Built for Diving
The 1.2-inch AMOLED display provides easy reading at any depth, with a sapphire lens and leakproof buttons — plus a 10 ATM dive rating.
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Garmin Descent G2
$699.99
Descent G2 is the watch-style dive computer with a bright AMOLED display and helpful tools for your life in and out of the water.
Descent G2 is the watch-style dive computer with a bright AMOLED display and helpful tools for your life in and out of the water.
Details & Specifications
Overview
- Bright 1.2-inch AMOLED display makes critical information easy to read
- Keep the adventure going with up to 10 days of battery life in smartwatch mode
- Housing, bezel and buttons made with recycled ocean-bound plastics
- Support for multiple dive modes, ranging from technical to free dives
- Store dive logs on device, and review in the Garmin Dive™ smartphone app
- Includes advanced training features and 100+ sports apps
What You'll Love
Dive Modes
Track all types of diving, including recreational, advanced, technical, freediving and pool apnea.
Eco-Friendly Design
100% of the plastic used in the watch’s housing, bezel and buttons is made with recycled ocean-bound plastics.
Surface Multi-GNSS Support
Mark surface entry and exit points so you can see exactly where you started and ended your dive.
Dive Readiness
Get insights into how physically prepared you are for your next dive based on your sleep, stress, recent exercise and dives.
Health and Wellness Features
Know yourself with 24/7 health monitoring features, including heart rate, advanced sleep monitoring, Pulse Ox1 and more.
Diving Features
Dive Log
Store dive logs on device, and review in the Garmin Dive app.
Customizable Dive Modes
Add additional screens for each dive mode that features the fields you want to see.
Pair to an inReach® Device
Remotely trigger an SOS message while above the surface2. Plus, sync your Divers Alert Network (DAN) ID for added support (DAN membership required).
Dive Compass
Easily navigate below the waterline with the built-in 3-axis compass.
Tide Data
Stay up to date on ocean conditions so you can catch the perfect wave. Just pair the watch with your compatible smartphone.
NDL Aware™ Depth Metrics
Extend your bottom time with NDL Aware depth metrics that work in real time to show how specific depth changes can impact your no-decompression limit (NDL).
Post-Dive Activity Guidance
Physical fitness is important for divers, but exercising shortly after a dive can increase the risk of decompression sickness. Post-dive activity guidance alerts you when it may be a good idea to postpone your training due to a recent dive.
Setup Sharing
Before a dive, avoid manually entering dive settings across both your primary and backup dive computers. Instead, seamlessly synchronize two compatible Descent dive computers, ensuring that each can function as a fully interchangeable backup to the other. You can sync dive settings such as gases, conservatism and alerts.
Health and Wellness
Daily Movements
Keep tabs on your daily steps, calories burned, floors climbed and more from your wrist3.
HRV Status
Gain a deeper understanding of your overall health through heart rate variability while you sleep3.
Lifestyle Logging
Log behaviors — such as caffeine and alcohol intake — and view reports on how they impact your health in the Garmin Connect™ app.
Wrist-Based Heart Rate
Descent G2 constantly samples your heart rate, so you can stay in the know all day and night3.
Stress Tracking
Find out if you’re having a calm, balanced or stressful day.
Health Snapshot
Log a 2-minute session to record key health stats, then generate a report to share with your health care provider.
Pulse Ox Sensor
Track your blood oxygen saturation while you’re awake or asleep1.
Mindful Breathing
Start a breathwork activity to track your stress and respiration.
Hydration
Log your daily fluid intake as a reminder to stay hydrated.
Respiration
See how you’re breathing throughout the day and night.
Women’s Health Tracking
Track your menstrual cycle or pregnancy to get exercise and nutrition education.
Breathing Variations
Track shifts in your breathing patterns as you sleep4. These shifts could be related to environment, alcohol or potential sleep disorders such as sleep apnea.
Training and Activity
Built-In Sports Apps
Track activities, including cycling, open-water swimming, strength training and more.
Surf Activity
Record the number of waves surfed, maximum speed reached, distance traveled and more.
Surfline® Camera
Create a video of every wave you ride in front of a Surfline camera with Surfline Sessions™ technology. Use the Surfline widget to see tide, wave height, wind and surf rating for each of the five nearest surf spots5.
Advanced Swim Metrics
Swim smarter with metrics like swolf to track efficiency, stroke type, pace and more.
Garmin Coach
Prepare for your next race, train for a milestone, or simply improve your fitness with Garmin Coach adaptive or prebuilt training plans.
Workout Creation
Create step-by-step workouts from more than 1,600 exercises in the Garmin Connect™ app, and send them directly to your watch.
Intensity Minutes
Track your moderate and vigorous activity minutes.
VO2 Max
See your current fitness level, and track changes over time to set goals, evaluate progress and more.
Altitude and Heat Acclimation
See how you’re holding up to the current elevation or heat based on your health metrics.
HIIT Workouts
Track your HIIT workouts, including AMRAP, EMOM, Tabata or custom workouts.
Daily Suggested Workouts
View your entire week of daily suggested workouts, which adapt after every run or ride.
Recovery Time
Know how long you need to recover before your next high-effort workout based on your latest training.
Connectivity
Garmin Connect
See your health and fitness information, connect with friends and more — in this free, zero-subscription app.
Smart Notifications
Receive emails, texts and alerts on your watch when paired with your Apple® or Android™ smartphone.
Garmin Pay™ Contactless Payments
Breeze through checkout lines or transit systems with participating providers.
Safety and Tracking
If you feel unsafe or if your watch senses that an incident occurred, your watch will send a message with your live location6.
