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7.5Display6.0
6.6Battery life3.4
8.3Health tracking9.4
9.2Sports & outdoor6.9
3.2Smart features6.5
7.7Build & durability9.7
Dimensions
Size comparison
D2 Mach 2 47mmDescent Mk3i 43mm
| D2 Mach 2 47mm | Descent Mk3i 43mm | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 47 mm | 43 mm | +4 mm |
| Width | 47 mm | 43 mm | +4 mm |
| Thickness | 13.8 mm | 14.3 mm | −0.5 mm |
| Weight | 73 g | 49 g | +24 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is D2 Mach 2 47mm better than Descent Mk3i 43mm?
- Battery life (smartwatch mode)14 days vs 10 days+40%
- GPS battery life47 h vs 28 h+68%
- GPS battery life (dual-band)35 h vs 17 h2.1×
- Screen size1.4″ vs 1.2″+17%
- Battery saver mode23 days vs 12 days+92%
- Battery life with always-on display7 days vs 4 days+75%
- Resolution (width)454 px vs 390 px+16%
- Thickness13.8 mm vs 14.3 mm+4%
- Sport profiles100 vs 98+2%
Why is Descent Mk3i 43mm better than D2 Mach 2 47mm?
- Water resistance10 ATM vs 20 ATM2×
- Weight73 g vs 49.3 g+48%
- Rated dive depth40 m vs 200 m5×
Specifications
Side by side
| Design & durability | ||
| Case size | 47 mm | 43 mm |
| Weight | 73 g | 49.3 g |
| Thickness | 13.8 mm | 14.3 mm |
| Height | 47 mm | 43 mm |
| Width | 47 mm | 43 mm |
| Case material | Titanium | Titanium |
| Sapphire crystal | Yes | Yes |
| Lens / cover glass | sapphire crystal | sapphire crystal |
| Strap material | silicone, Italian leather and silicone | silicone |
| Water resistance | 10 ATM | 20 ATM |
| Water rating (maker) | 10 ATM | Dive (200 meters) |
| Rated dive depth | 40 m | 200 m |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 1.4″ | 1.2″ |
| Display technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Panel | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| AMOLED / OLED display | Yes | Yes |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Resolution (width) | 454 px | 390 px |
| Resolution (height) | 454 px | 390 px |
| Pixel density | 324 ppi | 325 ppi |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life (smartwatch mode) | 14 days | 10 days |
| Battery life with always-on display | 7 days | 4 days |
| Battery saver mode | 23 days | 12 days |
| GPS battery life | 47 h | 28 h |
| GPS battery life (dual-band) | 35 h | 17 h |
| Battery type | Lithium ion | — |
| 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 |
| ECG | Yes | — |
| Skin temperature | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature sensor | Yes | Yes |
| HRV tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Sleep tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, SatIQ technology, Elevate wrist heart rate monitor, Pulse Ox blood oxygen saturation monitor, Barometric altimeter, Compass, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Thermometer, Ambient light sensor, Depth sensor | 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 | Yes | Yes |
| Dual-band GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Satellite systems | GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | GLONASS, GALILEO |
| Offline maps | Yes | Yes |
| Barometric altimeter | Yes | Yes |
| Compass | Yes | Yes |
| Multisport / triathlon mode | Yes | Yes |
| Sport profiles | 100 | 98 |
| Dive mode | Yes | Yes |
| LED flashlight | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| NFC payments | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
| ANT+ sensors | Yes | Yes |
| Smart features | ||
| Calls from the wrist | Yes | — |
| Speaker | Yes | — |
| Microphone | Yes | — |
| Voice assistant | Yes | — |
| Music on the watch | Yes | Yes |
| Storage | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Third-party apps | Yes | Yes |
| Platform | ||
| Operating system | Garmin OS | Garmin OS |
| Platform | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Works with | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
