@@braddavister137 - Awesome! Glad it worked! I love saving money and it's pretty cool that it works on a brand new device like this. This is probably the best deal on the internet right now 🙌🏻
@@braddavister137 - I don't know their return policy. It's probably best to email them and ask about it. I'd probably say that if you don't need the massive battery life then go with the AMOLED. 👌🏻
@@mlegrand everyone says amoled but if the MIP screen looks as sharp as the 6 did now that the solar lense is gone it’ll be hard to switch from MIP. Idk if it’s just me but even on the sleep screen, when I look at amoled especially at night I feel like it hurts my eyes.
@@mlegrand I can’t recall if you’ve done a behind the scenes vid on your setup, equipment and approach to putting content together. That’d be interesting to see.
@@mlegrand Great camera. More so curious about your process - it’d be cool to have someone shadow you during production. The labor of love would be interesting for viewers and creators at large.
Very very very well made video ! I simply love everything in it, especially the details in sound engineering you have done, like changing the musical arrangements once submerged. Great touch ! Great details for a very elegant film. Kuddos Matt, form and content are just really impressive again !!
Wow! Thank you so much!!! I enjoy that part of making these videos. I can't believe you noticed the low-pass filter being applied while going under water. Good ears!!!
Great video and review sir! And yes, please do 100 day reviews for these new Garmins, Enduro 3 and F8. There are great first impression reviews out there but these watches are supposed to stand the test of time, so your honest 100 day reviews are appreciated. Great production value as always!
Thanks! I will see what I can do! These watches are going back to Garmin so I'll need to buy something else for the 100 day review. And these watches are selling out fast. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
Oh thanks! Sadly, I can’t run that fast today but I still love the sport of running. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
Just finished a 7-day bivac hike using my trusty FR255 as a recording/navigation device. Only had to charge it once as each day it was using about 20% of charge. I would say that the Enduro is really for the most extreme users, the 150 km ultra runners who don't want to charge their watch at any point. Otherwise the 955 Solar might be the better/cheaper option !
That's a really good point. There are some other good options to consider. I love being able to go on a two week trip where I'll be swimming, biking and running and not having to bring a charger for this device. But it's also very big. a 955 solar (probably on sale) would be a great option to consider. And your 255 is such a great device. Thanks for sharing your feedback!
Great video Matt. Your intro are always amazing. Battery is always the best thing. Not having too charge as often. I would like to see a better commitment from Garmin on support devices in particular old ones. A bit like coros does.
Thank you and I agree. They should support devices as long as possible. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
Started with a 6pro and have been using a 965 which I enjoy. Looks like the backlight of enduro 3 is much brighter than the 6. Most of my outdoor activities are in the forest which made using maps on the 6pro a challenge. I noticed you shot some b-roll in the forest with the enduro 3 backlight on. I’d love see some more footage or dedicated videos just on screen visibility in darker areas. As always - great work on the video!!!
Long term yes please the b roll is amazing as always Man this watch solar you might never need to charge if you didn't live in the northwest. Also thanks for showing how the maps look as I was wondering. I laughed pretty hard at the heart rate comment. Good thing only my boss at the office Also good luck in XC this season coach
How big is your wrist when you measure all the way around? 180mm? Mine are 175 and I like the watch. It's a big watch and will take some getting used to. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
Wow great video, top quality. I have to say that its impressive Garmin were able to drop the weight by %10 while insanely increasing battery life. Thats a huge win! For their next watch I hope they include an SOS red button, like the Garmin InReach. If they even increase the weight by %20 but add that capability, it will become the best watch in the world.
It'd be really neat if some of the InReach features made their way into an Enduro or Fenix. I'd also love to see inductive charging on these. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
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brother, your visuals, sound design and storytelling is insane. Anyway, training for my first marathon (never even did a half or official 10k) and just checking out some of your reviews haha.
Wow, thank you so much for the kind words! Means a lot coming from you! Your channel is amazing! But I really enjoy that aspect of making these. Best of luck in the marathon. I've done a few marathons and my suggestion is to take it out slower than you'd think. If you feel great, you can always pick it up later. The last 10k is like a completely different event!
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@ thanks so much brother! Truly appreciate that! Taking your words of wisdom to heart 🙏🏾 can’t wait - 2 weeks into training and race is March 2nd! 🥈Ima do the 20 mile jog and then the 10k 😂
Helpful video, thanks. If I upgrade from my Fenix 6X Pro it looks like I'd be getting better battery life, touch screen, upgraded heart rate monitor/ECG capability, and training readiness score. I might have missed a thing or two, but I'm not sure that it's worth the upgrade. I'm thinking it over. Just discovered your channel btw. I like your presentation style. Very watchable.
Thanks Alistair! That sounds like the big stuff. Do you have the morning report on the Fenix 6X Pro? I like that feature but also think it's worth waiting and maxing out the value of that device as much as possible. 🤷♂️
Just un-un-un-believable videography man - holy cow. The transition from one data chart through to another - the scroll shots set to music - the micro shots - the different shots of the watch in the wild and on your wrist - and the old man on the hill!. Mine comes tomorrow - I'm actually pretty excited about it - the instinct 2X has been a long favorite but screen was just too hard to enjoy despite the larger size and better screen. We'll see!
So in power save mode will it actually charge in solar then , let's say I go camping and in the morning I aim it at the sun in battery saver mode will it actually charge up or just stop the discharge ? Then turn it back to smartwatch mode and boom I got a full battery again after morning solar charging for a few hours ?
I don’t have a good answer for this but I’d expect that it would depend on the sun conditions and that it would be pretty hard to get it any where near fully charged.
Hello! Does the Enduro 3 have titanium beisel without the extra DLC coating? The silver titanium beisel on the Series 8 watches gets scratched quickly. Does the Enduro 3 have the same bezel as the 8 series? Does the back cover on the Enduro 3 watch get scratched faster too?
It's just the basic titanium so it might end up getting and showing scratches. The back is that basic plastic material. I do think it'll show scratches as well. I get them from trying to drop it on a charging puck that I like to use. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
bought this as i thought this is a cheaper and better Fenix 8 solar as i dont like the new button on fenix 8 and i care less about the speaker and mic but i do just running , 80-90kms a week .. is it a good purchase for my usage ?
Yeah, I'd say it's a very ideal purchase for someone doing a good bit of running. I think you're going to love this as long as you are ok with the size. I've really like this watch and have gotten used to bigger devices like this. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
Well produced video. I did catch one (significant) error, however... "Afib" stands for Atrial fibrillation, NOT Arterial fibrillation. ""Atrial" refers to the two upper chambers of the heart -- the atria. "Arterial" refers to all the arteries in the body.
Awesome! Thank you Ron for the correction! Hopefully I won't make that mistake in the future as I'm sure we'll be talking about that feature on this watch and others in the future.
I am a Runner, cyclist, hiker, mountain climber. I don't know how I have managed myself with an Apple Watch for all these years, petting the AW like a Tamagotchi... taking the cable and charger everywhere charging and hoping it would last for a few more hours... I am done! Hopefully I will get the Enduro 3. I wonder how good is the refresh rate of the maps rendering on the Enduro 3? something I have to admit is that An Apple Watch series 5 (4 years old) can render maps pretty well using the app Work Out Doors (the best app for AW), the catch is that it would kill the battery in a few hours. So that's my only concern: How does the Enduro 3 renders maps (is the processor good?) and with the (new) MIP display?
