Garmin Enduro 4 (51 mm) / Apple Watch Series 8 (45 mm, GPS)

Garmin Enduro 4 (51 mm): 010-04799-00 · titanium bezel / dark olive ComfortFit fabric band

Apple Watch Series 8 (45 mm, GPS): Apple Watch Series 8, 45 mm aluminium case, GPS model. The 41 mm case, GPS + Cellular and stainless steel versions are separate models; weight and screen size differ.

SpecificationGarmin Enduro 4 (51 mm)Apple Watch Series 8 (45 mm, GPS)
Release year20262022
Announcement and salesAnnounced 6 October 2026; Garmin's press release states it is available now Garmin—
Model code010-04799-00; 51 mm with dark olive ComfortFit fabric band Garmin—
Display1.4-inch (35.56 mm) colour, sunlight-visible transflective MIP; 280 x 280 pixels; touchscreen GarminAlways-On Retina LTPO OLED; 396 × 484 pixels; 1143 sq mm display area; up to 1000 nits

The LTPO panel can lower its refresh rate a lot, so the screen stays on dimmed when the wrist is down.

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LensPower Sapphire (solar-charging sapphire lens) Garmin—
Case and bezelFibre-reinforced polymer case; titanium bezel; 51 x 51 x 15.7 mm Garmin—
Weight66 g; case only 57 g Garmin—
BandComfortFit fabric band; QuickFit compatible (26 mm); ComfortFit Medium fits 145-220 mm wrists Garmin—
Storage64 GB for music, maps and data Garmin32 GB Apple
Memory50% more RAM than Enduro 3 (Garmin claim) Garmin—
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou; multi-band GPS; SatIQ automatic satellite mode selection Garmin—
SensorsElevate wrist heart rate, Pulse Ox, barometric altimeter, compass, gyroscope, accelerometer, thermometer, ambient light sensor; skin temperature Garmin—
ECGGarmin ECG app; available only in selected regions and for adults aged 22 and over Garmin—
FlashlightLED flashlight with white and red light Garmin—
Battery typeBuilt-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery Garmin—
Battery: smartwatchUp to 36 days in smartwatch mode; 90 days with solar. Low-power watch mode 92 days; unlimited with solar. Expedition mode 77 days Garmin—
Battery: activityNormal/Balanced 80 hours (144 with solar); Max Accuracy 60 (90); Extended 120 (320); Max Battery 210 hours (unlimited with solar); with music 22 hours (25) Garmin—
Solar charging assumptionsGarmin's figures assume 3 hours per day outdoors at 50,000 lux in smartwatch mode and continuous 50,000 lux in activity modes Garmin—
ChargingGarmin proprietary charging cable; USB-C computer port or an adapter rated at least 5 W Garmin—
Water resistance10 ATM; withstands pressure equivalent to 100 m depth Garmin—
ConnectivityBluetooth, ANT+, Wi-Fi; pairs with iPhone and Android GarminWi-Fi 802.11b/g/n 2.4 and 5 GHz; Bluetooth 5.3 Apple
Payments and musicGarmin Pay contactless payments; offline music from Spotify, Deezer and Amazon Music (subscription may be required) Garmin—
MapsPreloaded multicontinent TopoActive maps; on-watch routing, NextFork, perspective view Garmin—
Training and activities100+ activity profiles; grade-adjusted pace targets, stamina zones and curve, Garmin Epic multiday logging Garmin—
Power modesPower modes selectable during an activity: Max Accuracy, Balanced, Extended, Max Battery Garmin—
Operating temperature-20 to 45 °C operating and storage; charging 0 to 45 °C Garmin—
Radio2400-2483.5 MHz (< 19 dBm) and 13.56 MHz; M/N A04413 Garmin—
In the boxEnduro 4 with dark olive ComfortFit fabric band; charging/data cable; documentation Garmin—
Chip—S8 SiP with 64-bit dual-core processor; W3 wireless chip; U1 (Ultra Wideband)

Ultra Wideband is used for close-range location with an iPhone; availability varies by region.

Apple
Health sensors—Blood oxygen sensor; electrical heart sensor (ECG app); third-generation optical heart sensor

The Blood Oxygen app is not for medical use. The ECG app is not intended for people under 22 and may not be available in every country.

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Motion and safety—High-g accelerometer up to 256 g (Fall Detection and Crash Detection); high dynamic range gyroscope; Emergency SOS; international emergency calling

On the GPS model, Emergency SOS needs a nearby iPhone or Wi-Fi Calling; international emergency calling works only on cellular models.

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Location—L1 GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou; compass; always-on altimeter

This is single-frequency (L1) GPS; drift between tall buildings can be higher than on dual-frequency models.

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Battery and charging—Up to 18 hours; built-in lithium-ion battery; USB-C magnetic fast charging cable

Apple’s 18-hour figure is based on 90 time checks, 90 notifications, 45 minutes of app use and a 60-minute workout with music; sleep tracking is not part of that scenario.

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Durability—Water resistant to 50 metres under ISO 22810:2010; IP6X dust; ceramic and sapphire crystal back

Suitable for shallow-water activities in a pool or the sea; not for scuba diving, waterskiing or high-velocity water.

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Size and weight—45 × 38 × 10.7 mm; aluminium GPS: 38.8 g Apple
Compatibility—Requires iPhone 8 or later with iOS 16 or later

It cannot be used with Android phones.

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Colours—Aluminium: Midnight, Starlight, Silver, (PRODUCT)RED Apple