It is still a lot of money compared to my FR955, but in comparison to the Fenix 8 series it sure is. If I would be in need for me new Garmin watch, this probably would be it
the only way to pay 1k for watch is to have blood pressure feature and other health metrics like blood sugar acurate oxygen etc else its not worth it. Previous versions do the same thing with this model
@@tougeattack123 for 1k I'm close to pretend blood analysis 🤣. Let's see the Fenix E launch what will be, but for me the unique decent product launched so far is the Enduro 3, that adds something (better solar lens, UI/UX improvements and battery duration) to the already good he platform of the Fenix 7X Pro
Titanium, sapphire, only 63 grams, MIP display, solar charging, maps and great battery, definitely the winner of the bunch for me! Price is still a bit high imo, but not as crazy as some of the Fenix 8 models that don’t even feature sapphire glass.
@@fractalofgod6324 I finally figured out why some people weren’t getting me so I changed the wording of my original post. Not a native speaker, so my bad 😬
I recently went from Fenix 7x pro to Epix pro gen 2 and i have to say, that i miss the copper solar ring. For me, it added some sort of nice design touch to the design of the watch for me.
The Enduro 3 is Garmin’s 2024 win 🔥 Fantastic price, fantastic features, great weight, unbelievable battery and looks so much less bulky of a design 😍 Nice video ray. I’m sold!
Definitely the best outdoor/sport watch on the market right now. I have Instinct 2X and I'm super happy with it, easy to use and lightweight, but will be looking for a sale prices for this fantastic Enduro 3. Main reasons are detailed mapping and MP3 in watch so I can listen to music without taking my phone. Thanks for the review! 👍
I was on the fence with the Fenix 8 due to cost. No arguments on how spectacular it is. However, you literally convinced me to purchase the Enduro 3 with your review. Thanks for your time and effort!
@@chltmdwp I don't have one (it is new!) but I do have an Instinct 2X and that does sound very cool. It is worth noting though that with watches without speakers, if you have your watch connected to the Garmin Connect app that can also do pacing announcements via your phone speakers/headphones
I love my fenix 6 sapphire, and my instinct 2x. So i think this may be the best combo of fenix and battery life, plus ecg. Def their most useful update this year in my opinion!
Agree that the thought is nice, but you have to consider the components. Smaller watch, smaller battery, smaller solar ring - inherently less battery life. They probably don’t want to compromise the integrity of the Enduro line for the sake of selling more watches.
@@aaaaooooii You're right of course, it would defeat the concept. However it would cool to have a smallish, modern MIP with solar now that the 42mm Fenix is gone from the new line up and the 255/955 are presumably on the way out as well. They can call it whatever they want :). One can dream.
Thank you for reviewing this. I liked that you went over the user interface as an MIP watch (so that us 7/7pro Fenix owners see the diff). You mentioned that there’s no way they can bring some of the UI stuff to the 2022 and 2023 models? How about future firmware updates (let’s say a random activity profile in the future)
glad i held off on pulling the trigger on fenix8 solar51. after going through your reviews just ordered eduro3. i think this will be a nice upgrade from my beloved garmin945 which is missing HRV. thank you for the detailed review. well done.
It’s absolutely incredible how amazing your relationships are with all of the tech companies. They trust you so damn much that they alter products based off of your feedback. Huge fan bud!
@@MikeAltogether because it means he can point out to corps when it could work better and they change it. He could ask for a rose gold colourway but his feedback is more constructive than that ;) Meanwhile the rest of us are shouting into the wind on the official forums about the same things. So a beneficial influence is 'why'.
@@MikeAltogether if you don’t see him maintaining relationships as a positive, you’re on the wrong channel my man. Never once have I thought that DC is going easy on anyone nor do I think his relationships compromise his reviews. He’s honest and fair in all of his reviews and I’ve bought countless items based off of his videos.
Thanks for the review. I had a plan to buy Fenix 8 until I found this. Looks like it has all I need for a lower price, plus bigger battery, which is almost no-brainer. There are two things that concern me though: 1. Enduro 3 hasn’t got “leak-proof buttons” of the Fenix. What does that mean for an average non-swimmer? That I cannot dive with it below a certain depth, or that I cannot use it in a pool? I assume that I can still use it in rain, because that would be immediate show stopper for most people. 2. I need to record short reminders from time to time. Fenix 8 has got a note recording feature, which is obviously missing on Enduro 3, because it hasn’t got a microphone. But what about the bluetooth headeset? You can connect one to listen to music, so it would be great if it could record short audio notes using the headset’s microphone, but I couldn’t find any info on that anywhere. Can it? If not, is there any other way to save a short note on the watch without having a phone nearby (type a text on the screen for example)?
Weight and cost savings are achieved through its plastic rear cover, which replaces the titanium of previous models. Additionally, the front bezel is narrower compared to the same sized (51mm) Fenix 8 Solar, allowing for the larger solar ring while further reducing both weight and cost.
Gran vídeo, me ha encantado y me ha parecido muy clarificador. Para usuarios de alta montaña que prefieran las pantallas MIPS, la duración de la batería y les de igual el altavoz y el micrófono este es su reloj. Además del precio, sorprendente también. Compre mi 7x zafiro por una buena oferta pero si tuviera que comprar uno ahora abandonaría la serie Fenix.
