Garmin Enduro 3 Hands On, First Run, and Display Comparison! (The Fenix 8 to Get!)

[@jenHry-ng3pw]

A month ago somebody on reddit asked for ideal watch. I said: something like fenix, with fenix software, mip display, thinner bezel and plastic backplate to save weight, and no solar layer over display. And here we are , enduro 3 is exactly what i wanted.

[@michaelszajner1454]

I want an instinct / Enduro 3 hybrid

[@BleakVision]

It's great to see MIP displays still making incremental gains. It's very slow, but still very noticable compared to say, six years ago on my FR 645. I will stick with MIP for this generation. I also hate all black data fields during activities!

[@jakejoyride]

Enduro 3 is currently best Garmin watch in my opinion.

[@dallasdevries9421]

Its ugly. Which is fine if you dont care about that but if im forking over $900+ I want it to look good. The yellow on the watch the the wrist band are pretty meh. We are to the point where many different versions of Garmin will satisfy all but the most extreme athletes. Many versions have solid enough battery life to let you hike for days in various power modes to easily make it. The Fenix 8 looks beautiful IMO...if im going to spend that kind of money its going to look nice.

[@arilaine6113]

Best option. I don't need it to be diving watch, don't need mic and speaker, solar sapphire mip display is my choice, huge battery and it's cheaper.

[@foetor]

Bought it, got it, love it Thank you for your video!

[@highseastrader4190]

Best Garmin watches right now : Epix Pro (51mm) with a discount if you want AMOLED Enduro 3 if you want MIP

[@zsoltthebolt]

Enduro 3, best looking Garmin 👌

[@mattiamele8808]

I think that Garmin is nailing the point every year. Last year people ask for a microphone and speakers and now we have the fenix 8 with a fantastic amoled and all the feature that we need (and don’t need 😂). A sportwatch with some smartwatch feature. The enduro is for those who don’t want all the smart features (and the amazing display). Which is the best? It depends on what you want! 😉

[@bsmukler]

This is even better than I was hoping for in a revised Enduro. I’ve owned the Fenix, Tactix, and Epix Pro series watches, all in 51mm, and the weight was bugging me (I try to wear the device 24 hours a day). As you mentioned, the weight difference is immediately noticeable in hand, and the included strap is very comfortable as well. The extra millimeter in thickness is visually noticeable, but not a big deal, given how light the device is. I also like the new button mechanism, which has a surprisingly good feel considering you’re not actually pressing anything inside the case. Home run, in my opinion.

[@jeffreytillack4709]

Great watch. The Enduro has always been an awesome piece of tech and to me, the best Garmin ever. The price is steep, but then again I wasted almost as much on an Apple Ultra which I should have put towards this 😢 Great video too.

[@Sjir-v3r]

I am definitely getting an enduro 3. I dont see the appeal in the fenix, as I prefer a lightweight watch, and I dont dive, and done care about the mic

[@phehibs]

Get the epix pro then 😅

[@Sjir-v3r]

@@phehibs battery life not good enough, and no solar

[@phehibs]

@@Sjir-v3r mine is around 10 days or so, how's that not enough battery life, where you going Everest?

[@LifeCycle1978]

The weight argument is a foolish one. You would never notice the difference, it’s all mental.

[@YellowSock66]

the weight difference is mostly down to the wristband nylon vs silicone. the case only weights of the fenix 8 amoled titanium 43mm and 47mm are lighter than the enduro 3 and you can buy a separate light wrist band to get an overall lighter watch

[@bsmukler]

Thanks!

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Thank you! Appreciate the support!

[@Sinasi08]

The enduro 3 is the best 👑👑👑

[@fivos.harisiadis]

I just bought it !!! It’s pretty nice 👌

[@erg0101]

Nice video, just placed an order for this Enduro 3 today. Can't wait!

[@fivos.harisiadis]

🙌

[@Joey92]

Enduro 2 user here, although the 3 is nice I can’t justify the upgrade for now.

