Garmin Enduro 4 review: monster MIP battery life makes this a value alternative to the Garmin Fenix 9 Pro
The Garmin Enduro 4 lived up to its battery champ billing, lasting me 16 days on a charge while offering impressive sports tracking and navigation features, but it’s similar to the Enduro 3.
Garmin’s Enduro 4 watch has taken the market by storm with its impressive battery life. In my hands-on testing, it lasted 16+ days on a single charge, a full 50% longer than the best sports watches with AMOLED displays. Even the Garmin Fenix 9 Pro, another top contender, couldn’t match this longevity.
Despite this, Garmin hasn’t cut corners on features. The Enduro 4 offers most of the same key sports tracking tools as the Fenix 9 Pro, but in a lighter case and at a more affordable price. It’s a no-brainer for those seeking great value without sacrificing functionality.
The Enduro 4 uses Garmin’s memory-in-pixel display, which remains clear and legible in various conditions. It features a large 51mm case made mostly from plastic, giving it a lightweight feel compared to the Fenix 9 lineup. The watch is equipped with a titanium bezel and a sapphire crystal screen that benefits from solar panels, further extending its battery life in sunny settings.
Garmin has made some notable hardware upgrades to the Enduro 4. It boasts more RAM, a faster processor for maps, and double the storage capacity (64GB compared to 32GB on the Enduro 3). Additionally, the new model comes with Garmin’s ComfortFit band, which I found to be a significant improvement over the UltraFit band on the previous version. However, you can still opt for the ComfortFit band as a standalone purchase.
On top of the watch, there’s a built-in flashlight with four brightness levels and a red mode, as well as Garmin’s Elevate Gen 5 heart rate sensor, identical to that found in the Fenix 9 series and Enduro 3. While it lacks diveproof capabilities and a microphone/speaker combo, the Enduro 4 is still waterproof with a 10 ATM rating.
In terms of design, the Enduro 4 is comfortable to wear daily without any issues. Though it may not match the aesthetic appeal of the all-titanium Fenix 9 Pro, it remains an attractive watch for both indoor and outdoor activities.
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