinct-e-45-mmRead 16 October 2026Ultra-wideband listed as not supported.

Satellite

None1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/2021177/pn/010-04761-00Read 14 October 2026No satellite features on the base fēnix 9. The manual limits satellite features to the fēnix 9 Pro - inReach.5Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-708A8F4D-9A78-49CF-9528-DE109BBCC472/EN-US/fenix_9_Series_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 14 October 2026The manual limits satellite features to the fēnix 9 Pro - inReach.

None11Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-instinct-e-45-mmRead 16 October 2026No satellite SOS listed.

ANT+

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/2021177/pn/010-04761-00Read 14 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 20264Regulatory filingstatic.garmin.com/pumac/Instinct%20E,%2045%20mm.pdfRead 16 October 2026Report names a Bluetooth Low Energy transceiver and an ANT transceiver.

Audio

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Speaker

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/2021177/pn/010-04761-00Read 14 October 2026Built-in speaker/microphone.

No11Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-instinct-e-45-mmRead 16 October 2026Speakers listed as absent.

Microphones

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011Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-instinct-e-45-mmRead 16 October 2026Microphone listed as absent.

Calls on the watchiVoice-call capability of the marketed model, including sold cellular editions. Variant radio capability and paired-phone requirements still apply.

Phone only1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/2021177/pn/010-04761-00Read 14 October 2026Bluetooth phone calling and voice assistant support. Calls use the paired phone. Messenger voice calls need the Pro.5Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-708A8F4D-9A78-49CF-9528-DE109BBCC472/EN-US/fenix_9_Series_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 14 October 2026Calling from the Phone App, printed page 97, needs a paired phone. Messenger calls are Pro-only.

None11Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-instinct-e-45-mmRead 16 October 2026Bluetooth calling listed as not supported.

Music on the watchiPlays audio stored on the watch. Remote control of phone playback or streaming alone does not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/2021177/pn/010-04761-00Read 14 October 2026Plays and controls watch music. 64 GB holds up to 7,000 songs from Spotify or Deezer, subscription may be required.

No10Spec databasethe5krunner.com/specs/garmin/instinct-eRead 16 October 2026Music storage No.11Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-instinct-e-45-mmRead 16 October 2026Onboard music storage listed as not supported.

Controls

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ButtonsiPhysical controls used to operate the watch, excluding the rotating crown and strap-release buttons. A clickable rotating crown is counted only in Crown.

55Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-708A8F4D-9A78-49CF-9528-DE109BBCC472/EN-US/fenix_9_Series_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 14 October 2026Button Functions, printed page 6 and 7: five physical buttons, no rotating crown.

53Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-D3C2D1F9-D2C0-404D-9372-7B2D57459BF8/EN-US/Instinct_E_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 16 October 2026Page 5 Buttons: LIGHT/CTRL, UP/MENU, DOWN/ABC, GPS and BACK/SET.

Named operating buttonsiNames of operating buttons, excluding the crown and strap-release controls.

Upper-left button, Middle-left button, Lower-left button, Upper-right button, Lower-right button5Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-708A8F4D-9A78-49CF-9528-DE109BBCC472/EN-US/fenix_9_Series_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 14 October 2026Button Functions: Upper-left, Middle-left, Lower-left, Upper-right and Lower-right buttons. Band-release latches are not counted.

LIGHT / CTRL, UP / MENU, DOWN / ABC, GPS, BACK / SET3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-D3C2D1F9-D2C0-404D-9372-7B2D57459BF8/EN-US/Instinct_E_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 16 October 2026Page 5 button names.

CrowniA crown that rotates to control the interface. A round push button that does not rotate is not a crown.

None5Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-708A8F4D-9A78-49CF-9528-DE109BBCC472/EN-US/fenix_9_Series_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 14 October 2026The button overview shows only push buttons.

None3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-D3C2D1F9-D2C0-404D-9372-7B2D57459BF8/EN-US/Instinct_E_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 16 October 2026The control overview shows five push buttons and no crown.14Spec databasenextpit.de/smartwatches/garmin-instinct-e-45mmRead 16 October 2026Crown: no.

Rotating bezeliPhysical rotation or touch gestures around the display edge. A fixed decorative bezel is None.

None5Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-708A8F4D-9A78-49CF-9528-DE109BBCC472/EN-US/fenix_9_Series_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 14 October 2026The button overview shows no rotating bezel.

None3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-D3C2D1F9-D2C0-404D-9372-7B2D57459BF8/EN-US/Instinct_E_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 16 October 2026The control overview shows no bezel control.

