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Updated · Notebookcheck.net · Aug 23
Garmin Sets August 25 Livestream for Fenix 9 Launch as Czech Retailer Lists 2 Models Early
Updated
Updated · Notebookcheck.net · Aug 23

Garmin Sets August 25 Livestream for Fenix 9 Launch as Czech Retailer Lists 2 Models Early

3 articles · Updated · Notebookcheck.net · Aug 23

Summary

  • August 25 at 11:00 UTC is the slot Garmin has confirmed for its “Play Harder” livestream, the company’s first official teaser after weeks of leaks around the Fenix 9, Fenix 9 Pro and Enduro 4.
  • A surfer wearing a seawater-ready wearable is the only visual clue so far, pointing more toward rugged Fenix or Enduro watches than newer Forerunner models such as the 570 or 970.
  • A Czech retailer, SkiAndBike, has already posted listings for the Fenix 9 and Fenix 9 Pro ahead of the event, though it has not yet shown the Enduro 4 or a new Fenix E.
  • Garmin still has not disclosed the lineup or runtime, but its Fenix 8 Pro launch event lasted about 15 minutes, suggesting a short product-focused reveal.

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