Connect IQ™ Store
Add watch faces, data fields and apps to your paired watch.
Important Notes
- This is not a medical device and is not intended for use in the diagnosis or monitoring of any medical condition; see Garmin.com/ataccuracy. Pulse Ox not available in all countries. ↩
- Sold separately; active satellite subscription required. Some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit the use of satellite communication devices. It is the responsibility of the user to know and follow all applicable laws in the jurisdictions where the device is intended to be used. ↩
- Activity tracking accuracy ↩
- When paired with your smartphone, with a data connection, and in range of Bluetooth® technology ↩
- When paired with the Garmin Connect smart-device app and the Surfline smart-device app ↩
- When paired with your compatible smartphone. For safety and tracking feature requirements and limitations, see Garmin.com/safety. ↩
Apple is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Android is a trademark of Google LLC.
Specifications
Diving Features
| Dive Activity Maximum Operating Depth | 100 meters |
|---|---|
| Single-Gas Mode | Yes |
| Multi-Gas Mode | Yes |
| Gauge Mode | Yes |
| Apnea Mode | Yes |
| Apnea Hunt Mode | Yes |
| Pool Apnea | Yes |
| Decompression Model | Bühlmann ZHL-16c with gradient factors |
| Nitrox Support | Yes |
| Trimix Support | Yes |
| Closed Circuit Rebreather (CCR) | Yes |
| Gas Mixes | Air, Nitrox and Trimix up to 100% O2; 1 bottom gas and up to 11 deco and/or backup gasses. |
| PO2 | Up to 2.0 with customizable deco PO2 setting |
| Auto Start/End Dive | Yes |
| Custom End-Dive Timeout | Yes (20s to 10 m) |
| Safety Stop | Yes (customizable off/3min/5min) |
| Deep Stops | Yes (using custom gradient factors) |
| Customizable Conservatism | Yes (low/medium/high or custom using gradient factors) |
| Dive Ascent/Descent Rate Indicator | Yes |
| Automatic Altitude Adjustment | Yes |
| No Fly Time | Yes |
| Dive Planner | Yes (basic NDL + multi-gas deco planner) |
| Tides | Yes |
| Backlight | Yes (configurable time and intensity; auto-on at depth) |
| Automatically Saves Dive Entry and Exit Locations | Yes |
| Sync Dive Log to Garmin Dive™ Mobile App | Yes |
| Custom Dive Data Screens | Yes |
| Alerts and Alarms | Audible and vibration alarms for ascent rate, PO2, CNS/OTU, NDL, deco, gas switching. Customizable (up to 40) audible and/or vibration per dive mode, based on depth or time |
| 3-Axis Dive Compass | Yes (with adjustable heading, quick change to 90R, 90L and reciprocal). Indicates degrees and direction back to set heading |
| Missed Deco Lockout | Yes (can be disabled prior to dive with user acknowledgement) |
| Residual Tissue Loading Reset | Yes (on the surface with user acknowledgement) |
| Surface Diver Status Widget | Yes (surface interval, N2/HE loading, CNS, OTU and tissue compartment status) |
| Dive Readiness | Yes |
| NDL Aware Depth Metrics | Yes |
General
| Strap Material | Silicone |
|---|---|
| Lens Material | Sapphire crystal |
| Bezel Material | Fiber-reinforced ocean-bound plastic |
| Case Material | Fiber-reinforced ocean-bound plastic |
| Quickfit® Watch Band Compatible | Yes (22 mm) |
| Physical Size | 45.5 x 45.5 x 15.2 mm Silicone Band: 128-224 mm Extra Long Silicone Band: 128-373 mm |
| Weight | 65 g (case only: 41 g) |
| Leakproof Inductive Buttons | Yes |
| Display Size | 1.2" (30.4 mm) diameter |
| Display Resolution | 390 x 390 pixels |
| Color Display | Yes |
| Large Font Option | Yes |
| Battery Life | 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 |
| Charging Method | Garmin proprietary clip charger |
| Memory/History | 4 GB |
Summary Specifications
| Sleep Score and Insights | Yes |
|---|---|
| Battery Life (Smartwatch Mode) | Up to 10 days (4 days always-on) |
| Pulse Ox Blood Oxygen | Yes (spot-check, during sleep, all day) |
| Garmin Pay™ | Yes |
| Training Readiness | Yes |
| Training Status | Yes |
| Display Type | AMOLED |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Water Rating | Dive (100 meters) |
Clock Features
| Time/Date | Yes |
|---|---|
| GPS Time Sync | Yes |
| Automatic Daylight Saving Time | Yes |
| Alarm Clock | Yes |
| Timer | Yes |
| Stopwatch | Yes |
| Sunrise/Sunset Times | Yes |
Health & Wellness Monitoring
| Heart Rate (Constant, Every Second) | Yes |
|---|---|
| Resting Heart Rate | Yes |
| Abnormal Heart Rate Alerts | Yes (high and low) |
| Respiration Rate | Yes |
| Fitness Age | Yes |
| Body Battery™ Energy Monitor | Yes |
| All-Day Stress | Yes |
| Relaxation Reminders | Yes |
| Relaxation Breathing Timer | Yes |
| Breathwork | Yes |
| Sleep | Yes |
| Sleep Coach | Yes |
| Breathing Variations | Yes |
| Nap Detection | Yes |
| Hydration | Yes (in Garmin Connect™) |
| Women's Health | Yes (in Garmin Connect™) |
| Health Snapshot | Yes |
Sensors
| GPS | Yes |
|---|---|
| Glonass | Yes |
| Galileo | Yes |
| Garmin Elevate™ Wrist Heart Rate Monitor | Yes |
| Pulse Ox Blood Oxygen Saturation Monitor | Yes |
