Between the Enduro 3 and Ocean, the Enduro 3 comes out ahead in gps mode and smartwatch mode, while the Ocean wins on several specs. Overall, the Enduro 3 scores 78.2 and the Ocean scores 41.3 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Enduro 3 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 36.9 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 gps mode and smartwatch mode. The biggest gaps in its favor are gps mode, smartwatch mode, solar charging.
The Ocean 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
- ▲GPS mode — 966.67% more. 320 h vs 30 h.
- ▲Smartwatch mode — 260.00% more. 36 days vs 10 days.
- ▲Has Solar charging.
Why Suunto - Ocean wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
GPS & Sensors
| Spec | Garmin - Enduro 3 | Suunto - Ocean |
|---|---|---|
| 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 - Ocean |
|---|---|---|
| Smartwatch mode | 36 dayslead | 10 days |
| GPS mode | 320 hlead | 30 h |
| Solar charging | truelead | false |
Design
| Spec | Garmin - Enduro 3 | Suunto - Ocean |
|---|---|---|
| Case size | 51 mmlead | 49 mm |
| Weight | 63 glead | 78 g |
| Water resistanceⓘ | 10 ATM | 30 ATMlead |
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