GARMIN ENDURO 2
A monster of a smartwatch with a vast array of enjoyable features
The Enduro 2 has an insane battery life, lasting 150 hours in GPS mode
The Garmin Enduro 2 is a super-premium smartwatch that also happens to be a rugged outdoor watch. Its Power Sapphire glass lens isn’t only pretty, but it’s also scratch-resistant, which can come in handy when you’re exploring the wilderness. The bezel is made of titanium – light yet tough – and the watch case is fibre-reinforced polymer with titanium rear cover. The case has a water rating of 10 ATM.
The ‘sunlight-visible’ memory-in-pixel display is 1.4-inch (35.56mm) in diameter and has a resolution of 280 x 280 pixels. It’s very similar to other large Garmin watch screens but due to its large size, there is plenty of space for your fingers to operate the watch.
The Enduro 2 has an insane battery life. Its SatIQ GPS technology determines the optimal GPS mode based on your environment, ensuring you always get a good signal without unnecessarily draining your battery. It can function up to 46 days in smartwatch mode and up to 150 hours in GPS mode, which is absolutely out of this world.
One big change is that the Enduro 2 now has preloaded TopoActive maps. Maps weren’t included on the OG Enduro, strangely. However, the Enduro 2 doctors this issue, and you can finally use your fingers to operate the maps thanks to the touchscreen display! So much fun.
There are two exciting trail-running-specific new features: NextFork and Grade-adjusted Pace. NextFork embeds the trail names and remaining distance on the map screen, so you’ll be aware of upcoming ‘forks’ on your route. Grade-adjusted pace uses elevation data to ‘see’ what gradient you’re running up. This data is then interpreted by an algorithm that reverse-engineers it to show you what your pace would be on a flat surface.
There are, of course, quadrillion sports modes on the watch, and it can also provide you with VO2 max, training status, training readiness and heart rate variability estimations to help you train and recover more efficiently.
The Enduro 2 is the ultimate outdoor watch – its battery life and features make it more competent than the top-of-the-line Fenix, the Fenix 7X. However, the Enduro 2 isn’t a casual smartwatch – there are more affordable, less bulky options out there for people who like the aesthetics and features of outdoor watches, but don’t roam the wilderness every weekend. But, right now, it’s the best choice for endurance athletes to track their training.