Garmin has unveiled the Enduro 2 ultraperformance multisport GPS smartwatch. The company adds that the new watch is… ‘purpose built for endurance athletes, the rugged yet lightweight Enduro 2 includes built-in TopoActive maps with multicontinent coverage, a superbright LED flashlight and Garmin’s exclusive SatIQ technology to help optimise battery performance.’
Enhanced solar harvesting also provides up to 46 days in smartwatch mode and up to 150 hours in GPS mode supporting athletes involved in ultra racing or exended adventures.
“Ultraperformance athletes know what commitment means, and Enduro 2 is a trusted tool that can aid and enhance the training and recovery process,” said Dan Bartel, Garmin Vice President lf Global Consumer Sales.
“Now with built-in mapping, music, Garmin best-in-class battery life and growing list of performance features, Enduro 2 is a must-have for any endurance athlete.”
Enduro 2 includes a lightweight and sophisticated titanium bezel and rear case, 1.4” Power Sapphire lens, Ultrafit nylon band, and a new touchscreen interface that complements Garmin’s traditional button controls.
During the day, Enduro 2 harnesses the sun’s energy to provide battery life of up to 150 hours in GPS mode and up to 46 days in smartwatch mode. Endurance athletes can also utilise a new dimmable LED flashlight – billed as Garmin’s brightest flashlight to date.
‘Twice as bright as fēnix 7X’s flashlight, it provides an optional strobe mode to match a runner’s cadence or a red safety light mode that allows users to see and be seen.’
Enduring features
With enhanced solar charging capabilities, Enduro 2’s battery life lasts up to 40% longer than its predecessor. Built to outlast the longest ultra race, Enduro 2 includes Garmin’s navigation capability, preloaded TopoActive and ski maps, and Multi-band GNSS with SatIQ technology. The device’s built-in Wi-Fi connectivity also enables users to load software and update maps without using a computer.
Racing & training
- NextFork map guide shows the distance to the next trail intersection, as well as the name of the upcoming trail, so users have increased awareness of their current location.
- Grade-adjusted pace helps runners pace themselves over varying terrain by displaying what an equivalent running pace would be on flat ground, allowing users to adjust their pace and maintain stamina throughout a race.
- Visual race predictor provides a pacing estimate for upcoming runs based on running history and overall fitness level. This trend data shows how training is having an impact over time so users can target their next PR.
- Automatic rest timer logs breaks during ultrarunning races to keep track of the time spent moving or at aid stations.
- ARWS-approved adventure racing activity profile tracks heart rate, elevation, segment times and other metrics when the race is on and saves the data for post-race viewing in accordance with adventure race rules. A summary screen also helps verify a user’s finish time with a race committee.
Body better
A new Health Snapshot feature will record and generate a report of key stats, including heart rate, heart rate variability, Pulse Ox, respiration and stress. Advanced features include Body Battery, Fitness Age and sleep monitoring with sleep score – plus a variety of built-in indoor and GPS sports apps such as mountain biking, swimming, hiking, running, golf, yoga and surfing.
Garmin adds that Enduro 2 leverages these health metrics in performance features like recovery advisor and daily suggested workouts to provide users with the tools to help them perform their best.
Staying connected
While in between activities, users can take advantage of Garmin Pay contactless payments and receive smart notifications for calls, texts, calendar reminders, social media updates, breaking news stories and more when paired with a compatible Android or Apple smartphone.
When paired with a smartphone, Enduro 2 can send a message with a user’s live location to their contacts manually – or automatically during select outdoor activities – with built-in incident detection.
Enduro 2 is available now with a suggested retail price of £929.99.
