It costs less than Fenix 8 and is the smarter buy to get a beast of an adventure watch.
The new Fenix brought the AMOLED Epix and Fenix under one name but at a premium price.
The Enduro line puts battery first, all while offering most of the features from the Fenix series.
Those software changes make using the Enduro 3 feel more like using a smartwatch.
Its still a very expensive watch and is going to be too pricey for many.
The Garmin Fenix 8 is deservedly one of thebest Garmin watches.
The differences lie with the same-sized, 1.4-inch, 280x280 resolution touchscreen.
Outside of the changes in the display department, this is a watch that feels very Garmin.
Youve got a pretty standard array of physical buttons that arent the leak-proof kind included on the Fenix 8.
Its suitable for swimming up to 100 meters depth and uses Garmins go-to proprietary charging cable.
These plans range from 4-6 weeks and arent just for people who choose weights over cardio.
Thats never more true of the Enduro 3s standout quality, and thats the battery life.
36 days of battery in smartwatch mode becomes 90 days.
Getting to that number requires regular exposure to sunlight to top up those reserves.
Garmins efforts to make strength training feel more a part of the tracking experience is a valiant attempt.
Especially when elements like rep counting arent impeccable on sports watches in general.
Garmin Enduro 3: Scorecard
Garmin Enduro 3: Should I buy?
Youll need to grab a Fenix 8 for that.
First reviewed: December 2024
