They also share another common trait: both Instinct 2 and Fenix 7 watches previously only came with memory-in-pixel (MIP) screens, a duller display than most watches, and one that conserves energy.

This technique is used in conjunction with MIP mapping, which provides texture maps in different depths. An algorithm is used to map a screen pixel location to a corresponding point on the two ...

Some Garmin watches use a transflective display found in MIP displays (Memory in Pixel). These displays utilize a combination of transmissive and reflective properties within their screens.