Garmin Fenix 8 Solar vs Enduro 3 // Which Is Actually "The Best" Garmin Watch?

[@mlegrand]

First! And I think I'll vote for the Enduro 3. We are voting right?

[@DesFit]

Always vote! 🙌

[@Dogwalkerdave]

I agree with Matt! Just picked up the E3 and really looking forward to putting it through the paces.

[@mmh129]

Are write-ins allowed? I'm voting for the FR 955 or the Fenix 7. Not to be a hater, but I find it hard to justify the $500 difference.

[@ActiveIdeas]

Another vote for the Enduro 3 here 🔥 I hope Garmin start to offer a smaller version.. maybe like 45mm for smaller men/women who don’t need all the bells/whistles but still want Stella battery life and comfort 🌟

[@mmh129]

It's crazy that the new pricing makes it look like the Enduro 3 is a bargain. However, for $400+ less, you can get the Forerunner 955 solar or the Fenix 7 and get basically the same features and very long battery life.

[@highseastrader4190]

The 955 Solar had less than half the battery life of the Enduro 3.

[@dronesonsa1467]

I just got a garmin enduro 3 based on your reccomendation, upgrading from the enduro 1. It is perfect for me, and I have only had it for less than 24 hours, but I absolutely love it! Thank you

[@audrius.jaciauskas]

The first experience with Garmin was Vivoactive 3. Then I bought Fenix 7SS and was super happy with superior quality battery life, mainbody endurance and so on. Since, I have used GPS activities almost everyday my battery slightly degraded and decided to buy Fenix 8. I was unimpressed that 43 mm version did not have solar, so I bought 47 mm instead. I think I will never regret with my choice of body size. Its perfect for any of my activities. The screen is noticeably better and readable than 7SS even with low light brightness. I did also liked that buttons are always unlocked and clicking is notably different. I think most of users would be very happy with Fenix 8 Solar. Enduro is also good, but I guess it is for Hiking and Trail Running when battery life is even more important.

[@Runsawayalot]

Biggest takeaway: Desfit is a Swifty.

[@DesFit]

Can’t spell awesome with me

[@brianjohnson758]

got my Enduro 3 like 6 Weeks ago had a Forerunner 965 before was amazing too but i needed a bit more Battery from 6-8 Day now to 17-21 Days with not much Sun atm and overall really happy with Enduro 3 love the Flashlight so much too using it every night i wake up haha for me the Price for the Enduro 3 was 100% worth it!

[@michaellanger5671]

Waiting for the Tactix 47mm AMOLED…but another great video. Thanks a lot!

[@panjiprivan7134]

First time Garmin user. At the end I chose Fenix 8 solar 47 mm. The first reason is I don't like green accent on Enduro 3 bezel. Second reason is 51 mm watch is disproportionate too large for my wrist. Third reason is I'm planning to learn diving in the near future.

[@nathannoakes448]

I’ve had Fenix watches for years but switched to the Enduro 3 this year. I’m not interested in the dive features or mic and speaker, nor the AMOLED screen, so to get everything else with the best battery life and better value meant the Enduro was an easy choice.

[@jab0321]

Fantastic video and I really appreciate your precise attention to detail! Thank you and well done!

[@Tarkov.]

It's interesting that they reduced the size of the bezel, it makes me wonder if they could make a "glass bezel" maybe out of sapphire It could glue onto the screen and magnify the light into the solar area but still give a raised protective surface around the main screen Actually, the more I think about it, if you had a "solar ring" that fit around the screen you could make it out of whatever you want and then not have to glue it on. Just have it wire into the watch separately. They could even have this as an upgradable feature, your watch comes with a standard metal bezel that you can unscrew and then screw a solar bezel in, and it just lines up with some pins as it locks into place.

[@Geo-Tactix]

Like always, such a great review ! 👏

[@DesFit]

Thanks!

[@Geo-Tactix]

I'm so curious to know what's underneath your left sleeve 😂... hope it's a Tactix 8 😁

[@nahcusiruk]

1st month of my E3 I charged only 2 times👍🏽❤️

[@erg0101]

My Enduro 3 is AMAZING!!!!!!!!

[@mindbalance_cc]

Love my Fenix 8 Solar 51. First Garmin for me and switching from AWU 2 I enjoy the more premium build, buttons, band - and the mic for calls gives me that feeling I’m closer to the AWU feature (even though not as good as the Apple side!). And battery is just fine for me so never needed the Enduro.

