Garmin could be about to release an all-new version of the Fenix 8 – with a futuristic Micro-LED display.
The Garmin Fenix 8 has just launched (and got a rave review here at Wareable) but a new version could be on the way, according to an interesting leak.
The Fenix 8 MicroLED was spotted by watch face developers among lists of new models compatible with Connect IQ app uploads.
Developer leaks suggest Garmin is preparing to launch two new watches, including a Fenix 8 with a MicroLED display.
The Fenix 8 MicroLED should promise better energy efficiency, extending battery life without sacrificing brightness or screen performance.
MicroLED technology has been talked about plenty during the past few years, and every new Apple Watch generation is touted to use the screen tech. Its allure is the ability to offer excellent visuals with significantly lower power draw.
Skeptics would point out that Apple has not yet deemed it ready to land on its watches, but that could be due to the economies involved. Garmin would have few qualms about charging a huge sum for a Fenix 8 MicroLED—and it theoretically could retail for over $1,500.
What will be super interesting for us wearable tech observers is the battery life gains from MicroLED over AMOLED. If Garmin can dramatically yield extra battery life over its standard Fenix watches, it could sound the starting pistol on a new era of Micro-LED watches.
Watch this space.
Via: PULSE
