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2.6Display2.9
6.6Battery life2.2
4.9Health tracking4.9
4.0Sports & outdoor4.8
9.5Build & durability9.6
Dimensions
Size comparison
Descent G1Descent Mk2S
| Descent G1 | Descent Mk2S | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 45.5 mm | 43 mm | +2.5 mm |
| Width | 45.5 mm | 43 mm | +2.5 mm |
| Thickness | 15.2 mm | 14.2 mm | +1 mm |
| Weight | 61 g | 60 g | +1 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Descent G1 better than Descent Mk2S?
- Battery life (smartwatch mode)21 days vs 7 days3×
- GPS battery life26 h vs 18 h+44%
- Battery saver mode48 days vs 21 days2.3×
- Screen size1.27″ vs 1.2″+6%
- Sport profiles46 vs 44+5%
Why is Descent Mk2S better than Descent G1?
- Storage0.03 GB vs 32 GB1,066.7×
- Pixel density139 ppi vs 200 ppi+44%
- Resolution (width)176 px vs 240 px+36%
- Thickness15.2 mm vs 14.2 mm+7%
Specifications
Side by side
| Design & durability | ||
| Case size | 46 mm | 43 mm |
| Weight | 61 g | 60 g |
| Thickness | 15.2 mm | 14.2 mm |
| Height | 45.5 mm | 43 mm |
| Width | 45.5 mm | 43 mm |
| Case material | Plastic / polymer | Stainless steel |
| Sapphire crystal | Yes | Yes |
| Lens / cover glass | sapphire crystal | sapphire crystal |
| Strap material | silicone | silicone |
| Water resistance | 10 ATM | 10 ATM |
| Water rating (maker) | Dive (100 meters) | Dive (100 meters) |
| Rated dive depth | 100 m | 100 m |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 1.27″ | 1.2″ |
| Display technology | Memory-in-pixel (transflective) | Memory-in-pixel (transflective) |
| Panel | Monochrome, sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel | Sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel |
| AMOLED / OLED display | No | No |
| Always-on display | Yes | Yes |
| Resolution (width) | 176 px | 240 px |
| Resolution (height) | 176 px | 240 px |
| Pixel density | 139 ppi | 200 ppi |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life (smartwatch mode) | 21 days | 7 days |
| Battery saver mode | 48 days | 21 days |
| GPS battery life | 26 h | 18 h |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Charging | Garmin proprietary clip charger | Garmin proprietary clip charger |
| Health sensors | ||
| Optical heart rate | Yes | Yes |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature sensor | Yes | Yes |
| HRV tracking | — | 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, Depth 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 |
| Offline maps | — | Yes |
| Barometric altimeter | Yes | Yes |
| Compass | Yes | Yes |
| Multisport / triathlon mode | Yes | Yes |
| Sport profiles | 46 | 44 |
| Dive mode | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| NFC payments | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 4 |
| ANT+ sensors | Yes | Yes |
| Smart features | ||
| Music on the watch | — | Yes |
| Storage | 0.03 GB | 32 GB |
| Third-party apps | Yes | Yes |
| Platform | ||
| Operating system | Garmin OS | Garmin OS |
| Platform | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Works with | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
