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6.0Display5.9
2.9Battery life4.0
4.9Health tracking4.9
5.4Sports & outdoor6.8
9.4Build & durability9.1
Dimensions
Size comparison
Descent G2Instinct Crossover AMOLED Tactical Edition
| Descent G2 | Instinct Crossover AMOLED Tactical Edition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 45.5 mm | 46.6 mm | −1.1 mm |
| Width | 45.5 mm | 46.6 mm | −1.1 mm |
| Thickness | 15.2 mm | 15.1 mm | +0.1 mm |
| Weight | 65 g | 67 g | −2 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Descent G2 better than Instinct Crossover AMOLED Tactical Edition?
- Weight65 g vs 67 g+3%
Why is Instinct Crossover AMOLED Tactical Edition better than Descent G2?
- Battery life (smartwatch mode)10 days vs 14 days+40%
- GPS battery life20 h vs 29 h+45%
- Battery saver mode12 days vs 18 days+50%
- Battery life with always-on display4 days vs 5 days+25%
- Sport profiles93 vs 97+4%
Specifications
Side by side
| Design & durability | ||
| Case size | 46 mm | 47 mm |
| Weight | 65 g | 67 g |
| Thickness | 15.2 mm | 15.1 mm |
| Height | 45.5 mm | 46.6 mm |
| Width | 45.5 mm | 46.6 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) | 10 ATM |
| Rated dive depth | 100 m | — |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 1.2″ | 1.2″ |
| Display technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Panel | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| AMOLED / OLED display | Yes | Yes |
| Always-on display | — | Yes |
| Touchscreen | 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 | 14 days |
| Battery life with always-on display | 4 days | 5 days |
| Battery saver mode | 12 days | 18 days |
| GPS battery life | 20 h | 29 h |
| GPS battery life (dual-band) | — | 15 h |
| Battery type | — | Lithium ion |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Charging | Garmin proprietary clip charger | Garmin proprietary plug charger |
| Health sensors | ||
| Optical heart rate | Yes | Yes |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | Yes | 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 |
| Sports & navigation | ||
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Dual-band GPS | — | Yes |
| Satellite systems | GLONASS, GALILEO | GLONASS, GALILEO |
| Barometric altimeter | Yes | Yes |
| Compass | Yes | Yes |
| Multisport / triathlon mode | Yes | Yes |
| Sport profiles | 93 | 97 |
| Dive mode | Yes | — |
| LED flashlight | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| NFC payments | Yes | Yes |
| ANT+ sensors | Yes | Yes |
| Smart features | ||
| Storage | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Third-party apps | Yes | Yes |
| Platform | ||
| Operating system | Garmin OS | Garmin OS |
| Platform | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Works with | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
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