Next-Gen Diving Meets Everyday Versatility
The Garmin Descent™ G2 is a next-generation, watch-style dive computer built for divers, adventurers, and athletes alike. Whether you're exploring coral reefs, logging technical dives, or training on dry land, the Descent G2 combines precision dive functionality with premium smartwatch performance and health tracking—all packed into a slim, stylish, and sustainable design.
Key Features
Dive-Focused Technology
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Multiple Dive Modes:
Supports single-gas, multi-gas (including nitrox and trimix), gauge mode, apnea/freediving, and pool apnea. -
Dive Compass:
3-axis compass with easy onscreen navigation for underwater orientation. -
Customizable Dive Screens:
Tailor your dive interface with preferred data fields, layouts, and safety alerts. -
Surface Multi-GNSS Support:
Mark GPS entry/exit points with high-accuracy tracking using GPS, GLONASS & Galileo. -
Dive Log Syncing:
Auto-sync dives with Garmin Dive™ app to review depth profiles, duration, temperature & more.
The Garmin Descent G2 offers multiple dive modes, and Garmin's full suite of fitness tools. While it lacks air integration and multi-band GNSS, it offers strong dive tracking, apnea alerts, and surface GPS in a rugged, eco-friendly design
Smartwatch & Lifestyle Features
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1.2” AMOLED Display:
Bright, full-color screen with Gorilla Glass® for enhanced visibility and durability underwater and on land. -
Smart Notifications:
View texts, calls, and app alerts directly on your wrist when paired with a smartphone. -
Garmin Pay™:
Contactless payments on the go with supported banks. -
Custom Watch Faces & Widgets:
Personalize with Garmin Connect IQ™ apps and data fields. -
Music Controls:
Control music on your phone from your watch (no onboard storage).
Fitness & Sports Tracking
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Built-In Sports Apps:
Track over 30 activities, including open water swimming, strength, HIIT, running, cycling, and more. -
Fitness Age & VO2 Max:
Understand your cardiovascular fitness level and track improvement. -
Daily Suggested Workouts:
Get workout guidance based on fitness level and training readiness. -
Training Load & Recovery Time:
Optimize training intensity with advanced performance analytics.
Health Monitoring & Wellness Tools
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24/7 Wrist-Based Heart Rate Monitoring
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Pulse Ox Sensor for blood oxygen saturation tracking
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Sleep Score & Sleep Coach
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Body Battery™ Energy Monitoring
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Stress Tracking with Guided Breathing
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Respiration Tracking & Hydration Logging
Battery & Durability
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Up to 10 Days Battery Life in smartwatch mode
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Up to 30 Hours in dive mode
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Water Rating: 10 ATM (suitable for recreational scuba diving to 100 meters)
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Eco-Friendly Build: Case made from recycled ocean-bound plastics
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Rugged Build: Stainless steel bezel, fiber-reinforced polymer case, and silicone QuickFit® band
What’s in the Box
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Garmin Descent™ G2 Smartwatch
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Charging/Data Cable
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Quick Start Guide
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QuickFit® Watch Band (22mm)
Who It’s For
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Recreational, technical, and freedivers
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Garmin Dive™ app users
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Athletes who dive and want a single all-in-one device
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Outdoor adventurers needing durability + advanced features
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Eco-conscious buyers looking for sustainable materials in high-performance gear
Explore deeper. Train smarter. Live fully.
The Garmin Descent™ G2 is your dive-ready smartwatch built for wherever life takes you—above or below the surface.
Garmin Descent G2 vs. Descent Mk2 / Mk2i
| Feature | ⭐ Garmin Descent G2 |
Garmin Descent Mk2 / Mk2i |
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| Display Type | ✅ 1.2" AMOLED Touchscreen (Bright, Vivid) | 1.4" Transflective MIP (Sunlight Visible) |
| Resolution | ✅ 390 x 390 pixels | 280 x 280 pixels |
| Dive Modes | ✅ Single-/Multi-Gas, Gauge, Apnea Modes | Same modes supported |
| Surface GPS / Multi-GNSS | ✅ GPS + GLONASS + Galileo | GPS only |
| Dive Compass | ✅ 3-Axis Electronic Compass | ✅ 3-Axis Electronic Compass |
| Air Integration Support | ❌ Not Supported | ✅ Mk2i only (T1 Transmitter Required) |
| Dive Log Sync (Garmin Dive™ App) | ✅ Automatic Cloud Sync | ✅ Manual/Automatic |
| Dive Readiness Score | ✅ Included (New Feature) | ❌ Not Available |
| 24/7 Health & Wellness Tracking | ✅ Advanced (HR, Pulse Ox, Sleep, Stress) | ✅ Standard Metrics |
| Sports Apps | ✅ 30+ Activities Built-In | 25+ Activities |
| Training Tools | ✅ VO2 Max, Daily Workouts, Fitness Age | ✅ Advanced Performance Metrics |
| Smartwatch Features | ✅ Notifications, Garmin Pay™, Music Control | ✅ Same Features |
| Battery Life (Smartwatch Mode) | ✅ Up to 10 Days | Up to 16 Days (Mk2), 10 Days (Mk2i) |
| Battery Life (Dive Mode) | ✅ Up to 30 Hours | Up to 80 Hours |
| Water Rating | ✅ 10 ATM (Dive-Ready) | 10 ATM |
| Eco-Friendly Design | ✅ Case made from Ocean-Bound Plastics | ❌ Not eco-certified |
| Case Size | ✅ 43mm (Compact Everyday Fit) | 52mm (Larger, Rugged) |
| Touchscreen | ✅ AMOLED Touchscreen | ❌ Button-Controlled |
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