Enduro 3 vs Fenix 8 Solar 47mm
I was fortunate to test both these devices and want to share a few quick thoughts. I’ll keep it brief. My wrist size is 165mm.
The battery life on the Enduro is outstanding. The Fenix is great for a smartwatch, but there’s no comparison; like my Instinct, the Enduro sometimes ends the day with the same or more battery life than what I started with.
Although the Enduro is larger, it actually wears much better on my wrist—I barely notice it at all. The Fenix, however, feels heavier and more noticeable despite being smaller. Switching from the Enduro to the Fenix, I was also surprised by how much smaller the Fenix’s screen looked in comparison. After a few days, I stopped noticing the Fenix on my wrist, but it took some getting used to.
The build quality is excellent on both, but the Fenix feels significantly more premium. This is mostly due to its weight, though something about the look and feel of the bezel and glass gives the impression of greater durability. If I had to guess prices, I’d place the Enduro around $500 and the Fenix around $900. The Enduro looks and feels more like an Instinct but with the features of a Fenix.
Lastly, the heart rate monitor feels more accurate on the Enduro, not because of superior hardware, but because it fits better on my wrist. I had to make the Fenix fairly tight to prevent it from losing my heart rate throughout the day.
These are the main points that stood out to me after wearing each watch for a week. I haven’t decided which one to keep yet. The only reason I’m considering keeping the Fenix is that I work in the boating industry and spend six days a week on the water. The extra waterproofing on the Fenix gives me more confidence that it will hold up better over time. Other than that, I think the Enduro is the better watch for the price.
I was fortunate to test both these devices and want to share a few quick thoughts. I’ll keep it brief. My wrist size is 165mm.
The battery life on the Enduro is outstanding. The Fenix is great for a smartwatch, but there’s no comparison; like my Instinct, the Enduro sometimes ends the day with the same or more battery life than what I started with.
Although the Enduro is larger, it actually wears much better on my wrist—I barely notice it at all. The Fenix, however, feels heavier and more noticeable despite being smaller. Switching from the Enduro to the Fenix, I was also surprised by how much smaller the Fenix’s screen looked in comparison. After a few days, I stopped noticing the Fenix on my wrist, but it took some getting used to.
The build quality is excellent on both, but the Fenix feels significantly more premium. This is mostly due to its weight, though something about the look and feel of the bezel and glass gives the impression of greater durability. If I had to guess prices, I’d place the Enduro around $500 and the Fenix around $900. The Enduro looks and feels more like an Instinct but with the features of a Fenix.
Lastly, the heart rate monitor feels more accurate on the Enduro, not because of superior hardware, but because it fits better on my wrist. I had to make the Fenix fairly tight to prevent it from losing my heart rate throughout the day.
These are the main points that stood out to me after wearing each watch for a week. I haven’t decided which one to keep yet. The only reason I’m considering keeping the Fenix is that I work in the boating industry and spend six days a week on the water. The extra waterproofing on the Fenix gives me more confidence that it will hold up better over time. Other than that, I think the Enduro is the better watch for the price.