Garmin Fenix 9, Edge 1060 and 2026 Wearable Rumours Ranked

The 2026 sport watch calendar is getting busy. Leaks and speculation compiled by The5kRunner point to a Garmin Fenix 9, a refreshed Edge 1060, and meaningful moves from Coros, Polar, Suunto, and Apple before the year is out.

The three trends everyone is chasing right now are LTE connectivity, microLED displays, and direct satellite comms. Garmin already tested LTE waters with the Forerunner 965 LTE in select markets. MicroLED would be a serious battery-life upgrade over the AMOLED screens on the Fenix 8 and Forerunner 965, which struggle past four days in smartwatch mode. Coros proved you can hit 60-plus hours GPS runtime without exotic display tech, so the pressure on Garmin is real.

For triathletes and trail runners the Fenix 9 is the obvious focal point. The Fenix 8 landed with a solid feature set but a price tag starting around $900. If the 9 adds satellite messaging closer to what Garmin already offers on the inReach range, plus a microLED screen, that justifies a premium. The Edge 1060 refresh matters for cyclists who found the current model's battery life acceptable at 35 hours but want always-on LTE without a separate phone.

Coros, Polar, and Suunto are all expected to respond. Coros has been aggressive, releasing the Apex 2 Pro and Vertix 2S at lower prices than comparable Garmin units. Polar's Grit X2 Pro is a quality build but the software ecosystem still lags. Suunto Race S showed the brand can compete on design. Apple's play remains the outlier: the Ultra 3 rumour mill keeps pointing to a longer battery target, possibly 72 hours with GPS, which would finally make it a serious triathlon tool.

Worth watching but not worth pre-ordering blind. Rumours are rumours until Garmin sends a press release. Check back when units hit reviewers' wrists.