Garmin Enduro 3 vs Tactix 8 51mm Solar Elite
Size, specs & wrist fit compared
Which one fits you
Both need much the same wrist: neither overhangs from 18 cm (7.1 in) round, and both are in their sweet spot around 19 cm and up. Wrist size will not decide between these two.
What else differs
- Battery: 36 days for the Enduro 3 against 30 days for the Tactix 8 51mm Solar Elite in everyday use; 5 days for the Enduro 3 against 4.0 days for the Tactix 8 51mm Solar Elite with GPS on.
The Enduro 3 and Tactix 8 51mm Solar Elite share a near-identical 51mm case, so on the wrist the difference is thickness and weight.
The Enduro 3 is 0.3mm thicker and 32g lighter than the Tactix 8 51mm Solar Elite.
Enduro 3
Tactix 8 51mm Solar Elite
Case width
51mm
51mmsame
Thickness
15.7mm
15.4mm−0.3mm
Weight
63g
95g+32g
Enduro 3 or Tactix 8 51mm Solar Elite by wrist size
| Wrist round (mm left each side) | Enduro 3≈58.5mm lug to lug, est. | Tactix 8 51mm Solar Elite≈58.5mm lug to lug, est. |
|---|---|---|
| 14 cm / 5.5 in | Overhangs (6.7mm over) | Overhangs (6.7mm over) |
| 15 cm / 5.9 in | Overhangs (5.1mm over) | Overhangs (5.1mm over) |
| 16 cm / 6.3 in | Overhangs (3.4mm over) | Overhangs (3.4mm over) |
| 17 cm / 6.7 in | Overhangs (1.8mm over) | Overhangs (1.8mm over) |
| 18 cm / 7.1 in | Overhangs (0.2mm over) | Overhangs (0.2mm over) |
| 19 cm / 7.5 in | Bold (1.4mm) | Bold (1.4mm) |
| 20 cm / 7.9 in | Sweet spot (3mm) | Sweet spot (3mm) |
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Battery life compared
Furthest apart in Battery saver mode, where the Enduro 3 lasts 1.9× as long as the Tactix 8 51mm Solar Elite (92 days against 48 days).
Enduro 3Tactix 8 51mm Solar Elite
Battery saver
92 days48 days +107 daysExpedition
77 days50 days +118 daysSmartwatch
36 days +90 days30 days +48 daysMax battery GPS
210 hours186 hours +653 hoursGPS only
120 hours +320 hours95 hours +149 hoursAll systems
80 hours +144 hours68 hours +92 hoursAll systems + multi-band
60 hours +90 hours52 hours +65 hoursAll systems with music
22 hours18 hours
Amber figures are the solar-assisted runtime the manufacturer publishes for that mode.
More comparisons
2D Dimension Schematics
- Garmin Enduro 3 51mm × ≈58.5mm (est.) · 15.7mm thick
- Garmin Tactix 8 51mm Solar Elite 51mm × ≈58.5mm (est.) · 15.4mm thick
3D preview
Enduro 3 vs Tactix 8 51mm Solar Elite on a wrist
Specifications
The short version
7 key specs| Spec | GarminEnduro 3 | GarminTactix 8 51mm Solar Elite |
|---|---|---|
| Case Width | 51mm | 51mm |
| Thickness | 15.7mm | 15.4mm |
| Weight | 63g | 95g |
| Shape | Circular | Circular |
| Display type | Sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) | Sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) |
| Battery life | Smartwatch: Up to 36 days/90 days with solar* Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 92 days/unlimited with solar* GPS Only: Up to 120 hours/320 hours with solar** All Satellite Systems: Up to 80 hours/144 hours with solar** All Satellite Systems + Multi-band: Up to 60 hours/90 hours with solar*** All Satellite Systems + Music: Up to 22 hours Max Battery GPS: Up to 210 hours/unlimited with solar** Expedition GPS: Up to 77 days/unlimited days with solar* *Solar charging, assuming all-day wear with 3 hours per day outside in 50,000 lux conditions **Solar charging, assuming use in 50,000 lux conditions **Solar charging, assuming use in 50,000 lux conditions; assuming typical use with SatIQ technology | Smartwatch: Up to 30 days/48 days with solar* Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 48 days/107 days with solar* GPS Only: Up to 95 hours/149 hours with solar** All Satellite Systems: Up to 68 hours/92 hours with solar** All Satellite Systems + Multi-band: Up to 52 hours/65 hours with solar*** All Satellite Systems + Music: Up to 18 hours Max Battery GPS: Up to 186 hours/653 hours with solar** Expedition GPS: Up to 50 days/118 days with solar* *Solar charging, assuming all-day wear with 3 hours per day outside in 50,000 lux conditions **Solar charging, assuming use in 50,000 lux conditions ***Solar charging, assuming use in 50,000 lux conditions; assuming typical use with SatIQ technology |
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
Where the specifications differ
12 differences| Spec | Garmin Enduro 3 | Garmin Tactix 8 51mm Solar Elite |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Battery life | Smartwatch: Up to 36 days/90 days with solar* Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 92 days/unlimited with solar* GPS Only: Up to 120 hours/320 hours with solar** All Satellite Systems: Up to 80 hours/144 hours with solar** All Satellite Systems + Multi-band: Up to 60 hours/90 hours with solar*** All Satellite Systems + Music: Up to 22 hours Max Battery GPS: Up to 210 hours/unlimited with solar** Expedition GPS: Up to 77 days/unlimited days with solar* *Solar charging, assuming all-day wear with 3 hours per day outside in 50,000 lux conditions **Solar charging, assuming use in 50,000 lux conditions **Solar charging, assuming use in 50,000 lux conditions; assuming typical use with SatIQ technology | Smartwatch: Up to 30 days/48 days with solar* Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 48 days/107 days with solar* GPS Only: Up to 95 hours/149 hours with solar** All Satellite Systems: Up to 68 hours/92 hours with solar** All Satellite Systems + Multi-band: Up to 52 hours/65 hours with solar*** All Satellite Systems + Music: Up to 18 hours Max Battery GPS: Up to 186 hours/653 hours with solar** Expedition GPS: Up to 50 days/118 days with solar* *Solar charging, assuming all-day wear with 3 hours per day outside in 50,000 lux conditions **Solar charging, assuming use in 50,000 lux conditions ***Solar charging, assuming use in 50,000 lux conditions; assuming typical use with SatIQ technology |
| Case material | fiber-reinforced polymer | fiber-reinforced polymer with titanium rear cover |
| Strap material | ultra light-weight elastic nylon hook & loop | silicone |
| QuickFit® watch band compatible | compatible (26 mm) | included (26 mm) |
| Product Info | ||
| Main SKU | 010-02751-00 | 010-03407-10 |
| Product ID | 851039 | 1831081 |
| Product Name | Enduro™ 3 | tactix® 8 – 51 mm, Solar, Elite |
| Release Date | 8/27/2024 | 2/14/2025 |
| Product Variation | Carbon Gray DLC Titanium with Black Ultrafit Nylon Strap | Includes Applied Ballistics Elite® Solver |
| What You'll Love | ||
| Battery life (smartwatch mode) | Up to 36 days (90 days with solar) | Up to 30 days (48 days with solar*) |
| Activity Profiles | ||
| Wellness | Walking, Indoor Walking, Pilates, Yoga | Walking, Pilates, Yoga, Indoor Walking |
| Other activity profiles | Inline Skating | Flying, Jumpmaster, Tactical, Inline Skating |
The other 290 specifications both list are identical.
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