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Enduro 2 is still 💪

[@brotaque]

Same here. Not enough reasons to upgrade from an already awesome watch. I'll definitely skip this generation.

[@FiveMinutesAndroid]

Same here!

[@cdegenova1761]

Spongebob: I don't need it. I don't need it. I definitely don't need it.

[@MD-tr1yv]

I’m glad they removed the 10% pv cell over the display. Looks better than the 2!

[@AndriySaychuk]

So, eventually, after reviewing whole F8 lineup, including E3... The conclusion is - 965 stays for one more year 👌 best out of all worlds.

[@Mr.Feanor]

Good, but not the best,for sure👍😉

[@pedrovorpholiveira9154]

Concordo.

[@GarminPro]

No golf gps no thanks lol

[@del1313]

Same here! We will see if the 975 tempts me, but for now, staying with the 965.

[@Mr.Feanor]

@@del1313 Dude, even fenix 7 is better than 965 ,even the future 975 or even next generation...and you're tqlking about fenix 8 or e3, like nah...I'll stick to my 965...this is great🤣🤦‍♂️

[@eriktred]

Fantastic review. Sticking with my epix pro that’s lasted through my baby ultras no issues. Enduro 3 would be my choice if I were buying something from Garmin’s latest releases.

[@AddingLifeAdventure]

I have the 6X. Sure wish I had a flashlight. I am not sure when I will upgrade, but the Enduro 3 has peaked my interest.

[@tompa.s]

To me this is the perfect time for me to get my hands on a used Epix2 ;)

[@HunzaTech]

Great initial look at the Garmin, though I'm looking forward to your Pixel Watch 3 review.

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Stay tuned!

[@noisetin]

165mm circumference and Enduro 3 looks actually a lot better on your wrist then Fenix 8 47 on wrists with larger circumference that I have seen. Kind of crazy! Enduro 3 slowly grows on me...

[@Sozialkompetenz]

I have upgraded the Tactix Delta to a Tactix 7 Pro 2 months ago. I'm fine for the next quarter or so, 'til the Apple Watch Ultra 3 is out and the cycle begins all over 😂 I'll skill the Fenix 8 for sure, unless a Tactix 8 pro is out for xmas. 🎅

[@scriptosaurusrex]

More money than sense? Haha I mean you do you, if you can afford it, but it just seems so wasteful. Sure a new watch is a little better, but they are rarely world changing, especially if they are just different flavours of the same watch...

[@Geo-Tactix]

Wonderful presentation and comparison! This new MIP display from Garmin is definitely more advanced than what we have seen before 🤙💪

[@williamrobarge3111]

Nice review

[@atjlucko123]

Its been a time seen video like yours! Please one task for you, try in same track Samsung Watch Ultra and Garmin Enduro 3, and take a picture, or part of vide, how they show maps on screen, during the walk, easy rau or marathon, swiming! Thanks in advance my man!

[@trailzrock2]

Love the AMOLED on the Fenix 8 but it's just not for me. I'm vain, I want my watch to look like a regular watch, not another phone on my wrist. Still loving my FR955, but the Enduro 3 would be on my wrist if something unfortunate was to happen to my 955

[@dnice362]

Garmin looks like a regular watch. Apple Watch looks like a phone but the enduro at 51mm is to big

[@alepioveable]

Wait for the Fenix 8 Solar. It's MIP, hopefully as good as the Enduro 3.

[@dbgfwbe1497]

You’re right, share your experience. Don’t need the diving functions, don’t need a AppleWatch looks like display, hate the microphone… stable, durable Garmin… so much decision goes to Enduro 3.