Thank you for the reviews on the new Garmin watches! I am considering updating a 5x and this content is priceless! I now need to research/compare the competition. Keep up the excellent reviews!
Your opinion of the 8 vs. the Enduro is spot on. I don't think most people are interested in diving and the mic/speaker is totally unnecessary at least for me. No reason to pay more for the 8
I'm a good boy and always watch your videos all the way through. One thing I'd really love is for you to go through how I can use my Fenix to navigate when cycling walking. What I'd like to be able to do is enter a postcode (I'm in the UK) of my destination and just have it navigate. I'm aware there are ways to save a destination natively on the phone and by connecting to a computer, but surely, with all the nav tech in the Fenix, there's a way to use it simply as a tiny satnav, so I don't need to buy a separate cycle nav. Many thanks.
Having recently bought a Suunto Vertical, I’ve ordered this too to compare. One will be sold post Dragons Back next week 😊 really pleased with the Enduro 3 price!
5:00 For GPS specs it's actually 50K lux all the time, not just 3 hours. here this amounts to about 0.56% per hour (vs 0.24% Enduro 2). That's big gain, but for some reason Fenix 8 Solar only gets 0.41% per hour vs 0.38% before.
I have a 6X sapphire - and just bought a Suunto vertical to give that a go. I’ve also ordered this Enduro 3, and will sell one post comparison - got a multi day ultra coming up so perfect for a side by side!
the problem I found with solar charging devices is results are always going to be variable, and even on a bright sunny day, the device itself is very rarely actually facing the sun... is it clear or cloudy? is it pouring rain so you're wearing a rain jacket? is the watch face directly facing the Sun(on your left wrist it's going to be shaded if you're traveling north in the morning, etc)? is the trail entirely shaded through the forest (cloudy day simulator)? I would guess that 300 hours is the best case scenario(Sahara desert) to make the numbers sound good, and not the worst case scenario (Northern latitudes on the winter solstice)
Thanks for your continued fabulous coverage of these new devices. It is no surprise that you are the first channel I turn to and the one that I trust the most. I went through some mental struggles last year as to which Garmin watch to buy, my biggest issue was that I am primarily a cyclist, so my Garmin cycling computer is the device need that I have, a watch was more of a 'nice to have' item for walking, rucking, general health tracking, etc. Of course I wanted some functionality, but did not want to spend a fortune. I settled on the Forerunner 265, which has done everything I wanted (with the AMOLED display), absolutely no complaints. Note, I am not even coming close to using all of the functionality of the 365 device at this time. Being a tech geek, the new shiny things are always attractive. Watching your detailed review on the Fenix 8, it seemed very cool, however, maybe not a ton of new functionality. The big detractor was the price. In no way was a device at over $1k justifiable. This new Enduro 3 seems much more promising. Of course I would be giving-up the AMOLED display, I am unsure how much I would miss that, but it is nice and I would be picking-up the solar functionality and the insane battery life. As for new/enhanced features that would directly impact me, I am not sure that they are there given that at about $800 this is still significantly more expensive than what my 365 cost me. I am wondering that while the new Fenix and Enduro watching seem to be great, will Garmin be a victim of their own previous success and see disappointing sales numbers for these new devices because the old devices are still really good? I have the same dilemma with the Edge 1030+ that I run on my road bike, it does absolutely everything I need it to do. While the new Edge 1050 is really cool, measuring the price vs. the "need" for any new features, it is a tough sell.
Thanks to Coros and other GPS watch brands catching up, Garmin has the first price drop ever on any series. I will keep supporting Coros, so we can have GPS watches with reasonable price 😂
Very good review! However, one thing you might want to keep in mind - Fenix 8 has a speaker. I'm guessing new software releases will utilise this speaker more and more. It can alert you when your heart rate is too high etc. by speaking to you.
I would REALLY like you to do some more health based opinions on this and the Fenix 8. I'd guess quite a bit of people also want this watch for the health tracking and metrics of these watches rather than the marathon endurance type things. That said to say you have folks that value your opinion on both sides of the watch....
Im not an ultra runner and I bought my Fenix 6x Pro primarily for hiking and backwoods navigation. The new Fenix watches are nice, but this has all the features I want in an "outdoor" watch. To me, the increased battery life is a nice bonus. Definitely putting this on the consideration list if my Fenix 6 starts to go. Also, I am looking forward to the new Instinct line if they are able to get this much battery life in a color display. Edit: can you set up a data page that shows both the map and some other data, like current time/elevation and that sort of thing? The Fenix 7 pro models can do that if my memory of your reviews holds up. It would be nice to just have one or two data pages for hiking.
That's brilliant! When I become a father I can sell my child and get one of these!
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When you become a father, you just realize, that nothing else could be compared to be a father of a precius child, it's just the best thing in the world. They are God's special and precious gifts to us. A child's affection and love beats everything on this Earth. So not funny.
