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Dimensions
Size comparison
Descent Mk3i 43mmElemnt Rival
| Descent Mk3i 43mm | Elemnt Rival | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Case size | 43 mm | 46.5 mm | −3.5 mm |
| Thickness | 14.3 mm | 15.3 mm | −1 mm |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Descent Mk3i 43mm better than Elemnt Rival?
- Water resistance20 ATM vs 5 ATM4×
- AMOLED / OLED displayYes · Elemnt Rival: No
- Resolution (width)390 px vs 240 px+62%
- Thickness14.3 mm vs 15.3 mm+7%
Why is Elemnt Rival better than Descent Mk3i 43mm?
Elemnt Rival has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Design & durability | ||
| Case size | 43 mm | 46 mm |
| Weight | 49.3 g | — |
| Thickness | 14.3 mm | 15.3 mm |
| Height | 43 mm | — |
| Width | 43 mm | — |
| Case material | Titanium | Plastic / polymer |
| Sapphire crystal | Yes | — |
| Lens / cover glass | sapphire crystal | Gorilla Glas |
| Strap material | silicone | Silikon |
| Water resistance | 20 ATM | 5 ATM |
| Water rating (maker) | Dive (200 meters) | 50 m / 5 ATM |
| Rated dive depth | 200 m | — |
| Colours | — | Black |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 1.2″ | 1.2″ |
| Display technology | AMOLED | — |
| Panel | AMOLED | — |
| AMOLED / OLED display | Yes | No |
| Touchscreen | Yes | — |
| Resolution (width) | 390 px | 240 px |
| Resolution (height) | 390 px | 240 px |
| Pixel density | 325 ppi | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life (smartwatch mode) | 10 days | — |
| Battery life with always-on display | 4 days | — |
| Battery saver mode | 12 days | — |
| GPS battery life | 28 h | — |
| GPS battery life (dual-band) | 17 h | — |
| Battery type | — | Li-Po |
| Wireless charging | No | — |
| Charging | Garmin proprietary clip charger | — |
| Health sensors | ||
| Optical heart rate | Yes | — |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | Yes | — |
| Skin temperature | Yes | — |
| Temperature sensor | Yes | — |
| HRV tracking | Yes | — |
| Sleep tracking | Yes | — |
| Sensors | 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 | accelerometer, ambient light |
| Sports & navigation | ||
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Dual-band GPS | Yes | — |
| Satellite systems | GLONASS, GALILEO | GPS, GLONASS |
| Offline maps | Yes | — |
| Barometric altimeter | Yes | — |
| Compass | Yes | — |
| Multisport / triathlon mode | Yes | — |
| Sport profiles | 98 | — |
| Dive mode | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| NFC payments | Yes | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | — |
| ANT+ sensors | Yes | — |
| Smart features | ||
| Music on the watch | Yes | — |
| Storage | 32 GB | — |
| Third-party apps | Yes | — |
| Platform | ||
| Operating system | Garmin OS | — |
| Platform | Proprietary | — |
| Works with | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