That's a pretty big switch. I think there are going to be things you'll miss from your Apple Watch. Battery life is not one of those things. I know the Fenix 8 is ridiculously expensive but having the AMOLED screen, mic and speaker might make the switch a bit more smooth 🤷♂️ Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
@@mlegrand Thanks a lot for your reply. I agree the change will be dramatic. But, I am not inclined for the Amoled. Very soon I expect to return to mountain activities I left out of my life for several years do to my PhD. Now I'll be several weeks per semester in the mountains. That's why I am eager for the Enduro 3. However, I wonder if I would be disappointed with the MIP and rendering of maps? if so, I should go for a traditional GPS device to hold in the hand? Thanks!
@@os2171 - the AMOLED maps are a bit sharper and have more pixels per inch so they have more details. But it sounds like an Enduro might be the ticket for your semesters in the mountains.
This Enduro is great but I’d probably go with something with an AMOLED display. They seem easier to read under water. I’d probably suggest looking at the Garmin Forerunner 165, 265, or 965. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
@@mlegrand Tnx. I think I'll stick to my Instinct 2X until i figure this one out. I am swimming 3-4 times a week and that is the most important activity for me. I have tried 965 and it is awesome watch, but just a little fragile for me... Fenix 8 price is stupid in my opinion. So. I guess it's 2X for me for now :p
@@mlegrand Hell yeah! Because if it's worth it then my son is getting my Epix Pro as a finishing his first marathon gift in December and I'm going Enduro since I'm full on Ukraine running now 😆😅 #MexicanGreetings
I am on my second enduro 3. The best I have gotten so far is 7% battery drain in one day. That is with hitting the gym 2x a day and no GPS. With GPS 2-3 hours tracking, nothing less than 11 percent at the end of the day. That is with the stock watch faces, continuous heart monitoring and o2 readings while sleeping. To say this watch will last over a month is simply not true, it won't get even close. You will be lucky to get 1.5 to 2 weeks. Also, the first one, I left outside in direct sunlight for just over 3 hours, and it never gained even 1% battery life. On the positive side, it's very light and a dream to wear.
Check to see if pulse ox is on, or maybe the screen brightness. 🔆. I’ll dig around too. Maybe there’s something off with this watch and its battery life estimations.
SpO2 tracking eats a lot, even when set to sleeping only. In my experience with fenix 6x 24/7 SpO2 literally halves the battery live, if not worth, and "sleeping only" reduces battery life by a quarter or so. Speaking of SpO2 - is it useful now? I find it almost useless in fenix 6 and saw the same feedback for the Elevate V4 (fenix 7 non-pro)... Is it better with Elevate V5? With my watches the difference in readings when sleeping in a place with horrible ventilation is barely visible, though I could clearly feel that I wasn't getting enough air when sleeping. I'm not a climber and I don't hike high enough, though. I was hoping it could help with sleep analysis and in case of illness or other non-altitude related stuff that can affect SpO2. Also with fenix 5x and fenix 6x I found out that auto backlight can reduce battery live in some cases.
currently have Epix gen 2 and this looks like an amazing watch. Enduro 2 with solar coating dimmed it further which Enduro 3 does not suffer from. Fenix 8 price points seem a bit ridiculous
Yeah, I think you're exactly right and I bet Garmin is waking up to the fact that people don't want to spend that much money for this set of features. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
I think I've only been using the default option. I had this watch on some early beta builds of the new software so maybe there was some footage of that?
I think it's a slight upgrade. They've done some work to the solar panels. (Garmin calls it Power Glass) In the past it's seems like it's dimmed the display a bit but it's better now.
Have you tested the battery life or are these just the data spec sheets from garmin nicely rendered? Specs are one thing, but real life is what I am looking for. Most of the time the spec data promises too much, as the required lux ist most of the time not there in normal weather conditions and use on a wrist.
These are 100% spec numbers from Garmin. I’ve found them to be pretty accurate. I haven’t done a 90 hour GPS activity and I also typically set the GPS mode into SatIQ mode instead of what’s being quoted here. But Garmin also reports on battery drain within the .fit file so I can extract that to make sure the estimates aim to matches their listed specs.
Yeah, this new Enduro has a bigger battery with new Solar tech built into it but that Solar Instinct 2X seems to still go longer as far as battery life is concerned just because it's such a low energy draw device with it's monochrome display. I wonder what Garmin will do next with the Instinct 3 🤷♂️ Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
Do you think the garmin 47mm amoled can last for a 20-hour ultramarathon with the watch on the map screen while navigating a gpx file with the most accurate gps settings? Can the enduro 3 last this long as I understand the map screen causes a lot of battery drain.
I really don't know. It'd be interesting to do some testing with those settings to figure our much of a drain maps are and then another test to figure out AMOLED vs MIP displays. 🤔
Wow , I’m impressed, what a solid video, bro all a can see is perfection here , I would rate 9.7 , nice piece. I’m looking forward to hear more , When is gonna be available on the market ?
The Garmin Enduro 3 should be available to the market today. Thank you for the kind words Daniel and you can bet your ass that I'll be aiming for a 10.0 on some sort of upcoming video soon!!! 🙌🏻
Great video as always Matt! I have been testing my new Fenix 8 in the wilds of Forest Park in PDX, and it's great but a bit buggy. You mentioned in this video about trail running VO2 max. I assume that in the Fenix too. Where is that metric?
My understanding is that there are still only two vo2 max estimations running and cycling but that now trail running takes trail conditions into account when estimating running vo2 max. But it was a little unclear and not something I tested which is why I mentioned it but didn't really go into a ton of details. Let me know what you figure out and hopefully I'll see you on out in Forest Park!!! That's one of my favorite old places to run. (I'm in Camas Washington)
@@mlegrand Yes I figured it was! I run w a trail running group a few times a week and there are a few Camas folks that show up on occasion. I will ask next time if any of them know you! I will update here on my findings, although, I dont know if I will really be able to tell!
If you could do a video on the maps and navigation would be great! Also, how do you feel the display compares to the Coros vertix 2s? I tried the coros and sent it back because the display was too dark.
This feels significantly brighter to me. By default it’s set pretty low so I increased the brightness of mine. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
Excellent work as always Matt. I’ve found if you (we) make any video about anything Garmin makes gets the comments going for sure. Garmin die-hards are a very passionate group 😂. Keep it rolling. Cheers. Dave.
@@mlegrand oh for sure. Looking forward to AWU and ‘comparing’ it to the Fenix. That should get people fired up. Thank you for checking it out. It’s a work in progress. Slowly growing the channel. I’ve noticed yours has taken off - well earned and deserved. Thanks Matt.
I’m an epix pro user, and I’m thinking of upgrading, but I’m lost between Fenix 8 47mm solar and enduro3. I don’t care about the mic or speaker, but I’m afraid from the size. Would appreciate your help and recommendations!
