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6.0Display6.0
2.9Battery life3.4
4.9Health tracking9.4
5.4Sports & outdoor6.9
9.4Build & durability9.7
Dimensions
Size comparison
Descent G2Descent Mk3 43mm
| Descent G2 | Descent Mk3 43mm | 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 | 65 g | 54 g | +12 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Descent G2 better than Descent Mk3 43mm?
Descent G2 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is Descent Mk3 43mm better than Descent G2?
- Water resistance10 ATM vs 20 ATM2×
- GPS battery life20 h vs 28 h+40%
- Storage4 GB vs 32 GB8×
- Weight65 g vs 53.5 g+21%
- Rated dive depth100 m vs 200 m2×
- Thickness15.2 mm vs 14.2 mm+7%
- Sport profiles93 vs 98+5%
Specifications
Side by side
| Design & durability | ||
| Case size | 46 mm | 43 mm |
| Weight | 65 g | 53.5 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 | 20 ATM |
| Water rating (maker) | Dive (100 meters) | Dive (200 meters) |
| Rated dive depth | 100 m | 200 m |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 1.2″ | 1.2″ |
| Display technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Panel | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| AMOLED / OLED display | Yes | Yes |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Resolution (width) | 390 px | 390 px |
| Resolution (height) | 390 px | 390 px |
| Pixel density | 325 ppi | 325 ppi |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life (smartwatch mode) | 10 days | 10 days |
| Battery life with always-on display | 4 days | 4 days |
| Battery saver mode | 12 days | 12 days |
| GPS battery life | 20 h | 28 h |
| GPS battery life (dual-band) | — | 17 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 |
| Skin temperature | — | Yes |
| Temperature sensor | Yes | Yes |
| HRV tracking | 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, 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 |
| Satellite systems | GLONASS, GALILEO | GLONASS, GALILEO |
| Offline maps | — | Yes |
| Barometric altimeter | Yes | Yes |
| Compass | Yes | Yes |
| Multisport / triathlon mode | Yes | Yes |
| Sport profiles | 93 | 98 |
| 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 | 4 GB | 32 GB |
| Third-party apps | Yes | Yes |
| Platform | ||
| Operating system | Garmin OS | Garmin OS |
| Platform | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Works with | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
