Both have AMOLED and 4 GB. But the Descent G2 is a dive computer, while the Instinct is an outdoor watch.
Short answer
Descent G2 - diving to 100 m with dive planning. Instinct 3 AMOLED 50 mm - up to 24 days, a bigger screen and much cheaper.
Key differences
| Spec | Garmin Descent G2 | Garmin Instinct 3 50mm AMOLED |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 1.2", AMOLED, 390×390 | 1.3", AMOLED, 416×416 |
| Memory | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Battery life | up to 10 days | up to 24 days |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth Smart, ANT+ | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou |
| NFC | yes | yes |
| Sensors | heart rate, barometer, compass, gyroscope, temperature | heart rate, barometer, compass, gyroscope, temperature |
| Protection | 100 m | 10 ATM |
| Compatibility | iPhone, Android | iPhone, Android |
| Dimensions, weight | 45.5×45.5×15.2 mm, 65 g | 50×50×14.4 mm, 59 g |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
Protection
100 m for diving vs 10 ATM.
Battery life
Up to 10 vs up to 24 days.
Case
45.5 mm and 65 g vs 50 mm and 59 g.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Divers - Descent G2.
- Hiking and sport - Instinct 3 AMOLED 50 mm.
FAQ
Can you scuba dive with the Instinct?
It's for swimming, not diving.
How much storage?
4 GB on both.
Which is cheaper?
The Instinct 3.