Nice channel you have here . Glad I found it . I’m in the market for a watch and I saw that you do bike as well . I’m more trail and downhill fokussed . I wanted to ask you what is the best watch for navigation . I’m not that much into all the health metrics etc. I’ve been told to get a computer but I prefer a watch . I really just need the nav part to find my way deep in the woods . I’d be very glad for a recommendation. I was considering epix pro 2 or fenix 8 but I really appreciate your recommendation
Got a Fenix 7x pro a few months ago, kind of bummed out about not getting this one. I don't really need that battery life for 99% of the time but if I do a multiday hike it would be one thing less to worrie about
Great review Ray as always, do you think it is worth holding out for an Enduro 4? IF they release one that is. 🙄 I am leaning more towards this over the Fenix 8 for battery life.
Thanks for a great review. Personally I watched the Fenix 8 review too, and found that to be too gimmicky (the watch, not the review). The Enduro 3 seems like the perfect upgrade for me personally - I'm still wearing a Forerunner 935.
Great review as always! Do you feel that the maps look good with the MIP vs the fenix 8 amoled? And when using amazon music, you don’t need your phone with it?
I am not a pro, but I don't understand a lot of garmin products. I honestly would consider to buy one, if there weren't 800 models that are almost identical. The swim, is a downsized forerunner, not exactly cheap (250) same thing for the s70: specially made for golf, except that the flagship forerunner is better than it ev3n in golf... This enduro is kind of the fenix /epix with more battery? But with less functions. Who need a 30 days long lasting sportwatch? Dont you come back home? Or at least you can bring with you a pocket battery pack. I am always overwhelmed by all the different models in the lineup... and then everyone buy the fenix or the epix. Who buy the tactix? Or the golf? Or the aquatix? One has the sp2, the other one the sleep coach, the other one has 43000 golf court but lacks of a thing... Make a 3 or 4 models line up and stop. (Ok maybe ten, 6 pro + 4 "amateur"). For garmin has 0 costs put a couple of options in existing models. And considering they are all +500$ (more likely 1000 or 1200) sportwatches it s nonsense that I should buy 2 or 3 models for different sports. Sorry. Maybe someone can tell me the garmin philosphy.
@@tomaszjozwin few days not 30. And i could accept what you say, I mean if the phenoix would last 7 days and the enduro 3 months... I could understand. Here we are talking about a week. 23 days against 30. It could be useful only for people who need alwyas exactly +1 week battery, loosing a lot of functions. 😅.
@@tomaszjozwin with a garmin? Oh ok, thanks... I've always thought (because of people saying this) that you have more than 15 days of battery life with garmins. Now that makes sense.
Watching the different menus, fonts, layouts, … of these Garmin watches makes me appreciate my Suunto watches even more. Way better and cleaner layouts … and for me less is definitely more.
Not gonna lie, I love the progress they made on the watches till the end of your report/review. However I want to wait for the next generation of the Elevate sensors before I take out a mini mortgage to buy an enduro solar watch.
It is a very good product, which I can't afford yet. By the time I can afford the latest meta, better technology will have improved on this or alternatives superceded it. Does this provide a better perspective to my previous comment?
Thank you for great review. I really prefer the AMOLED screen on my Epix Gen 2 to the less visible more efficient design. Although I would like to have the ECG feature on the newer heart monitor with my hx of atrial fib, I'm staying put for now. I am hoping for a future model that runs from pure solar forever in any mode.
"Makes you look like you peed your pants" bahahaha that is so true! "Can't win them all" also so true. Well put all around! I love this watch amongst them all - even the weight is crazy to me - love the plastic body/back idea. Don't know if I can go back to MIP but this one would def be the one for me to cause me to do so.
Would be nice to see a test of real battery usage of Enduro 3 vs. Enduro 2, not just numbers of a spec sheet. That would make a buying descision from an Enduro 2 owner easier. Thx for the detailed overview and hard work you put in the rest of the test!
@@aaaaooooii you consider diving a flagship feature? in fact, its the mic and speaker that angers me. its a feature for people who, by no means, do sport.
Has it been mentioned there are no prompts (beep/vibration) about turns during navigation? You need to constantly observe the map screen, and if you switch to another data screen, you will completely lose the navigation feature. Only a small, silent red triangle with a slight delay changes position by 180 degrees to indicate that you need to turn around.
A great review and thank you. I was wondering to get this watch or wait for the new Garman Forerunner taking over the 965. Do you know when it’s coming out? 🏴
How come the Epix pro battery life is so bad compared to the fenix 8? Great video btw. Really torn between enduro 3 and epix 2 pro now that is has come down in price in Europe but am a bit concerned abou the Epix battery life over the years (obviously putting the different display technologies asde)
Hi, as always great video and review! generic question about garmin maps, any chance to change the blue arrow? for me it's a bit difficult to see it some time on trail runinng, other brands like coros/suunto round the arrow with a circle and it's more easy to see it, do yo uknow if we can change it?
Why is the Enduro 2 still more expensive than this newer version? Not sure I heard why in the video. I had been planning to buy the Enduro 2 this week, but now I wonder if I should be getting this one.
8:15 "The screen technologies are the exact same". I'm assuming the Enduro 3 got the improved, more contrast-y MIPS screens introduced on the F7Pro, right?
