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5.0Display2.6
2.3Battery life6.6
4.9Health tracking4.9
2.7Sports & outdoor4.0
2.5Build & durability9.5
Dimensions
Size comparison
D2 Air X10Descent G1
| D2 Air X10 | Descent G1 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 43.6 mm | 45.5 mm | −1.9 mm |
| Width | 43.6 mm | 45.5 mm | −1.9 mm |
| Thickness | 12.6 mm | 15.2 mm | −2.6 mm |
| Weight | 51 g | 61 g | −10 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is D2 Air X10 better than Descent G1?
- AMOLED / OLED displayYes · Descent G1: No
- Resolution (width)416 px vs 176 px2.4×
- Pixel density320 ppi vs 139 ppi2.3×
- Weight51 g vs 61 g+20%
- Screen size1.3″ vs 1.27″+2%
- Thickness12.6 mm vs 15.2 mm+21%
Why is Descent G1 better than D2 Air X10?
- Battery life (smartwatch mode)7 days vs 21 days3×
- Water resistance5 ATM vs 10 ATM2×
- Battery saver mode10 days vs 48 days4.8×
- GPS battery life24 h vs 26 h+8%
- Sapphire crystalNo · D2 Air X10: Yes
- Sport profiles24 vs 46+92%
Specifications
Side by side
| Design & durability | ||
| Case size | 44 mm | 46 mm |
| Weight | 51 g | 61 g |
| Thickness | 12.6 mm | 15.2 mm |
| Height | 43.6 mm | 45.5 mm |
| Width | 43.6 mm | 45.5 mm |
| Case material | Stainless steel | Plastic / polymer |
| Sapphire crystal | No | Yes |
| Lens / cover glass | Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3 | sapphire crystal |
| Strap material | silicone | silicone |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | 10 ATM |
| Water rating (maker) | Swim, 5 ATM | Dive (100 meters) |
| Rated dive depth | — | 100 m |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 1.3″ | 1.27″ |
| Display technology | AMOLED | Memory-in-pixel (transflective) |
| Panel | AMOLED | Monochrome, sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel |
| AMOLED / OLED display | Yes | No |
| Always-on display | Yes | Yes |
| Touchscreen | Yes | — |
| Resolution (width) | 416 px | 176 px |
| Resolution (height) | 416 px | 176 px |
| Pixel density | 320 ppi | 139 ppi |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life (smartwatch mode) | 7 days | 21 days |
| Battery saver mode | 10 days | 48 days |
| GPS battery life | 24 h | 26 h |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Charging | Garmin proprietary plug charger | Garmin proprietary clip charger |
| Health sensors | ||
| Optical heart rate | Yes | Yes |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Sleep tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Elevate wrist heart rate monitor, Pulse Ox blood oxygen saturation monitor, Barometric altimeter, Compass, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Thermometer, Ambient light sensor | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Elevate wrist heart rate monitor, Pulse Ox blood oxygen saturation monitor, Barometric altimeter, Compass, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Thermometer, Depth sensor |
| Sports & navigation | ||
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Satellite systems | GLONASS, GALILEO | GLONASS, GALILEO |
| Barometric altimeter | Yes | Yes |
| Compass | Yes | Yes |
| Multisport / triathlon mode | — | Yes |
| Sport profiles | 24 | 46 |
| Dive mode | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| NFC payments | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | — |
| ANT+ sensors | Yes | Yes |
| Smart features | ||
| Calls from the wrist | Yes | — |
| Voice assistant | Yes | — |
| Music on the watch | Yes | — |
| Storage | — | 0.03 GB |
| Third-party apps | Yes | Yes |
| Platform | ||
| Operating system | Garmin OS | Garmin OS |
| Platform | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Works with | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
