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Garmin Enduro 3 vs Garmin Instinct 2 Solar

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

Garmin Instinct 2 Solar is the lighter option — 11 g lighter than the Garmin Enduro 3 (17% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Garmin Enduro 3 Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Weight 63 g · 0.063 kg · 0.14 lb 52 g · 0.052 kg · 0.11 lb
Brand Garmin Garmin
Category Navigation Navigation
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 Instinct 2 Solar
52 g

Rugged GPS watch with solar charging. Military spec.

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Garmin Enduro 3 vs Garmin Instinct 2 Solar: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Garmin Instinct 2 Solar wins — at 52 g it is 11 g (17%) 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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