Garmin Enduro 3
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The Enduro 3 is Garmin's ultraperformance GPS watch for the longest races. It weighs 63 grams and runs up to 320 hours in GPS mode with solar charging, or up to 90 days in smartwatch mode. A 51mm titanium bezel, a sapphire lens and a built-in LED flashlight round it out.

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Where it shines

  1. Travel

    Leave the charger home: up to 36 days as a smartwatch, or 120 hours of GPS, and solar can stretch that to 90 days.

  2. Outdoor adventure

    Power Sapphire lens, 10 ATM rating and preloaded road and trail maps, all topped up by the sun.

  3. Running

    Trail, ultra and obstacle racing modes, running power and Garmin's running coach cover every kind of run.

If not this one

  • If battery life decides itGarmin Venu

    Smartwatch mode runs up to 12 days on the 45mm and 10 days on the 41mm between charges.

    $549.99
  • If GPS and navigation decides itCOROS APEX 4

    Global offline maps with street and trail names and turn-by-turn directions, plus dual-frequency GPS and a dual-range barometer.

    $429
  • If health sensors decides itApple Watch Ultra 4

    Stronger on health sensors, in iDevice's view.

    $799

Most paired with

Everything it works with

What the Garmin Enduro 3 works with

A smartwatch that works with iPhone and Android.

Does the Garmin Enduro 3 work with iPhone?

Works

Garmin Enduro 3 works with iPhone.

What you need
Pair through the Garmin Connect app.

Does the Garmin Enduro 3 work with the AirPods Pro 3?

Partly. Garmin music watches pair with Bluetooth headphones like the AirPods Pro 3 to play music stored on the watch. Garmin watches without music do not.

See the AirPods Pro 3 Guide

Can you connect Garmin Enduro watches to a Mac?

Some features missingSame as the Garmin Enduro

Garmin Express works on Mac for supported computer tasks and USB transfers.

You need macOS 13 or later, a USB port and Garmin Express. A Mac does not replace the compatible iPhone or Android phone needed for phone-connected features, and this is not the same as Garmin Connect phone pairing.

Phone-connected features still require a compatible iPhone or Android phone; this is not watch-to-Mac pairing equivalent to Garmin Connect phone pairing.

Does the Garmin Enduro 3 work with Android?

Works

Garmin Enduro 3 works with Android phones.

What you need
Pair through the Garmin Connect app.

Works with

These answers are the same as for the Garmin Enduro and name nothing specific to one generation.

Does it work with…?

Some features missingSame as the Garmin Enduro

Works with compatible ANT+ and Bluetooth fitness sensors.

You can pair compatible heart-rate and other training sensors, including Garmin cycling and training accessories. Pairing depends on the sensor model. Apple GymKit support was not verified for this exact watch, so ANT+ and Bluetooth support does not mean GymKit works.

Apple GymKit compatibility was not verified for this exact model, so do not infer GymKit support from generic Bluetooth/ANT+ support.

WorksSame as the Garmin Enduro

Natural Cycles lists the Enduro 3 as compatible.

Natural Cycles can use overnight temperature data from a supported Garmin watch. The watch must have a temperature sensor and support Garmin software updates. Compatibility follows Natural Cycles' current supported-device list, and unlisted wearables are not intended for use.

Some features missingSame as the Garmin Enduro

Garmin Express works on Mac for supported computer tasks and USB transfers.

You need macOS 13 or later, a USB port and Garmin Express. A Mac does not replace the compatible iPhone or Android phone needed for phone-connected features, and this is not the same as Garmin Connect phone pairing.

Phone-connected features still require a compatible iPhone or Android phone; this is not watch-to-Mac pairing equivalent to Garmin Connect phone pairing.

Some features missingSame as the Garmin Enduro

Garmin Express works on Windows for supported computer tasks and USB transfers.

You need Windows 10 or later, a USB port and Garmin Express. A Windows PC does not replace the compatible iPhone or Android phone needed for phone-connected features.

Phone-connected features still require a compatible iPhone or Android phone.

Some features missingSame as the Garmin Enduro

Works with Spotify Premium for music and podcasts you download.

Get the Spotify app from the Connect IQ store and download music or podcasts over Wi-Fi. You need Spotify Premium and Bluetooth headphones. You can only play what you have downloaded, and exact model support should be checked in the Connect IQ store.

Premium only, and you can only play what you have downloaded. Check the Connect IQ store for exact model support.

WorksSame as the Garmin Enduro

Garmin Connect's standard features and data are free.

You need a Garmin Connect account and app for connected features. Garmin Connect+ is optional and only needed for its premium extras. Some newer premium app features are Connect+-only.

