Garmin Descent G2
A watch-style dive computer for both worlds, this Garmin tracks multiple dive types—and is a functional smartwatch to use on land. It's GPS-enabled to mark your surface entry and exit points.
- Rugged, watch-style dive computer with a sapphire lens and leakproof buttons
- Bright 1.2 in. AMOLED (Active Matrix Organic Light Emitting Diode) display and 10 ATM dive rating
- 100% of the plastic used to make the watch's housing, bezel and buttons comes from recycled ocean-bound plastics
- Support for all types of diving, including recreational, advanced, technical, freediving and pool apnea
- Multi-GNSS support allows divers to mark surface entry and exit points so you can see exactly where you started and ended the dive
- Pair with the Garmin Dive™ smartphone app to upload, share and review dives, and store your favorite dive site locations
- Dive readiness feature provides insights into how physically prepared you are for your next dive based on your sleep, stress and recent exercise and dives
- Track your activities with built-in sports apps and advanced training features such as VO2 max, so you can see how your body is adapting to training
- Note: data presented is intended to be a close estimation of metrics tracked
- 24/7 wrist-based heart rate, Pulse Ox, Body Battery™ energy monitoring, sleep score and more give you insights into your health and wellness, telling you when to recover
- Note: this is not a medical device, and data presented is intended to be a close estimation of metrics tracked; Pulse Ox not available in all countries
- Smartwatch capabilities such as smart notifications (compatible smartphone required) and Garmin Pay™ contactless payments (with a supported bank) are perfect for everyday wear
- Connect IQ™ app personalization
- Battery life: up to 27 hrs. in Dive Mode and up to 10 days in Smartwatch Mode
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- Dive Mode: Up to 27 hours
- Smartwatch: Up to 10 days (4 days always-on)
- Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 12 days
- GPS Only: Up to 20 hours
- All Satellite Systems: Up to 15 hours
- Max Battery GPS: Up to 44 hours
- Expedition GPS: Up to 10 days
| Best Use | Scuba Diving |
|---|---|
| Average Battery Life | Dive Mode: Up to 27 hrs.; GPS only: Up to 20 hours; smartwatch: Up to 10 days (4 days always-on) |
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion |
| Display Size | 1.2 inches |
| Illumination | Luminous Face |
| Altimeter | Pressure-based |
| Compass | Yes |
| GPS/Satellite Detectable | Yes |
| HRM Included/Integrated | Yes |
| Heart Rate Sensor Type | Wrist-based |
| Average Heart Rate | Yes |
| Pulse Oximeter | Yes |
| Heart Rate Target Zone(s) | Yes |
| VO2 Max Estimate | Yes |
| Recovery Advising | Yes |
| Tracks Steps | Yes |
| Pedometer Type | Digital 3-axis Accelerometer |
| Pace Alert | Yes |
| Interval Training | Yes |
| Tracks Calories Burned | Yes |
| Water-Resistant Depth | 100 meters |
| Pool Lap Recognition | Yes |
| Stroke Recognition | Yes |
| Sleep Tracking | Yes |
| Alarm | Yes |
| Time Display | Yes |
| Stopwatch | Yes |
| Programmable Routes | Yes |
| Number of Routes | 30 |
| Number of Waypoints | 500 |
| Customization | Apps Data Fields Watch Faces Widgets |
| Smart Device Notifications | Yes |
| Data Exchange | ANT+ Bluetooth |
| Compatible Fitness Accessories | Cadence Sensor Heart Rate Monitor |
| Gender | Unisex |
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Perfect smart watch and back up dive computer.
I’ve actually had the Descent Solar for several years. I’m an advanced diver, and have logged a couple hundred dives on this smart watch/diver computer. It’s my back-up computer to my primary Suunto and gauge dive computers. Over the years, we’ve had multiple times when dive computers fail, and as my depth, experience, and travels have grown, a backup smart watch type computer that had multiple functions is a perfect compliment. The best thing about it is that the user interface for dive profiles, logging dives, gaining important information like water temp, entry and exit point, heart rate, and other health stats far exceed my standard dive computers, and I can download all the detail on the Garmin Dive app. I’m upgrading to the Descent G2, and passing along my original Descent Solar to my son, who just got scuba certified. It is a GREAT backup computer.
Really Good Battery Life
I needed a new smartwatch because I was plugging my old one in every night. My sisters made the jump to Garmin in the last year and kept telling me my next smart watch has to be a Garmin! I also dive, so naturally I went for the G2 as a cheaper alternative to the MK series as it’s going to be my every day watch with the bonus of diving. Looking forward to taking it diving in a couple months. I am sure there are still features that I’m not using yet, too! If you are looking for a nice upgrade to other smart watches, Garmin is it! Oh and I’ve been complimented on the color a few times!
Garmin does it again
I have quite a few Garmin products: cycling computer, radar, and newest to the quiver: the Descent G2 Dive watch. I am new to diving - and having something reliable for autonomous adventures is very important. The functionality of this watch underwater surpasses expectations and I feel confident knowing that it's a reliable, accurate and easy to use watch when it matters most. It uses the same readiness score from other products (using heart rate and HRV) to provide a dive readiness score that is helpful in decision making. You can fully customize this watch and set it and forget it. I plan on getting a lot of mileage with this dive watch and am grateful to be armed with everything I need to descend and ascend safely.
Underwhelming
In all honesty I bought this because I wanted an upgraded dive computer but this offered features like my cheap Fitbit. While I haven’t had a chance to use it for diving, I wish now I would have spent half the money for a dive computer and just kept my Fitbit. It is what it is but I will not recommend buying this if you want to keep track of your fitness.
Ok so far
Still getting used to the G2. Will go on first dive later this month. Meanwhile, I've looked for a way to allow text messages to come through, but no other outside media like Facebook or Emails. No luck so far.
Great watch decent dive computer
So I have only had this for like a week or so. Only used it so far in a pool doing skills refresher. Can't wait to use it shortly on a "teal" dive.
Works Well
Haven't taken it on a dive yet but the other functions seem to be working as advertized. Would have liked a GPS readout to see exactly where I am.
Great first Dive Computer / Watch
This is the first dive computer I have ever had. It covers most of the basics that you want in a dive computer for the price.