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7.5Display4.4
8.4Battery life9.1
9.4Health tracking4.9
7.0Sports & outdoor8.2
6.5Smart features6.5
9.6Build & durability7.5
Dimensions
Size comparison
Descent Mk3i 51mmTactix 7 Pro Ballistics Edition
| Descent Mk3i 51mm | Tactix 7 Pro Ballistics Edition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 51 mm | 51 mm | = |
| Width | 51 mm | 51 mm | = |
| Thickness | 16.4 mm | 14.9 mm | +1.5 mm |
| Weight | 78 g | 89 g | −11 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Descent Mk3i 51mm better than Tactix 7 Pro Ballistics Edition?
- Water resistance20 ATM vs 10 ATM2×
- AMOLED / OLED displayYes · Tactix 7 Pro Ballistics Edition: No
- Weight77.8 g vs 89 g+14%
- Resolution (width)454 px vs 280 px+62%
- Pixel density324 ppi vs 200 ppi+62%
Why is Tactix 7 Pro Ballistics Edition better than Descent Mk3i 51mm?
- Battery life (smartwatch mode)25 days vs 28 days+12%
- GPS battery life76 h vs 89 h+17%
- Battery saver mode31 days vs 90 days2.9×
- Thickness16.4 mm vs 14.9 mm+10%
Specifications
Side by side
| Design & durability | ||
| Case size | 51 mm | 51 mm |
| Weight | 77.8 g | 89 g |
| Thickness | 16.4 mm | 14.9 mm |
| Height | 51 mm | 51 mm |
| Width | 51 mm | 51 mm |
| Case material | Titanium | Titanium |
| Sapphire crystal | Yes | Yes |
| Lens / cover glass | sapphire crystal | Power Sapphire™ |
| Strap material | silicone or DLC coated titanium | nylon and silicone |
| Water resistance | 20 ATM | 10 ATM |
| Water rating (maker) | Dive (200 meters) | 10 ATM |
| Rated dive depth | 200 m | — |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 1.4″ | 1.4″ |
| Display technology | AMOLED | Memory-in-pixel (transflective) |
| Panel | AMOLED | Sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel |
| AMOLED / OLED display | Yes | No |
| Always-on display | — | Yes |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Resolution (width) | 454 px | 280 px |
| Resolution (height) | 454 px | 280 px |
| Pixel density | 324 ppi | 200 ppi |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life (smartwatch mode) | 25 days | 28 days |
| Battery life with always-on display | 10 days | — |
| Battery saver mode | 31 days | 90 days |
| GPS battery life | 76 h | 89 h |
| GPS battery life (dual-band) | 48 h | — |
| Battery type | — | Lithium ion |
| Solar charging | — | Yes |
| 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 |
| Skin temperature | Yes | — |
| Temperature sensor | Yes | Yes |
| HRV tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Sleep tracking | Yes | 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 | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, SatIQ technology, Elevate wrist heart rate monitor, Pulse Ox blood oxygen saturation monitor, Barometric altimeter, Compass, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Thermometer |
| Sports & navigation | ||
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Dual-band GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Satellite systems | GLONASS, GALILEO | GLONASS, GALILEO |
| Offline maps | Yes | Yes |
| Barometric altimeter | Yes | Yes |
| Compass | Yes | Yes |
| Multisport / triathlon mode | Yes | Yes |
| Sport profiles | 98 | 99 |
| Dive mode | Yes | — |
| LED flashlight | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| NFC payments | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
| ANT+ sensors | Yes | Yes |
| Smart features | ||
| 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 |
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