Basic Info |
| Wear Type | Wristband | Wristband | |
| Price | $96798 | $69900 | Suunto D6I Novo is 140% cheaper |
| Ratings | | | |
Activity & Fitness |
| Activity | Yes | No | Garmin Descent Mk1 tracks your activity |
| Calories | Yes | No | Garmin Descent Mk1 tracks your calories burned |
| Sleep | Yes | No | Garmin Descent Mk1 monitors your sleep pattern |
| Heart Rate / Pulse | Yes | No | Garmin Descent Mk1 has the heart rate monitoring sensor |
| VO2 Max | Yes | No | Garmin Descent Mk1 tracks the maximum consumption of oxygen per minute |
| Distance | Yes | No | Garmin Descent Mk1 provides running or walking distance tracking |
| Steps | Yes | No | Garmin Descent Mk1 tracks and measures your steps |
| Pace | Yes | No | |
| Speed | Yes | No | |
| Stairs / Floors | Yes | No | Garmin Descent Mk1 counts your climbing stairs or floors |
| Exercise Tagging | Yes | No | Only Garmin Descent Mk1 provides exercise tagging |
| Smart Coach | No | No | Both don't have coaching feature |
| Goal Setting | Yes | No | Set and keep your own daily or weekly goals with Garmin Descent Mk1 |
| Inactivity Alert | Yes | No | Garmin Descent Mk1 helps you stay active with inactivity alert |
Additional Features |
| GPS | Yes | No | Garmin Descent Mk1 has GPS support |
| Glonass | Yes | No | |
| Navigation | Yes | No | Garmin Descent Mk1 has onboard GPS navigation |
| 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 | No | Garmin Descent Mk1 has a reminder option |
| Stopwatch | Yes | Yes | Both have stopwatch |
| Music Playback | No | No | Both don't have music playback |
| Weather | Yes | No | *Weather forecast |
| Temperature | Yes | Yes | |
| Reports | Activity, Sleep | | |
Smartphone Remote Features |
| Notifications | Yes | No | If you get a phone notification, Garmin Descent Mk1 make an alert for you |
| Caller ID | Yes | No | Garmin Descent Mk1 can notify you who is calling |
| Music Control | Yes | No | Garmin Descent Mk1 allows control smartphone music player |
| Call Control | No | No | Both don't have call control |
| Camera Control | Yes | No | Garmin Descent Mk1 has a smartphone's remote control function |
| Find Phone | Yes | No | Garmin Descent Mk1 allows you to locate your phone |
Battery |
| Duration | 19 days | 720 days | Suunto D6I Novo battery life is about 37.9 times longer |
| Battery Type | Rechargeable Battery | Replaceable Cell Battery | |
Physical Specs |
| Weather Resistance | Yes | Yes | |
| Waterproof | Yes | Yes | |
| IP Rating | 10 ATM | 150 m (ISO 6425, EN 13319) | |
| Weight | 101 grams | 128 grams | Garmin Descent Mk1 is 27.0 g lighter |
User Interface |
| Display | LCD Screen | Yes | |
| Display Size | 1,2 inches | n/a | |
| Screen Resolution |
240 x 240 pixels
|
49 x 22 pixels
| |
| Color Display | Yes | No | |
| Touch Screen | No | No | |
| Sapphire glass | Yes | Yes | *Scratch resistant sapphire crystal glass |
Compatibility |
| Android | Yes | No | Garmin Descent Mk1 is compatibles with Android phones and tablets |
| iOS | Yes | No | Garmin Descent Mk1 can connect with iPhones or iPads |
| OS X/Mac | No | Yes | Suunto D6I Novo compatibles with MacBooks and iMacs |
| Windows Phone | Yes | No | Garmin Descent Mk1 compatibles with a range of Windows Phone devices |
| Windows | No | Yes | Suunto D6I Novo allows you to locate your phone |
| Web Portal | No | No | Both don't have online web portal option |
| Social Features | No | No | Both don't have social features |
Connectivity |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No | Only Garmin Descent Mk1 has a built-in Bluetooth connection option |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | No | Select Garmin Descent Mk1 if you need a built-in Wi-Fi connectivity |
| NFC | No | No | Both don't have NFC connectivity |
| ANT+ | Yes | No | Only Garmin Descent Mk1 has ANT+ wireless technology |
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