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Alternatives to Garmin Descent Mk2S

10 GPS sports watches at a similar price that compete with the Descent Mk2S — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.

Alternatives to the Descent Mk2S

Garmin Fenix 8 43mm AMOLED
2
Garmin · 2024Fenix 8 43mm AMOLED
6.0
Same price ≈ $1,000
  • Battery life (smartwatch mode) 10 days vs 7 days
  • GPS battery life 28 h vs 18 h
  • AMOLED / OLED display
  • Rated dive depth 40 m vs 100 m
  • Weight 66 g vs 60 g
Garmin Quatix 7 Pro
4
Garmin · 2023Quatix 7 Pro
7.6
Same price ≈ $1,000
  • Battery life (smartwatch mode) 16 days vs 7 days
  • GPS battery life 42 h vs 18 h
  • AMOLED / OLED display
  • Weight 70 g vs 60 g
  • Thickness 14.6 mm vs 14.2 mm
Polar Grit X2 Pro Titan
5
Polar · 2024Grit X2 Pro Titan
6.9
6% cheaper ≈ $940
  • GPS battery life 40 h vs 18 h
  • Battery life (smartwatch mode) 11 days vs 7 days
  • AMOLED / OLED display
  • Weight 64 g vs 60 g
Garmin Enduro 2
8
Garmin · 2022Enduro 2
8.3
Same price ≈ $1,000
  • Battery life (smartwatch mode) 34 days vs 7 days
  • GPS battery life 110 h vs 18 h
  • Battery saver mode 111 days vs 21 days
  • Weight 70 g vs 60 g
  • Thickness 15.6 mm vs 14.2 mm
Garmin Descent Mk3 43mm
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Garmin · 2023Descent Mk3 43mm
6.8
20% pricier ≈ $1,200
  • Battery life (smartwatch mode) 10 days vs 7 days
  • GPS battery life 28 h vs 18 h
  • Water resistance 20 ATM vs 10 ATM
  • Battery saver mode 12 days vs 21 days
Garmin D2 Mach 1
10
Garmin · 2022D2 Mach 1
6.3
30% pricier ≈ $1,300
  • GPS battery life 42 h vs 18 h
  • Battery life (smartwatch mode) 11 days vs 7 days
  • AMOLED / OLED display
  • Weight 70 g vs 60 g
  • Sport profiles 41 vs 44
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