Fenix7x Solar owner here. I’ll be waiting for an LTE version or inReach capabilities built in the fénix 9. They are about to lose a big chunk of market share, us tired of waiting and Apple Watch Ultra catching up with Fénix functionalities… Emergency calls is an essential item for outdoor enthusiasts…
Seems like Enduro 3 is the perfect watch for us northwest multi day hiker types. Would love to know how much PO2 takes out of the battery as I use that for acclimation at higher locations or skiing.
Your comment at 4:56 about the solar claim is incorrect. For the GPS ONLY battery life, the solar duration is calculated assuming constant 50,000 lux conditions the entire time (not 3 hours per day).
Are you stuck with a Nylon band for the Enduro or can I use the same Fenix bands? Was going to get the new 8, but just too expensive for what I would be getting. Thinking the Enduro would be a better option for me this fall. I just dont like the Nylon band.
I really REALLY wish the Instinct 2X didnt place the label printing right above the solar ring, both Enduros do it right Its like they forgot that shading any part of a solar cell limits the rest of the cell to only take in what that shaded part can take in, but only for the Instinct So if the cell can normally collect 100w/m² but the shaded area can only take in 5w/m², well then the whole cell is limited to that 5w/m² Just glad they have the clear solar layer as a backup that seems to maybe be on top of the label printing
I really am interested to know the battery life when navigating a very long distance course with the map screen on just about all the time for the enduro 3 vs fenix amoled 47mm? I think DCr mentioned it was was only 20 hours for the fenix 8 because the map screen drains better more than other screens. Do you have any data on this issue as i participate in loads of ultramarathons and multiday adventures which require constant following gpx routes.
Hi!Need help!I have no watch!I’m between Fénix 8 solar and enduro 3! The only thing that’s is making me unsure is the Fénix”answering calls”vs the long battery on enduro3!Like you said”you don’t use the mic functions that often”…But I like the fact enduro 3 lasts aaaaa lot longer,without me to worry to charge it…and is a lot cheaper…can you help?Or make a video comparing the two?!
This is more like it. Nice sensors, good MiP screen, terrific battery and no mic/speaker to smartwatchify it. Just a very complete sport watch. When my 6X will be spent I'll look for the Enduro line to be its successor.
That's definitely the best product that Garmin presented this year....something new in performance at a decent price...
@@markusschwabe It does have touch.
It is still a lot of money compared to my FR955, but in comparison to the Fenix 8 series it sure is. If I would be in need for me new Garmin watch, this probably would be it
@@ghashul thanks, I was looking for this comment! Does it have touch only in Sport Modes, or in any menu at any time?
the only way to pay 1k for watch is to have blood pressure feature and other health metrics like blood sugar acurate oxygen etc else its not worth it. Previous versions do the same thing with this model
@@tougeattack123 for 1k I'm close to pretend blood analysis 🤣. Let's see the Fenix E launch what will be, but for me the unique decent product launched so far is the Enduro 3, that adds something (better solar lens, UI/UX improvements and battery duration) to the already good he platform of the Fenix 7X Pro
Titanium, sapphire, only 63 grams, MIP display, solar charging, maps and great battery, definitely the winner of the bunch for me! Price is still a bit high imo, but not as crazy as some of the Fenix 8 models that don’t even feature sapphire glass.
Fenix 8 solar 51mm does indeed feature Sapphire glass..
@@MrMichaelfalk so does the Fenix 8 47mm but not at that price
Same. I have the fenix 6pro S and if I would upgrade it would be with the enduro
So the fenix 8 does include sapphire glass then. 🤔@@Wulfarwacht
@@fractalofgod6324 I finally figured out why some people weren’t getting me so I changed the wording of my original post. Not a native speaker, so my bad 😬
I love that the new Solar Ring is black and not that copper/red color. Really helps the whole look of the watch. Great work Ray! 🔥🍕
Hi Chase 😂
Oh Chase you’re so silly.
I recently went from Fenix 7x pro to Epix pro gen 2 and i have to say, that i miss the copper solar ring. For me, it added some sort of nice design touch to the design of the watch for me.
The Enduro 3 is Garmin’s 2024 win 🔥 Fantastic price, fantastic features, great weight, unbelievable battery and looks so much less bulky of a design 😍 Nice video ray. I’m sold!
Definitely the best outdoor/sport watch on the market right now.
I have Instinct 2X and I'm super happy with it, easy to use and lightweight, but will be looking for a sale prices for this fantastic Enduro 3.
Main reasons are detailed mapping and MP3 in watch so I can listen to music without taking my phone.
Thanks for the review! 👍
I was on the fence with the Fenix 8 due to cost. No arguments on how spectacular it is. However, you literally convinced me to purchase the Enduro 3 with your review. Thanks for your time and effort!
One thing that remix 8 does is tell you how long you have traveled and pacing over the speaker. That’s a low key important feature.
@@chltmdwp I don't have one (it is new!) but I do have an Instinct 2X and that does sound very cool. It is worth noting though that with watches without speakers, if you have your watch connected to the Garmin Connect app that can also do pacing announcements via your phone speakers/headphones
@@chltmdwp Fenix 8 looks more attractive! And for me - winner!
That is the real Fenix 8. We now just need the 43+47mm versions. I unfortunately don't have a tree trunk wrist, more like tooth pick.
Yeah I want the 47mm version enduro!
I am with you and need 43mm.