The 51mm is big but you'd get used to the larger size. It's also the older MIP style display. The tradeoff is obviously battery life here. The other thought would be to hold off and wait. That Epix Pro has a flashlight and does pretty well overall unless you'd prefer more battery life. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
Thanks again Matt, Just returned my ‘Enduro 3’ to Garmin. It failed to sync via Wi-Fi, no matter what I tried. Also and with it automatically going into ‘sleep mode’ each time I took it off my wrist, this was highly annoying. I don’t need a watch to tell me how long and how well I apparently slept. No way to turn this mode off, so back it went to Garmin. Now considering a suitable replacement. Not sure if the 'Forerunner 965' would fill the void?
@@mlegrand Thanks Matt, Would you also know if this watch automatically transitions into the ‘sleep mode’, just as the new ‘Enduro 3’ I just returned? If so, I would have to re-purchase a ‘Fenix 6’, or something else a few generations back to escapre Garmin’s urge to make these Apple equivalent smart watches?
@@60beats44 - Yeah, I *think* it does this same thing. You can set up a window of time to put the watch in Sleep Mode as an automatic Do Not Disturb mode in most of the current Garmin models.
Hi Matt, great video! Just out of curiosity, do you prefer the Enduro series over the Fenix with the AMOLED display? Also, when it comes to the Fenix, do you lean more toward the 47mm or the 51mm version? I’d love to hear your personal preference and your reasoning behind it! Thanks.
I'd probably prefer the Fenix over the Enduro but it's a hard call. I think I'd also prefer the 47 over the 51 just because I have tiny wrists but I'd miss the battery life on the 51mm. Keep in mind that the Enduro is also significantly less expensive. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
I’d love to know which settings get you the 36 day battery life. Is the watch only being used during workouts for these results or everyday use as well, maybe some sleep tracking, stress tracking, etc.?
Great question. Probably a question for Garmin but I'm guessing they're using the basic GPS and have the screen dimmed down a bit. I'm sure there are some other tricks but by default this watch should be set up to last a pretty long time. What kind of battery life were you seeing on your Enduro 2? I was getting a solid month and I didn't optimize my setting at all.
Garmin doesn't tell me anything like that but I'd love too see them move to an easier charging solution. It's time Garmin!!! Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
@@claudiojaramillo5177 On contrary - I would like to see a wireless charging OPTION (not wireless only). Their proprietary port is pretty robust, especially if you buy a cover for it, but I have started getting some slight inconsistencies with any cables in my ancient Fenix 5X Plus a couple of years ago and pins look awful xD Even in Fenix 6X I can see some pins losing gold plating and going matte, but works perfectly still. Unfortunately it will require a non-metal back, so IDK if it worth it actually.
I'm also very excited to see what Apple will announce on Monday. But I still think those are going to be two very different watches. Apple 2-3 days of battery life with a bright AMOLED screen. The Enudro 3 with a month of battery life and it's MIPs style screen. 🤷♂️
To be honest, I don't know. I tend to wear the the Enduro a lot. It's just always ready to go and works. I don't care about the speaker, mic or using it as a dive computer. The AMOLED screens are nice but I switch back and forth with MIPs without much worry. 🤷♂️ I do think the Enduro 3 is the better deal for the money. Those Fenix 8 watches are getting pricey. But they're nice. 👌 Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it.
See if you can find a deal on it. I think a sale Epix Pro is the sweet spot for people not needing a mic and speaker but still wanting most of the other features. I'd be very surprised if there weren't amazing black Friday deals on this thing. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
Me personally? Maybe the Fenix 8. But it really depends on what you're going to be using it for and what your budget is. Hope all is well with you Mark! 👍🏻
@@mlegrand I'm fine thanks for asking....I currently have the 965 but I'm wondering if the Fenix 8 is that much of an upgrade given the price difference, I just want a watch for running but is the battery life better on fenix compared to the 965
@@markhill8590 - There are a few things to think about. The Fenix 8 with the same size screen as your 965 will be a heavier watch with more battery life. The Fenix is also more durable. So there's a tradeoff. I'd probably suggest waiting and maxing out the value of your 965. Hopefully with a screen protector. 👌🏻
I’ve got an iWatch 7 that has been nothing but trouble. The battery never held a charge for more than 12-14 hours. I even sent it to apple after a month and they told me it was fine and sent it back after having it in their facility for maybe 45 minutes before it showed they were sending in back. All that said, I am currently only getting 8-9…maybe 10 hours out of this thing at the moment. To be honest, it hasn’t been connected to my phone for probably the last 6-8 months because it was giving me pairing problems so I just stopped using the smartwatch features. Also, I hate that the screen is a real pain in the ass when your hands/fingers or display is wet. Coming from the apple side of things, are Garmin watches worth the switch? I basically use mine for the tracking metrics and music while I’m working out so I don’t have to take my phone with me. I’ve got my eye on this model over the Fenix 8, not sure if I like the size, but I can get the Enduro 3 for 799 out the door. If you read this and get back to me, I appreciate it you taking the time!
This is a much dimmer MIP style display. I think there’s a good bit that you’d miss from your Apple Watch but battery life wouldn’t be one of them. This thing lasts forever. I love this watch personally but I also have an Apple Watch that I’ll often wear on the opposite wrist. The Fenix 8 would at least have a brighter display and some smarter features. Or the Venu 3. But if you want an awesome long lasting device, this is the ticket.
I'm not seeing any noticeable lag in this watch. My theory on the lag is that Garmin is slowing down the refresh rates to a really low level and even potentially slowing down the clock speed of the cpu and then speeding things up once it knows it's being used and interacted with. This is common among all modern Garmin watches and even other brands like COROS.
@@mlegrand Garmins are not as snappy and smooth in animations, as "nice" regular smartwatches, like Samsung or Apple. That's the part of the reason they live so long, and I personally don't mind considering how pathetic battery life is for those. If you are using buttons - it doesn't matter at all, because with buttons it goes as fast as you can press them (it will just skip animations if needed) and the visual part doesn't matter - you typically still can do things quicker with buttons than on other touch-oriented watches with their touchscreens) As for dynamic clocks and power - oh for sure, everything has it, not only watches. The difference is - how it is tuned and what is the maximum CPU is allowed to reach + some other details. For any device (from watches to phones to laptops and PCs) - if power efficiency is in the highest priority, the device will feel more laggy and sluggish. P.S. It goes from a high refresh rate and sped up animations freak in both phones and PCs xD
Hi Matt, you have very nice video, graphics and design. The watch looks great, Ive never had Garmin watch, is my dream and I like how they look. Are they nice in reality? Its my dream to buy them. Ivan.
Hi Ivan 👋🏻 Yes, this is a very nice watch for sure. They are very well made and the software works extremely well in conjunction with the hardware. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
I didn't own a Fenix 6X. The Enduro 3 is a significant upgrade but I almost always encourage people to max out the value of their watches before buying something new. You might even want to wait until Black Friday or something. 🤷♂️ Do you have any upcoming events where you need to max out the battery life?
@@mlegrand I never seen it the wrist band on that view,only on the garmin site you can’t see well, thanks for that 👍🏽now you can see what color really are they, thanks again, yes it’s on her way just ordered it
Thanks Matt I bought the Fenix 6 after a year or so of release, then the Fenix 7 kind of the same. If possible I might buy the Enduro 3 next year or in 2026.