| Barometric Altimeter | Yes |
| Compass | Yes |
| Gyroscope | Yes |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Thermometer | Yes |
| Depth Sensor | Yes |
Daily Smart Features
| Find My Phone | Yes |
|---|---|
| Find My Garmin (Helps Locate Lost Device) | Yes |
| Find My Phone During GPS Activity | Yes |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth® Smart, ANT+® |
| Connect IQ™ (Downloadable Watch Faces, Data Fields and Apps) | Yes |
| On-Device Connect IQ™ Store | Yes |
| Smart Notifications | Yes |
| Text Response/Reject Phone Call with Text (Android™ Only) | Yes |
| View Images from Notifications on Watch (Android™ Only) | Yes |
| Morning Report | Yes |
| Calendar | Yes |
| Weather Forecasts | Yes |
| Realtime Settings Sync with Garmin Connect™ Mobile | Yes |
| Battery Saver (Customizable Low Power Watch) | Yes |
| Controls Smartphone Music | Yes |
| Compatible with Garmin Messenger App | Yes |
| Smart Trainer Control | Yes |
| Pairs with Garmin Connect™ Mobile | Yes |
| Smartphone Compatibility | iPhone®, Android™ |
| Red Shift Mode | Yes |
| Garmin Share | Yes |
Workout and Training Plans
| Daily Suggested Workout - Running (Pace and Heart Rate Based) | Yes |
|---|---|
| Daily Suggested Workout - Cycling (Pace and Heart Rate Based) | Yes |
| Daily Suggested Workout - Walking (Duration Based) | Yes |
| Garmin Running Coach | Yes |
| Garmin Running Coach Experts | Yes |
| Garmin Cycling Coach | Yes |
| Garmin Coach - Prebuilt Cycling Plans | Yes |
| Cardio Workouts | Yes |
| Strength Workouts | Yes |
| HIIT Workouts | Yes |
| Yoga Workouts | Yes |
| Pilates Workouts | Yes |
| On-Screen Workout Animations | Yes |
| On-Screen Workout Muscle Maps | Yes |
Activity Profiles
| Gym | Strength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing |
|---|---|
| Multisport | Swimming/Running, Triathlon |
| Wellness | Walking, Pilates, Yoga , Indoor Walking |
| Indoor Running | Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Virtual Running |
| Outdoor Running | Running, Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Obstacle Racing |
| Outdoor Recreation | Hiking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Hunting, Horseback Riding, Golfing, Disc Golf, Archery |
| Cycling | Biking, Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking, Cyclocross, BMX |
| Swim | Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming |
| On the Water | Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Fishing, Boating, Water Skiing, Wakeboarding, Wakesurfing, Tubing, Snorkeling, Whitewater |
| Motor Sports | Motorcycling, Overlanding, Motocrossing, ATVing, Snowmobiling |
| Racket Sports | Tennis, Pickleball, Badminton, Squash, Table Tennis, Padel, Platform Tennis, Racquetball |
| Snow and Winter | Skiing, Snowboarding, Backcountry Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Ice Skating, Snowshoeing |
| Team Sports | Basketball, Volleyball, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Football/Soccer, American Football, Lacrosse, Rugby, Ultimate Disc, Cricket, Softball, Baseball |
| In the Ring | Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts |
| Dive | Diving |
| Other Activity Profiles | Tactical, Inline Skating |
Safety and Tracking Features
| Incident Detection During Select Activities | Yes |
|---|---|
| Incident Detection Alert on Phone for Wearables | Yes |
| Assistance | Yes |
| Live Event Sharing | Yes |
Tactical Features
| Dual Grid Coordinates | Yes |
|---|---|
| Xero™ Locations | Yes |
Gaming Features
| Gaming Activity | Yes |
|---|---|
| Gameon™ App Compatible | Yes |
Activity Tracking Features
| Step Counter | Yes |
|---|---|
| Move Alerts (Displays on Device After a Period of Inactivity) | Yes |
| Auto Goal (Learns Your Activity Level and Assigns a Daily Step Goal) | Yes |
| Calories Burned | Yes |
| Floors Climbed | Yes |
| Distance Traveled | Yes |
| Intensity Minutes | Yes |
| Trueup™ | Yes |
| Move IQ™ | Yes |
| Garmin Connect™ Challenges App | Yes (optional Connect IQ app) |
| Automatic Rep Counting | Yes |
Training, Planning and Analysis Features
| Improved Interval (Includes Open Repeats, Intervals Data Page, Rest Screen and Auto Detection) | Yes |
|---|---|
| Customizable Data Pages | Yes |
| Downloadable Training Plans | Yes |
| Course Guidance | Yes |
| HR Zones | Yes |
| HR Alerts | Yes |
| HR Calories | Yes |
| % HR Max | Yes |
| % Hrr | Yes |
| Recovery Time | Yes |
| Auto Max HR | Yes |
| Race Glance/Widget | Yes |
| HRV Status | Yes |
| HR Broadcast (Broadcasts HR Data Over Ant+® to Paired Devices) | Yes |
| Respiration Rate (During Exercise) | Yes (with compatible accessory) |
| GPS Speed and Distance | Yes |
| Customizable Activity Profiles | Yes |
| Auto Pause® Automatic Timer Halt | Yes |
| Interval Training | Yes |
| Advanced Workouts | Yes |
| Power Modes (Customizable In-Activity Battery Settings) | Yes |
| HRM Running Pace and Distance | Yes |
| Auto Lap® Interval Tracking Feature | Yes |
| Manual Lap | Yes |
| Configurable Lap Alerts | Yes |
