Apple Watch Series 8 41Mm Stainless Steel
VS
Garmin Descent Mk1
Feature Comparison
Time and method of release
Time and method of release
| Introduction Time | September 7, 2022 | 2019, January |
|---|---|---|
| Availability Status | Available, released September 16, 2022 | Available. Released February 2019 |
General specifications
General specifications
| Equivalent Name | - |
|---|
Aesthetic features
Aesthetic features
| Size and Dimensions | 41 x 35 x 10.7 mm | 51 * 51 * 17.8 millimeter (mm) |
|---|---|---|
| Product Weight | 42.3 gram (g) | 101 gram (g) |
Body material and design
Body material and design
| Compatible SIM Card Types | eSIM | No |
|---|---|---|
| Other Body Features | Sapphire front / Ceramic and sapphire back / Stainless steel frame / Water pressure resistant up to 50 meters deep / IP6X certified for dust resistance | Fiber-reinforced polymer body / Silicone band |
Display
Display
| Display Technology | Circular / Touchscreen / Color | |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 1.9 inch | 1.2 inch |
| Display Resolution | 240 * 240 pixel (px) | |
| Screen protector type | Sapphire glass | - |
| Display Technical Details | Always-on Display / 1000 nits brightness |
Operating system or software platform
Operating system or software platform
| OS Version | WatchOS 9, upgradable to WatchOS 10 | Garmin proprietary OS |
|---|---|---|
| Chip Model | - |
Central Processor (CPU)
Central Processor (CPU)
| CPU | Dual-core | - |
|---|---|---|
| GPU Model | - |
Storage memory
Storage memory
| Internal Memory Capacity | 32GB eMMC 5.1 with 1GB RAM |
|---|
Audio features
Audio features
| Speaker Type | Yes | - |
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Battery capacity and performance
Battery capacity and performance
| Battery Type and Capacity | Non-removable 282 mAh Li-Ion battery | - |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Standby Time | Up to 18 hours (normal usage) / Up to 36 hours (battery saver mode) | - |
Capabilities
Capabilities
| Smart Sensors | Optical heart rate sensor with SpO2 (blood oxygen level) calculation capability, Electrocardiogram, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Air pressure sensor, Altimeter, Compass, Body temperature sensor | Accelerometer, Altimeter, Heart rate counter, Pedometer, Sleep monitoring, GPS |
|---|---|---|
| Messaging Method | Received notification alerts / Display text messages | Text reply / Reject call with text (Android OS only) |
| 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 |
Network connections
Network connections
| Communication Technologies | No |
|---|
Connections
Connections
| Wireless Network Type | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n / Dual-band | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth Support | Version 5.3 with A2DP, LE support | Yes |
| GPS Support | Yes | |
| NFC Support | Yes | - |
| USB Connections Type | No, charges via wireless charging | - |
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
| Available Color Options | Charcoal, Gold, Silver | - |
|---|---|---|
| Global Price Range | - |
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