Garmin Enduro™ 2 – Ultraperformance Watch, Long-Lasting GPS Battery Life, Solar Charging, Preloaded Maps
$1,099.99
- The 1.4” Power Sapphire lens harvests the sun’s energy, giving you more power and time between charges
- AutoSelect mode uses SatIQ technology to dynamically determine the GPS mode necessary to maximize battery life without compromising positional accuracy
- The rugged, lightweight design won’t slow you down, and the light UltraFit nylon band provides a secure, comfortable fit during all of your activities
- Navigation tools help you find your way with preloaded TopoActive and ski maps
- A superbright LED flashlight (twice as bright as the fēnix 7X multisport GPS watch) offers variable intensities with a strobe that matches your running cadence; red safety light mode helps you keep an eye on your immediate surroundings while running at night
- The NextFork map guide shows the distance to the next trail intersection; grade-adjusted pace helps you understand how to adjust your pace over varying terrain, and an automatic rest timer logs your breaks
- A variety of built-in sports apps, an Adventure Racing World Series-approved adventure racing app and advanced performance metrics — plus endurance and stamina — help you take your training to the next level
- Traditional button controls that work in any environment are matched with a highly responsive touchscreen interface for quick, convenient access to selections
- Traditional button controls that work in any environment are matched with a highly responsive touchscreen interface for quick, convenient access to selections
- Battery performance with solar charging: up to 46 days in smartwatch mode (Assumes all-day wear with 3 hours per day outside in 50,000 lux conditions) and up to 150 hours in GPS mode (Assumes continuous use for entire period in 50,000 lux conditions)
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Gary –
Received watch in 2 days by seller. That was pretty good. I have only had it a couple of days now. I am an older 78 year old male still trying to do my best. The watch was purchased mainly for hiking and walking.Also for working out at the gym. I presently have an Apple watch ultra. This is an excellent all around watch but the 2 day battery life is its negative. The screen brightness is much better on the Apple watch compared to the Garmin Enduro 2 watch. The Garmin is not bad, but not as clear and bright, but acceptable. My biggest problem is the new learning curve with the Garmin coming from the Apple. But I am slowly picking up on all the features and how to use them. What I have learned so far has been very impressive. I have been looking at the Garmin products for about 3 years and liked what I saw with their battery life and GPS capabilities. I should know more about the watch in the next few weeks of use. I will give an update then.. I do like the looks of the Enduro 2 watch. It is not too heavy for me and is built solid. Actually attractive for a larger watch.– Unfortunately the garmin enduro did not work out for me. I returned it today. Nothing against the watch, it was just not the correct option for me after giving it an honest try. I am sticking with my Apple Ultra watch. I find it much easier to use and it is crystal clear. For other people who need more athletic details the Gamin may be better. I just feel the smart watch is perfect for me and does most of what I need and easier to use.
Clayton –
Over the years, I have owned and used several different Garmin watches. They are amazing devices. I have had some issues with the earlier Fenix Watches (3 and 5). About 3 years ago, I settled on the Garmin Instinct and have used it every single day. It truly has been a fantastic watch and the second version seems to be great as well. I’ve always loved all of the features of the Fenix watches but some of the early version had altitude measurement issues and other drawbacks for me. I have been wanting to upgrade for a while and so far, I am really glad I waited. I have only had the Enduro 2 for a few days but I am loving it so far (and will update this review with more hands-on experience).One other note is I know this watch is targeted at Ultra marathoners. That I am not! I am an avid outdoorsman, hiker, hunter, backpacker. I think that group of individuals will really be interested in this watch. When you are doing multi-day trips in the backcountry, battery life is critical. The fact that this watch has all of the bells and whistles of the Fenix line and improves on the battery life is incredible. So I understand the target consumer Garmin is going after, I think they will be surprised at the interest they will get from the outdoors crowd.Things I love:-Button Location. One major issue I had with my Instinct was when my wrist was bent, it would push the activity button. Garmin had a lock feature on the buttons but the duration of time wasn’t long enough. I was constantly accidently start activities and triggering the GPS with that watch. It was the worst part about that watch for me. On the Enduro 2, the buttons are far enough apart that my wrist does not press them when bent.-Flashlight! The fact the Garmin is the first (as far as I know) to include this feature on a watch is pretty incredible. Its one of those features we will wonder why it took so long for manufactures to include. To me, it is a game changer. It is so convenient to have that feature on a watch. I think you will be very surprised how often you use it (as I have been).-Battery Life. In the short time I have had the watch, the battery life has been incredible. I will continue to test this with time but this watch seems to go forever.-Touch Screen. What an amazing add by Garmin. For the mapping features, it really improves the watch. You can completely customize when the Touch feature is on/off as well which is great.-Wrist Strap. The lightweight wrist strap that comes with the watch is excellent. One thing I loved about my instinct was how lightweight it was. It would disappear on the wrist. This watch isn’t on that level but this strap makes a big difference! Comfort and weight are much better with it.Things to Consider:-This watch is big! Slightly thicker than a 7x and just a large watch overall. The strap helps quite a bit with the weight but just want to point that out. I have big wrists so its not a huge deal for me.-Visibility indoors is not great. I knew this would be an issue as I have owned other Fenix’s. The sapphire screen doesn’t help with this either. For me, I am buying this watch primarily for outdoor use. The visibility outside is fantastic. I know Garmin has the Epix 2 now and I tried it out. That watch is the complete opposite. Visibility is incredible indoors but the Fenix and Enduro 2 are better in the outdoors. One of those frustrating realities that no product is perfect. So for me, the better option was the outdoor screen with much better battery life.Overall, I am very happy with this watch. I will continue to update this review with time.