| Heat and Altitude Acclimation | Yes |
| VO2 Max (Run) | Yes |
| VO2 Max (Trail Run) | Yes |
| Training Load | Yes |
| Training Effect | Yes |
| Training Effect (Anaerobic) | Yes |
| Primary Benefit (Training Effect Labels) | Yes |
| Custom Alerts | Yes |
| Finish Time | Yes |
| Virtual Partner | Yes |
| Race an Activity | Yes |
| Manual Multisport Activities | Yes |
| Touch And/Or Button Lock | Yes |
| Shortcuts | Yes |
| Auto Scroll | Yes |
| Activity History on Watch | Yes |
| Physio Trueup | Yes |
| Unified Training Status | Yes |
Running Features
| Gps-Based Distance, Time and Pace | Yes |
|---|---|
| Running Dynamics | Yes |
| Vertical Oscillation and Ratio | Yes |
| Ground Contact Time and Balance | Yes |
| Stride Length (Real Time) | Yes |
| Cadence (Provides Real-Time Number of Steps per Minute) | Yes |
| Running Power | Yes |
| Grade-Adjusted Pace | Yes |
| Performance Condition | Yes |
| Lactate Threshold | Yes (with compatible accessory) |
| Pacepro™ Pacing Strategies | Yes |
| Run Workouts | Yes |
| Trail Run Auto Climb | Yes |
| Race Predictor | Yes |
| Foot Pod Capable | Yes |
| Run/Walk/Stand Detection | Yes |
Golfing Features
| Yardage to F/M/B (Distance to Front, Middle and Back of Green) | Yes |
|---|---|
| Yardage to Layups/Doglegs | Yes |
| Measures Shot Distance (Calculates Exact Yardage for Shots from Anywhere on Course) | Manual |
| Digital Scorecard | Yes |
| Stat Tracking (Strokes, Putts per Round, Greens and Fairways Hit) | Yes |
| Garmin Autoshot™ | Yes |
| Auto Courseview Updates | Yes |
| Green View with Manual Pin Position | Yes |
| Hazards and Course Targets | Yes |
| Round Timer/Odometer | Yes |
| Ct10 Automatic Club Tracking Compatible (Requires Accessory) | Yes |
| Pairs with Garmin Golf App | Yes |
| Tournament Legal | Yes |
Outdoor Recreation
| Projected Waypoint | Yes |
|---|---|
| Ultratrac Mode | Yes |
| Elevation Profile | Yes |
| Distance to Destination | Yes |
| Barometric Trend Indicator with Storm Alert | Yes |
| Vertical Speed | Yes |
| Total Ascent/Descent | Yes |
| Rest Timer (Ultra Run Only) | Yes |
| Future Elevation Plot | Yes |
| GPS Coordinates | Yes |
| Sight 'N Go | Yes |
| Area Calculation | Yes (via Connect IQ™) |
| Fish Forecast | Yes |
| Sun and Moon Information | Yes |
| Expedition GPS Activity | Yes |
| Tides | Yes |
| Tide Glance | Yes |
Mapping & Navigation
| Point-To-Point Navigation | Yes |
|---|---|
| Bread Crumb Trail in Real Time | Yes |
| Back to Start | Yes |
| TracBack® | Yes |
| Reference Point | Yes |
Cycling Features
| Courses | Yes |
|---|---|
| Bike Lap and Lap Maximum Power (With Power Sensor) | Yes |
| Race an Activity | Yes |
| Alerts (Triggers Alarm When You Reach Goals Including Time, Distance, Heart Rate or Calories) | Yes |
| FTP (Functional Threshold Power) | Yes (with compatible accessory) |
| MTB Grit & Flow | Yes |
| Advanced Cycling Dynamics | Yes |
| Compatible with Vector™ and Rally™ (Power Meters) | Yes |
| Compatible with Varia Vision™ (Head-Mounted Display) | Yes |
| Compatible with Varia™ Radar (Rear-Facing Radar) | Yes |
| Compatible with Varia™ Lights | Yes |
| Speed and Cadence Sensor Support (W/Sensor) | Yes |
| Power Meter Compatible | Yes |
Swimming Features
| Open-Water Swim Metrics (Distance, Pace, Stroke Count/Rate, Stroke Distance, Swim Efficiency (Swolf), Calories) | Yes |
|---|---|
| Pool Swim Metrics (Lengths, Distance, Pace, Stroke Count, Swim Efficiency (Swolf), Calories) | Yes |
| Stroke Type Detection (Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke, Butterfly) (Pool Swim Only) | Yes |
| Drill Logging (Pool Swim Only) | Yes |
| Basic Rest Timer (Up from 0) (Pool Swim Only) | Yes |
| "Repeat On" Rest Timer (Pool Swim Only) | Yes |
| Auto Rest (Pool Swim Only) | Yes |
| Time and Distance Alerts | Yes |
| Time and Distance Alerts | Yes |
| Countdown Start (Pool Swim Only) | Yes |
| Pool Swim Workouts | Yes |
| Underwater Wrist-Based Heart Rate | Yes |
| Heart Rate from External HRM (Real-Time During Rests, Interval and Session Stats During Rests, and Automatic Heart Rate Download Post-Swim) | Yes (with HRM-Tri, HRM-Swim, HRM-Pro or HRM-Pro Plus) |
Kid Activity Tracking Features
| Toe-To-Toe™ Challenges App | Yes (optional Connect IQ Toe-to-Toe™ Challenges app) |
|---|
In the Box
- Descent G2 dive computer and smartwatch
- Extra-long adjustment strap
- Charging/data cable
- Documentation
Overview
- Bright 1.2-inch AMOLED display makes critical information easy to read
- Keep the adventure going with up to 10 days of battery life in smartwatch mode
- Housing, bezel and buttons made with recycled ocean-bound plastics
- Support for multiple dive modes, ranging from technical to free dives
- Store dive logs on device, and review in the Garmin Dive™ smartphone app
- Includes advanced training features and 100+ sports apps
What You'll Love
Built for Diving
The 1.2-inch AMOLED display provides easy reading at any depth, with a sapphire lens and leakproof buttons — plus a 10 ATM dive rating.
