Garmin Fenix 9 vs Apple Watch Ultra 4 — Here’s Which One I’m Keeping

Garmin Fenix 9 vs Apple Watch Ultra 4 — which is actually the better smartwatch for fitness, training and everyday life? After testing both watches in the real world, the answer might surprise you. In this video, I’m putting the Garmin Fenix 9 head-to-head with the Apple Watch Ultra 4 to see how they compare in everyday use, fitness tracking, training, recovery, durability and smart features. Both watches sit at the premium end of the market, but they take very different approaches. Garmin focuses on training, performance and recovery, while Apple combines fitness tracking with a fully featured smartwatch experience. But how big is the difference when you actually wear and use them? I compare the two watches across a range of real-world scenarios, including their displays, responsiveness, comfort, training metrics, heart rate monitoring, smartwatch functionality and more. I also look at the Garmin’s training and recovery tools, Apple’s cellular connectivity and ecosystem, and the differences that matter when choosing a watch for an active lifestyle. And after testing both, there’s one watch I’m keeping — even though it might not be the one I’d recommend to most people. Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:10 - Fenix 9 first impressions Design 02:10 - Comparisons 02:45 - Strength trainingg 03:31 - Running & GPS 05:00 - Combat sports 05:30 - Sleep tracking 05:59 - Maps 06:35 - Garmin Connect vs Apple Fitness apps 06:58 - Durability and scratch resistance 07:25 - The better "smartwatch" 08:20 - My final verdict: which watch am I keeping? WHICH WOULD YOU CHOOSE? Would you pick the Garmin Fenix 9 for its training and recovery features, or the Apple Watch Ultra 4 for its smartwatch functionality and Apple ecosystem? Let me know in the comments!