Enduro=endurance=big battery/big battery life. With 47/43 mm -> no big battery life, just a fenix 8.
I have a tree trunk wrist and profoundly dislike those big chunky watches. I’m with you.
If there was a 47mm id buy it
I love my fenix 6 sapphire, and my instinct 2x. So i think this may be the best combo of fenix and battery life, plus ecg. Def their most useful update this year in my opinion!
I finally found my smartwatch. Thanks for this review!!!
Very useful. I know it won't happen but imagine this watch in 43/44mm.
Agree that the thought is nice, but you have to consider the components. Smaller watch, smaller battery, smaller solar ring - inherently less battery life. They probably don’t want to compromise the integrity of the Enduro line for the sake of selling more watches.
@@aaaaooooii You're right of course, it would defeat the concept. However it would cool to have a smallish, modern MIP with solar now that the 42mm Fenix is gone from the new line up and the 255/955 are presumably on the way out as well. They can call it whatever they want :). One can dream.
I think they’d be willing to venture into 47mm since I’ve seen numerous comments about it already
Thank you for reviewing this. I liked that you went over the user interface as an MIP watch (so that us 7/7pro Fenix owners see the diff). You mentioned that there’s no way they can bring some of the UI stuff to the 2022 and 2023 models? How about future firmware updates (let’s say a random activity profile in the future)
glad i held off on pulling the trigger on fenix8 solar51. after going through your reviews just ordered eduro3. i think this will be a nice upgrade from my beloved garmin945 which is missing HRV. thank you for the detailed review. well done.
It’s absolutely incredible how amazing your relationships are with all of the tech companies. They trust you so damn much that they alter products based off of your feedback. Huge fan bud!
Why do you think that's a good thing?
@@MikeAltogether because it means he can point out to corps when it could work better and they change it. He could ask for a rose gold colourway but his feedback is more constructive than that ;)
Meanwhile the rest of us are shouting into the wind on the official forums about the same things. So a beneficial influence is 'why'.
@@MikeAltogether if you don’t see him maintaining relationships as a positive, you’re on the wrong channel my man.
Never once have I thought that DC is going easy on anyone nor do I think his relationships compromise his reviews. He’s honest and fair in all of his reviews and I’ve bought countless items based off of his videos.
Thanks for the review. I had a plan to buy Fenix 8 until I found this. Looks like it has all I need for a lower price, plus bigger battery, which is almost no-brainer. There are two things that concern me though:
1. Enduro 3 hasn’t got “leak-proof buttons” of the Fenix. What does that mean for an average non-swimmer? That I cannot dive with it below a certain depth, or that I cannot use it in a pool? I assume that I can still use it in rain, because that would be immediate show stopper for most people.
2. I need to record short reminders from time to time. Fenix 8 has got a note recording feature, which is obviously missing on Enduro 3, because it hasn’t got a microphone. But what about the bluetooth headeset? You can connect one to listen to music, so it would be great if it could record short audio notes using the headset’s microphone, but I couldn’t find any info on that anywhere. Can it? If not, is there any other way to save a short note on the watch without having a phone nearby (type a text on the screen for example)?
Weight and cost savings are achieved through its plastic rear cover, which replaces the titanium of previous models. Additionally, the front bezel is narrower compared to the same sized (51mm) Fenix 8 Solar, allowing for the larger solar ring while further reducing both weight and cost.
Gran vídeo, me ha encantado y me ha parecido muy clarificador. Para usuarios de alta montaña que prefieran las pantallas MIPS, la duración de la batería y les de igual el altavoz y el micrófono este es su reloj. Además del precio, sorprendente también.
Compre mi 7x zafiro por una buena oferta pero si tuviera que comprar uno ahora abandonaría la serie Fenix.
Thank you for the reviews on the new Garmin watches! I am considering updating a 5x and this content is priceless! I now need to research/compare the competition. Keep up the excellent reviews!
Great reviews. The only watch reviews I look forward to. Now we need to get the instinct 3.
Incredible sounding watch and essentially is exactly what I needed to see in a review/comparison.
Based solely on your excellent insights and professional video, I purchased a Garmin Enduro 3 today. Thank you, DC Rainmaker.
Great review and couldn’t agree more. This is the one to get for MIP folks
Your opinion of the 8 vs. the Enduro is spot on. I don't think most people are interested in diving and the mic/speaker is totally unnecessary at least for me. No reason to pay more for the 8
I'm a good boy and always watch your videos all the way through. One thing I'd really love is for you to go through how I can use my Fenix to navigate when cycling walking. What I'd like to be able to do is enter a postcode (I'm in the UK) of my destination and just have it navigate. I'm aware there are ways to save a destination natively on the phone and by connecting to a computer, but surely, with all the nav tech in the Fenix, there's a way to use it simply as a tiny satnav, so I don't need to buy a separate cycle nav. Many thanks.
Thank you! For me the best Garmin watch 2024. Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪
Yes also for me best price value ratio
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For me the best garmin watch in 2024 is now the Epix 2 at 470€ 😅
Having recently bought a Suunto Vertical, I’ve ordered this too to compare. One will be sold post Dragons Back next week 😊 really pleased with the Enduro 3 price!
Good luck on Dragons Back! A brutal race.
