u/FancyRadish9227

Hi everyone,

I'm looking for my first serious sports/outdoor watch and I'm currently considering:

• Garmin Fenix Series
• Garmin Enduro 3 (51mm)
• Garmin Epix Pro Gen 2 (47/51mm)
• COROS Apex 4 (46mm)

My main uses will be:

• Marathon training/running
• Gym/strength training
• Hiking/trekking
• Snowboarding (5-10 times/year including backcountry)
• Cycling/swimming
• Future alpine mountaineering/camping
• 24/7 wear, including sleep tracking

I also tried on the Epix 51mm at the store myself, the watch did seem heavy and I wasn't that comfortable with it. I am not sure, but maybe I would get used to it if I wear it 24/7.

The Apex 4 seems to cover most of my needs with great battery life and a lighter design, while Garmin seems stronger in ecosystem, health/training features, navigation and outdoor/ski features.

My main question: Is it actually worth spending more on the Fenix Series or Enduro 3, or even the Epix Pro, for my use case? Are the extra features something I'd realistically benefit from, or would Apex 4 be enough?

I'd especially love to hear from anyone who has used both Garmin and COROS for similar activities.

Which would you choose in my position, and why?

Hi everyone,

I'm looking to buy my first serious sports watch and would appreciate some advice.

I'm deciding between Garmin, Coros, and Suunto, and I'm open to any model.

I'll be using it for:

• Marathon training and running
• Strength training
• Hiking/trekking
• Snowboarding (5-10 trips/year, will do backcountry as well)
• Cycling
• Swimming
• Future alpine hiking/mountaineering
• Everyday 24/7 wear (including sleep tracking)

I don't care much about smartwatch features like calls, music, or payments since I'll always have my phone.

Budget is around ¥60,000-80,000, but I'm willing to stretch it for the right watch.

If you were in my position, which would you choose and why? I'd especially love to hear from people who've used more than one of these brands.

Also, for those in Japan, where do you recommend buying these watches, and when are the best sales or discounts during the year?