By then, you should be able to find a really good deal on the watch. 🤞🏻 Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
I think I'd hold off personally but it'll probably depend on what races you have scheduled. The Enduro 2 is fantastic. I think I'd try to max out the value of that Enduro 2 if it were me. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
It's hard to tell if it's easier to read than the Enduro 2. I put both of those screens next to each other a few times during this video but I'd say it might be a little bit better for visibility. 🤷♂️
In my opinion, the screen IS clearer than the previous Power Sapphire lens, and doubling the width of the black solar cell ring without reducing screen real estate was ingenious. The fiber reinforced polymer case is actually on almost all of their watches, with or without screwed on metal back plates. One difference in this instance is that the sides of the lugs (triangular openings) have been much more hollowed out than on previous models and on the Fenix 8. We will have to see if that area is hard to clean over time.
Thanks for the review. Personally l, I don't like the plastic back plate at all. It makes it look like a chunky forerunner or an Instinct plus. The bezel at the front also doesn't cover the whole watch as it was with Enduro 2. I don't care about the 7 grams if I am gonna climb a mountain. I want my watch to both feel and look angry and metallic.
That's an Angry looking watch you've got there! 😂 I wonder if the Enduro 2 is going to be on sale anywhere. I noticed some places still have it on sale for more than the Enduro 3. 😬 But I imagine it could go for as little as $700ish 🤷♂️
I have a Fenix 7 Pro and was looking for the new Fenix 8, but now the Enduro3 is for me the better option, because my focus was always the longer battery live ad I dont care for a microfone in a watch. I do not talk to my devices, neither to my phone, Alexa or my car. Because most of the time the devices dont understand the commands and in public I find it stupid. So why should I now start talking to my watch.
If that's the case than this Enduro 3 is really the way to go. It's pretty similar to your Fenix but with a really nice long battery life. There's really not much to dislike here. It's just a work horse! Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
Good point. I’m guessing someone over at Garmin thinks it looks better 🤷🏻♂️. I think it should only show the zero if you’ve set your watch to read in military time style. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment Max!. I really appreciate it. 👍
@@mlegrand luckily we are allowed to install third-party watchfaces on garmin xD All watchfaces I ever had either don't use leading zeros, or allow you to choose.
An everyday watch. Just because there is no great battery life smartwatch AT ALL. Garmin should make a solar MIPS Android wear watch geared towards battery life. For some reason no one makes one and everyone wants one. Their stock would immediately skyrocket. And yes, I consider it. I will receive mine in 4 days.
Good point! Yeah, I'll be curious to hear what you think about this watch after you've had it for a while. It'd definitely geared towards ultramarathon runners. I wonder if you'll miss the Android Wear smart watch functionality. 🤔 Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
@@mlegrand thanks, I'm still traumatized by the extremely poor visibility of the 7x solar sapphire... I really wish Garmin improves the light transmissivity of this type of glass
I still have the Enduro 2 also. It's fantastic. I will say that the back of the watch isn't a super high priority but overall, the watch just doesn't feel as premium when it's made with plastic like this. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
Oh damn. Way too obvious? I always try to add something in these videos to make them a bit more unique. I once had a commenter say 'Why did you make your wife run in the rain?" 😂
Ugly. I guess if you really really need insane amounts of battery its great but would rather have a really nice looking watch with a little less battery. Fenix 8 AMOLED is probably going to be my upgrade. The Epix 2 would last on my 13 hour hikes no problem without using any real battery saving options.
Oh yeah, 13 hours shouldn't be too much of an issue for this thing. I think it's designed or aimed at people doing 200 mile or 50 hour plus events. I don't think that's in my future. 😬 Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
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@@braddavister137 - Awesome! Glad it worked! I love saving money and it's pretty cool that it works on a brand new device like this. This is probably the best deal on the internet right now 🙌🏻
@@mlegrand agreed! Do you happen to know the return/ exchange policy? I’m up in the air on MIP/amoled.
@@braddavister137 - I don't know their return policy. It's probably best to email them and ask about it. I'd probably say that if you don't need the massive battery life then go with the AMOLED. 👌🏻
@@mlegrand everyone says amoled but if the MIP screen looks as sharp as the 6 did now that the solar lense is gone it’ll be hard to switch from MIP. Idk if it’s just me but even on the sleep screen, when I look at amoled especially at night I feel like it hurts my eyes.
Matt LeGrand - Enduro 3.. in iMax cinemas soon! 🤣😍
Thank you!!!
@@mlegrand 🔥
Came for the review. Stayed and mesmerized by the production value, seriously well done.
Wow, thank you so much for the kind words Jason! I really appreciate it!
@@mlegrand I can’t recall if you’ve done a behind the scenes vid on your setup, equipment and approach to putting content together.
That’d be interesting to see.
@@JasonRaneses - My main camera is a Sony A7S III. 👍 It's been a great device.
@@mlegrand Great camera. More so curious about your process - it’d be cool to have someone shadow you during production.
The labor of love would be interesting for viewers and creators at large.
@ - Lots of hours in edit ✍️
Very very very well made video ! I simply love everything in it, especially the details in sound engineering you have done, like changing the musical arrangements once submerged. Great touch ! Great details for a very elegant film. Kuddos Matt, form and content are just really impressive again !!
Wow! Thank you so much!!! I enjoy that part of making these videos. I can't believe you noticed the low-pass filter being applied while going under water. Good ears!!!
Great video and review sir! And yes, please do 100 day reviews for these new Garmins, Enduro 3 and F8. There are great first impression reviews out there but these watches are supposed to stand the test of time, so your honest 100 day reviews are appreciated. Great production value as always!
Thanks! I will see what I can do! These watches are going back to Garmin so I'll need to buy something else for the 100 day review. And these watches are selling out fast. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
Thank you Matt and congratulations and respect to/for your marathon PB (2.33).
Oh thanks! Sadly, I can’t run that fast today but I still love the sport of running. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
Just finished a 7-day bivac hike using my trusty FR255 as a recording/navigation device. Only had to charge it once as each day it was using about 20% of charge.
I would say that the Enduro is really for the most extreme users, the 150 km ultra runners who don't want to charge their watch at any point. Otherwise the 955 Solar might be the better/cheaper option !
That's a really good point. There are some other good options to consider. I love being able to go on a two week trip where I'll be swimming, biking and running and not having to bring a charger for this device. But it's also very big. a 955 solar (probably on sale) would be a great option to consider. And your 255 is such a great device. Thanks for sharing your feedback!
Not even Garmin with their budget is having such a good cinema with infographics. Matt is the minimalistic sports tech GOAT.
Great video Matt.
Your intro are always amazing.
Battery is always the best thing. Not having too charge as often.
I would like to see a better commitment from Garmin on support devices in particular old ones. A bit like coros does.
Thank you and I agree. They should support devices as long as possible. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
Started with a 6pro and have been using a 965 which I enjoy. Looks like the backlight of enduro 3 is much brighter than the 6. Most of my outdoor activities are in the forest which made using maps on the 6pro a challenge. I noticed you shot some b-roll in the forest with the enduro 3 backlight on. I’d love see some more footage or dedicated videos just on screen visibility in darker areas. As always - great work on the video!!!
Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment Tamon! I really appreciate it. 👍
Crikey, your videos are so watchable I sometimes zone out of what you are saying. As the filming is so lush. Lovely thanks
Wow, thank you so much for the kind words!!! I really enjoy that aspect of making these. Thanks for watching Ian!
