Key Takeaways
- The Fenix 8 and Enduro 3 offer advanced features and impressive battery life, with solar charging options lasting up to 48 days.
- The Fenix 8 introduces a built-in speaker, microphone, and Garmin Messenger app for convenient communication.
- Garmin’s focus on endurance and outdoor activities sets them apart from competitors like Apple and Samsung.
Garmin has just announced two new rugged smartwatches that are sure to impress outdoor enthusiasts and fitness buffs alike. The Fenix 8 and Enduro 3 offer a range of advanced features and improved battery life, making them stand out in the crowded smartwatch market.
The Fenix 8, priced at $999.99, is Garmin’s top-of-the-line flagship model. It comes with a built-in speaker and microphone, allowing you to make and take phone calls right from your wrist, as reported by CNet. You can even issue voice commands when offline. The watch also introduces the new Garmin Messenger app, which lets you communicate with friends and family who have the app installed on their phones.
In addition to its communication capabilities, the Fenix 8 boasts advanced strength training plans, diving features, and a new map interface. You can choose between OLED and solar charging models, with the solar options offering significantly longer battery life. The 47mm solar model can last up to 29 days, while the 51mm version can go for an impressive 48 days on a single charge.
The Enduro 3, priced at $899.99, is designed with endurance athletes in mind. It features solar charging that can extend the battery life up to 320 hours in GPS mode. As The Verge reports, the watch also includes a built-in flashlight, advanced strength training plans, and EKG capabilities.
Both the Fenix 8 and Enduro 3 are built to withstand the elements, with a 40-meter dive rating, leakproof metal buttons, and a new sensor guard. The Fenix 8 comes in three sizes (43, 47, or 51 mm), while the Enduro 3 is lighter than its predecessors, weighing just 63g.
Garmin’s focus on sports and endurance use sets these watches apart from rivals like the Apple Watch Ultra 2 and Galaxy Watch Ultra. With battery life that can last for weeks or even months, the Fenix 8 and Enduro 3 are perfect for those who spend a lot of time outdoors and don’t want to worry about constantly charging their smartwatch.
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