Just a few hours after spotting a major Garmin FCC filing pointing toward satellite and LTE features in an upcoming flagship, I decided to keep digging into international regulatory databases.
My search paid off.
On August 5, 2026, five new Garmin wireless devices officially passed conformity certification with South Korea’s radio research agency.
Here are the five new model numbers listed in the official Korean database:
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AA5168
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AA5169
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AA5170
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AA5171
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AA5172
All five listings confirm the devices are manufactured in Taiwan and are classified as specific low-power wireless communication hardware—the standard regulatory category Garmin uses for its smartwatches and sports wearables.
What Do These 5 Model Numbers Mean?
Seeing five model numbers certified at the same time is a huge clue. Garmin typically registers related products together right before a major product family launch.
Given the timing and the recent FCC filings, these devices are almost certainly part of Garmin’s upcoming outdoor flagship generation—specifically the Fenix 9 series, along with closely related premium lines like the Enduro 4 and MARQ (Gen 3).
Here is how these five models could map out across Garmin’s lineup:
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Fenix 9 Sizes (S, Standard, X): The standard Fenix flagship lineup usually comes in three distinct case sizes—42mm (S), 47mm, and 51mm (X). That takes up three model slots right away.
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Enduro 4: Built on the same core internal platform as the 51mm Fenix, the ultra-endurance Enduro series routinely shares certification windows with the main Fenix lineup.
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MARQ (Gen 3) or Solar/LTE Variants: The remaining slot could easily belong to a new luxury MARQ Gen 3 variant, or a dedicated Solar/LTE edition of the flagship.
What’s Next?
When Garmin hardware receives official regulatory approval in key markets like South Korea and the US, it means testing is finished. Historically, official product announcements follow anywhere from two to six weeks after these filings appear.
Garmin is clearly gearing up for a massive late-summer or fall announcement. I’ll keep tracking regulatory registries across other regions, so stay tuned for updates as more details drop!
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