Long term yes please
the b roll is amazing as always
Man this watch solar you might never need to charge if you didn't live in the northwest.
Also thanks for showing how the maps look as I was wondering.
I laughed pretty hard at the heart rate comment. Good thing only my boss at the office
Also good luck in XC this season coach
Thank you!!! First race with the kids is this Saturday! 🙌
Olá quero comprar o garmim Enduro 3 tenho o pulso de 18mm será que fica muito grande no meu pulo?
How big is your wrist when you measure all the way around? 180mm? Mine are 175 and I like the watch. It's a big watch and will take some getting used to. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
Wow great video, top quality. I have to say that its impressive Garmin were able to drop the weight by %10 while insanely increasing battery life. Thats a huge win! For their next watch I hope they include an SOS red button, like the Garmin InReach. If they even increase the weight by %20 but add that capability, it will become the best watch in the world.
It'd be really neat if some of the InReach features made their way into an Enduro or Fenix. I'd also love to see inductive charging on these. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
brother, your visuals, sound design and storytelling is insane. Anyway, training for my first marathon (never even did a half or official 10k) and just checking out some of your reviews haha.
Wow, thank you so much for the kind words! Means a lot coming from you! Your channel is amazing! But I really enjoy that aspect of making these. Best of luck in the marathon. I've done a few marathons and my suggestion is to take it out slower than you'd think. If you feel great, you can always pick it up later. The last 10k is like a completely different event!
@ thanks so much brother! Truly appreciate that! Taking your words of wisdom to heart 🙏🏾 can’t wait - 2 weeks into training and race is March 2nd! 🥈Ima do the 20 mile jog and then the 10k 😂
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Can you pls share the watch faces? I need some simple watch faces like fenix 7x pro has. Are they in the watch or I would need to download it?
Typically Garmin makes a watch face specifically for a new release like this.
Helpful video, thanks. If I upgrade from my Fenix 6X Pro it looks like I'd be getting better battery life, touch screen, upgraded heart rate monitor/ECG capability, and training readiness score. I might have missed a thing or two, but I'm not sure that it's worth the upgrade. I'm thinking it over.
Just discovered your channel btw. I like your presentation style. Very watchable.
Thanks Alistair! That sounds like the big stuff. Do you have the morning report on the Fenix 6X Pro? I like that feature but also think it's worth waiting and maxing out the value of that device as much as possible. 🤷♂️
@@mlegrand No sir, afaik the Morning Report isn't available on the 6X Pro. I believe I've have to upgrade to the 7 to get that.
Just un-un-un-believable videography man - holy cow. The transition from one data chart through to another - the scroll shots set to music - the micro shots - the different shots of the watch in the wild and on your wrist - and the old man on the hill!.
Mine comes tomorrow - I'm actually pretty excited about it - the instinct 2X has been a long favorite but screen was just too hard to enjoy despite the larger size and better screen. We'll see!
The old man on the hill! 😂 I'll be interested to hear what you think of this one. Thank you so much for all of the kind words!!!
thanks. Is the font size on Enduro 3 thiner than Enduro 2?
It depends on the watch face that you choose. But by default yes.
So in power save mode will it actually charge in solar then , let's say I go camping and in the morning I aim it at the sun in battery saver mode will it actually charge up or just stop the discharge ? Then turn it back to smartwatch mode and boom I got a full battery again after morning solar charging for a few hours ?
I don’t have a good answer for this but I’d expect that it would depend on the sun conditions and that it would be pretty hard to get it any where near fully charged.
Hello! Does the Enduro 3 have titanium beisel without the extra DLC coating? The silver titanium beisel on the Series 8 watches gets scratched quickly. Does the Enduro 3 have the same bezel as the 8 series? Does the back cover on the Enduro 3 watch get scratched faster too?
It's just the basic titanium so it might end up getting and showing scratches. The back is that basic plastic material. I do think it'll show scratches as well. I get them from trying to drop it on a charging puck that I like to use.
Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
bought this as i thought this is a cheaper and better Fenix 8 solar as i dont like the new button on fenix 8 and i care less about the speaker and mic but i do just running , 80-90kms a week .. is it a good purchase for my usage ?
Yeah, I'd say it's a very ideal purchase for someone doing a good bit of running. I think you're going to love this as long as you are ok with the size. I've really like this watch and have gotten used to bigger devices like this. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
Well produced video. I did catch one (significant) error, however... "Afib" stands for Atrial fibrillation, NOT Arterial fibrillation.
""Atrial" refers to the two upper chambers of the heart -- the atria. "Arterial" refers to all the arteries in the body.
Awesome! Thank you Ron for the correction! Hopefully I won't make that mistake in the future as I'm sure we'll be talking about that feature on this watch and others in the future.
I am a Runner, cyclist, hiker, mountain climber. I don't know how I have managed myself with an Apple Watch for all these years, petting the AW like a Tamagotchi... taking the cable and charger everywhere charging and hoping it would last for a few more hours... I am done! Hopefully I will get the Enduro 3. I wonder how good is the refresh rate of the maps rendering on the Enduro 3? something I have to admit is that An Apple Watch series 5 (4 years old) can render maps pretty well using the app Work Out Doors (the best app for AW), the catch is that it would kill the battery in a few hours. So that's my only concern: How does the Enduro 3 renders maps (is the processor good?) and with the (new) MIP display?
That's a pretty big switch. I think there are going to be things you'll miss from your Apple Watch. Battery life is not one of those things. I know the Fenix 8 is ridiculously expensive but having the AMOLED screen, mic and speaker might make the switch a bit more smooth 🤷♂️ Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
@@mlegrand Thanks a lot for your reply. I agree the change will be dramatic. But, I am not inclined for the Amoled. Very soon I expect to return to mountain activities I left out of my life for several years do to my PhD. Now I'll be several weeks per semester in the mountains. That's why I am eager for the Enduro 3. However, I wonder if I would be disappointed with the MIP and rendering of maps? if so, I should go for a traditional GPS device to hold in the hand? Thanks!
@@os2171 - the AMOLED maps are a bit sharper and have more pixels per inch so they have more details. But it sounds like an Enduro might be the ticket for your semesters in the mountains.
Is the flashlight more dim on the Enduro 3 compared to the Enduro 2 or Fenix 7 Pro?
Not that I could tell.
What woukd be your #1 choise for pool swimming?
This Enduro is great but I’d probably go with something with an AMOLED display. They seem easier to read under water. I’d probably suggest looking at the Garmin Forerunner 165, 265, or 965.
Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
@@mlegrand Tnx. I think I'll stick to my Instinct 2X until i figure this one out. I am swimming 3-4 times a week and that is the most important activity for me. I have tried 965 and it is awesome watch, but just a little fragile for me...
Fenix 8 price is stupid in my opinion. So. I guess it's 2X for me for now :p
Nice video! Very professional! I enjoy it!
Wow, thank you so much for the kind words Constantin! I really appreciate it. Thank you for taking the time to watch this one.
Hell yeah on the long term review
I'm on it! 100 day review coming up in 99 days! 🙌🏻
@@mlegrand Hell yeah! Because if it's worth it then my son is getting my Epix Pro as a finishing his first marathon gift in December and I'm going Enduro since I'm full on Ukraine running now 😆😅 #MexicanGreetings
@@EvilTeacher34 - Wow, very nice gift for your son!!!