Dive Modes
Track all types of diving, including recreational, advanced, technical, freediving and pool apnea.
Eco-Friendly Design
100% of the plastic used in the watch’s housing, bezel and buttons is made with recycled ocean-bound plastics.
Surface Multi-GNSS Support
Mark surface entry and exit points so you can see exactly where you started and ended your dive.
Dive Readiness
Get insights into how physically prepared you are for your next dive based on your sleep, stress, recent exercise and dives.
Health and Wellness Features
Know yourself with 24/7 health monitoring features, including heart rate, advanced sleep monitoring, Pulse Ox1 and more.
Diving Features
Dive Log
Store dive logs on device, and review in the Garmin Dive app.
Customizable Dive Modes
Add additional screens for each dive mode that features the fields you want to see.
Pair to an inReach® Device
Remotely trigger an SOS message while above the surface2. Plus, sync your Divers Alert Network (DAN) ID for added support (DAN membership required).
Dive Compass
Easily navigate below the waterline with the built-in 3-axis compass.
Tide Data
Stay up to date on ocean conditions so you can catch the perfect wave. Just pair the watch with your compatible smartphone.
NDL Aware™ Depth Metrics
Extend your bottom time with NDL Aware depth metrics that work in real time to show how specific depth changes can impact your no-decompression limit (NDL).
Post-Dive Activity Guidance
Physical fitness is important for divers, but exercising shortly after a dive can increase the risk of decompression sickness. Post-dive activity guidance alerts you when it may be a good idea to postpone your training due to a recent dive.
Setup Sharing
Before a dive, avoid manually entering dive settings across both your primary and backup dive computers. Instead, seamlessly synchronize two compatible Descent dive computers, ensuring that each can function as a fully interchangeable backup to the other. You can sync dive settings such as gases, conservatism and alerts.
Health and Wellness
Daily Movements
Keep tabs on your daily steps, calories burned, floors climbed and more from your wrist3.
HRV Status
Gain a deeper understanding of your overall health through heart rate variability while you sleep3.
Lifestyle Logging
Log behaviors — such as caffeine and alcohol intake — and view reports on how they impact your health in the Garmin Connect™ app.
Wrist-Based Heart Rate
Descent G2 constantly samples your heart rate, so you can stay in the know all day and night3.
Stress Tracking
Find out if you’re having a calm, balanced or stressful day.
Health Snapshot
Log a 2-minute session to record key health stats, then generate a report to share with your health care provider.
Pulse Ox Sensor
Track your blood oxygen saturation while you’re awake or asleep1.
Mindful Breathing
Start a breathwork activity to track your stress and respiration.
Hydration
Log your daily fluid intake as a reminder to stay hydrated.
Respiration
See how you’re breathing throughout the day and night.
Women’s Health Tracking
Track your menstrual cycle or pregnancy to get exercise and nutrition education.
Breathing Variations
Track shifts in your breathing patterns as you sleep4. These shifts could be related to environment, alcohol or potential sleep disorders such as sleep apnea.
Training and Activity
Built-In Sports Apps
Track activities, including cycling, open-water swimming, strength training and more.
Surf Activity
Record the number of waves surfed, maximum speed reached, distance traveled and more.
Surfline® Camera
Create a video of every wave you ride in front of a Surfline camera with Surfline Sessions™ technology. Use the Surfline widget to see tide, wave height, wind and surf rating for each of the five nearest surf spots5.
Advanced Swim Metrics
Swim smarter with metrics like swolf to track efficiency, stroke type, pace and more.
Garmin Coach
Prepare for your next race, train for a milestone, or simply improve your fitness with Garmin Coach adaptive or prebuilt training plans.
Workout Creation
Create step-by-step workouts from more than 1,600 exercises in the Garmin Connect™ app, and send them directly to your watch.
Intensity Minutes
Track your moderate and vigorous activity minutes.
VO2 Max
See your current fitness level, and track changes over time to set goals, evaluate progress and more.
Altitude and Heat Acclimation
See how you’re holding up to the current elevation or heat based on your health metrics.
HIIT Workouts
Track your HIIT workouts, including AMRAP, EMOM, Tabata or custom workouts.
Daily Suggested Workouts
View your entire week of daily suggested workouts, which adapt after every run or ride.
Recovery Time
Know how long you need to recover before your next high-effort workout based on your latest training.
Connectivity
Garmin Connect
See your health and fitness information, connect with friends and more — in this free, zero-subscription app.
Smart Notifications
Receive emails, texts and alerts on your watch when paired with your Apple® or Android™ smartphone.
Garmin Pay™ Contactless Payments
Breeze through checkout lines or transit systems with participating providers.
Safety and Tracking
If you feel unsafe or if your watch senses that an incident occurred, your watch will send a message with your live location6.
Connect IQ™ Store
Add watch faces, data fields and apps to your paired watch.
