Garmin - Enduro 2

Just wanted to mention the Garmin Enduro models, seeing as you're after battery life. The Enduro 2 claims 110 hours of GPS, plus whatever solar adds (up to 150 max). I just grabbed a used one and am very happy with it so far. I believe it's basically a 7X Solar with a bigger battery. Not strictly the Pro model you mention researching but maybe close enough for consideration.

I have the Enduro 2. Ran navigation continuously and received text updates throughout for 37hrs. The watch still had something like 35% battery remaining after. It'd a great watch and probably on for a good price now the Enduro 3 is out

I would recommend either Epix Gen2 or Enduro 2. For hiking, especially if you're going to do multi-day hikes, bigger battery in 51mm options could be handy.

I own a Fenix 6X Pro. I like the cheapness, battery life and no touchscreen. If I had to buy another watch today I would get an Enduro 2 most likely. Run 30 - 40 miles per week.

I hope you enjoy it and become a running monster!!!! Have a question. Would you please turn the metronome during a running session and let me know about it? Is it audible?? I have an Enduro 2 and an Epix Pro 2 51mm and both of them are quitet to the point I have to place attention and raise the wrist to be closer to the ear... I'm considering selling both...

Agree with everything you said. I’ve been rocking the Enduro 2 for almost 2 years. Great watch in every way. The only improvement I want to see is a revised strength platform like you mentioned. I hope my watch gets the update that your watch has that adds supplemental strength workouts to Garmin running coach plans.

I’ve also got used Enduro 2. 65+ hours on 200 miler and still 39% battery life.

Fellow Enduro 2 user, I expect it to record five 14 hour days on a single charge, I have actually gotten it to go 7 with some sun along the way. Haven't done anything longer than 7 days no resupply since I've had the Enduro 2, but the battery life is really damn impressive and the tracks are accurate.

I'm using a Race 1 and also have an Enduro 2. I use the Race 1 now. The two things that I miss from the Enduro are: contactless payments and the flashlight, although the race does have a flashlight mode for its display. It's also easier to get routes onto the watch, because Suunto imposes a limit on the number of courses, and course management is buggy. Conversely, Garmin course management is just clunky. I like the training load implementation on the Race, and love the display. The maps implementation also suits my usage really well. I find it to be very fast and responsive. I also like the form factor. The Enduro was a brick that would get caught on every sleeve. Also, for my usage, the Race gets better battery life. Garmin will provide many metrics - and I don't use many of them. I find some to be of dubious value, and I simply don't care about others. But some people like them - I'm just not one of them.

If you could do like $50 more, I'd get a used Garmin Enduro 2 or maybe a Fenix 7X if you get a really good deal. Battery life is ridiculous (infinite on solar and battery saving mode, or can run GPS for weeks straight too), they're tanks, and they have tons of functionality for the outdoors. Great flashlight too which has saved my butt a few times when I didn't have a headlamp or it died.

The Enduro 2 or 3 is the best option on the market as far as I'm concerned. Maps, tracking, and other features are amazing, battery life is basically infinite if you aren't using GPS. It is expensive, but resale is also good, and you can possibly use your HSA to get it tax free if you buy new. It's worth noting too that the watch is much more efficient on battery life than a phone for GPS tracking, so using a watch like the Enduro may allow you to downsize your external battery pack or maybe leave it entirely at home if you're depending on GPS for navigation.

The Garmin is the better watch for running and other activities at every price point. The Apple watch will generally be better at tech and iPhone integration, but battery life sucks by comparison. When I go hiking, my Garmin (Enduro 2) can keep a charge infinitely off solar if I don't use GPS. And if I do use GPS, the tracking and "power user" friendliness is much better. I personally don't value the iPhone integration very highly, and I also prefer the rugged and more traditional look of the Garmin. However, I can understand some people who want to carry a mini-iPhone with them and are willing to pay a separate data subscription for their watch in order to leave their phone at home. Also, some professions (e.g., teachers) who like Apple watches because they can stay connected with their family, since they're often allowed the watch but not the phone. You can't really send messages on a Garmin but it's very easy on an Apple watch.