I am on my second enduro 3. The best I have gotten so far is 7% battery drain in one day. That is with hitting the gym 2x a day and no GPS. With GPS 2-3 hours tracking, nothing less than 11 percent at the end of the day. That is with the stock watch faces, continuous heart monitoring and o2 readings while sleeping. To say this watch will last over a month is simply not true, it won't get even close. You will be lucky to get 1.5 to 2 weeks. Also, the first one, I left outside in direct sunlight for just over 3 hours, and it never gained even 1% battery life. On the positive side, it's very light and a dream to wear.
Check to see if pulse ox is on, or maybe the screen brightness. 🔆. I’ll dig around too. Maybe there’s something off with this watch and its battery life estimations.
Agree and if you compare Enduro 3's NON solar specifications on battery with the Enduro 2 -> they are almost the same.
Always you can buy an Apple watch if the battery is not good for you
SpO2 tracking eats a lot, even when set to sleeping only. In my experience with fenix 6x 24/7 SpO2 literally halves the battery live, if not worth, and "sleeping only" reduces battery life by a quarter or so.
Speaking of SpO2 - is it useful now? I find it almost useless in fenix 6 and saw the same feedback for the Elevate V4 (fenix 7 non-pro)... Is it better with Elevate V5? With my watches the difference in readings when sleeping in a place with horrible ventilation is barely visible, though I could clearly feel that I wasn't getting enough air when sleeping. I'm not a climber and I don't hike high enough, though. I was hoping it could help with sleep analysis and in case of illness or other non-altitude related stuff that can affect SpO2.
Also with fenix 5x and fenix 6x I found out that auto backlight can reduce battery live in some cases.
currently have Epix gen 2 and this looks like an amazing watch. Enduro 2 with solar coating dimmed it further which Enduro 3 does not suffer from. Fenix 8 price points seem a bit ridiculous
Yeah, I think you're exactly right and I bet Garmin is waking up to the fact that people don't want to spend that much money for this set of features. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
What watch face are you using besides the default one?
I think I've only been using the default option. I had this watch on some early beta builds of the new software so maybe there was some footage of that?
@@mlegrand It’s possible it was removed then. I don’t have the watch face with the time in the middle and the bars on the side present on mine
So this is the same display as the Fenix 7 pro? It looks like an upgrade.
I think it's a slight upgrade. They've done some work to the solar panels. (Garmin calls it Power Glass) In the past it's seems like it's dimmed the display a bit but it's better now.
Have you tested the battery life or are these just the data spec sheets from garmin nicely rendered? Specs are one thing, but real life is what I am looking for. Most of the time the spec data promises too much, as the required lux ist most of the time not there in normal weather conditions and use on a wrist.
These are 100% spec numbers from Garmin. I’ve found them to be pretty accurate. I haven’t done a 90 hour GPS activity and I also typically set the GPS mode into SatIQ mode instead of what’s being quoted here. But Garmin also reports on battery drain within the .fit file so I can extract that to make sure the estimates aim to matches their listed specs.
Interested to see how the battery life of this vs the Solar Instinct 2x compares.
Yeah, this new Enduro has a bigger battery with new Solar tech built into it but that Solar Instinct 2X seems to still go longer as far as battery life is concerned just because it's such a low energy draw device with it's monochrome display. I wonder what Garmin will do next with the Instinct 3 🤷♂️ Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
Do you think the garmin 47mm amoled can last for a 20-hour ultramarathon with the watch on the map screen while navigating a gpx file with the most accurate gps settings? Can the enduro 3 last this long as I understand the map screen causes a lot of battery drain.
I really don't know. It'd be interesting to do some testing with those settings to figure our much of a drain maps are and then another test to figure out AMOLED vs MIP displays. 🤔
For the Fenix: I think you need to switch to a text based screen (not the map screen) at least a few hours to make it last the full 20h.
@@Noelie1990Good advice whether AMOLED or MIP
Wow , I’m impressed, what a solid video, bro all a can see is perfection here ,
I would rate 9.7 , nice piece.
I’m looking forward to hear more ,
When is gonna be available on the market ?
The Garmin Enduro 3 should be available to the market today. Thank you for the kind words Daniel and you can bet your ass that I'll be aiming for a 10.0 on some sort of upcoming video soon!!! 🙌🏻
@@mlegrand 4 sure , I was gonna say that 3 is just for me not to find u sooner , much respect 💯
Great video as always Matt! I have been testing my new Fenix 8 in the wilds of Forest Park in PDX, and it's great but a bit buggy. You mentioned in this video about trail running VO2 max. I assume that in the Fenix too. Where is that metric?
My understanding is that there are still only two vo2 max estimations running and cycling but that now trail running takes trail conditions into account when estimating running vo2 max. But it was a little unclear and not something I tested which is why I mentioned it but didn't really go into a ton of details. Let me know what you figure out and hopefully I'll see you on out in Forest Park!!! That's one of my favorite old places to run. (I'm in Camas Washington)
@@mlegrand Yes I figured it was! I run w a trail running group a few times a week and there are a few Camas folks that show up on occasion. I will ask next time if any of them know you! I will update here on my findings, although, I dont know if I will really be able to tell!
If you could do a video on the maps and navigation would be great! Also, how do you feel the display compares to the Coros vertix 2s? I tried the coros and sent it back because the display was too dark.
This feels significantly brighter to me. By default it’s set pretty low so I increased the brightness of mine. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
@@mlegrand thanks! Does the enduro 3 have weather over lays on the maps like the fenix 8 or is that just for amoled display?
+1 for more vids on navigation
Excellent work as always Matt. I’ve found if you (we) make any video about anything Garmin makes gets the comments going for sure. Garmin die-hards are a very passionate group 😂. Keep it rolling. Cheers. Dave.
Yes! I noticed your Fenix video did really well! Garmin makes great devices so I guess it's fun to talk about in the comments here. 🤷♂️
@@mlegrand oh for sure. Looking forward to AWU and ‘comparing’ it to the Fenix. That should get people fired up. Thank you for checking it out. It’s a work in progress. Slowly growing the channel. I’ve noticed yours has taken off - well earned and deserved. Thanks Matt.
@@Davercrooks - Keep up the good work on the channel! This TH-cam stuff is kind of a long slow slog. 🤷🏻♂
@@mlegrand Agreed. kinda like endurance sports! In it for the long run, or back to my IM days, swim bike and run. 😆
Would the Enduro 3 be too large to wear with a professional dress shirt? I want this bad but would ideally like to wear the watch 24/7
That’s hard to say. I think it’s fine but it is a big watch I don’t know if it’ll be hard to get your sleeves around it. 🤷🏻♂️
I’m an epix pro user, and I’m thinking of upgrading, but I’m lost between Fenix 8 47mm solar and enduro3.
I don’t care about the mic or speaker, but I’m afraid from the size. Would appreciate your help and recommendations!