Gestures

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Raise and turn wrist to wake display3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-D3C2D1F9-D2C0-404D-9372-7B2D57459BF8/EN-US/Instinct_E_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 16 October 2026Changing the Screen Settings: Gesture turns on the screen by raising and turning your arm.

Battery and charging

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Battery capacityiPublished battery capacity for the stated case size. Rated and typical capacity are distinguished in source notes.

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Claimed battery lifeiMaker endurance claims with distinct operating modes and case sizes. With solar describes augmentation of that estimate, not hardware capability. Use false for ordinary claims without solar augmentation, true for explicitly solar-aided claims, and omit it when solar qualification is unclear. Source notes state AOD, GNSS, music and solar conditions. Do not create a normal-use row from an AOD-only claim. Low power denotes the maker battery-saver mode. Keep its typical, light-use and always-on claims separate from standard-mode claims. GPS power saving identifies an intermediate reduced-accuracy GNSS saving preset. Source notes retain the maker's preset name and published conditions. Max battery GPS is the distinct maximum-saving claim. When the maker has only one GPS saving preset, it is GPS power saving.

AGarmin fēnix 9

Mode	With solar	Hours (h)
Smartwatch	No	240
Low power	No	360
GPS, automatic system selection	No	18
GPS, automatic system selection with music	No	7
GPS, dual-band	No	15
Max battery GPS	No	49
Extended GPS workout	No	22
Expedition	No	240

Source1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/2021177/pn/010-04761-00Read 14 October 202643 mm column of the battery table, also on this page. Days converted to hours. Normal or Balanced activity mode is stored as automatic system selection because the manual says every satellite mode uses SatIQ to select systems dynamically. Max Accuracy is stored as dual-band because DC Rainmaker says it forces multi-band on. Max Battery, Extended and Expedition follow the maker names. Low-power is the maker's low power watch mode.5Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-708A8F4D-9A78-49CF-9528-DE109BBCC472/EN-US/fenix_9_Series_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 14 October 2026Battery Information, printed page 142: table for fēnix 9 with 43, 47 and 51 mm columns. Satellite Settings and Activity Power Mode Settings describe the modes.

BGarmin Instinct E

Mode	With solar	Hours (h)
Smartwatch	No	336
Low power	No	840
GPS	No	21
GPS, all systems	No	14
Max battery GPS	No	43
Expedition	No	408

Source1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 202645 mm column: smartwatch up to 16 days, battery saver watch mode up to 40 days, GPS up to 24 h, all satellite systems 16 h, max battery GPS up to 50 h, expedition GPS up to 20 days. Days converted exactly to hours. Maker estimates, no solar. The base row is the 40 mm size and each variant holds its own size.2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1314137/pn/010-02932-00Read 16 October 202640 mm column: smartwatch up to 14 days, battery saver watch mode up to 35 days, GPS up to 21 h, all satellite systems 14 h, max battery GPS up to 43 h, expedition GPS up to 17 days. Days converted exactly to hours.3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-D3C2D1F9-D2C0-404D-9372-7B2D57459BF8/EN-US/Instinct_E_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 16 October 2026Pages 65 and 66 Battery Life Information table matches the product page for both sizes.

Smartwatch mode (claimed)iMaker normal-use smartwatch claim without solar. A watch with only an explicit AOD-mode claim has no value here. Workloads differ and source notes must be read.

240h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

336h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

AOD battery life (up to)iMaker claimed smartwatch endurance with the always-on display enabled and without solar, for the base case. Source notes preserve workload and case conditions. This is a claim, not a measured test or an AOD-off estimate.

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GPS mode (claimed)iMaker regular GPS/GNSS activity claim without solar, for the base case. AOD, multi-band, music and power-saving conditions have separate rows when published.

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21h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Solar chargingiPublished solar charging hardware capability. An ordinary battery estimate without solar augmentation does not prove that the watch lacks solar charging hardware.

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No12Retailer pageheartratemonitorsusa.com/collections/garmin/products/garmin-instinct-e-rugged-outdoor-gps-smartwatchRead 16 October 2026Not-included list names solar charging. The maker battery table has no solar claims.

Charging methodiThe connection at the watch, not the cable end at the USB adapter. A proprietary inductive puck is not Qi unless interoperability is explicitly established.

Proprietary plug1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/2021177/pn/010-04761-00Read 14 October 2026Charging method: Garmin proprietary plug charger. USB at the other end of the cable is not the watch port.

Proprietary plug1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026Specs tab: Garmin proprietary plug charger.

