Average Battery LifeDive: 25 hrs; Smartwatch: 21 days/4 months solar; Saver: 48 days/unlimited solar; GPS: 26/39 hrs. solar; Max Battery GPS: 56 hrs./unlimited solar; Expedition GPS: 27 days/unlimited solar
Battery TypeLithium Ion
Display Size1.2 inches
IlluminationBacklight
AltimeterPressure-based
CompassYes
GPS/Satellite DetectableYes
HRM Included/IntegratedYes
Heart Rate Sensor TypeWrist-based
Average Heart RateYes
Pulse OximeterYes
Heart Rate Target Zone(s)Yes
VO2 Max EstimateYes
Recovery AdvisingYes
Tracks StepsYes
Pedometer TypeDigital 3-axis Accelerometer
Pace AlertYes
Interval TrainingYes
Tracks Calories BurnedYes
Water-Resistant Depth100 meters
Pool Lap RecognitionYes
Stroke RecognitionYes
Sleep TrackingYes
AlarmYes
Time DisplayYes
StopwatchYes
BasemapYes
Programmable RoutesYes
Number of Routes30
Number of Waypoints1000
CustomizationApps
Smart Device NotificationsYes
Data ExchangeANT+
Compatible Fitness AccessoriesHeart Rate Monitor
GenderUnisex
Description
Built for many types of diving, whether you're a recreational or technical scuba diver, spear fisher or free diver, the rugged Garmin Descent G1 Solar offers useful features for both land and sea.
Features
Dive computer and smartwatch comes with a solar charging lens, easy-to-read monochrome display and QuickFit® bands so you can change your style in a second
Provides support for all types of diving, including recreational, advanced, technical, free diving and spear fishing
GPS/GLONASS/Galileo support allows you to mark surface entry and exit points so you can see exactly where you started and ended the dive
Stores up to 200 dives on your wrist and pairs with the Garmin Dive™ smartphone app so you can upload, share and review dives
You can also store your favorite dive site locations and search for dive sites all over the world
When paired with a compatible smartphone, get smart notifications on your wrist and utilize Garmin Pay™ contactless payments (with a supported country and payment network)
Personalize your experience with support from the Connect IQ™ Store for 24/7 wear
Doubles as a smartwatch with over 30 built-in sports apps, performance tracking, and training features such as VO2 max, so you can see how your body is adapting to training
Reach your health goals with 24/7 wrist-based heart rate and activity tracking
Health and wellness tracking includes Pulse Ox, Body Battery™ energy monitoring, and sleep score (this device is intended to give an estimate of your activity and metrics)
Pulse Ox is not a medical device and is not intended to diagnose or monitor any medical condition; Pulse Ox is not available in all countries
Battery life of up to 25 hrs. in dive mode and 124 days in smartwatch mode (assumes all-day wear with 3 hrs. per day outside in 50,000 lux conditions)
In GPS mode, battery life up to 39 hrs. (assumes continuous use for entire period in 50,000 lux conditions)