[@nathancragg6202]

47mm would be killer. The hit on battery would be worth not having a monster in your wrist

[@Pewpew_123]

I’m a bodybuilder and not an endurance athlete. Should i get the enduro 3 or should i get the fenix 8 solar 51mm? I’ve been told the fenix 8 is better for bodybuilding than the enduro 3 because it counts reps, sets and resting time and that the enduro 3 was made for endurance athletes in mind. I used to have a whoop and i sent it back. So i was looking for something that can provide me training readiness like the whoop. I was told that even the training metrics is not optimized for bodybuilding but for endurance athletes for the enduro 3. Which do you recommend i get as a bodybuilder?

[@Wonka_Tonka]

I would love a update beginer guide that compare all the current watch ( Im looking to get my first Garmin and don't know which one)

[@st_kott]

Thank you a lot for the review! The demo showing how it looks on your wrist is very helpful. I want to update my FR245. It's good in its category and covers the majority of my needs, but I want maps and better navigation functionality. My main concern about the Enduro 3 is its size. I have a similar wrist size of ~17 cm (I’d buy a smaller 47 mm variant even without solar - don't really need it, but there is no such option - only Fenix 8 regular that is more expensive, and I’m not sure if there will be). So, I have some doubts about my next watch option: Forerunner 965 (possibly waiting for the 975) or Enduro 3. Maps on an AMOLED screen are certainly much better, but I cannot imagine a scenario where it’s too critical yet, battery is more important than a nice image on the screen currently.

[@frankniethardt1813]

This display alone is worth upgrading... I couldn't handle the extra layer on the Fenix 7 Pro...

[@jenHry-ng3pw]

Yeah it is my only complaint about F7pro. But I am getting used to it. Got it for a 60% of E3 price recently, if I bought it for more I would be a bit upset TBH. F8 makes no sense for me given the crazy price.

[@frankniethardt1813]

I returned the Fenix 7 Pro and gone with an Epix Pro for only a few Euros more a couple of months ago. I won’t upgrade too soon.

[@KonstantinosDouros]

It's funny that most comments are about people staying with their previous watches but miraculously until Christmas everyone wears the newest ones. Have you noticed that Facebook Marketplace is full with Fenix 7s?😂 Personally I really like the look of both Fenix 8 and Enduro 3. I wonder if Instinct 3 is a bit useless now after seeing the Enduro 3. OK it will probably be half the price but Enduro is now both light and battery beast.

[@MountainRhode]

No buyers remorse in getting a Tactix 7 amoled earlier this year. This does look preferable to an F8 as a back up for me, so light and battery that lasts for ages

[@electricant55]

Went with an Epix Pro, the deals are crazy good and the battery is good enough on the 51mm model. Maybe I wouldn't mind MIP if I didn't want to use the watch for mapping and navigation.

[@marcinstyle85]

Fenix 8 looks stunning is not that big different in the price both are expensive anyway so I will go for top model

[@fivos.harisiadis]

Thanks for the video !

[@marcinstyle85]

Guys just wait for black Friday this year 7X/Epix 2pro will be on sale :)))))

[@richardjablonski5893]

great video Dave!

[@anagamin6793]

Im with fenix 6x .. so far so good, not sure if i should upgrade to the fenix 8 or enduro3. 😅

[@Gabrielerf]

Thanks Dave, great review.

[@johnatnip9516]

So what's the difference between the enduro 3 and the fenix 8 51mm solar? Why does the enduro have such superior battery life? What benefits are you getting on the Fenix 8 solar 51mm that are causing less battery life?

[@mm27567]

This might be outrageous to ask but, is there any chance you can do garmin marq gen 2 commander smartwatch review? There are no actual reviews of it on yt, maybe because of how expensive it is 😅.

[@giorgitandilashvili9524]

garmin is like Porsche. It runs the track in ridiculously fast time and you are sure that it will not be able to set a better time next year. But instead of 1 second, they compete for 3-15 seconds. This is also Garmin. After Enduro 2, you would think that they would improve the fairing to normal. But we were wrong here too. Garmin is the best

[@cristianocollarin2236]

Love my Epix2 pro 51

[@DELL.ACNT.]

hopefully they go on sale for the holidays. I want the enduro, but its close to $1k after tax. That's a little steep.