@@ruiperesthank you! I’ve trained hard, but under no illusions of its difficulty. Going to give it my best 💪
@@010MACSgood luck 😎🙌
@@bigmaxccthank you!!
@@bigmaxccthank you!!
5:00 For GPS specs it's actually 50K lux all the time, not just 3 hours. here this amounts to about 0.56% per hour (vs 0.24% Enduro 2). That's big gain, but for some reason Fenix 8 Solar only gets 0.41% per hour vs 0.38% before.
No doubt - if I upgrade my 6X sapphire - it will be to this one... It is for me, what a fenix 8 should be...
I have a 6X sapphire - and just bought a Suunto vertical to give that a go. I’ve also ordered this Enduro 3, and will sell one post comparison - got a multi day ultra coming up so perfect for a side by side!
Agreed
DC Rainmaker: "a normal sunny day"
Us in Scotland: ????
Us in West of Ireland...
the problem I found with solar charging devices is results are always going to be variable, and even on a bright sunny day, the device itself is very rarely actually facing the sun... is it clear or cloudy? is it pouring rain so you're wearing a rain jacket? is the watch face directly facing the Sun(on your left wrist it's going to be shaded if you're traveling north in the morning, etc)? is the trail entirely shaded through the forest (cloudy day simulator)? I would guess that 300 hours is the best case scenario(Sahara desert) to make the numbers sound good, and not the worst case scenario (Northern latitudes on the winter solstice)
Thanks for your continued fabulous coverage of these new devices. It is no surprise that you are the first channel I turn to and the one that I trust the most.
I went through some mental struggles last year as to which Garmin watch to buy, my biggest issue was that I am primarily a cyclist, so my Garmin cycling computer is the device need that I have, a watch was more of a 'nice to have' item for walking, rucking, general health tracking, etc. Of course I wanted some functionality, but did not want to spend a fortune. I settled on the Forerunner 265, which has done everything I wanted (with the AMOLED display), absolutely no complaints. Note, I am not even coming close to using all of the functionality of the 365 device at this time.
Being a tech geek, the new shiny things are always attractive. Watching your detailed review on the Fenix 8, it seemed very cool, however, maybe not a ton of new functionality. The big detractor was the price. In no way was a device at over $1k justifiable.
This new Enduro 3 seems much more promising. Of course I would be giving-up the AMOLED display, I am unsure how much I would miss that, but it is nice and I would be picking-up the solar functionality and the insane battery life. As for new/enhanced features that would directly impact me, I am not sure that they are there given that at about $800 this is still significantly more expensive than what my 365 cost me.
I am wondering that while the new Fenix and Enduro watching seem to be great, will Garmin be a victim of their own previous success and see disappointing sales numbers for these new devices because the old devices are still really good? I have the same dilemma with the Edge 1030+ that I run on my road bike, it does absolutely everything I need it to do. While the new Edge 1050 is really cool, measuring the price vs. the "need" for any new features, it is a tough sell.
Found this super helpful. Well done! Keen about how the navigation UI evolves. Picked one up!
This is a great review Ray! Thanks to you and Des!
Thanks to Coros and other GPS watch brands catching up, Garmin has the first price drop ever on any series. I will keep supporting Coros, so we can have GPS watches with reasonable price 😂
Thank you. I was waiting for it for years! 🎉
Thanks for your work on these reviews. You do a great job, I learn a lot from you.
Can you please test to see if the watch can be charged from dead only using solar? This would be epic. Thank you!
Very good review! However, one thing you might want to keep in mind - Fenix 8 has a speaker. I'm guessing new software releases will utilise this speaker more and more. It can alert you when your heart rate is too high etc. by speaking to you.
I would REALLY like you to do some more health based opinions on this and the Fenix 8. I'd guess quite a bit of people also want this watch for the health tracking and metrics of these watches rather than the marathon endurance type things. That said to say you have folks that value your opinion on both sides of the watch....
Im not an ultra runner and I bought my Fenix 6x Pro primarily for hiking and backwoods navigation. The new Fenix watches are nice, but this has all the features I want in an "outdoor" watch. To me, the increased battery life is a nice bonus.
Definitely putting this on the consideration list if my Fenix 6 starts to go.
Also, I am looking forward to the new Instinct line if they are able to get this much battery life in a color display.
Edit: can you set up a data page that shows both the map and some other data, like current time/elevation and that sort of thing? The Fenix 7 pro models can do that if my memory of your reviews holds up. It would be nice to just have one or two data pages for hiking.
Youre really amazing with your RUclips stuff! Pls make a real deal dc rainmaker garmin special edition watch. It would be awesome 💪
That's brilliant! When I become a father I can sell my child and get one of these!
When you become a father, you just realize, that nothing else could be compared to be a father of a precius child, it's just the best thing in the world. They are God's special and precious gifts to us. A child's affection and love beats everything on this Earth. So not funny.
Did Imanage to make my point that this watch is expensive?
God has nothing to do with it. No more than Harry Potter (another great story)
Thank you for review
With display tuning seems acceptale alternative for Fenix 8 / Epix Pro with reasonable compromissum and significant cost save.
