Garmin  fenix 9 Pro Solar

So far I like the watch from a fitness perspective. However, the golf functionality needs a lot of work. Based on my experience the autoshot detection misses about one third of the shots. At this time I’m working with Garmin engineers to see how to resolve the issue.

I had the Fenix 6 for years before I recently bought the Fenix 9. I opted for the smaller 47mm version because I read that it should help with heart rate accuracy. Unfortunately, the Fenix 9 is even less accurate than the 6. I know if you want accurate heart rate data you need a chest strap but I regret doubling down on Garmin. I've compared the same workouts with friends side-by-side and the Apple watch blows the Garmin out of the water for tracking accuracy. Their watch was able to show heart rate increases with intentional shifts in intensity where the Garmin just can't get it right. I just spent 30 minutes rowing hard and the watch claimed I only spent 3:19 minutes in zone 3 and the rest of the workout was in zone 1 & 2 even though I was gasping for air.

A real upgrade. Better music access , quick easy access to meaningful data on display . More details on activities. Better options to extend battery life.

The biggest difference I noticed is the size. I wear it more snug on my wrist when training, and it stays comfortable. The design feels rugged and built to last, though I won't be doing any intentional drop tests. I also get regular use out of the flashlight and solar charging. Battery life is the biggest advantage. I appreciate being able to keep using the watch with confidence even when the battery percentage is low. For anyone who trains hard and spends time outdoors, this watch delivers.

Amazing watch and a great training tool. However it's lacking for strength training. Garmin gives you a large library of exercises and lets you build custom strength workouts. The problem is that during a workout, the watch shows the description for the NEXT exercise rather than the one you're currently doing! You can create custom data screens, but the current exercise isn't available as a data field, so there's no way to fix this yourself. That makes much of the programmed strength workout functionality less useful than it should be. There are feature requests going back to the Fenix 6(!) asking Garmin to address this, and it still hasn't been fixed. The other option is Open Strength, which works for basic data capture, but the automatic exercise detection isn't remotely accurate. You can finish a 50-minute workout and end up with a jumble of semi-random exercises the watch thought you performed. Garmin really needs to fix Strength workouts so the watch displays the CURRENT exercise instead of NEXT. It's a small change that would make the strength training functionality dramatically more useful.

Amazing watch, I am very happy with my choice.

This is my first Garmin watch. I love the full customization options and how much training and fitness data I can monitor. The battery life is amazing and the quality of build on this watch is top notch. It came with a premium price, but I feel like I am getting a premium product. I would definitely recommend this watch if you're into fitness tracking, hiking or exploring.

This is an upgrade from a Fenix 7 Solar I had been wearing for a number of years. The battery life sold me on the Fenix 7 and the 9 is even better. My son is now using the 7 for hiking too. If you are in the fence about getting one of these, go for it. You won’t regret it.

Bought the 47 mm 9 pro solar. My favorite garmin so far (I’ve had every fenix since the fenix 2). Lightweight case. Crisp MIP screen (I love that they kept the MIP). The look, size, and ruggedness are perfect in my opinion.

Way too big, uncomfortable on wrist and unable to wear for long times. I think there’s a reason this is cheaper than the fenix 8 solar