Oleg V.g –
I’m using my watch regularly and the map for biking and walking. Watching my heart rate and monitoring my footsteps. Interesting indicator.
Justin –
My Fenix 5x Plus had a temperature sensor built into it to tell me the hot springs and our outdoor temperature, but I am not finding this on the Enduro. Everything else is as good or better, especially the battery! Love it!
John –
I love it!!! I bought my first fitness/smart watch month ago and it was Apple Ultra. I always hold off the apple watch bc they dont look like a watch.. more like a tamagotchi! Im a watch guy. With Apple Watch ultras I realized Apple will most likely never make round watch so I got one thinking I get use to it. Unfortunately I didnt. I just hate how they look. So I was looking for replacement and ended up with the Garmin since my sister has one for years.All I can say i dont even miss that beautiful amoled on apple ultra. Just the crazy battery life is amazing compared to one and a half from ultras. And they look beautiful. Plus the strong flashlight is a nice feature on top. I dont miss the cellular as I don’t need to be that connected. And since I can download music with Spotify and connect my apple airpods i have pretty much everything I need. I was originally thinking about Fenix 7X but then found out about Enduro 2 and went for it. Even better battery and stronger flashlight is no brainer.
TYLOR TARANTINO –
I love the new features of this watch like touchscreen, music player, color screen, map features, multi sport mode, flashlight, and the nylon strip. This watch has a lot of features that I haven’t used yet but will utilize when I get use too the watch. Highly recommended.
Greg –
Go for it if you are considering Fenix 7x. It has everything what Fenix 7x + some more. I switched from Fenix 3HR which was serving for last couple of years. It’s the same size as Fenix3HR but has tons of latest technology and battery lasts very long time (I have it for little bit over a week and using all sensors for workouts) and it still shows me 12 days of battery life. I’m supper happy with purchase. I hope it will as durable as Fenix3HR or better.Update 10/4/22. I finally loaded some music to this watch and… surprise. My $100 bluetooth headset is INCOMPATIBLE! It plays music at MAXIMUM VOLUME and it cannot be changed. Bummer. I take 1 star off my previous review.
Chris Yates –
The watch is everything I could have hoped for and more. I’m not convinced about its heart rate accuracy, but it could be no fault of the watch. I have a ton of hair on my arm and also some eczema on my skin which may be causing the problem. I have tried both arms to no avail. Most of the time it works great, but sometimes suddenly I get no reading. I don’t have the same problem with my Samsung galaxy s3 watch.As far as fitness goes, there’s no watch on this planet that will encourage you to get more fit and the data, training programs and weeks long battery will just keep you running.Edited. Don’t pay attention to the guy who wrote the long review. It’s just wrong. I gave mine to my son and it worked perfectly fine for him. I also bought another one and this one works perfectly. Best watch or smartwatch in the world. Ever. 5 stars.
El Kabong –
I purchased this watched to replace my current Garmin Fenix 6 and in preparation for my trip to the Philippines. The battery life of this watch is amazing and was able to utilize the maps for certain areas of the Philippines. The watch has a lot more functionalities than Fenix 6 with touchscreen and the watch itself is larger than the Fenix 6. I’ve been a Garmin watch owner since Forerunner 35.
RP –
If you are considering purchasing this watch you should take a piece of paper and write down pros and cons. If done properly the exercise should result in objective value one places on the features of this watch. It delivers exactly what it states. It is purpose built and the key feature is battery life which is as advertised. Using this watch as primarily an entertainment device will undoubtedly result in disappointment once the novelty wears off. One should also consider the size and corresponding impact on the wardrobe. For example, wearing tailored button down long sleeve shirt will likely result in an unbuttoned cuff…