Some features missingSame as the Garmin Enduro

Some third-party apps and services work, but support varies.

Setup depends on the app or music provider, and separate accounts or subscriptions may be needed. Not every service runs as an app on the watch. WhatsApp can show as a phone notification, while exact Google Maps support on this model was not fully verified.

Not every named service is an on-watch app. WhatsApp can arrive as a phone notification, and current Google Maps support on the watch is not confirmed for each model.

Some features missingSame as the Garmin Enduro

Garmin Pay works with participating banks and supported cards.

Set up Garmin Pay in Garmin Connect with a supported credit or debit card. Bank and card support varies by country and financial institution, and some banks may limit features in some countries. Apple Pay, Google Wallet and Samsung Wallet were not established as watch-native wallets in the evidence here.

Bank/card support varies, and Garmin notes participating financial institutions may restrict features in some countries. Apple Pay, Google Wallet and Samsung Wallet were not established as watch-native wallets in the first-party evidence collected.

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Some features missingSame as the Garmin Enduro

It uses Garmin QuickFit 26 bands in the 26 mm size.

The Enduro 3 uses Garmin's 26 mm QuickFit 26 system. This research did not find a first-party Enduro 2 to Enduro 3 cross-list, so it does not prove that every older Enduro band works.

Garmin's own pages do not list which older Enduro bands fit the Enduro 3. The connector and size are confirmed; a fit for every older Enduro is not.

Some features missingSame as the Garmin Enduro

Garmin has not said if this exact watch can be used that way.

A parent-managed Garmin child account and the Garmin Connect app are required for pairing and sync. Pair the watch directly to the child account, not the parent's account. Child accounts do not have Garmin Messenger, are limited to Garmin Connect, Connect IQ, Dive and Golf apps, and do not work with Garmin Express. Garmin says child-account settings and features may vary.

Child accounts do not have access to Garmin Messenger and are limited to Garmin Connect, Connect IQ, Dive and Golf apps. Garmin staff also confirms child accounts are not compatible with Garmin Express; Garmin says child-account settings and features may vary.

Works

Garmin Enduro 3 works with Android phones.

What you need
Pair through the Garmin Connect app.
Works

Garmin Enduro 3 works with iPhone.

What you need
Pair through the Garmin Connect app.

Most paired with

Does the Garmin Enduro 3 work with iPhone?

Works

Garmin Enduro 3 works with iPhone.

What you need
Pair through the Garmin Connect app.

Does the Garmin Enduro 3 work with the AirPods Pro 3?

Partly. Garmin music watches pair with Bluetooth headphones like the AirPods Pro 3 to play music stored on the watch. Garmin watches without music do not.

See the AirPods Pro 3 Guide

Can you connect Garmin Enduro watches to a Mac?

Some features missingSame as the Garmin Enduro

Garmin Express works on Mac for supported computer tasks and USB transfers.

You need macOS 13 or later, a USB port and Garmin Express. A Mac does not replace the compatible iPhone or Android phone needed for phone-connected features, and this is not the same as Garmin Connect phone pairing.

Phone-connected features still require a compatible iPhone or Android phone; this is not watch-to-Mac pairing equivalent to Garmin Connect phone pairing.

Does the Garmin Enduro 3 work with Android?

Works

Garmin Enduro 3 works with Android phones.

What you need
Pair through the Garmin Connect app.

Does the Garmin Enduro 3 work with the AirPods 5?

Partly. Garmin music watches pair with Bluetooth headphones like the AirPods 5 to play music stored on the watch. Garmin watches without music do not.

See the AirPods 5 Guide

Can you connect Garmin Enduro watches to a PC?

Some features missingSame as the Garmin Enduro

Garmin Express works on Windows for supported computer tasks and USB transfers.

You need Windows 10 or later, a USB port and Garmin Express. A Windows PC does not replace the compatible iPhone or Android phone needed for phone-connected features.

Phone-connected features still require a compatible iPhone or Android phone.

What you need

Can you connect Garmin Enduro watches to a Mac?

Some features missingSame as the Garmin Enduro

Garmin Express works on Mac for supported computer tasks and USB transfers.

You need macOS 13 or later, a USB port and Garmin Express. A Mac does not replace the compatible iPhone or Android phone needed for phone-connected features, and this is not the same as Garmin Connect phone pairing.

Phone-connected features still require a compatible iPhone or Android phone; this is not watch-to-Mac pairing equivalent to Garmin Connect phone pairing.

Can you connect Garmin Enduro watches to a PC?

