Apple Watch Series 5 Aluminum
VS
Garmin Descent Mk1
Feature Comparison
Time and method of release
Time and method of release
| Introduction Time | 2019, September | 2019, January |
|---|---|---|
| Availability Status | Available. Released September 2019 | Available. Released February 2019 |
Aesthetic features
Aesthetic features
| Size and Dimensions | 44 x 38 x 10.7 mm | 51 * 51 * 17.8 millimeter (mm) |
|---|---|---|
| Product Weight | 36.7 gram (g) | 101 gram (g) |
Body material and design
Body material and design
| Compatible SIM Card Types | Electronic SIM card | No |
|---|---|---|
| Other Body Features | Waterproof up to 50 meters / ECG certified (hardware available in all versions, but software restricted in some markets) | Fiber-reinforced polymer body / Silicone band |
Display
Display
| Display Technology | Circular / Touchscreen / Color | |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 1.78 inch (~60.0% screen-to-body ratio) | 1.2 inch |
| Display Resolution | 240 * 240 pixel (px) | |
| Screen protector type | Ion-X glass coating | - |
| Display Technical Details | 3D Touch / 1000 nits brightness / Always-on display |
Operating system or software platform
Operating system or software platform
| OS Version | Garmin proprietary OS | |
|---|---|---|
| Chip Model | - |
Central Processor (CPU)
Central Processor (CPU)
| GPU Model | - |
|---|
Audio features
Audio features
| Speaker Type | Yes | - |
|---|
Battery capacity and performance
Battery capacity and performance
| Battery Type and Capacity | Non-removable 292 mAh Li-Ion battery (1.12 Wh) | - |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Standby Time | Up to 18 hours (combined usage) | - |
Capabilities
Capabilities
| Smart Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Heart rate sensor (2nd generation), Barometer, Compass | Accelerometer, Altimeter, Heart rate counter, Pedometer, Sleep monitoring, GPS |
|---|---|---|
| Other Features and Capabilities | Voice assistant support for conversational mode and natural language | 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 |
| Messaging Method | - | Text reply / Reject call with text (Android OS only) |
Network connections
Network connections
| Communication Technologies | No |
|---|
Connections
Connections
| Wireless Network Type | ||
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth Support | 5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes |
| GPS Support | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS | Yes |
| NFC Support | Yes | - |
| USB Connections Type | No | - |
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
| Available Color Options | Silver, Gold, Gray | - |
|---|
Storage memory
Storage memory
| Internal Memory Capacity | - |
|---|
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