Garmin Enduro 3

Incredible battery life ; Built-in LED flashlight ; Excellent mapping features ; Mountains of activity options

Only one (large) case size ; Default nylon strap holds sweat ; MIP display isn't very bright ; Proprietary charging cable

At the end of the day, I think the Garmin Enduro 3 will always be too big for me. It will always feel like a bit of a pancake on my wrist, and I’ll probably have to switch to something smaller whenever I’m living a bit more casually — but I don’t think...

Very long battery life ; Light for a big watch ; On-board maps ; More affordable than Fenix 8 and Enduro 2

No mic and speaker ; Display less bright than AMOLED Fenix 8

The Garmin Enduro 3 is a sports watch built to last a long time, both in terms of battery life and durability. It offers outstanding sports tracking and is a cheaper option than the Fenix 8, despite having better battery life. If you don’t need the mic...

Exceptional battery life ; Best of Garmin’s sport tracking ; Better integration of solar charging

Just the one look and size ; Doesn’t get new leak-proof buttons ; Lacks new voice features on Fenix 8

The Garmin Enduro 3 is a great sports watch that offers fantastic battery life and is a cheaper alternative to the Fenix 8. If you want the same core tracking for the price of an Apple Watch Ultra 2, it’s one to grab.

New solar charging lens technology ; Impressive battery life ; Fenix 8 sports tracking for less

It’s very expensive ; Misses new voice-enabled smart features ; A big watch for slimmer wrists

If you want a Garmin outdoor watch with exceptional battery life that gives you the best Garmin has to offer in tracking and mapping then the Enduro 3 ticks the key boxes. It costs less than Fenix 8 and is the smarter buy to get a beast of an adventure...