[@tamerwahba]

Thanks, what do u think about picking enduro 2 now ?

[@SteveShankles]

Garmin seems to have a long way with this Enduro

[@baldybiking4171]

Im sticking with excellent Enduro 1 same weight as Enduro 3.

[@matthewabenoit]

I have an instinct 2x solar that I upgraded to from an Apple Watch earlier this year. I’m a lineman so I need something rugged but doesn’t have to be absolutely bulletproof, love my instinct but miss the functionality of something a bit smarter, thoughts?

[@expatadventureturkey9324]

Thoughts on upgrading from the Enduro 2 to the Enduro 3, is it worth the upgrade? Thanks for your feedback

[@RaDiCaLRyAn69]

How’s the heart rate tracking while not working out ( use a strap )

[@John117M63]

I wonder if there will be a Tactix this year

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Probably, that's typical Garmin fashion.

[@Thechosenitalianone]

@ChaseTheSummit - have any of these new offerings from Garmin swayed you from your faithful 965 as your daily?

[@jim4990]

Would love to see this in 47mm.

[@Gomrath]

How scratch-proof is the glass Dave? I ask because I have managed to scratch the glass on my 255 Music watch and am bit annoyed at myself as I am usually careful! Considering the Enduro 3 for batt life. Am presuming it does everything the 255 Music does and more. Same software etc?

[@gearstuffs8007]

Hi there! Quick fix strap also?

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Not in the box but they are compatible.

[@Cyborgon]

I actually sold my fenix 7 pro and got the Suunto Race S and I do not regret it. The 7 pro was and is great but the Suunto has and does everything I need. The Enduro 3 looks much better than the fenix 8 and the fact it's cheaper than the f8 solar is mind boggling lol but as good as the Enduro 3 is, I can't go back to all those button presses to find specific data. Garmin need a scroll wheel crown it's miles better.

[@mrshadow8244]

staying with my fr965. Have same 1,4 display but are so much lighter and tinner like fenix 8 or enduro 3 and also cheaper.. Flashlight is minus and battery is worse but is still ok, 23 days is still great. fenix 8 and enduro 3 is just evolution not revolution.. if they have 1,5 display, max 13,5mm thicknes and not more like 65 grams, i will go for them, but they dont have. So garmin FR975 with 1,5 display amoled or mip, under 65 grams, under 13,5mm thicknes and with flashlight and under 700€ and you have bestseller.

[@Mikoaj-ub7pg]

seconding

[@MrDarknessBrothers]

Hey Chase, love the videos! Do you ever use your Garmin and Whoop together? Whopp for tracking your recovery and garmin for output?

[@ChaseTheSummit]

I have in the past.

[@NegyedMisi]

I wish this was 47mm.

[@ΧρηστοςΕλαιακιας]

Yes F8 is the best,it does everything

[@anthonyrampino7734]

Great video! You answered a lot of my questions. But with all that being said, if I wanted the amoled display and I don’t scuba dive and the speaker isn’t that important. What do you think about the Epix pro vs the fenix 8 since they will probably put the Epix on sale?

[@ChaseTheSummit]

@@anthonyrampino7734 Epix pro or Forerunner 965 would be good choices.

[@anthonyrampino7734]

@@ChaseTheSummit thanks again, I appreciate the advice.

[@benoitmenigoz1166]

Thanks for the video ! What about the watchfaces? Read somewhere they have removed the old ones 😢, can you confirm ?

[@ChaseTheSummit]

The Enduro 2 watch face isn't on the new one. But there's a lot to choose from along with more you can download via Connect IQ.

[@skymalotte]

I’m betting the key vibe feels stronger on the enduro 3 due to the polymer back. Less weight to vibrate.

[@ChaseTheSummit]

eh... idk. pretty much the same.

[@skymalotte]

Oh okay awesome! Is it comparable to the 965? That’s what my Wife has and it feels like a stronger vibration than on my 7x pro

[@yash_umesh]

Dave no giveaway?