Charging guidanceiPublished charging requirements, nominal estimates and compatibility guidance. Keep adapter ratings separate from power accepted by the watch.

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Use the supplied proprietary charging cable with a USB-C computer port or an AC adapter rated for at least 5 W. The adapter rating does not establish power accepted by the watch.3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-D3C2D1F9-D2C0-404D-9372-7B2D57459BF8/EN-US/Instinct_E_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 16 October 2026Page 65: proprietary cable to a USB-C computer port or AC adapter with a 5 W minimum rating.

Max charging power (watch)iPublished maximum charging power at the watch. Adapter rating or charger input power does not prove the power accepted by the watch.

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Fast chargingiAn explicit fast-charging capability claim. A short charging time or high adapter wattage alone does not qualify.

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Quick charge claimiMaker claim for usage from a short charge. Source notes identify the usage workload, such as normal use or sleep tracking.

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Charge 0 to 80% (claimed)iMaker claim for charging an empty battery to 80%. Charger and approximate qualifiers belong in source notes.

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Full charge time (claimed)iMaker advertised nominal full-charge duration. Approximate or theoretical maker estimates are allowed, with their conditions in source notes. Partial-charge intervals do not qualify. Measured 0 to 100% tests have a separate field.

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Measured

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Peak brightness (measured)iReviewer measurement. Source notes state screen area, mode and ambient light. A small-area peak claim cannot be replaced with a full-screen measurement.

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Battery life (measured)iReviewer-observed mixed-use endurance. Source notes state case size, AOD, workout use and whether it was a complete discharge. Extrapolation from partial discharge is excluded.

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Battery tests (measured)iReviewer-observed endurance, with case size and test settings in source notes. Partial-discharge projections are not stored as measured endurance.

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Full charge time (measured)iReviewer measurement from empty to full, not 0-80% or a charge from 5%. Source notes name the charger and case size.

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Strap

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Lug widthiDistance between standard strap attachment lugs, not the decorative width of a proprietary strap. Unknown for custom connectors unless the maker publishes lug width.

20mm1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/2021177/pn/010-04761-00Read 14 October 2026QuickFit watch band compatible: included (20 mm) for the 43 mm watch.

20mm1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026Specs tab QuickFit watch band compatible: 22 mm for 45 mm and 20 mm for 40 mm.2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1314137/pn/010-02932-00Read 16 October 2026Specs tab QuickFit watch band compatible: yes (20 mm).

Quick-release strapiThe supplied strap can be detached through its quick-release mechanism. Compatibility with quick-release replacement straps alone does not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/2021177/pn/010-04761-00Read 14 October 2026QuickFit watch band compatible: included.

No3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-D3C2D1F9-D2C0-404D-9372-7B2D57459BF8/EN-US/Instinct_E_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 16 October 2026Changing the Spring Bar Bands: the supplied bands detach by pushing in the watch pin. QuickFit bands need a compatible watch pin. This is not a quick-release lever, so false.

Strap systemiPublished attachment system and compatible case sizes. Proprietary connectors are distinguished from standard spring bars.

QuickFit: 20 mm on the 43 mm case, 22 mm on the 47 mm case, 26 mm on the 51 mm case1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/2021177/pn/010-04761-00Read 14 October 2026QuickFit width per case size from each size page: 20 mm (43), 22 mm (47), 26 mm (51).

Spring bar bands. QuickFit compatible with a compatible watch pin (20 mm on the 40 mm case, 22 mm on the 45 mm case)3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-D3C2D1F9-D2C0-404D-9372-7B2D57459BF8/EN-US/Instinct_E_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 16 October 2026Page 66: Instinct E bands are spring bar bands. QuickFit bands fit with a compatible watch pin.

Strap materialiMaterial of the supplied strap for the stated package. Do not substitute material from another band sold separately.

Silicone1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/2021177/pn/010-04761-00Read 14 October 2026

Silicone1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026

Strap

Fog Gray Silicone Band1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/2021177/pn/010-04761-00Read 14 October 2026Variation name of the supplied silicone band for the SKU, from the store product name.

Charcoal Band1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026Garmin names the colourways Black with Charcoal Band and Electric Lime with Electric Lime Band.

Strap sizesiPublished wrist-circumference range for the stated strap or case. Source notes distinguish an overall compatible wrist range from one supplied strap size.

AGarmin fēnix 9

Size	Wrist (min) (mm)	Wrist (max) (mm)
Silicone band	108	182

Source1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/2021177/pn/010-04761-00Read 14 October 2026Fits wrists with the silicone band: 108-182 mm for the 43 mm watch.

