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  Emmett Brown

  2023-09-14

  A review that I wanted to do for a long time about the mule, as I call it!! In the packaging, it comes with 2 straps. One is a classic silicone strap that I have always disliked, and one is a quality nylon strap. The case alone without a strap weighs 64 grams. I will not make any comparison with the Enduro 1 because it was a ridiculous model from Garmin (no maps, music, navigation, etc., in my opinion, they wanted to compete with Coros' flagship in terms of battery). The flashlight of the Enduro 2 is twice as bright as that of the Fenix 7X. Garmin achieved this by removing a large part of the filter, which makes the LEDs slightly more visible and powerful during the day and especially at night. I won't go into details about its display; they are two separate categories, and I have addressed this specific topic in the Epix Gen 2.
  Now to the basics, I only use the touchscreen for maps and in some cases for cycling or walking. It is a personal choice for each individual what they will choose in this area because it can be activated according to the sports profile anyway. My Enduro setup is with a custom watch face and sleep mode from 10:30 PM to 10:00 AM. Oximeter only manually.
  The Garmin Enduro 2 uses Garmin's HR Elevate V4 optical sensor, which is the same as that of the Fenix 7 series and significantly improved compared to older models. In sleep tracking, I had no issues with accuracy, especially in sleep stages. The measurements are so accurate that I notice that when the algorithm tells me that I had poor sleep quality, it is indeed true. For other people, sleep tracking does not work correctly as I see in Garmin forums, but many factors play a role such as: skin color, tattoos, mobility and activity level, tightness of the strap, wrist size and shape, and finally (very importantly) skin thickness! (skin thickness varies from person to person. Thicker skin may scatter or absorb light differently, affecting sensor accuracy.)
  Let's move on to sports use. Anyone choosing the Enduro 2 knows what they are doing. It is like the Garmin Marq, which has its own audience. Regardless of what each person will do, most choose it for its extremely long battery life. The Enduro 2 has more sports functions than any other Garmin watch. Among all the sports functions, there are literally dozens of features that you may never use! The harsh reality, especially for us amateurs, is that we will use 10-15% of the watch's capabilities!
  Each of the sport profiles is fully customizable to the extent that you don’t know where to start! From countless data fields to manual reminders for track running, automatic laps, etc. I won't elaborate further as it would take me weeks to write.
  In the Enduro 2, each sport profile has its own data pages. You can put up to 8 custom fields per page, essentially allowing you unlimited pages. Each sport profile also retains the sensors you connect. For example, in indoor cycling, if you have connected speed, cadence sensors, etc., every time you reopen that specific profile, it will automatically search for the sensors you had connected. The experience is elevated with the customized fields and apps from Garmin's ConnectIQ. For ultra-distance runners, the Auto Rest Timer feature (pausing when you stop running) is very important (it has now been included in Garmin's 7 series). You can connect up to 30 ANT+ sensors in total and 8 simultaneously!! The suggested daily workout feature has been excellent for a long time. From my experience over the years with Garmin's algorithm, it helps quite a bit. Of course, the prerequisite is to wear the watch even while sleeping (HRV status, body battery, sleep quality), etc.

  In terms of durability, the Enduro 2 reminds me of the "rugged" Tactix.

  In mapping and navigation (something that was missing from the first model), the Enduro 2 innovates even beyond the Fenix 7 with the Next Fork feature (This feature automatically examines map information with routing capabilities and calculates which path of the route you are on. It then shows the distance to the next intersection!! This feature does NOT require any route to be loaded. Nor does it require a name. As long as the path exists on the map, it will show it, and even the smallest paths are visible.) Update September 14, this feature has now been added to the Fenix 7. The functions that the maps have are endless, and I advise you to read the manual online because it's worth it.

  Let's talk about the battery, which is the main reason someone would buy it. Simply a beast. At the moment I am writing this text, it is the only sports watch that surpasses everything in battery life (even the new Garmin Fenix 7X Pro) without solar charging, where the Instinct 2X Solar excels due to its larger panel. The battery lasts 110 hours in GPS only mode and 150 hours with solar charging compared to Garmin's new flagship, the 7X Pro (89 hours and 122 hours respectively). The satellite setting is on Auto Select (Garmin SatIQ) and Data Recording is set to 1 sec instead of Smart Recording, which is the default. From 100% to 3%, the battery lasted 20 days with the following activities: 8.5 hours of running on a track (connected to Garmin Tempe and Garmin HRM-Pro Plus), 2 hours of running on a treadmill (connected to Garmin HRM-Pro Plus), 29 hours and 40 minutes of walking with dogs, 4 hours of weightlifting, and 4 hours and 35 minutes of hiking. The solar panel it has is larger than the Fenix 6 series and the Tactix of the past. The result is impressive and not merely decorative, as without exercising, when you are in an outdoor environment, the watch does NOT lose even 0.01%. At first, I thought it was my imagination, but when I started to investigate further, I concluded the above.

  In summary: In my humble opinion, the Enduro 2, at this moment I am writing this text, is the best sports watch from Garmin. Incredible battery (it has no competition), it has never frozen on me, the maps on the mountains are lightning-fast, and the screen (MIP) is easy to read. For more details, photos, and discussion, visit my blog https://shorturl.at/hsuwO

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  • Sufficient number of features
  • Accuracy in measurements
  • Screen
  • Durability
  • Battery life
  • Value for money
  • Comfort
  • Easy synchronization
  • Construction quality

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  4 out of 7 members found this review helpful

  gp.22594

  2023-06-17

  Just like a Fenix 7X Titanium sapphire solar with better battery life and lighter weight, but extremely expensive. Is it worth paying an extra 300 euros for the better battery and 20 grams less weight?

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  • Easy synchronization
  • Sufficient number of features
  • Accuracy in measurements
  • Construction quality
  • Screen
  • Battery life
  • Comfort

  • Value for money
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  panos967

  2023-05-02

  Verified purchase

  A fenix 7x, but with a better battery. One extra week. Twice as powerful flashlight. Much better buttons with a good feel. The nylon strap is mediocre. Cheap and insecure. Other than that, as I said, it has everything the fenix 7x has. Worth it. The top today.

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  • Easy synchronization
  • Sufficient number of features
  • Accuracy in measurements
  • Construction quality
  • Screen
  • Durability
  • Battery life
  • Value for money
  • Comfort

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