Garmin Enduro 3 vs Garmin Fénix 8 AMOLED 47 mm
Garmin Enduro 3 (120 h GPS, 63 g) vs Garmin Fénix 8 AMOLED 47 mm (47 h GPS, 59 g). Side-by-side spec comparison: battery, weight, maps, multi-band GPS and price. Which GPS watch should you buy?
GarminGarmin Enduro 3The battery king for ultra-distance: 120 h in GPS mode (60 h multi-band) and 36 days in smartwatch mode, extendable with solar charging. MIP display, topo maps, LED flashlight and just 63 g. Built for 100-milers, multi-day crossings and backyard ultras without worrying about battery.
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GarminGarmin Fénix 8 AMOLED 47 mmGarmin's flagship multisport watch: AMOLED display, topo maps, multi-band GPS, LED flashlight, speaker and microphone. 47 h in GPS mode (35 h multi-band) and 16 days in smartwatch mode. Rugged case with sapphire glass for mountain ultras and multi-day adventures.
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| Spec | Garmin Enduro 3 | Garmin Fénix 8 AMOLED 47 mm |
|---|---|---|
| GPS battery | 120 h | 47 h |
| Multi-band battery | 60 h | 35 h |
| Smartwatch | 36 days | 16 days |
| Weight | 63 g | 59 g |
| Maps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi-band | ✓ | ✓ |
| Music | ✓ | ✓ |
| Display | MIP | AMOLED |
| Price | Flagship | Flagship |
GPS battery = each manufacturer's standard GPS mode; multi-band = dual-frequency (maximum accuracy). On Suunto, Polar Grit and Amazfit T-Rex the GPS figure already corresponds to dual-band mode. Figures verified against the manufacturer.
Verdict
For maximum autonomy on long ultras, Garmin Enduro 3 lasts longer in GPS mode. If you want the lightest watch on your wrist, go for Garmin Fénix 8 AMOLED 47 mm. Both sit in the same price segment, so let battery, weight and the feature you value most decide.