BGarmin Instinct E

Size	Wrist (min) (mm)	Wrist (max) (mm)
Supplied silicone band	107	179

Source1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026Specs tab: fits wrists with a circumference of 132 to 213 mm for 45 mm. This describes the supplied silicone band.2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1314137/pn/010-02932-00Read 16 October 2026Specs tab: fits wrists with a circumference of 107 to 179 mm for the supplied silicone band.

Regulatory

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FCC ID

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IPH-04880, IPH-048814Regulatory filingstatic.garmin.com/pumac/Instinct%20E,%2045%20mm.pdfRead 16 October 2026Garmin compliance test report cover for Instinct E, 45 mm: model A04881, FCC ID IPH-04881, IC 1792A-04881.5Regulatory filingstatic.garmin.com/pumac/Instinct%20E,%2040%20mm.pdfRead 16 October 2026Garmin compliance packet for Instinct E, 40 mm: model A04880, FCC ID IPH-04880, IC 1792A-04880. Cellular and Wi-Fi radios are not listed.

SAR limb (US)iPublished limb/wrist SAR for the stated base regional model under the US regime. Other case sizes or radio versions can differ. Head or body SAR is excluded.

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SAR limb (EU)iPublished limb/wrist SAR for the stated base regional model under the EU regime. Other case sizes or radio versions can differ. Head or body SAR is excluded.

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Other certifications

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EU declaration of conformity: Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU and RoHS 2011/65/EU, ISED Canada: 1792A-04880 (40 mm), 1792A-04881 (45 mm), Regulatory model A04880 (40 mm), A04881 (45 mm)4Regulatory filingstatic.garmin.com/pumac/Instinct%20E,%2045%20mm.pdfRead 16 October 2026Garmin compliance packet for Instinct E 45 mm names ISED ID 1792A-04881. The 40 mm packet names 1792A-04880.5Regulatory filingstatic.garmin.com/pumac/Instinct%20E,%2040%20mm.pdfRead 16 October 2026ISED ID 1792A-04880 for the 40 mm size.6Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.garmin.com/pumac/Instinct%20E%2040mm_DoC-EU.pdfRead 16 October 2026EU declaration of conformity for model A04880, Instinct E 40mm, under Directives 2011/65/EU and 2014/53/EU. A04881 is the 45mm model in the sibling declaration.

In the box

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In the box

fēnix 9 smartwatch, Charging/data cable, Documentation1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/2021177/pn/010-04761-00Read 14 October 2026Complete In the Box list. No mains or USB power adapter.

Instinct E 40 mm smartwatch with silicone band, Charging/data cable, Documentation1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026In the Box tab, shown for the 45 mm size.2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1314137/pn/010-02932-00Read 16 October 2026In the Box tab for the 40 mm size.

Power adapter in boxiA mains/USB power adapter is supplied. A charging cable, inductive puck or charging dock alone does not count.

No1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/2021177/pn/010-04761-00Read 14 October 2026In the Box has a charging/data cable and documentation, no power adapter.

No1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026Box lists the watch, a charging/data cable and documentation. No mains adapter.

Links

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Product page

www.garmin.com/en-US/p/2021177/pn/010-04761-001Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/2021177/pn/010-04761-00Read 14 October 2026

www.garmin.com/en-US/p/13158171Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026

Spec sheet

www.garmin.com/en-US/p/2021177/pn/010-04761-001Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/2021177/pn/010-04761-00Read 14 October 2026

www.garmin.com/en-US/p/13158171Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026Public Specs tab of the same page. No separate datasheet was found.

Manual

www8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-708A8F4D-9A78-49CF-9528-DE109BBCC472/EN-US/fenix_9_Series_OM_EN-US.pdf5Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-708A8F4D-9A78-49CF-9528-DE109BBCC472/EN-US/fenix_9_Series_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 14 October 2026

www8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-D3C2D1F9-D2C0-404D-9372-7B2D57459BF8/EN-US/Instinct_E_OM_EN-US.pdf3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-D3C2D1F9-D2C0-404D-9372-7B2D57459BF8/EN-US/Instinct_E_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 16 October 2026

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

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1year7Maker product pagewww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-E72F728A-C9B4-4294-967D-EA17F5462A5C/EN-US/GUID-80997D2B-7430-427E-A14E-6115C8D079B6.htmlRead 16 October 2026Garmin Consumer Limited Warranty text: non-aviation products are covered for one year from the date of purchase. This is the US text hosted in another Garmin manual. A US retailer also lists a 1 year manufacturer warranty.

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