Garmin has announced the Enduro 3, its next-gen ultraperformance GPS smartwatch that is lighter and can last for longer than the previous model thanks to a solar charging display.
Enduro 3 weighs 63 grams and features up to 320 hours in GPS mode with solar charging (with continuous use for entire period in 50,000 lux conditions)—all with an always-on display. The watch also features training and navigation tools, like dynamic round-trip routing, trail run VO2 max insights, grade-adjusted pace and preloaded TopoActive maps.
“Whether you’re an ultrarunner, adventure racer, thru-hiker or somewhere in between, the Enduro 3 is purpose-built for ultra-endurance athletes. With incredible battery life, a lightweight design, preloaded TopoActive maps and more, Enduro 3 is ready to help you push the limits as you conquer your wildest dreams,” said Dan Bartel, Garmin vice president of global consumer sales.
Solar battery life
The larger, more efficient solar lens provides more than double the solar power of the previous Enduro model, resulting in up to 320 hours of battery life in GPS mode or up to 90 days of battery life in smartwatch mode. SatIQ technology – which automatically toggles between GPS modes – secures the superior positioning accuracy of multi-band GPS for up to 120 hours.
The Enduro 3 has a 51mm titanium bezel, scratch-resistant sapphire lens and UltraFit nylon band.
There is a built-in LED flashlight with brightness that can be controlled from the display. Variable intensities, a red light and strobe mode can help provide greater awareness in dark environments.
Wearers can set a target destination for a run, hike or bike ride and receive dynamic round-trip routing that continually adjusts the route to stay on schedule.
The Enduro 3 also features training plans to help meet personal goals, plus sport-specific workouts for various activities and built-in apps tailored for runners, cyclists, hikers and more.
Features
Enduro 3 includes performance metrics like VO2 max, training load, heat and altitude acclimation and more. Users can track cardiovascular fitness levels with trail run VO2 max, which automatically adjusts based on the varying trail and terrain conditions. The ultrarun activity features a rest timer. To tackle hills, ClimbPro displays real-time information on current and upcoming climbs while following a downloaded course.
Featuring preloaded TopoActive maps from around the world, Enduro 3 can help keep explorations on track. An Outdoor Maps+ subscription provides more premium mapping content, like satellite imagery and enhanced topographic maps on the watch. NextFork Map Guide allows wearers to see the distance to the next intersection and the trail name, or follow turn-by-turn directions on courses created in Garmin Connect.
Health and fitness monitoring
Enduro 3 can track HRV status, Pulse Ox, sleep, jet lag, energy and stress levels and more. New to the Enduro lineup, the FDA-cleared ECG app can help users record their heart rhythm and can check for signs of atrial fibrillation (AFib).
Enduro 3 includes dozens of preloaded activity profiles, like swimming, biking, golfing and skiing. Athletes can also follow animated cardio, strength, yoga and Pilates workouts from their watch or follow sport-specific workouts for athletes of all types, including ultra runners, hikers and cyclists.
Staying connected
Enduro 3 adds the Garmin Messenger app to allow users to communicate with their friends and family via two-way text messaging right from their watch when both the sender and receiver of messages have the Garmin Messenger app installed on their paired smartphones. Garmin Share lets users quickly share saved locations, courses and workouts with other compatible Garmin devices.
When paired with a compatible smartphone, users can view their smart notifications and workout with safety and tracking features like incident detection, assistance and LiveTrack. They can also use Garmin Pay contactless payments and download songs for phone-free listening.
Enduro 3 has a suggested retail price of $899.99.
