Device summary

Garmin

Descent Mk3 43mm

Garmin

fēnix 8 43mm AMOLED

Full specifications

Full specifications

Basic information
Release year	2023	2024
Starting price	—	—
Display size	1.2-inch	1.3-inch
Dimensions	43.0 mm × 43.0 mm × 14.2 mm	43.0 mm × 43.0 mm × 13.8 mm
Weight	54 g	42 g
Front material	—	—
Back material	—	—
Display
Display technology	AMOLED	AMOLED
Resolution	390 × 390	416 × 416
Battery & charging
Charging standard	Garmin proprietary clip / USB charging	Garmin proprietary clip / USB charging
Battery type	Lithium-ion	Lithium-ion
Connectivity
Cellular	GPS / multi-GNSS	GPS / multi-GNSS
Bluetooth	Bluetooth	Bluetooth
NFC	Yes	Yes
Build & durability
Frame	Fiber-reinforced polymer; stainless-steel bezel	Fiber-reinforced polymer
Ingress protection	Dive 200 m	10 ATM

Full specifications

Basic information
Release year	2023	2024
Starting price	—	—
Display size	1.2-inch	1.3-inch
Dimensions	43.0 mm × 43.0 mm × 14.2 mm	43.0 mm × 43.0 mm × 13.8 mm
Weight	54 g	42 g
Front material	—	—
Back material	—	—
Display
Display technology	AMOLED	AMOLED
Resolution	390 × 390	416 × 416
Battery & charging
Charging standard	Garmin proprietary clip / USB charging	Garmin proprietary clip / USB charging
Battery type	Lithium-ion	Lithium-ion
Connectivity
Cellular	GPS / multi-GNSS	GPS / multi-GNSS
Bluetooth	Bluetooth	Bluetooth
NFC	Yes	Yes
Build & durability
Frame	Fiber-reinforced polymer; stainless-steel bezel	Fiber-reinforced polymer
Ingress protection	Dive 200 m	10 ATM

Key differences

The most meaningful measured gaps in size and weight — not an overall winner.

• Weight

  fēnix 8 43mm AMOLED

  12 g lighter

• Thickness

  fēnix 8 43mm AMOLED

  0.3 mm thinner · minor difference

• Display size

  fēnix 8 43mm AMOLED

  0.1 in larger display · minor difference

• Height

  Very similar height