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Choose by use (the only criterion that counts)
Ultra-trail / 100 km and +
Enduro 2 Solar : High GPS autonomy, useful solar in full sun. Carto absent? We live with it, or we simplify the trace. Alternative : Fenix 7x Solar If you want carto/music (autonomy a notch below). See the price and opinions of the Enduro 2 Solar on Amazon
Hike, bivouac, expenses (weeks outside)
Solar instinct : Robustness, N&B, autonomy shows almost unlimited. GPS for occasional traces. Zero stress. For the Outdoor Global Equipment, also looks at watches for backpackers and Vanlife (land, not windows). See the price and opinions of the Solar instinct on Amazon
Daily + Regular Sport
Fenix 7x Solar : training status, alti-baro, carto, music. Solar extends the interval between two charges. Not miracles, but comfort. See the best price for the Fenix 7x Solar on Amazon
Fine wrist / compact format.
Fenix 7S Solar Or 2S Solar instinct : contained boxes. Less autonomy, more pleasant long -term port. Yes, it matters. See the Fenix 7S Solar on Amazon and see the price and opinions of the 2S Solar instinct on Amazon
Express sheets – the essentials in 30 seconds
Garmin Enduro 2 Solar
For : Ultra-distance, solid solar optimization. Against : no native carto, high price. Retain : Endurance, for real.
Garmin Fenix 7x Solar
For : complete multisport, carto, music, advanced metrics. Against : modest solar gain, weight. Retain : serious Swiss knife.
Garmin Instinct Solar
For : Autonomy phenomenal shows, solidity, readable in full sun. Against : No color screen, simpler sport functions. Retain : the reliable outdoor tool.
Garmin Fenix 7S Solar
For : compact format, premium functions. Against : lower autonomy, weak solar gain. Retain : Small demanding wrists.
Casio G-Shock GBD-H1000
For : Watch “who does not die” in daily use, simplicity, robustness. Against : Short GPS (2 p.m.), limited sport. Retain : survive, does not “trace” the UTMB. See the price and opinions of Casio G-GHOCK GBD_H1000 on Amazon