Buzz
Garmin unveils a completely new GPS watch model named Enduro, positioned between the Fenix and Forerunner series based on specifications and pricing.
Enduro features a single 51mm watch face, which is quite large and suitable for men or individuals with larger wrists. It offers two finish options: steel or titanium, both utilizing Garmin's brand-new ultra-lightweight nylon strap.
Both the steel and titanium versions utilize PowerGlass for solar energy functionality, a feature Garmin has focused on in recent years. The watch boasts a large 1.4' display with the brand's renowned memory-in-pixel technology.
- TRAIL RUN VO2 MAX: Garmin introduces VO2 Max metrics tailored for trail running, providing more accurate measurements of VO2 Max thresholds influenced by elevation changes.
- ULTRARUN: This feature automatically detects when trail runners pause to rest, separating this time from training time.
- CLIMBPRO FEATURE: Adds tracking for both uphill and flat sections (previously only tracked uphill segments).
- RECOVERY ADVISOR: In addition to recommending rest times as before, this feature now supplements with advice on optimal recovery at each moment.
- DAILY SUGGESTED WORKOUTS: Enduro also includes a new feature that automatically suggests daily workouts for users (it's unclear what criteria the watch will use for these recommendations, but I'm quite excited about this).
- MTB DYNAMICS: Specialized metrics for mountain biking, recording time spent airborne and smooth ground contact to provide scores.
- GPS route navigation features and algorithms are available
- PACEPRO: Automatically adjusts speed for predetermined routes
- ADVANCED SLEEP MONITORING: Tracks and analyzes deep sleep
- SAFETY AND TRACKING: Fall detection
- Enduro is arguably Garmin's most notable watch in recent years, reshaping the price segment around $800 with a plethora of features aimed directly at outdoor enthusiasts such as trail running, mountain biking, and surfing
- Enduro is likely equipped with a new processor or algorithm to maintain its lightweight despite its 51mm body, boasting impressive battery life. With 70 hours of continuous GPS and 50 days as a regular smartwatch, it's a remarkable figure in today's GPS watch world.
- Features omitted from the Enduro, such as no built-in memory for offline music, TOPO maps, or Wi-Fi, are features that I personally don't use. I believe that removing these won't diminish the user experience on a watch specialized for endurance sports like this.
- Enduro also marks Garmin's brand-new nylon strap design, which is unique and lightweight, significantly reducing the overall weight of the watch.
- A bit disappointing is Garmin's continued use of the old plastic heart rate sensor module. If it were encased in glass, everything would be even more perfect.
- If possible, Garmin should also offer a cheaper version without PowerSolar to make Enduro more accessible to users (because Garmin's Solar feature is pretty useless).