Some features missingSame as the Garmin Enduro

Garmin Express works on Windows for supported computer tasks and USB transfers.

You need Windows 10 or later, a USB port and Garmin Express. A Windows PC does not replace the compatible iPhone or Android phone needed for phone-connected features.

Phone-connected features still require a compatible iPhone or Android phone.

Do Garmin Enduro watches work with Garmin Connect without a subscription?

WorksSame as the Garmin Enduro

Garmin Connect's standard features and data are free.

You need a Garmin Connect account and app for connected features. Garmin Connect+ is optional and only needed for its premium extras. Some newer premium app features are Connect+-only.

Supports

Some features missingSame as the Garmin Enduro

Notifications work on iPhone and Android, but watch replies are Android-only.

Pair the watch to a compatible phone through Garmin Connect. Enduro 3 can reply to messages and calls on supported Android phones. iPhone does not allow Garmin watch text replies.

Text-message replies from the watch are not available through iOS.

Some features missingSame as the Garmin Enduro

ECG works with watch software 11.28 or later in supported regions.

You also need a Garmin Connect account and app, and you must be in a region where Garmin ECG is approved. ECG is not available everywhere. This research did not establish current yes or no answers for every other health feature, including blood pressure, sleep-apnea detection and hypertension alerts.

ECG is not available in all regions. This pass did not establish definitive current yes/no answers for every separate requested health feature such as blood pressure, sleep-apnea detection or hypertension alerts; those subfeatures remain HOLD.

Needs extra hardwareSame as the Garmin Enduro

Needs a separate Garmin inReach device and an active inReach subscription.

The Enduro 3 has no satellite radio of its own. Pair it with a Garmin inReach satellite communicator to start an SOS, send messages and preset messages, and view tracking through that device. Without the inReach device, the watch cannot reach satellites for messaging or SOS.

Doesn't workSame as the Garmin Enduro

The Enduro has no cellular or LTE radio.

It cannot get its own mobile data or calls away from your phone. Calls, texts and notifications still come through a paired phone. In this Garmin pack, the fēnix 8 Pro is the model with LTE.

Some features missingSame as the Garmin Enduro

Garmin Connect can help find the watch nearby while it's connected.

A connected Enduro 3 can beep or vibrate so you can find it nearby. The watch must be paired and show as connected in Garmin Connect. Garmin does not provide remote tracking, access or disabling, so this is not the same as Apple Find My or Google Find Hub.

This is not equivalent to an Apple Find My or Google Find Hub crowdsourced network; remote tracking of a lost Garmin device is not provided.

Some features missingSame as the Garmin Enduro

Some features, including ECG, depend on your country or region.

Check Garmin's current regional availability pages and use current watch software. ECG is only available in supported countries and regions. This research did not map every interface or voice language.

ECG is limited by country or region. Which interface and voice languages are available is not confirmed.

How it works

Same as the Garmin Enduro

It uses Garmin's charging cable with USB-C or a 5 W power adapter.

Use the included Garmin charging cable. Its other end can plug into a USB-C computer port or an AC adapter rated at 5 W or more. Garmin did not establish older-cable compatibility or a named fast-charging mode for this exact model here.

This pass did not find a current first-party statement establishing cross-generation older-cable compatibility or a named fast-charging mode for the exact model.

None of the two reviews has a score, so there is no average yet. It takes two scored reviews from two different publishers.

2 expert reviews, none with a score

  1. T3
    Leon PoultneyOct 4, 2024
    No score
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  2. Tom's Guide
    Nick Harris-FrySep 20, 2024
    No score
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Aug 27, 2024 · Went on sale
Garmin announces the Enduro 3, on sale the same day
Garmin's lighter ultraperformance GPS watch with a solar charging display, rated at up to 320 hours in GPS mode with solar charging. Garmin listed it at $899.99 and called it available now.

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Returns and warranty

Returns
30-day returns· the clock starts the day it arrives
Warranty
1-year warranty· starts the day you buy it
Returns and warranty details

Returns

  • Send it back like new

    The item must be in its original condition.

  • How you get your money back

    Garmin says to allow up to 30 days for the credit to be posted to your account.

Warranty

Covered

  • Defects in materials and workmanship

    Defects in materials or workmanship; Garmin repairs or replaces parts that fail in normal use, with no charge for parts or labor.

  • Battery covered only for defects

    Batteries are treated as consumable parts and are not covered unless the damage came from a defect in materials or workmanship.

Not covered

  • Water damage

    Damage caused by water or flood is named as not covered.

  • Scratches and dents

    Cosmetic damage such as scratches, nicks and dents.

