I’ve had the instinct, 5x, 6x, instinct 2x and this is by far the best Garmin I’ve had. Any issues (which were few and minor) have been resolved in this enduro 3. Perfectly suits my needs and wants.
I’ve been an Apple Watch user since its inception. Realized having a cellular capability isn’t that big of a deal and converted to Garmin. Went with the enduro 3, am so happy I did. Haven’t missed the Apple Watch at all.
Fitness tracking is amazing (though HRV numbers are suspect at best when compared to an actual HRV tracking platform… and Garmin keeps telling me I need a rest day - whatever that means). I have average sized wrists and the 51mm isn’t too big at all.
Battery is fantastic as you’d expect, I’ve had the watch 2.5 weeks and have only charged it once, and even then I didn’t need to charge.
I have owned several generations of the Fenix, Epix, and Tactix series. One limitation of the solar MIP models was the slight effect of the Sapphire Solar lens, other than in direct sunlight. The Enduro 3’s transparent screen is now perfectly clear, indoors or out. The light weight of the case* and strap, and the insane battery life, make this a true winner. *Even the lugs have been sculpted to reduce weight.