Basic Info |
| Wear Type | Wristband | Wristband | |
| Price | $96798 | $50344 | Garmin Fenix 5 Plus is 190% cheaper |
| Ratings | | | |
Activity & Fitness |
| Activity | Yes | Yes | Both track daily activity |
| Calories | Yes | Yes | Both track calories burned |
| Sleep | Yes | Yes | Both track sleep pattern |
| Heart Rate / Pulse | Yes | Yes | Both have heart rate tracking |
| VO2 Max | Yes | Yes | Both show how well your body uses oxygen |
| Distance | Yes | Yes | Both track your running/walking distance |
| Steps | Yes | Yes | Both track and count your steps |
| Pace | Yes | No | |
| Speed | Yes | No | |
| Stairs / Floors | Yes | Yes | Both track elevation, climbing stairs or floors |
| Exercise Tagging | Yes | Yes | Both have exercise tagging feature |
| Smart Coach | No | No | Both don't have coaching feature |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes | Both can help with your goals setting |
| Inactivity Alert | Yes | Yes | Both have move reminders |
Additional Features |
| GPS | Yes | Yes | Both have integrated GPS modules |
| Glonass | Yes | No | |
| Navigation | Yes | Yes | Both have GPS navigation on board |
| Compass | Yes | Yes | Both have a compass on board |
| Watch / Clock | Yes | Yes | Both have watch |
| Alarm Clock | Yes | Yes | Both have alarm clock |
| Reminders | Yes | Yes | Both have reminder app |
| Stopwatch | Yes | Yes | Both have stopwatch |
| Music Playback | No | Yes | Only Garmin Fenix 5 Plus offers phone-free music |
| Weather | Yes | Yes | *Weather forecast |
| Temperature | Yes | No | |
| Reports | Activity, Sleep | Activity, Sleep | |
Smartphone Remote Features |
| Notifications | Yes | Yes | Both show smartphone notifications |
| Caller ID | Yes | Yes | Both show caller ID notification |
| Music Control | Yes | Yes | Both allow control smartphone music player |
| Call Control | No | Yes | Garmin Fenix 5 Plus allows you control phone calls |
| Camera Control | Yes | Yes | Both devices can control your smartphone's camera |
| Find Phone | Yes | Yes | Both can help find your smartphone |
Battery |
| Duration | 19 days | 12 days | Garmin Descent Mk1 battery life is about 1.6 times longer |
| Battery Type | Rechargeable Battery | Rechargeable Battery | |
Physical Specs |
| Weather Resistance | Yes | Yes | |
| Waterproof | Yes | Yes | |
| IP Rating | 10 ATM | 10 ATM | |
| Weight | 101 grams | 86 grams | Garmin Fenix 5 Plus is 15.0 g lighter |
User Interface |
| Display | LCD Screen | LCD Screen | |
| Display Size | 1,2 inches | 1.2 inches | |
| Screen Resolution |
240 x 240 pixels
|
240 x 240 pixels
| |
| Color Display | Yes | Yes | |
| Touch Screen | No | No | |
| Sapphire glass | Yes | No | *Scratch resistant sapphire crystal glass |
Compatibility |
| Android | Yes | Yes | Both compatible with Android devices |
| iOS | Yes | Yes | Both compatible iOS devices |
| OS X/Mac | No | No | Both don't compatible MAC OS X devices |
| Windows Phone | Yes | No | Garmin Descent Mk1 compatibles with a range of Windows Phone devices |
| Windows | No | No | Both don't have a find phone feature |
| Web Portal | No | Yes | Garmin Fenix 5 Plus allows you upload and view data on the online portal |
| Social Features | No | Yes | You can integrate Garmin Fenix 5 Plus with social networks and share information |
Connectivity |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes | Both have Bluetooth data transfer technology |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes | Both have built-in Wi-Fi wireless connection |
| NFC | No | No | Both don't have NFC connectivity |
| ANT+ | Yes | Yes | Both provide ANT+ wireless technology |
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