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Dimensions
Size comparison
Helio CoreDescent Mk3i 43mm
| Helio Core | Descent Mk3i 43mm | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 24.3 mm | 43 mm | −18.7 mm |
| Width | 33.9 mm | 43 mm | −9.1 mm |
| Thickness | 9.6 mm | 14.3 mm | −4.7 mm |
| Weight | 11 g | 49 g | −38 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Helio Core better than Descent Mk3i 43mm?
- Weight11.2 g vs 49.3 g4.4×
- Thickness9.6 mm vs 14.3 mm+49%
Why is Descent Mk3i 43mm better than Helio Core?
- Built-in GPSNo · Helio Core: Yes
- Water resistance5 ATM vs 20 ATM4×
Specifications
Side by side
| Design & durability | ||
| Case size | — | 43 mm |
| Weight | 11.2 g | 49.3 g |
| Thickness | 9.6 mm | 14.3 mm |
| Height | 24.3 mm | 43 mm |
| Width | 33.9 mm | 43 mm |
| Case material | Plastic / polymer | Titanium |
| Sapphire crystal | — | Yes |
| Lens / cover glass | — | sapphire crystal |
| Strap material | — | silicone |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | 20 ATM |
| Water rating (maker) | — | Dive (200 meters) |
| Rated dive depth | — | 200 m |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | — | 1.2″ |
| Display technology | No display | AMOLED |
| Panel | — | AMOLED |
| AMOLED / OLED display | — | Yes |
| Touchscreen | — | Yes |
| Resolution (width) | — | 390 px |
| Resolution (height) | — | 390 px |
| Pixel density | — | 325 ppi |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life (smartwatch mode) | 10 days | 10 days |
| Battery life with always-on display | — | 4 days |
| Battery saver mode | — | 12 days |
| GPS battery life | — | 28 h |
| GPS battery life (dual-band) | — | 17 h |
| Battery capacity | 232 mAh | — |
| Wireless charging | — | No |
| Charging | — | Garmin proprietary clip charger |
| Health sensors | ||
| Optical heart rate | Yes | Yes |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | — | Yes |
| Skin temperature | — | Yes |
| Temperature sensor | — | Yes |
| HRV tracking | — | Yes |
| Sleep tracking | — | Yes |
| Sensors | — | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, SatIQ technology, Elevate wrist heart rate monitor, Pulse Ox blood oxygen saturation monitor, Barometric altimeter, Compass, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Thermometer, Ambient light sensor, Depth sensor |
| Sports & navigation | ||
| Built-in GPS | No | Yes |
| Dual-band GPS | — | Yes |
| Satellite systems | — | GLONASS, GALILEO |
| Offline maps | — | Yes |
| Barometric altimeter | — | Yes |
| Compass | — | Yes |
| Multisport / triathlon mode | — | Yes |
| Sport profiles | — | 98 |
| Dive mode | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| NFC payments | — | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 4 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | — |
| ANT+ sensors | — | Yes |
| Smart features | ||
| Music on the watch | — | Yes |
| Storage | — | 32 GB |
| Third-party apps | — | Yes |
| Platform | ||
| Operating system | — | Garmin OS |
| Platform | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Works with | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