  • Accidents and misuse

    Damage caused by accident, abuse or misuse.

  • Repairs by other shops

    Damage from service by anyone who is not a Garmin authorized service provider, or from unapproved modification.

  • Not covered

    Damage from power or data cables not supplied by Garmin, or chargers not UL certified and labeled Limited Power Source.

  • Paid plan available

    Garmin does not offer extended coverage plans.

  • How it gets fixed
    Garmin chooses to repair, replace with new or Garmin Recertified, or refund the purchase price.
    Parts and labor are free, but the customer pays transportation cost. Repaired or replaced devices get 90 days or the rest of the original year, whichever is longer.

Good to know

  • Custom products (for example Design Your Own watches), opened software, downloadable items

    Opened software, downloadable items and custom products cannot be returned for a refund.

What's in the box

What comes in the box with the Garmin Enduro 3?

Here is what you get when you open it.

Enduro 3 smartwatch
Black UltraFit nylon strap (on watch)
Charging and data cable
Documentation

From Garmin Bahrain. Checked Oct 25, 2026.

It's the outgoing model, but the price is near its low, so buy now.

Lowest in 30 days
$789.99Oct 16
Highest in 30 days
$799.99Oct 5
Stores we check
1Best Buy
On sale since
Aug 27, 2024
Newer model
Garmin Enduro 4on sale Oct 6, 2026
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Frequently asked questions

Questions about Garmin Enduro 3

Using it

What kind of screen is it?
It uses mip.

Battery and charging

How long does the battery last?
It runs 5 days with GPS only. That is 36 days in smartwatch mode.

Water

Can it get wet (shower, pool, swimming)?
Yes, you can shower and swim in it. It is rated to 10 ATM, and for snorkelling.

Price and models

When did the Garmin Enduro 3 come out?
It went on sale August 27, 2024.
Is there a newer one?
Yes: the Garmin Enduro 4, out October 6, 2026.
How much does the Garmin Enduro 3 cost?
List price: $799.99. Current price we last read at Best Buy: $789.99, November 4, 2026.

Returns and warranty

How long do I have to return it?
30-day returns The clock starts the day it arrives.
Is there a restocking fee?
Restocking fee: not stated by Garmin
Can I return it if I opened or wore it?
Send it back like new The item must be in its original condition.
How do I get my money back?
How you get your money back Garmin says to allow up to 30 days for the credit to be posted to your account.
How long is the warranty?
1-year warranty Starts the day you buy it.
Is there a paid protection plan?
Paid plan available Garmin does not offer extended coverage plans.
Is water damage covered?
Water damage not covered Damage caused by water or flood is named as not covered.
Is the battery covered?
Battery covered only for defects Batteries are treated as consumable parts and are not covered unless the damage came from a defect in materials or workmanship.

In the box

What's in the box?
Enduro 3 smartwatch, Black UltraFit nylon strap (on watch), Charging and data cable, Documentation.

Works with

Do Garmin Enduro watches work with Garmin Connect without a subscription?
Garmin Connect's standard features and data are free. Works
Do Garmin Enduro watches work with third-party apps and services?
Some third-party apps and services work, but support varies. Some features missing
Do Garmin Enduro watches support phone notifications and replies?
Notifications work on iPhone and Android, but watch replies are Android-only. Some features missing
How does the Enduro 3 charge?
It uses Garmin's charging cable with USB-C or a 5 W power adapter. Some features missing
Do Garmin Enduro watches support tap-to-pay?
Garmin Pay works with participating banks and supported cards. Some features missing
Do Garmin Enduro watches support ECG?
ECG works with watch software 11.28 or later in supported regions. Some features missing
Do Garmin Enduro watches support satellite SOS?
Needs a separate Garmin inReach device and an active inReach subscription. Needs extra hardware
Do Garmin Enduro watches support cellular or LTE?
The Enduro has no cellular or LTE radio. Doesn't work
Do Garmin Enduro watches support Find My Device?
Garmin Connect can help find the watch nearby while it's connected. Some features missing
Does the Enduro 3 work with QuickFit 26 bands?
It uses Garmin QuickFit 26 bands in the 26 mm size. Some features missing
Do Garmin Enduro watches support the same features in every region?
Some features, including ECG, depend on your country or region. Some features missing
Do Garmin Enduro watches support child setup without a phone?
Garmin has not said if this exact watch can be used that way. Some features missing
Does the Garmin Enduro 3 work with Android?
Yes. Garmin Enduro 3 works with Android phones. Works
Does the Garmin Enduro 3 work with iPhone?
Yes. Garmin Enduro 3 works with iPhone. Works
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