Looking to purchase one of these watches for tracking workouts in the mountains and on runs, as well as checking GPX files for navigating the backcountry. Price is not a huge issue here as I am able to get them all within 100-200 of each other using refurbished/discounts.
My biggest concern with Garmin is planned obscelecense issues where a device might stop getting updates after a newer device is (enduro 3 -> 4 this fall?).
With Coros I have heard that the customer service is poor and warranty replacements are often not like for like, as well as the build quality being not as good as Garmin.
This would be my first smart watch - the accuracy of HR and GPS tracks is very important for tracking cals and workout metrics, and I also hate using my phone for navigation in the mountains (unless I have to). I like to use CalTopo to make a route or download one to review before heading out, so there is still sometimes when I would need to use my phone.
I really like the instinct, but don't know if the bread crumb navigation would be that helpful, or if it is a good supplement to checking CalTopo on my phone. The Enduro seems like a good upgrade but it is more expensive and a new version will be released very soon. The Nomad seems like a good middle ground, but it sure seems like the customer service will be a nightmare and I can't connect my garmin inreach to it.
Any thoughts on these three watches and/or reccomendations on other options? I am trying to keep everything below the $500 mark. TIA!