Garmin Descent Mk3i 51mm

Name: Garmin Descent Mk3i 51mm
Brand: Garmin

Garmin Descent Mk3i 51mm is a GPS sports watch released in November 2023. Key specs: case size 51 mm, screen size 1.4″, AMOLED / OLED display, battery life (smartwatch mode) 25 days.

9.6Score

Display7.5

Battery life8.4

Health tracking9.4

Sports & outdoor7.0

Smart features6.5

Build & durability9.6

price range$1,400–1,800

Full specifications

Released: November 2023
Type: GPS sports watch
Brand: Garmin
Popularity: #329 of 796
Model numbers: Descent Mk3 – 43 mmDescent Mk3i – 43 mm

51 mmCase size

1.4″Screen size

YesAMOLED / OLED display

25 daysBattery life (smartwatch mode)

76 hGPS battery life

20 ATMWater resistance

77.8 gWeight

YesNFC payments

Spec guide

How it ranks among GPS sports watches of 2023

Spec guide

Screen size · 1.4″Bottom 40%Battery life (smartwatch mode) · 25 daysTop 9%GPS battery life · 76 hTop 14%Water resistance · 20 ATMTop 5%Weight · 77.8 gBottom 20%

Compared with GPS sports watches released in 2023. Bars show the share of models it beats.

compared with other GPS sports watches

Why is Descent Mk3i 51mm a good choice?

Battery life (smartwatch mode): 25 daysbetter than 84% of GPS sports watches

GPS battery life: 76 hbetter than 87% of GPS sports watches

Water resistance: 20 ATMbetter than 98% of GPS sports watches

Rated dive depth: 200 mbetter than 96% of GPS sports watches

GPS battery life (dual-band): 48 hbetter than 84% of GPS sports watches

In rankings

#19Longest GPS battery life #5Most water-resistant watches #19Longest battery with multi-band GPS #1Deepest dive ratings #11Toughest watches #1Best Garmin smartwatches

Specifications

Full specifications

Design & durability

Case size: 51 mm
Weight: 77.8 g
Thickness: 16.4 mm
Height: 51 mm
Width: 51 mm
Case material: Titanium
Sapphire crystal: Yes
Lens / cover glass: sapphire crystal
Strap material: silicone or DLC coated titanium
Water resistance: 20 ATM
Water rating (maker): Dive (200 meters)
Rated dive depth: 200 m

Display

Screen size: 1.4″
Display technology: AMOLED
Panel: AMOLED
AMOLED / OLED display: Yes
Touchscreen: Yes
Resolution (width): 454 px
Resolution (height): 454 px
Pixel density: 324 ppi

Battery

Battery life (smartwatch mode): 25 days
Battery life with always-on display: 10 days
Battery saver mode: 31 days
GPS battery life: 76 h
GPS battery life (dual-band): 48 h
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