Garmin's Enduro 4 Keeps the Price, Doubles the Storage
Garmin just refreshed its endurance flagship without touching the price tag — a rare move when memory costs are climbing. The Enduro 4 doubles storage, adds RAM, and introduces smarter battery modes, while the new Approach S72 brings OLED and voice to the golf course. Here's what actually changed and why it matters for athletes and golfers.
Enduro 4: More Muscle, Same Price
The Enduro 4 packs 50% more RAM and twice the storage at 64GB compared to its predecessor. Garmin claims this yields a smoother interface and 30% faster panning, plus a new Perspective View for looking further ahead on routes. Battery life stays the same: 320 hours of activity tracking with solar charging or 90 days in smartwatch mode under appropriate sunlight. That's achieved with a 1.4-inch MIP display and Power Sapphire lens, so OLED remains off the table — Garmin clearly prioritizes endurance over pixel density. The watch ships with two new battery modes: Max Accuracy for shorter, precise tracking and Max Battery for ultra marathons. Grade-adjusted workout targets and rolling pace now account for hills, while stamina zones and curves show endurance changes over time or within a single activity. Indoor rowing gains VO2 max tracking, and the design stays familiar: titanium bezel, fiber-reinforced polymer case, 10 ATM water resistance, LED flashlight, and a slightly heavier 68g build with a 51mm chassis. A new moisture-wicking ComfortFit Fabric Band with QuickFit support rounds out the package.
Approach S72: Golf Gets a Flagship Upgrade
Garmin also announced the Approach S72, a flagship golf watch in 43mm and 47mm sizes with an OLED display, Sapphire Lens, titanium bezel, and the same ComfortFit fabric band. It goes beyond basic yardage, tracking hand speed, backswing length, and wrist rotation. With the Garmin Golf Membership, users get readings on select courses, post-round analytics, and aerial course imagery for shot planning. Notably, it's Garmin's first golf-centric watch with a loudspeaker and microphone, enabling calls directly from the wrist plus voice commands for certain tasks. The 47mm variant lasts 20 hours on the course or up to 15 days without GPS. The Enduro 4 launches in the USA on October 9 for $899, while the Approach S72 is priced at $799.
Key Takeaways
- Enduro 4 keeps the same price as its predecessor despite doubling storage to 64GB and adding 50% more RAM.
- Battery life remains 320 hours with solar activity tracking or 90 days in smartwatch mode.
- New Max Accuracy and Max Battery modes, plus stamina zones and grade-adjusted targets, refine training.
- Approach S72 is Garmin's first golf watch with a speaker and microphone for calls and voice commands.
- Enduro 4 launches October 9 in the USA at $899; Approach S72 costs $799.
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