The 51mm is big but you'd get used to the larger size. It's also the older MIP style display. The tradeoff is obviously battery life here. The other thought would be to hold off and wait. That Epix Pro has a flashlight and does pretty well overall unless you'd prefer more battery life. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
Thanks again Matt, Just returned my ‘Enduro 3’ to Garmin. It failed to sync via Wi-Fi, no matter what I tried. Also and with it automatically going into ‘sleep mode’ each time I took it off my wrist, this was highly annoying. I don’t need a watch to tell me how long and how well I apparently slept. No way to turn this mode off, so back it went to Garmin. Now considering a suitable replacement. Not sure if the 'Forerunner 965' would fill the void?
I loved the 965. I’d wait and see what Black Friday deals pop up. 🤷🏻♂️
@@mlegrand Thanks Matt, Would you also know if this watch automatically transitions into the ‘sleep mode’, just as the new ‘Enduro 3’ I just returned? If so, I would have to re-purchase a ‘Fenix 6’, or something else a few generations back to escapre Garmin’s urge to make these Apple equivalent smart watches?
@@60beats44 - Yeah, I *think* it does this same thing. You can set up a window of time to put the watch in Sleep Mode as an automatic Do Not Disturb mode in most of the current Garmin models.
Hi Matt, great video! Just out of curiosity, do you prefer the Enduro series over the Fenix with the AMOLED display? Also, when it comes to the Fenix, do you lean more toward the 47mm or the 51mm version? I’d love to hear your personal preference and your reasoning behind it! Thanks.
I'd probably prefer the Fenix over the Enduro but it's a hard call. I think I'd also prefer the 47 over the 51 just because I have tiny wrists but I'd miss the battery life on the 51mm. Keep in mind that the Enduro is also significantly less expensive. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
@@mlegrandI really appreciate your detailed and very helpful reply. Thank you.
I’d love to know which settings get you the 36 day battery life. Is the watch only being used during workouts for these results or everyday use as well, maybe some sleep tracking, stress tracking, etc.?
Great question. Probably a question for Garmin but I'm guessing they're using the basic GPS and have the screen dimmed down a bit. I'm sure there are some other tricks but by default this watch should be set up to last a pretty long time. What kind of battery life were you seeing on your Enduro 2? I was getting a solid month and I didn't optimize my setting at all.
when Garmin will use magnetic charger or at least aided magnetic charger? Is really easy to achieve
Garmin doesn't tell me anything like that but I'd love too see them move to an easier charging solution. It's time Garmin!!! Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
As long as it is not wireless. I love the fact that I can recharge my watch to pretty much 100% in just about 20 mins.
@@claudiojaramillo5177 On contrary - I would like to see a wireless charging OPTION (not wireless only). Their proprietary port is pretty robust, especially if you buy a cover for it, but I have started getting some slight inconsistencies with any cables in my ancient Fenix 5X Plus a couple of years ago and pins look awful xD Even in Fenix 6X I can see some pins losing gold plating and going matte, but works perfectly still.
Unfortunately it will require a non-metal back, so IDK if it worth it actually.
Im waiting till next Monday Apple new watch release and then I will decide between new AWU vs Enduro 3
I'm also very excited to see what Apple will announce on Monday. But I still think those are going to be two very different watches. Apple 2-3 days of battery life with a bright AMOLED screen. The Enudro 3 with a month of battery life and it's MIPs style screen. 🤷♂️
@@mlegrand imagine if Apple released an MIP version of their watch :P
no change on apple - same AWU2 just new color
Nice video! What's that watch face at 0:23? :)
That's some watch face that was on some of the beta Fenix pre launch units. I haven't seen it recently.
Do you prefer the enduro 3 to the fenix 8 amoled?
To be honest, I don't know. I tend to wear the the Enduro a lot. It's just always ready to go and works. I don't care about the speaker, mic or using it as a dive computer. The AMOLED screens are nice but I switch back and forth with MIPs without much worry. 🤷♂️
I do think the Enduro 3 is the better deal for the money. Those Fenix 8 watches are getting pricey. But they're nice. 👌 Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it.
I am thinking of getting this or the Epix 2 Pro, Fenix 8 is way too expensive
See if you can find a deal on it. I think a sale Epix Pro is the sweet spot for people not needing a mic and speaker but still wanting most of the other features. I'd be very surprised if there weren't amazing black Friday deals on this thing. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
Out of 3 watches the 965, Endure 3 or the Fenix 8 what would you pick?
Me personally? Maybe the Fenix 8. But it really depends on what you're going to be using it for and what your budget is. Hope all is well with you Mark! 👍🏻
@@mlegrand I'm fine thanks for asking....I currently have the 965 but I'm wondering if the Fenix 8 is that much of an upgrade given the price difference, I just want a watch for running but is the battery life better on fenix compared to the 965
@@markhill8590 - There are a few things to think about. The Fenix 8 with the same size screen as your 965 will be a heavier watch with more battery life. The Fenix is also more durable. So there's a tradeoff. I'd probably suggest waiting and maxing out the value of your 965. Hopefully with a screen protector. 👌🏻
@@mlegrand bought the Epix Pro Gen 2 51mm on sale for just over £500 pound
I’ve got an iWatch 7 that has been nothing but trouble. The battery never held a charge for more than 12-14 hours. I even sent it to apple after a month and they told me it was fine and sent it back after having it in their facility for maybe 45 minutes before it showed they were sending in back.
All that said, I am currently only getting 8-9…maybe 10 hours out of this thing at the moment. To be honest, it hasn’t been connected to my phone for probably the last 6-8 months because it was giving me pairing problems so I just stopped using the smartwatch features. Also, I hate that the screen is a real pain in the ass when your hands/fingers or display is wet.
Coming from the apple side of things, are Garmin watches worth the switch? I basically use mine for the tracking metrics and music while I’m working out so I don’t have to take my phone with me. I’ve got my eye on this model over the Fenix 8, not sure if I like the size, but I can get the Enduro 3 for 799 out the door.
If you read this and get back to me, I appreciate it you taking the time!
This is a much dimmer MIP style display. I think there’s a good bit that you’d miss from your Apple Watch but battery life wouldn’t be one of them. This thing lasts forever. I love this watch personally but I also have an Apple Watch that I’ll often wear on the opposite wrist. The Fenix 8 would at least have a brighter display and some smarter features. Or the Venu 3. But if you want an awesome long lasting device, this is the ticket.
So EXPENSIVE now. Great vid work as usual! ;-)
Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
It is actually cheaper than Enduro 2 on release, lol. But Fenix 8 line is ridiculous, agree
Does it lag as the Fenix 8 this one?
I'm not seeing any noticeable lag in this watch. My theory on the lag is that Garmin is slowing down the refresh rates to a really low level and even potentially slowing down the clock speed of the cpu and then speeding things up once it knows it's being used and interacted with. This is common among all modern Garmin watches and even other brands like COROS.
@@mlegrand Garmins are not as snappy and smooth in animations, as "nice" regular smartwatches, like Samsung or Apple. That's the part of the reason they live so long, and I personally don't mind considering how pathetic battery life is for those. If you are using buttons - it doesn't matter at all, because with buttons it goes as fast as you can press them (it will just skip animations if needed) and the visual part doesn't matter - you typically still can do things quicker with buttons than on other touch-oriented watches with their touchscreens)
As for dynamic clocks and power - oh for sure, everything has it, not only watches. The difference is - how it is tuned and what is the maximum CPU is allowed to reach + some other details. For any device (from watches to phones to laptops and PCs) - if power efficiency is in the highest priority, the device will feel more laggy and sluggish.