Important Notes
- This is not a medical device and is not intended for use in the diagnosis or monitoring of any medical condition; see Garmin.com/ataccuracy. Pulse Ox not available in all countries. ↩
- Sold separately; active satellite subscription required. Some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit the use of satellite communication devices. It is the responsibility of the user to know and follow all applicable laws in the jurisdictions where the device is intended to be used. ↩
- Activity tracking accuracy ↩
- When paired with your smartphone, with a data connection, and in range of Bluetooth® technology ↩
- When paired with the Garmin Connect smart-device app and the Surfline smart-device app ↩
- When paired with your compatible smartphone. For safety and tracking feature requirements and limitations, see Garmin.com/safety. ↩
Apple is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Android is a trademark of Google LLC.
Specifications
Diving Features
| Dive Activity Maximum Operating Depth | 100 meters |
|---|---|
| Single-Gas Mode | Yes |
| Multi-Gas Mode | Yes |
| Gauge Mode | Yes |
| Apnea Mode | Yes |
| Apnea Hunt Mode | Yes |
| Pool Apnea | Yes |
| Decompression Model | Bühlmann ZHL-16c with gradient factors |
| Nitrox Support | Yes |
| Trimix Support | Yes |
| Closed Circuit Rebreather (CCR) | Yes |
| Gas Mixes | Air, Nitrox and Trimix up to 100% O2; 1 bottom gas and up to 11 deco and/or backup gasses. |
| PO2 | Up to 2.0 with customizable deco PO2 setting |
| Auto Start/End Dive | Yes |
| Custom End-Dive Timeout | Yes (20s to 10 m) |
| Safety Stop | Yes (customizable off/3min/5min) |
| Deep Stops | Yes (using custom gradient factors) |
| Customizable Conservatism | Yes (low/medium/high or custom using gradient factors) |
| Dive Ascent/Descent Rate Indicator | Yes |
| Automatic Altitude Adjustment | Yes |
| No Fly Time | Yes |
| Dive Planner | Yes (basic NDL + multi-gas deco planner) |
| Tides | Yes |
| Backlight | Yes (configurable time and intensity; auto-on at depth) |
| Automatically Saves Dive Entry and Exit Locations | Yes |
| Sync Dive Log to Garmin Dive™ Mobile App | Yes |
| Custom Dive Data Screens | Yes |
| Alerts and Alarms | Audible and vibration alarms for ascent rate, PO2, CNS/OTU, NDL, deco, gas switching. Customizable (up to 40) audible and/or vibration per dive mode, based on depth or time |
| 3-Axis Dive Compass | Yes (with adjustable heading, quick change to 90R, 90L and reciprocal). Indicates degrees and direction back to set heading |
| Missed Deco Lockout | Yes (can be disabled prior to dive with user acknowledgement) |
| Residual Tissue Loading Reset | Yes (on the surface with user acknowledgement) |
| Surface Diver Status Widget | Yes (surface interval, N2/HE loading, CNS, OTU and tissue compartment status) |
| Dive Readiness | Yes |
| NDL Aware Depth Metrics | Yes |
General
| Strap Material | Silicone |
|---|---|
| Lens Material | Sapphire crystal |
| Bezel Material | Fiber-reinforced ocean-bound plastic |
| Case Material | Fiber-reinforced ocean-bound plastic |
| Quickfit® Watch Band Compatible | Yes (22 mm) |
| Physical Size | 45.5 x 45.5 x 15.2 mm Silicone Band: 128-224 mm Extra Long Silicone Band: 128-373 mm |
| Weight | 65 g (case only: 41 g) |
| Leakproof Inductive Buttons | Yes |
| Display Size | 1.2" (30.4 mm) diameter |
| Display Resolution | 390 x 390 pixels |
| Color Display | Yes |
| Large Font Option | Yes |
| Battery Life | 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 |
| Charging Method | Garmin proprietary clip charger |
| Memory/History | 4 GB |
Summary Specifications
| Sleep Score and Insights | Yes |
|---|---|
| Battery Life (Smartwatch Mode) | Up to 10 days (4 days always-on) |
| Pulse Ox Blood Oxygen | Yes (spot-check, during sleep, all day) |
| Garmin Pay™ | Yes |
| Training Readiness | Yes |
| Training Status | Yes |
| Display Type | AMOLED |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Water Rating | Dive (100 meters) |
Clock Features
| Time/Date | Yes |
|---|---|
| GPS Time Sync | Yes |
| Automatic Daylight Saving Time | Yes |
| Alarm Clock | Yes |
| Timer | Yes |
| Stopwatch | Yes |
| Sunrise/Sunset Times | Yes |
Health & Wellness Monitoring
| Heart Rate (Constant, Every Second) | Yes |
|---|---|
| Resting Heart Rate | Yes |
| Abnormal Heart Rate Alerts | Yes (high and low) |
| Respiration Rate | Yes |
| Fitness Age | Yes |
| Body Battery™ Energy Monitor | Yes |
| All-Day Stress | Yes |
| Relaxation Reminders | Yes |
| Relaxation Breathing Timer | Yes |
| Breathwork | Yes |
| Sleep | Yes |
| Sleep Coach | Yes |
| Breathing Variations | Yes |
| Nap Detection | Yes |
| Hydration | Yes (in Garmin Connect™) |
| Women's Health | Yes (in Garmin Connect™) |
| Health Snapshot | Yes |
Sensors
| GPS | Yes |
|---|---|
| Glonass | Yes |
| Galileo | Yes |
| Garmin Elevate™ Wrist Heart Rate Monitor | Yes |