Nice channel you have here . Glad I found it . I’m in the market for a watch and I saw that you do bike as well . I’m more trail and downhill fokussed . I wanted to ask you what is the best watch for navigation . I’m not that much into all the health metrics etc. I’ve been told to get a computer but I prefer a watch . I really just need the nav part to find my way deep in the woods . I’d be very glad for a recommendation. I was considering epix pro 2 or fenix 8 but I really appreciate your recommendation
Nice video, RainMaker. Yes, I slept with my Enduro 3 last night and glad I did not buy the Fenix 8...
Great video as always. This seems to be a better deal than the F8
Got a Fenix 7x pro a few months ago, kind of bummed out about not getting this one. I don't really need that battery life for 99% of the time but if I do a multiday hike it would be one thing less to worrie about
Amazing review! Thanks!
Excellent review
Great review Ray as always, do you think it is worth holding out for an Enduro 4? IF they release one that is. 🙄
I am leaning more towards this over the Fenix 8 for battery life.
Thanks for a great review. Personally I watched the Fenix 8 review too, and found that to be too gimmicky (the watch, not the review). The Enduro 3 seems like the perfect upgrade for me personally - I'm still wearing a Forerunner 935.
Looks great! Great review!
Ray: awesome vid (as usual). Quick question: what is your wrist circumference? (in mm or inches). Thx! 🙂
Nice review. For the price and what it can do. Will place an order this week! 👍🏼👍🏼
Thank you. Great work (in several senses!)
I actually rather watch your RUclips videos as they are concise, funny and no bullshit.
You should do a test/review on the newly launched Amazfit T-rex 3 watch 😊
You and DesFit are the best.
Great review as always! Do you feel that the maps look good with the MIP vs the fenix 8 amoled? And when using amazon music, you don’t need your phone with it?
Great review as always. Thanks!
The Enduro 3 is the one I want ❤
I am not a pro, but I don't understand a lot of garmin products. I honestly would consider to buy one, if there weren't 800 models that are almost identical. The swim, is a downsized forerunner, not exactly cheap (250) same thing for the s70: specially made for golf, except that the flagship forerunner is better than it ev3n in golf...
This enduro is kind of the fenix /epix with more battery? But with less functions. Who need a 30 days long lasting sportwatch? Dont you come back home? Or at least you can bring with you a pocket battery pack. I am always overwhelmed by all the different models in the lineup... and then everyone buy the fenix or the epix.
Who buy the tactix? Or the golf? Or the aquatix? One has the sp2, the other one the sleep coach, the other one has 43000 golf court but lacks of a thing... Make a 3 or 4 models line up and stop. (Ok maybe ten, 6 pro + 4 "amateur").
For garmin has 0 costs put a couple of options in existing models. And considering they are all +500$ (more likely 1000 or 1200) sportwatches it s nonsense that I should buy 2 or 3 models for different sports.
Sorry. Maybe someone can tell me the garmin philosphy.
When you hike few days and actually don’t back home long lasting battery is pretty useful 🙃
@@tomaszjozwin few days not 30. And i could accept what you say, I mean if the phenoix would last 7 days and the enduro 3 months... I could understand. Here we are talking about a week. 23 days against 30. It could be useful only for people who need alwyas exactly +1 week battery, loosing a lot of functions. 😅.
@@MrMarcec85 with GPS on it’s more like 5 days than 30.
@@tomaszjozwin with a garmin? Oh ok, thanks... I've always thought (because of people saying this) that you have more than 15 days of battery life with garmins. Now that makes sense.
Cheaper, lighter and has more battery life. You can't go wrong with this one.
Watching the different menus, fonts, layouts, … of these Garmin watches makes me appreciate my Suunto watches even more. Way better and cleaner layouts … and for me less is definitely more.
Not gonna lie, I love the progress they made on the watches till the end of your report/review.
However I want to wait for the next generation of the Elevate sensors before I take out a mini mortgage to buy an enduro solar watch.
It is a very good product, which I can't afford yet.
By the time I can afford the latest meta, better technology will have improved on this or alternatives superceded it.
Does this provide a better perspective to my previous comment?
Thank you for great review. I really prefer the AMOLED screen on my Epix Gen 2 to the less visible more efficient design. Although I would like to have the ECG feature on the newer heart monitor with my hx of atrial fib, I'm staying put for now. I am hoping for a future model that runs from pure solar forever in any mode.
I hope we get the same solar technology in the Instinct3. I'll be keeping close watch to somones wrists for the next few months. 😅
"Makes you look like you peed your pants" bahahaha that is so true! "Can't win them all" also so true. Well put all around! I love this watch amongst them all - even the weight is crazy to me - love the plastic body/back idea. Don't know if I can go back to MIP but this one would def be the one for me to cause me to do so.
Price wise and features. This may be the right watch for me compared to fenix 8 as I'm not doing scuba diving and doesn't need microphone and speaker.
I’ll be sticking with my Enduro 2.
Would be nice to see a test of real battery usage of Enduro 3 vs. Enduro 2, not just numbers of a spec sheet. That would make a buying descision from an Enduro 2 owner easier. Thx for the detailed overview and hard work you put in the rest of the test!
For the Enduro 2, I did a 180km trek, very deeply testing the numbers. You can find my review on that for all the details.