[@GotDamBoi]

I think unless you're running ultras you're better off just getting a FR 255 or something like that but I'm also poor.

[@socratisg]

The answer is simple, if you can spend the extra money, then go for the fenix. You will have a better case quality, better buttons and speaker/microphone. For daily usage it is the same watch.

[@The_only_Higgsinspace]

I’ve answered calls many times already on the F8S. It’s very, very handy when managing the kids or cooking dinner (YMMV). Super happy with Fenix 8 Solar. Much prefer it to my very distracting AWU2. I was close to getting Enduro but switched at the last minute. Glad I did.

[@bwalbwal7895]

How do you find the battery life?

[@MateHegyhati]

Thank you Dez! Any difference in the speed/power of the CPU? Does the E3 lag a bit compared to the F8Solar scrolling widgets, moving the map, etc. Basically: does the Enduro also help to have longer battery life by a slightly less power hungry CPU?

[@JasonRaneses]

Same processor on each

[@foetor]

I chose the Fenix 8 51mm Solar because of Siri. I am coming from an Apple Watch Ultra 2 and the Fenix 8 is thanks to the microphone more a „smartwatch“ than Enduro. I can still communicate without having my phone in my hand it should be just nearby.

[@ivangoldberger289]

Des is the best dont take the rest. Thank you for your chanel and work.

[@DesFit]

Thanks so much!!

[@HugoParedes]

I bought the Garmin 7 sapphire solar when it came out. I thought it would increase the battery life for maybe 1 day, best case scenario. But I live in the Netherlands, and I don’t think there was any difference between winter and summer days.

[@solaregg123]

I wish enduro 3 will come with 47mm version. 51mm is huge on my 14cm wrist.

[@60beats44]

Just about to return my Enduro 3 to Garmin after now having struggled for a whole month to get the watch to automatically sync with Garmin Connect. I always have to use the USB-C cable to upload the daily workout data to my MacBook. This in stark contrast to my Fenix 6, which synced as soon as I was approaching my appartment and whilst still being in the stairway. Garmin can’t assist with a workable solution and here in Sydney, AUS they do not allow personal visits to their headquarters. Also annoying that I don’t seem to be able to permanently switch off the Sleep function, as I cannot sleep with a watch on my wrist. Every time I take it off my wrist it goes into Sleep Mode. I have to say, I am disappointed with Garmin’s latest strategies and implementations. Also owing a Garmin weight scale I was able to sync that date with my MacBook. But now having bought a blood pressure cuff, a mobile phone is required to upload that data. Mac won’t do. If anyone can help, I appreciate it.

[@henrikkarlsson8522]

Are there any updates to the strength training activity since you did your strength training video seven years ago? I still find Garmins method of pre planed strength training to be very clumsy and inefficient.

[@grundschul-mathe-profis2773]

Hello, does anyone have experience with the accuracy of the water temperature display? Is it independent of the body temperature? I would also like to know if the speed display is accurate when running/racing. Any experience with this?

[@radoslavstoev4550]

Both watches could have gotten 1,5 inch screen with less bezel considering their size. That's why I like the Forerunner series better and will probably wait for the 965 replacement model. As of now I am currently pretty happy with my Coros Pace 3.

[@DesFit]

The solar ring doesn’t allow for a larger display

[@JasonRaneses]

This is one case where Garmin’s massive bezels are justified as they have utility due to the solar ring. On the AMOLED it is just wasted space.

[@streugD]

Does enduro have new vibration like Fenix 8? Or it still uses old ones like in Fenix 7? Thanks

[@ejioforezekwe4596]

Love my Enduro!

[@grundschul-mathe-profis2773]

Hello, may I ask what your wrist circumference is?

[@DesFit]

185mm

[@bryancowen6602]

“Buy Epic Pass” nice. See you on the slopes! 11:05

[@FedericoBertoli]

I think that Fenix 8 will be the best choice if coming from an apple watch with all these mic functionalities, now, if only it wasn't that expensive...

[@jatinps27]

If 51mm is too big for your wrist and you prefer 47mm, Fenix 8 solar is the only option. You can swap the band easily to a nylon one from Amazon. The cost penalty unfortunately can't be avoided. Wish there was a 47mm Enduro 3!! It'll be interesting to see how much sun exposure leads to an actual increase in battery (not just maintain). I think i saw a 1% increase with 150k lux on my Fenix 8 solar 47mm!