| Pulse Ox Blood Oxygen Saturation Monitor | Yes |
| Barometric Altimeter | Yes |
| Compass | Yes |
| Gyroscope | Yes |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Thermometer | Yes |
| Depth Sensor | Yes |
Daily Smart Features
| Find My Phone | Yes |
|---|---|
| Find My Garmin (Helps Locate Lost Device) | Yes |
| Find My Phone During GPS Activity | Yes |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth® Smart, ANT+® |
| Connect IQ™ (Downloadable Watch Faces, Data Fields and Apps) | Yes |
| On-Device Connect IQ™ Store | Yes |
| Smart Notifications | Yes |
| Text Response/Reject Phone Call with Text (Android™ Only) | Yes |
| View Images from Notifications on Watch (Android™ Only) | Yes |
| Morning Report | Yes |
| Calendar | Yes |
| Weather Forecasts | Yes |
| Realtime Settings Sync with Garmin Connect™ Mobile | Yes |
| Battery Saver (Customizable Low Power Watch) | Yes |
| Controls Smartphone Music | Yes |
| Compatible with Garmin Messenger App | Yes |
| Smart Trainer Control | Yes |
| Pairs with Garmin Connect™ Mobile | Yes |
| Smartphone Compatibility | iPhone®, Android™ |
| Red Shift Mode | Yes |
| Garmin Share | Yes |
Workout and Training Plans
| Daily Suggested Workout - Running (Pace and Heart Rate Based) | Yes |
|---|---|
| Daily Suggested Workout - Cycling (Pace and Heart Rate Based) | Yes |
| Daily Suggested Workout - Walking (Duration Based) | Yes |
| Garmin Running Coach | Yes |
| Garmin Running Coach Experts | Yes |
| Garmin Cycling Coach | Yes |
| Garmin Coach - Prebuilt Cycling Plans | Yes |
| Cardio Workouts | Yes |
| Strength Workouts | Yes |
| HIIT Workouts | Yes |
| Yoga Workouts | Yes |
| Pilates Workouts | Yes |
| On-Screen Workout Animations | Yes |
| On-Screen Workout Muscle Maps | Yes |
Activity Profiles
| Gym | Strength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing |
|---|---|
| Multisport | Swimming/Running, Triathlon |
| Wellness | Walking, Pilates, Yoga , Indoor Walking |
| Indoor Running | Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Virtual Running |
| Outdoor Running | Running, Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Obstacle Racing |
| Outdoor Recreation | Hiking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Hunting, Horseback Riding, Golfing, Disc Golf, Archery |
| Cycling | Biking, Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking, Cyclocross, BMX |
| Swim | Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming |
| On the Water | Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Fishing, Boating, Water Skiing, Wakeboarding, Wakesurfing, Tubing, Snorkeling, Whitewater |
| Motor Sports | Motorcycling, Overlanding, Motocrossing, ATVing, Snowmobiling |
| Racket Sports | Tennis, Pickleball, Badminton, Squash, Table Tennis, Padel, Platform Tennis, Racquetball |
| Snow and Winter | Skiing, Snowboarding, Backcountry Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Ice Skating, Snowshoeing |
| Team Sports | Basketball, Volleyball, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Football/Soccer, American Football, Lacrosse, Rugby, Ultimate Disc, Cricket, Softball, Baseball |
| In the Ring | Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts |
| Dive | Diving |
| Other Activity Profiles | Tactical, Inline Skating |
Safety and Tracking Features
| Incident Detection During Select Activities | Yes |
|---|---|
| Incident Detection Alert on Phone for Wearables | Yes |
| Assistance | Yes |
| Live Event Sharing | Yes |
Tactical Features
| Dual Grid Coordinates | Yes |
|---|---|
| Xero™ Locations | Yes |
Gaming Features
| Gaming Activity | Yes |
|---|---|
| Gameon™ App Compatible | Yes |
Activity Tracking Features
| Step Counter | Yes |
|---|---|
| Move Alerts (Displays on Device After a Period of Inactivity) | Yes |
| Auto Goal (Learns Your Activity Level and Assigns a Daily Step Goal) | Yes |
| Calories Burned | Yes |
| Floors Climbed | Yes |
| Distance Traveled | Yes |
| Intensity Minutes | Yes |
| Trueup™ | Yes |
| Move IQ™ | Yes |
| Garmin Connect™ Challenges App | Yes (optional Connect IQ app) |
| Automatic Rep Counting | Yes |
Training, Planning and Analysis Features
| Improved Interval (Includes Open Repeats, Intervals Data Page, Rest Screen and Auto Detection) | Yes |
|---|---|
| Customizable Data Pages | Yes |
| Downloadable Training Plans | Yes |
| Course Guidance | Yes |
| HR Zones | Yes |
| HR Alerts | Yes |
| HR Calories | Yes |
| % HR Max | Yes |
| % Hrr | Yes |
| Recovery Time | Yes |
| Auto Max HR | Yes |
| Race Glance/Widget | Yes |
| HRV Status | Yes |
| HR Broadcast (Broadcasts HR Data Over Ant+® to Paired Devices) | Yes |
| Respiration Rate (During Exercise) | Yes (with compatible accessory) |
| GPS Speed and Distance | Yes |
| Customizable Activity Profiles | Yes |
| Auto Pause® Automatic Timer Halt | Yes |
| Interval Training | Yes |