The Enduro 3 looks like the best upgrade of my fenix 6x Pro
Garmin really screwed up with the Fenix 8. like 99.99% of people don't need a dive watch. This watch seems like a WAY better value
Yup this is the better watch
The Fenix line was never really a value line to begin with, though..
The historically higher-end Flagship model added exclusive/flagship features and that somehow surprises and angers you?
@@aaaaooooii the 35% price increase for the same chipset is definitely infuriating, yes.
@@aaaaooooii you consider diving a flagship feature?
in fact, its the mic and speaker that angers me. its a feature for people who, by no means, do sport.
Has it been mentioned there are no prompts (beep/vibration) about turns during navigation? You need to constantly observe the map screen, and if you switch to another data screen, you will completely lose the navigation feature. Only a small, silent red triangle with a slight delay changes position by 180 degrees to indicate that you need to turn around.
A great review and thank you. I was wondering to get this watch or wait for the new Garman Forerunner taking over the 965. Do you know when it’s coming out? 🏴
How come the Epix pro battery life is so bad compared to the fenix 8? Great video btw. Really torn between enduro 3 and epix 2 pro now that is has come down in price in Europe but am a bit concerned abou the Epix battery life over the years (obviously putting the different display technologies asde)
I think the Enduro 3 is the way to go this time!
Hi, as always great video and review! generic question about garmin maps, any chance to change the blue arrow? for me it's a bit difficult to see it some time on trail runinng, other brands like coros/suunto round the arrow with a circle and it's more easy to see it, do yo uknow if we can change it?
Nice review bit still love my ultra 2
Why is the Enduro 2 still more expensive than this newer version? Not sure I heard why in the video. I had been planning to buy the Enduro 2 this week, but now I wonder if I should be getting this one.
Great videos. Do you do coaching? I’d love to learn how to use this watch as well as you do.
8:15 "The screen technologies are the exact same". I'm assuming the Enduro 3 got the improved, more contrast-y MIPS screens introduced on the F7Pro, right?
Correct. Sorry if that wasn't clear.
Fenix7x Solar owner here. I’ll be waiting for an LTE version or inReach capabilities built in the fénix 9. They are about to lose a big chunk of market share, us tired of waiting and Apple Watch Ultra catching up with Fénix functionalities… Emergency calls is an essential item for outdoor enthusiasts…
I wonder if the GNSS correction can smooth out going under bridges in watersports.
Good stuff, Ray - thank you!
Seems like Enduro 3 is the perfect watch for us northwest multi day hiker types. Would love to know how much PO2 takes out of the battery as I use that for acclimation at higher locations or skiing.
Your comment at 4:56 about the solar claim is incorrect. For the GPS ONLY battery life, the solar duration is calculated assuming constant 50,000 lux conditions the entire time (not 3 hours per day).
Awesome show. Big Nic fan.
Phew, a lot to cram in, nice that Garmin actually made this watch cheaper as still a fair chunk of money
Awesome! At least you can swap out a watch strap to make it the perfect watch for 2024
Are you stuck with a Nylon band for the Enduro or can I use the same Fenix bands? Was going to get the new 8, but just too expensive for what I would be getting. Thinking the Enduro would be a better option for me this fall. I just dont like the Nylon band.
Any band is fine.
I really REALLY wish the Instinct 2X didnt place the label printing right above the solar ring, both Enduros do it right
Its like they forgot that shading any part of a solar cell limits the rest of the cell to only take in what that shaded part can take in, but only for the Instinct
So if the cell can normally collect 100w/m² but the shaded area can only take in 5w/m², well then the whole cell is limited to that 5w/m² Just glad they have the clear solar layer as a backup that seems to maybe be on top of the label printing
I think this proves that the new UI could indeed by backported to the Epix Pro 2. Really annoys me that Garmin won't do it.
Just gonna wait for the marq gen 3. Hopefully they will add a led flash light to the adventurer and the commander version
Interesting comment on the strap... does the Enduro 3 not use the removable bands like the Fenix?
Ended up order E3. Just wish there was smaller version available
I really am interested to know the battery life when navigating a very long distance course with the map screen on just about all the time for the enduro 3 vs fenix amoled 47mm? I think DCr mentioned it was was only 20 hours for the fenix 8 because the map screen drains better more than other screens. Do you have any data on this issue as i participate in loads of ultramarathons and multiday adventures which require constant following gpx routes.
would like to see the chart with the Fenix 7x pro compared
At 8 min you said the Enduro 2 and 3 use identical screens. Doesn't Enduro 3 use the improved MIPS display from Fenix 7 Pro?
Hi!Need help!I have no watch!I’m between Fénix 8 solar and enduro 3!
The only thing that’s is making me unsure is the Fénix”answering calls”vs the long battery on enduro3!Like you said”you don’t use the mic functions that often”…But I like the fact enduro 3 lasts aaaaa lot longer,without me to worry to charge it…and is a lot cheaper…can you help?Or make a video comparing the two?!
This is more like it. Nice sensors, good MiP screen, terrific battery and no mic/speaker to smartwatchify it.
Just a very complete sport watch. When my 6X will be spent I'll look for the Enduro line to be its successor.
How is the battery life on your fenix 6X?
I found you can swing most of the water out of a Garmin Ultrafit nylon band, or give it a quick dry with a towel