[@mmh129]

You can also get the Forerunner 955 solar or the Fenix 7 solar and basically the same features but way cheaper.

[@JasonRaneses]

@@mmh129Both of those have worse screen clarity due to the solar panel covering the entire glass surface. The 955 without solar is a good compromise.

[@jatinps27]

​​@@JasonRanesesagreed. This is the reason I upgraded from my 47mm Fenix 7 sapphire solar. The only realistic option that ticks all the boxes (for me) was Fenix 8 solar, given the 47mm size restriction.

[@tamerwahba]

thanks 🏃

[@ted363636]

Now that Garmin decided to get rid of the small MIP Fenix and for whatever reason is going all in on Christmas tree type displays, hopefully they will at least introduce Enduro in three sizes. BTW does Enduro/Fenix 8 show real time solar efficiency on a watch face? Fenix 7 updated it once a minute which wasn't perfect...

[@mikediaz1432]

Are you actually getting 30 days on the Fenix 8 solar 51 mm? Even for smart watch only, no gps activities, I got just over 2 weeks… I’m sure I’m not the only one with this issue. I hope it’s a software issue because I love everything else about this watch, but for the price, you might as well get the Amoled which people are getting just about the same battery life in gesture mode. Also, I get 100k+ lux every single day and it’s made absolutely no difference, I use the solar feature to track how much outside time I get lol. Again, I really hope it’s a software issue, but if it’s not this unsat for Garmin.

[@Stefanoss]

If the Enduro 3 was available in 47mm it would be a no brainier. However, at 51mm I can't fit it on my wrist

[@neogenesus]

Enduro 3!!

[@Scratchen2]

Are the screen sizes identical? I mean the actual screens, not including bezels and solar rings.

[@DesFit]

Yes 1.4”/35.56 mm diameter, 280 x 280 pixels

[@Scratchen2]

@ Thank you!

[@bumpsy]

the enduro (and actually the 51 mm fenix) is just too big for me :/ I wear my watch basically 24/7 and hate big watches. I think I'll go get the 47 mm fenix 8 solar :)

[@szilardtube]

Enduro 3 will be replace my 6X Sapphire.

[@tominator369]

My enduro 3 never makes it past 15 days

[@DesFit]

Do you by chance have SPO2 measuring all day?

[@tominator369]

@ no that is off and wifi off too.

[@farulkalra]

if you are using maps while running, it takes significantly more battery.. i went on a 3 hour long run with navigation and map screen on all the time and in 3 hours , Enduro 3 drained by 11% which is better than any other watch i used , roughly half of any other watch ..

[@tominator369]

@@farulkalra i dont do that either, i only do daily walks (40 mins) and 2 runs per week and then some gym sessions per week. Also bluetooth on all the time

[@ivangoldberger289]

99% people dont dive. No need phone calls just notifications. Use bluetooth earphones for calls. 300 eur cheaper E3 lighter longest battery life better design. And the winner is Enduro 3. I ❤ GARMIN.

[@dorisklopotkin9862]

If you have 2 small children around you, you have no idea where your earphones are. Phone calls via watch comes so handy

[@ivangoldberger289]

@dorisklopotkin9862 thats true too.

[@ivangoldberger289]

Of course Enduro 3.

[@Stevenwalks]

I can only think on clever marketing. Make a watch that tracks your speed and distance (sorry you believers) and sell it for 1.199. Any watch for 900 is then automatically a bargain.

[@tadejdanev5030]

none, too expensive.

[@vittoriobiondi4855]

Fenix 8 is fair superior to Enduro 3 from any point of view, any. The Enduro 3 ONLY has more battery only because old MIP display and case size. But this is not a technological advantage, only a spec. Fenix 8 amoled is superior, stop. And will keep its value much longer than enduro 3. In Italy you can find enduro 3 already at 750€. Imagine in 1 year….😂😂

[@highseastrader4190]

Enduro is the new Fenix. Fenix is the new Epix. Fenix Solar is nearly useless (except for the 47mm size) 😄 Oh, and Fenix E is a (expensive) joke.

[@PLefleur]

Apple Watch Ultra 2 😂

[@Witcherworks]

"Why does one cost $900 and the other $1200"? Oooooo I know this answer. INFLATION!!!!!

[@jab0321]

A lot of people don't consider that research and development expenses are built into the price of these devices. It's not just parts and labor, etc. of the device. It is still very expensive though.

[@JasonRaneses]

It’s marketing and has nothing to do with inflation