I went e-mountain biking in cougar country with the new Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 vs Garmin Instinct 3 — and the winner is clear

https://www.tomsguide.com/author/dan-bracaglia· Aug 9, 2026 · 6:30 AM UTC ·12 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 5 views

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The author tested the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 and Garmin Instinct 3 while e‑mountain biking in Washington’s Cascade range. The Garmin Instinct 3 featured a dedicated e‑bike tracking mode and recorded elevation more accurately than the Samsung watch, which lacked such a mode and over‑reported climb. Based on the data, the reviewer concluded the Garmin Instinct 3 is the preferable choice for e‑mountain biking.

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▪The Garmin Instinct 3 includes a dedicated e‑bike tracking mode, whereas the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 does not have any e‑bike mode.
▪When compared to Strava data, the Garmin watch overcounted elevation by 141 feet, while the Samsung watch inflated it by 344 feet.
▪Both watches logged similar distances (around 11 miles) and average speeds, but the Samsung watch reported a higher maximum speed.
▪The author experienced no cougar encounters during the ride, despite the article’s title referencing cougar country.

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Wellness Smartwatches Fitness Trackers I went e-mountain biking in cougar country with the new Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 vs Garmin Instinct 3 — and the winner is clear Opinion By Dan Bracaglia Published 9 August 2026 Samsung vs Garmin vs the cougars When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Dan Bracaglia/Tom's Guide) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter If you’re headed into cougar country to go e-mountain biking and you're tempted to watch videos of real-world cougar encounters beforehand, I encourage you to reconsider.

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