However, this could change as early as next year, as Garmin’s microLED supplier AU Optronics is already working on a new production line that is expected to come online in the first half of 2027 and produce a new generation of panels. However, it may take some time for the next Garmin smartwatch with a MicroLED display to hit the market, as Brad Trenkle currently does not expect Garmin to launch a Fenix with a MicroLED display before the launch of the next generation of smartwatches.
The COO also warns that Garmin would not be immune to the effects of the DRAM crisis, so a price increase cannot be ruled out. However, the executive suggests that Garmin could offset rising manufacturing costs better than most rivals thanks to its relatively high margins, meaning prices may not rise as sharply as one would expect during the DRAM crisis.