[@ybbobmurphy]

I just ordered mine. I'm coming from Apple Watch world, but excited to get away from "smart" features and to move to fitness features!

[@runmvp]

You know that even apple wach se is more precise in gps, hr and so on than any garmin watch right?

[@aydenmuster1297]

​@@runmvp in what world? Maybe with it pinging off cell and phone but the GPS on garmin is unmatched

[@RaDiCaLRyAn69]

@@runmvp the hr sensor yes not sure about gps

[@ybbobmurphy]

@@runmvp Another factor to consider though is what do they do with that data. Garmin collects the data and gives you so much relevant information. I've been with apple watch for 5 years. Plus the battery. My Apple watch series 8 died every day on a multi-day hike, while my garmin friends only had to charge 1-2 times over 8 days. Then on top of that, the GPS data it collected was all over the place. For smart watch, apple is the best. But I'm done being interrupted by my shiny watch. Time to go MIP/ solar + long battery.

[@jamesmc0716]

As someone who went from an AMOLED to a MIP you’ll be slightly disappointed with that MIP screen.

[@wesseltendolle]

I’m quite interested in the Enduro 3! I’ve got one question as it is not dive rated, what is the chance of it leaking water into the case after years for use? I’me not someone who does a ton of water activities, but just curious if it’s something to worry about or consider while in the market for a new watch.

[@AHungryHunky]

Fenix 6x Pro with the older buttons, its totally fine. Been in pools, mountain streams, the ocean and all sorts of water. They are water resistant enough to not let water in, it's just pressing them underwater might let water in. So long as you aren't operating your watch underwater, you should have no problems

[@MaxRothFitness]

I went with the fenix because I want that beautiful screen! Battery is still plenty good

[@alebn1]

Do you think the Enduro 3 would fit well on a 175mm wrist or would it be too big?

[@ChaseTheSummit]

I have 165mm wrists and I'm OK with it. It boils down to your preference. Do you like larger watches?

[@Worcestershire321]

I’ll stick with my Epix Pro Gen 2 for the moment. 34 days in smartwatch mode and a 50 miler only eats 25% of the battery. If I didn’t have it already, I’d choose the Enduro 3 over the Fenix 8 though….more bang for your buck re battery life.

[@The.JZA.]

That solar charging is fantastic. It’s a shame they don’t offer it on the AMOLED models.

[@ChaseTheSummit]

From what they told me it’s not possible on amoled due to the power consumed form amoled. It would be cool though!

[@The.JZA.]

@@ChaseTheSummit But the 51mm AMOLED lasts 29 days with AOD turned off, right? So if the Enduro can go from 36 to 90 days then surely the 51mm Fenix 8 can go from 29 days to something more like 60 days? Even if it only went up to 40 days it would still be worth it. I reckon it’s just a cost saving measure. Considering how outrageously expensive these watches already are, it’s probably for the best that they don’t offer a solar AMOLED model haha.

[@spartano_g12]

Hi, I'm an athlete and I practice canoeing/kayaking at the national level in Italy. I ask you if the Enduro 3 can be good for this type of sport and if there are other watches, again Garmin, that are perhaps cheaper. The Fenix ​​8, as you said in the video, costs way too much. I hope I wrote well in English

[@Scott-n8n]

No metal plate on the back and thinner bezel are let downs for me. Thinking of returning the E3 I just purchased and going with an E2 or FX7pro?

[@hamstercanibal]

I hate that they moved the charging port on that side. I've noticed some disconfort since I got my Fenix 6X.

[@OndrejHruby-t8v]

is it worth to upgrade from Enduro 2?

[@alepioveable]

When Fenix 8 Solar? Only in November?

[@bilaltahir9978]

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.

[@choanlpoto]

Metal at the back is awsome, I love the feel on my skin, better than the forerunner of my wife. And the titanium give a great patina with time. Even if its not the type of watches people keep for generation.