| Advanced Workouts | Yes |
| Power Modes (Customizable In-Activity Battery Settings) | Yes |
| HRM Running Pace and Distance | Yes |
| Auto Lap® Interval Tracking Feature | Yes |
| Manual Lap | Yes |
| Configurable Lap Alerts | Yes |
| Heat and Altitude Acclimation | Yes |
| VO2 Max (Run) | Yes |
| VO2 Max (Trail Run) | Yes |
| Training Load | Yes |
| Training Effect | Yes |
| Training Effect (Anaerobic) | Yes |
| Primary Benefit (Training Effect Labels) | Yes |
| Custom Alerts | Yes |
| Finish Time | Yes |
| Virtual Partner | Yes |
| Race an Activity | Yes |
| Manual Multisport Activities | Yes |
| Touch And/Or Button Lock | Yes |
| Shortcuts | Yes |
| Auto Scroll | Yes |
| Activity History on Watch | Yes |
| Physio Trueup | Yes |
| Unified Training Status | Yes |
Running Features
| Gps-Based Distance, Time and Pace | Yes |
|---|---|
| Running Dynamics | Yes |
| Vertical Oscillation and Ratio | Yes |
| Ground Contact Time and Balance | Yes |
| Stride Length (Real Time) | Yes |
| Cadence (Provides Real-Time Number of Steps per Minute) | Yes |
| Running Power | Yes |
| Grade-Adjusted Pace | Yes |
| Performance Condition | Yes |
| Lactate Threshold | Yes (with compatible accessory) |
| Pacepro™ Pacing Strategies | Yes |
| Run Workouts | Yes |
| Trail Run Auto Climb | Yes |
| Race Predictor | Yes |
| Foot Pod Capable | Yes |
| Run/Walk/Stand Detection | Yes |
Golfing Features
| Yardage to F/M/B (Distance to Front, Middle and Back of Green) | Yes |
|---|---|
| Yardage to Layups/Doglegs | Yes |
| Measures Shot Distance (Calculates Exact Yardage for Shots from Anywhere on Course) | Manual |
| Digital Scorecard | Yes |
| Stat Tracking (Strokes, Putts per Round, Greens and Fairways Hit) | Yes |
| Garmin Autoshot™ | Yes |
| Auto Courseview Updates | Yes |
| Green View with Manual Pin Position | Yes |
| Hazards and Course Targets | Yes |
| Round Timer/Odometer | Yes |
| Ct10 Automatic Club Tracking Compatible (Requires Accessory) | Yes |
| Pairs with Garmin Golf App | Yes |
| Tournament Legal | Yes |
Outdoor Recreation
| Projected Waypoint | Yes |
|---|---|
| Ultratrac Mode | Yes |
| Elevation Profile | Yes |
| Distance to Destination | Yes |
| Barometric Trend Indicator with Storm Alert | Yes |
| Vertical Speed | Yes |
| Total Ascent/Descent | Yes |
| Rest Timer (Ultra Run Only) | Yes |
| Future Elevation Plot | Yes |
| GPS Coordinates | Yes |
| Sight 'N Go | Yes |
| Area Calculation | Yes (via Connect IQ™) |
| Fish Forecast | Yes |
| Sun and Moon Information | Yes |
| Expedition GPS Activity | Yes |
| Tides | Yes |
| Tide Glance | Yes |
Mapping & Navigation
| Point-To-Point Navigation | Yes |
|---|---|
| Bread Crumb Trail in Real Time | Yes |
| Back to Start | Yes |
| TracBack® | Yes |
| Reference Point | Yes |
Cycling Features
| Courses | Yes |
|---|---|
| Bike Lap and Lap Maximum Power (With Power Sensor) | Yes |
| Race an Activity | Yes |
| Alerts (Triggers Alarm When You Reach Goals Including Time, Distance, Heart Rate or Calories) | Yes |
| FTP (Functional Threshold Power) | Yes (with compatible accessory) |
| MTB Grit & Flow | Yes |
| Advanced Cycling Dynamics | Yes |
| Compatible with Vector™ and Rally™ (Power Meters) | Yes |
| Compatible with Varia Vision™ (Head-Mounted Display) | Yes |
| Compatible with Varia™ Radar (Rear-Facing Radar) | Yes |
| Compatible with Varia™ Lights | Yes |
| Speed and Cadence Sensor Support (W/Sensor) | Yes |
| Power Meter Compatible | Yes |
Swimming Features
| Open-Water Swim Metrics (Distance, Pace, Stroke Count/Rate, Stroke Distance, Swim Efficiency (Swolf), Calories) | Yes |
|---|---|
| Pool Swim Metrics (Lengths, Distance, Pace, Stroke Count, Swim Efficiency (Swolf), Calories) | Yes |
| Stroke Type Detection (Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke, Butterfly) (Pool Swim Only) | Yes |
| Drill Logging (Pool Swim Only) | Yes |
| Basic Rest Timer (Up from 0) (Pool Swim Only) | Yes |
| "Repeat On" Rest Timer (Pool Swim Only) | Yes |
| Auto Rest (Pool Swim Only) | Yes |
| Time and Distance Alerts | Yes |
| Time and Distance Alerts | Yes |
| Countdown Start (Pool Swim Only) | Yes |
| Pool Swim Workouts | Yes |
| Underwater Wrist-Based Heart Rate | Yes |
| Heart Rate from External HRM (Real-Time During Rests, Interval and Session Stats During Rests, and Automatic Heart Rate Download Post-Swim) | Yes (with HRM-Tri, HRM-Swim, HRM-Pro or HRM-Pro Plus) |
Kid Activity Tracking Features
| Toe-To-Toe™ Challenges App | Yes (optional Connect IQ Toe-to-Toe™ Challenges app) |
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In the Box
- Descent G2 dive computer and smartwatch
- Extra-long adjustment strap
- Charging/data cable
- Documentation
All Options & Prices
| Option | Item | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Black with Black Band | 010-02986-00 | $699.99 |
| Paloma with Shell Pink Band | 010-02986-01 | $699.99 |