Garmin Descent Mk1
VS
Apple Watch Series 3 38Mm
Feature Comparison
Time and method of release
Time and method of release
| Introduction Time | 2019, January | 2017, September |
|---|---|---|
| Availability Status | Available. Released February 2019 | Available. Released September 2017 |
Aesthetic features
Aesthetic features
| Size and Dimensions | 51 * 51 * 17.8 millimeter (mm) | 38.6 x 33.3 x 11.4 mm |
|---|---|---|
| Product Weight | 101 gram (g) | 42.4 gram (g) |
Body material and design
Body material and design
| Compatible SIM Card Types | No | Electronic SIM card (Apple eSIM) |
|---|---|---|
| Other Body Features | Fiber-reinforced polymer body / Silicone band | Waterproof up to 50 meters / Ceramic back, stainless steel frame |
Display
Display
| Display Technology | Circular / Touchscreen / Color | |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 1.2 inch | 1.5 inch (~55.4% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display Resolution | 240 * 240 pixel (px) | |
| Display Technical Details | Display with 3D Touch / 1000 nits display brightness | |
| Multi-Touch Capability | - | Yes |
| Screen protector type | - | Sapphire protective glass |
Operating system or software platform
Operating system or software platform
| OS Version | Garmin proprietary OS | |
|---|---|---|
| Chip Model | - |
Storage memory
Storage memory
| Internal Memory Capacity | 16GB, 768MB RAM |
|---|
Capabilities
Capabilities
| Smart Sensors | Accelerometer, Altimeter, Heart rate counter, Pedometer, Sleep monitoring, GPS | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Heart rate sensor, Barometer |
|---|---|---|
| Messaging Method | Text reply / Reject call with text (Android OS only) | SMS, Email, IM |
| Other Features and Capabilities | Wrist heart rate monitor, barometric altimeter, compass (electronic), gyroscope, accelerometer, thermometer, activity tracking features, pedometer, move bar, auto goal, sleep monitoring, calories burned display, floors climbed calculation, distance traveled calculation | MP3 player / Photo viewer / Siri voice commands (talking mode) / Supports wireless charging |
Network connections
Network connections
| Communication Technologies | No |
|---|
Connections
Connections
| Wireless Network Type | ||
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth Support | Yes | |
| GPS Support | Yes | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS |
| NFC Support | - | Yes |
| USB Connections Type | - | No |
Central Processor (CPU)
Central Processor (CPU)
| CPU | - | Dual-core |
|---|---|---|
| GPU Model | - |
Audio features
Audio features
| Alert Type | - | Vibrate; Ringtones |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker Type | - | Yes |
Battery capacity and performance
Battery capacity and performance
| Battery Type and Capacity | - | Non-removable 279 mAh Li-Ion battery (1.07 Wh) |
|---|
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
| Available Color Options | - | Black, Silver |
|---|---|---|
| Global Price Range | - |
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