P.S. It goes from a high refresh rate and sped up animations freak in both phones and PCs xD
Hi Matt, you have very nice video, graphics and design. The watch looks great, Ive never had Garmin watch, is my dream and I like how they look. Are they nice in reality? Its my dream to buy them. Ivan.
Hi Ivan 👋🏻
Yes, this is a very nice watch for sure. They are very well made and the software works extremely well in conjunction with the hardware. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
Hi Matt. Did you own a Fenix 6X in the past? Do you think the Enduro 3 is an significant upgrade to the 6X?
I didn't own a Fenix 6X. The Enduro 3 is a significant upgrade but I almost always encourage people to max out the value of their watches before buying something new. You might even want to wait until Black Friday or something. 🤷♂️ Do you have any upcoming events where you need to max out the battery life?
I noticed another Issue. The Titan or Metal Backplate ist really cold on the Wrist in Winter. Plastik Backplate doesnt have this.
Good point. I didn’t think of that.
thank you Matt :)
You're very welcome Tadej!
You are amazing 🙌🏼
Wow! Thank you!
Thanks for a great video!
Wow, thank you Kyrkliga! And thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
❤️👍🏽 E3 finally after a year waiting 7:29 thanks for viewing this wrist band
You're very welcome!!! I hope you end up loving this one!!! 🙌🏻
@@mlegrand I never seen it the wrist band on that view,only on the garmin site you can’t see well, thanks for that 👍🏽now you can see what color really are they, thanks again, yes it’s on her way just ordered it
Thanks Matt
I bought the Fenix 6 after a year or so of release, then the Fenix 7 kind of the same. If possible I might buy the Enduro 3 next year or in 2026.
By then, you should be able to find a really good deal on the watch. 🤞🏻 Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
Worth to upgrade from enduro 2? Great review 👍
I think I'd hold off personally but it'll probably depend on what races you have scheduled. The Enduro 2 is fantastic. I think I'd try to max out the value of that Enduro 2 if it were me. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
From my perspective the Enduro was the real winner during this release cycle.
Agreed 👍 Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
All I care about is the screen. Is it easier to read than the fenix 7 series or enduro 2? Those screens were foggy and reflective.
From all the review and reddit post. They say it is easier to read. I also hate the reflection of the 7 series..
It's hard to tell if it's easier to read than the Enduro 2. I put both of those screens next to each other a few times during this video but I'd say it might be a little bit better for visibility. 🤷♂️
In my opinion, the screen IS clearer than the previous Power Sapphire lens, and doubling the width of the black solar cell ring without reducing screen real estate was ingenious. The fiber reinforced polymer case is actually on almost all of their watches, with or without screwed on metal back plates. One difference in this instance is that the sides of the lugs (triangular openings) have been much more hollowed out than on previous models and on the Fenix 8. We will have to see if that area is hard to clean over time.
Thanks for the review. Personally l, I don't like the plastic back plate at all. It makes it look like a chunky forerunner or an Instinct plus. The bezel at the front also doesn't cover the whole watch as it was with Enduro 2. I don't care about the 7 grams if I am gonna climb a mountain. I want my watch to both feel and look angry and metallic.
That's an Angry looking watch you've got there! 😂 I wonder if the Enduro 2 is going to be on sale anywhere. I noticed some places still have it on sale for more than the Enduro 3. 😬 But I imagine it could go for as little as $700ish 🤷♂️
I have a Fenix 7 Pro and was looking for the new Fenix 8, but now the Enduro3 is for me the better option, because my focus was always the longer battery live ad I dont care for a microfone in a watch. I do not talk to my devices, neither to my phone, Alexa or my car. Because most of the time the devices dont understand the commands and in public I find it stupid. So why should I now start talking to my watch.
If that's the case than this Enduro 3 is really the way to go. It's pretty similar to your Fenix but with a really nice long battery life. There's really not much to dislike here. It's just a work horse! Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
Great video! Earned my sub!
Thank Alexander! Best of luck with any upcoming training!
For the love of god why does garmin always gave a leading zero on the time. When it's 2pm it said 0200... I don't understand.
Good point. I’m guessing someone over at Garmin thinks it looks better 🤷🏻♂️. I think it should only show the zero if you’ve set your watch to read in military time style. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment Max!. I really appreciate it. 👍
@@mlegrand luckily we are allowed to install third-party watchfaces on garmin xD All watchfaces I ever had either don't use leading zeros, or allow you to choose.
Wish jt had a 47mm 🙈 my wrist so small 😅
My wrists are tiny also. Very aerodynamic but small. 😆
@mlegrand btw, what is the circumference of your wrist?
@@mrshcherbakoff - 165mm
1:15 The off-center time display is driving me bonkers.
That's on Garmin to fix right?
@@mlegrand Of course. Hopefully in an update.
An everyday watch. Just because there is no great battery life smartwatch AT ALL. Garmin should make a solar MIPS Android wear watch geared towards battery life. For some reason no one makes one and everyone wants one. Their stock would immediately skyrocket.
And yes, I consider it. I will receive mine in 4 days.
Good point! Yeah, I'll be curious to hear what you think about this watch after you've had it for a while. It'd definitely geared towards ultramarathon runners. I wonder if you'll miss the Android Wear smart watch functionality. 🤔 Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
Amazing
Thank you!
When you run that slow, don't edit and use slow motion, we can see well even at normal speed :D
Are you calling me slow?
Too bad they only make it in the clown size. Looks like a dang plate on people’s wrist. I got the fenix 8 because I don’t want 51mm.
which size did you end up getting?
And my wrists are tiny. I've kind of gotten used to the mega large size but I also feel like a clown wearing it sometimes 🤡
Same. I'd consider it if it was smaller. My old Suunto is D 50 and it's already ridiculous.
Let us address the elephant in the room: does it still have the terrible visibility of saphire + solar glass??
That seems to be improved but on other watches I've noticed that the solar sapphire options are a bit more dim.
@@mlegrand thanks,
I'm still traumatized by the extremely poor visibility of the 7x solar sapphire...
I really wish Garmin improves the light transmissivity of this type of glass
Next enduro 4 will be all plastic like forerunner
😂 - You might be right!
4:50 WTF plastic. Nooooooooooooooo
Stick with my 2
I still have the Enduro 2 also. It's fantastic. I will say that the back of the watch isn't a super high priority but overall, the watch just doesn't feel as premium when it's made with plastic like this. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
Why the fake rain thou?
Oh damn. Way too obvious? I always try to add something in these videos to make them a bit more unique. I once had a commenter say 'Why did you make your wife run in the rain?" 😂
Ugly. I guess if you really really need insane amounts of battery its great but would rather have a really nice looking watch with a little less battery. Fenix 8 AMOLED is probably going to be my upgrade. The Epix 2 would last on my 13 hour hikes no problem without using any real battery saving options.
Oh yeah, 13 hours shouldn't be too much of an issue for this thing. I think it's designed or aimed at people doing 200 mile or 50 hour plus events. I don't think that's in my future. 😬 Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
@@mlegrand yes, makes total sense for the super hard core ultra runner to super long backpacking multi day hiker.