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Alternatives to Garmin Descent Mk2
10 GPS sports watches at a similar price that compete with the Descent Mk2 — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.
Alternatives to the Descent Mk2


8% pricier ≈ $1,400
- Battery life (smartwatch mode) 21 days vs 16 days
- GPS battery life 60 h vs 48 h
- Weight 97 g vs 103.8 g
- Sport profiles 31 vs 44

12% cheaper ≈ $1,150
- Battery life (smartwatch mode) 21 days vs 16 days
- GPS battery life 60 h vs 48 h
- Weight 82 g vs 103.8 g
- Sapphire crystal
- Sport profiles 29 vs 44

15% cheaper ≈ $1,100
- Battery life (smartwatch mode) 21 days vs 16 days
- GPS battery life 60 h vs 48 h
- Weight 97 g vs 103.8 g
- Sport profiles 31 vs 44

Same price ≈ $1,300
- AMOLED / OLED display
- Weight 70 g vs 103.8 g
- Pixel density 320 ppi vs 200 ppi
- Battery life (smartwatch mode) 11 days vs 16 days
- GPS battery life 42 h vs 48 h

Same price ≈ $1,300
- Battery life (smartwatch mode) 28 days vs 16 days
- GPS battery life 89 h vs 48 h
- Sport profiles 99 vs 44

8% pricier ≈ $1,400
- Battery life (smartwatch mode) 31 days vs 16 days
- GPS battery life 82 h vs 48 h
- AMOLED / OLED display
- Battery saver mode 41 days vs 50 days

31% cheaper ≈ $900
- Battery life (smartwatch mode) 21 days vs 16 days
- GPS battery life 60 h vs 48 h
- Weight 97 g vs 103.8 g
- Sport profiles 31 vs 44

15% cheaper ≈ $1,100
- Battery life (smartwatch mode) 28 days vs 16 days
- GPS battery life 89 h vs 48 h
- Sport profiles 99 vs 44

15% cheaper ≈ $1,100
- Battery life (smartwatch mode) 28 days vs 16 days
- GPS battery life 89 h vs 48 h
- Sport profiles 99 vs 44
