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Garmin Enduro 3 vs Garmin Forerunner 165

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Garmin Forerunner 165 is the lighter option — 24 g lighter than the Garmin Enduro 3 (38% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Garmin Enduro 3 Garmin Forerunner 165
Weight 63 g · 0.063 kg · 0.14 lb 39 g · 0.039 kg · 0.09 lb
Brand Garmin Garmin
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Garmin Enduro 3
63 g

GPS multisport watch with solar charging and up to 36-day battery life. Topographic maps, altimeter, barometer, and compass for backcountry navigation.

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Garmin Forerunner 165
39 g

Sleek GPS sports watch at 1.4oz. Lightweight design with multi-GNSS support.

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Garmin Enduro 3 vs Garmin Forerunner 165: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Garmin Forerunner 165 wins — at 39 g it is 24 g (38%) lighter than the Garmin Enduro 3 (63 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.

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