[@indiemichael]

I’d rather pickup the Enduro 3 but there are no retailers here in Canada who are stocking it or planning to from what I can tell. Lots of Fenix 8 😢

[@skymalotte]

So does the new enduro 3 also have the new strength training plans that come in the fenix 8 series?

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Yes

[@skymalotte]

@@ChaseTheSummit dude you’re the GOAT. Thank you for always answering my questions on here. One last one, are the buttons on this watch feeling as durable as the 7 pro series?

[@ChaseTheSummit]

@@skymalotte it feels similar in durability except for the missing metal back plate which I don’t think is a big deal.

[@РоманТитов-ж9д]

Ty for rev

[@adimperial]

Why is my coros pace 2 mip display so much more readable than any Fenix or instinct I've had? I have a 965 as well but i don't want OLED anymore. And why is Pace 2 more readable than Apex 2

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Gorilla Glass vs Sapphire. The glass on the Pace has an anti reflective coating. Enduro 3 is quite good though… even with sapphire!

[@yannisgogg3749]

if enduro 3 and fenix 8 amoled had the same price what would you prefer?

[@ChaseTheSummit]

I have a heavy preference for AMOLED so I'd lean that way but if you need the battery life the Enduro is the way to go.

[@abdullaaryan]

Please test solar charging against enduro2 or any other last gen devices. Thanks

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Lots more to come!

[@Samakatoh]

My watch 645 skip too fenix 8 solar 47mm im so happy with fenix, it s perfect for me but so expensive….

[@-G-Mac-]

Did they upgrade the processor to make things a little more snappy/less laggy?

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Same CPU but the UI feels a little smoother.

[@Scott-n8n]

No metal plate on the back and thinner bezel are let downs for me. Thinking of returning the E3 I just purchased and going with an E2 or FXpro.

[@SugarLandFishingBros]

As someone who has a forerunner 745 and is planning to do some ultras (100m at most and Ironmans) would you suggest one of the new watches or the forerunner 965?

[@ChaseTheSummit]

For 100 milers the Enduro 3 is a great option if you don't want to think about battery life. The 965 is one of my favorites... I ran a 100 last month without a problem wearing it!

[@pobishop235]

Question: the Enduro 3 screen has about half the number of pixels as the Fenix amoled. How does this affect the detail and resolution of the maps?

[@ChaseTheSummit]

It's due to the type of display (MIP vs OLED). In reality the difference isn't huge and only really noticeable when you're viewing small details on the map.

[@fitgearhunter]

Is that the 47mm F8 at 10:58 or the 51mm. Looks the same size or even bigger!

[@fitgearhunter]

And holy cow 15,000 views in the first six hours!

[@ChaseTheSummit]

47mm Fenix 8!

[@Mdogbrown]

@@ChaseTheSummitIt looks just as big, if not bigger than the enduro 🤯. That’s deceptive

[@paulmorton8959]

Don’t think it’s worth changing from Epix pro 51mm yet?

[@caspernowak]

Why is the clock on the watches not synchronized to the same time (1-30 seconds apart)?

[@techliso]

What about buttons, how they feel in comparison to the previous watch lineup Enduro 2/Fenix 7/7 Pro? Has anything changed?

[@tb693ny6]

Does the Enduro 3 have a night mode or a red mode?

[@ChaseTheSummit]

It has a night mode but no red shift mode since it's an MIP display it doesn't need a red shift mode like AMOLED

[@sillyboy32]

this is a "Pre-Order" on play better. Where can I get this watch now?

[@timgaffney5521]

Is the actual display screen the same size as the previous enduro?

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Yup

[@GreenTreeFrogO]

For those who don't dive deep, will they ever reduce the bezel like phones have, for more pixels? .. Or just project 3D hologram maps and have AR showing the pace/place of other runners.

[@radoslavstoev4550]

The Venu and Forerunner series feature pretty slim bezels. Too bad they don't have sapphire glass.