Between the Enduro 3 and Race, the Enduro 3 comes out ahead in smartwatch mode and gps mode, while the Race wins on several specs. Overall, the Enduro 3 scores 78.2 and the Race scores 50.6 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Enduro 3 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 27.6 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the Enduro 3 if you care most about smartwatch mode and gps mode. The biggest gaps in its favor are smartwatch mode, gps mode, solar charging.
The Race similarly doesn't carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
Both ship with comparable multi-band gps, ecg, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Enduro 3 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Garmin - Enduro 3 wins
- ▲Smartwatch mode — 200.00% more. 36 days vs 12 days.
- ▲GPS mode — 166.67% more. 320 h vs 120 h.
- ▲Has Solar charging.
Why Suunto - Race wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
GPS & Sensors
| Spec | Garmin - Enduro 3 | Suunto - Race |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-band GPS | true | true |
| Barometric altimeter | true | true |
| Heart rate | true | true |
| ECG | false | false |
| Pulse Ox | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Garmin - Enduro 3 | Suunto - Race |
|---|---|---|
| Smartwatch mode | 36 dayslead | 12 days |
| GPS mode | 320 hlead | 120 h |
| Solar charging | truelead | false |
Design
| Spec | Garmin - Enduro 3 | Suunto - Race |
|---|---|---|
| Case size | 51 mmlead | 49 mm |
| Weight | 63 glead | 83 g |
| Water resistanceⓘ | 10 ATM | 10 ATM |
Spec-level deep dives
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