General | |
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Brand
The brand of the smartwatch
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Garmin |
Manufacturer
The company that manufactures the watch
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Garmin Ltd. |
Model Name
The model name of the smartwatch
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Descent G1 |
Product Type
Type or category of the product
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Dive Computer Smartwatch |
Series Name
The series to which the model belongs
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Descent |
Categorization | |
Product Category
The general category of the product
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Wearable Technology |
Subcategory
A more specific category under the main one
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Dive Computer Smartwatch |
Department
The store or organizational department
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Electronics |
Industry
The industry sector the product belongs to
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Consumer Electronics |
Battery and Power | |
Battery Type
The type of battery used in the smartwatch
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Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery |
Battery Life (Dive Mode)
Battery life in dive mode
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Up to 25 hours |
Battery Life (Smartwatch Mode)
Battery life in smartwatch mode
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Up to 21 days |
Battery Life (Battery Saver Mode)
Battery life in Battery Saver Watch Mode
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Up to 48 days |
Battery Life (GPS Mode)
Battery life in GPS mode
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Up to 26 hours |
Battery Life (Max Battery GPS Mode)
Battery life in Max Battery GPS mode
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Up to 56 hours |
Battery Life (Expedition GPS Activity)
Battery life in Expedition GPS Activity
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Up to 27 days |
Charging Method
Charging method
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Garmin proprietary clip charger |
User-Replaceable Battery
Whether the battery can be replaced by the user
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No |
Design and Build | |
Lens Material
Material of the watch lens
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Sapphire crystal |
Bezel Material
Material used for the bezel
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Fiber-reinforced polymer |
Case Material
Material used for the watch case
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Fiber-reinforced polymer |
Band Material
Material of the watch band
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Silicone |
Interchangeable Bands
Ability to swap out bands
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Yes (QuickFit compatible, 22 mm) |
Case Dimensions (L x W x H)
Physical dimensions of the watch case
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1.79 x 1.79 x 0.6 in |
Band Size
Fits wrist sizes from minimum to maximum
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Silicone Band: 5.04-8.82 in (128-224 mm); Extra Long Silicone Band: 5.04-14.69 in (128-373 mm) |
Physical Attributes | |
Weight
The weight of the smartwatch
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61 g |
Display | |
Display Type
Type of display used
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Monochrome, sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) |
Display Size (Diagonal Measurement)
Size of the display screen
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0.9 x 0.9 in (23 x 23 mm) |
Display Resolution
Display resolution
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176 x 176 pixels |
Color Display
Whether the display is in color
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No |
Touchscreen
Whether the display is touchscreen
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No |
Sensors and Components | |
GPS
Built-in GPS receiver
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Yes |
GLONASS
Supports GLONASS satellites
|
Yes |
Galileo
Supports Galileo satellites
|
Yes |
Heart Rate Monitor
Garmin Elevate wrist heart rate monitor
|
Yes (wrist-based) |
Pulse Oximeter (SpO2 Sensor)
Pulse Ox blood oxygen saturation monitor
|
Yes |
Barometric Altimeter
Barometric altimeter
|
Yes |
Compass
Built-in compass sensor
|
Yes |
Gyroscope
Built-in gyroscope
|
Yes |
Accelerometer
Built-in accelerometer
|
Yes |
Thermometer
Measures ambient temperature
|
Yes |
Depth Sensor
Depth sensor
|
Yes |
Connectivity | |
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth connectivity
|
Yes |
ANT+ Support
ANT+ connectivity
|
Yes |
Wi-Fi Connectivity
Wi-Fi connectivity
|
No |
Smartphone Compatibility
Smartphone compatibility
|
iPhone and Android devices |
Companion App
Companion app for smartwatch management
|
Garmin Connect Mobile app |
Connect IQ Compatibility
Supports Connect IQ platform
|
Yes (downloadable watch faces, data fields, widgets, and apps) |
Communication Features | |
Smart Notifications
Receives notifications from smartphone
|
Yes |
Text Response/Reject Call with Text
Text response/reject phone call with text
|
Yes (Android only) |
Calendar
Calendar integration
|
Yes |
Weather Forecasts
Weather forecasts
|
Yes |
Controls Smartphone Music
Controls smartphone music
|
Yes |
Find My Phone
Find My Phone feature
|
Yes |
Find My Watch
Find My Watch feature
|
Yes |
Garmin Pay
Garmin Pay contactless payments
|
Yes |
VIRB Remote
VIRB Remote control
|
Yes |
Smart Trainer Control
Smart trainer control
|
Yes |
Pairs with Garmin Connect Mobile
Pairs with Garmin Connect Mobile
|
Yes |
Health and Wellness Monitoring | |
Heart Rate Monitoring
Wrist-based heart rate monitor
|
Yes (constant, every second) |
Daily Resting Heart Rate
Daily resting heart rate
|
Yes |
Abnormal Heart Rate Alerts
Abnormal heart rate alerts
|
Yes (high and low) |
Respiration Rate Monitoring
Respiration rate monitoring
|
Yes (24x7) |
Fitness Age
Fitness age estimation
|
Yes |
Body Battery Energy Monitor
Body Battery energy monitor
|
Yes |
Stress Monitoring
All-day stress tracking
|
Yes |
Relaxation Breathing Timer
Relaxation breathing timer
|
Yes |
Breathwork
Breathwork activities
|
Yes |
Sleep Monitoring
Sleep monitoring
|
Yes |
Hydration Tracking
Hydration tracking
|
Yes (in Garmin Connect) |
Women's Health Tracking
Women's health tracking
|
Yes (in Garmin Connect) |
Health Snapshot
Health snapshot feature
|
Yes |
Activity Tracking Features | |
Step Counter
Counts steps taken
|
Yes |
Move Alerts
Move alerts after inactivity
|
Yes |
Auto Goal
Auto goal feature
|
Yes |
Calorie Burn Tracking
Estimates calories burned
|
Yes |
Floors Climbed
Tracks floors climbed
|
Yes |
Distance Traveled
Tracks distance traveled
|
Yes |
Intensity Minutes
Tracks intensity minutes
|
Yes |
TrueUp
TrueUp feature
|
Yes |
Move IQ
Move IQ feature
|
Yes |
Garmin Connect Challenges
Garmin Connect Challenges app
|
Yes (optional Connect IQ app) |
User Interface | |
Touchscreen
Touchscreen controls
|
No |
Sunlight Readable
Sunlight-readable display
|
Yes |
Customizable Watch Faces
Customizable watch faces
|
Yes (via Connect IQ) |
Customizable Widgets
Personalize on-screen widgets
|
Yes |
Diving Features | |
Dive Maximum Operating Depth
Dive activity maximum operating depth
|
100 meters |
Single-Gas Mode
Single-gas mode
|
Yes |
Multi-Gas Mode
Multi-gas mode
|
Yes |
Gauge Mode
Gauge mode
|
Yes |
Apnea Mode
Apnea mode
|
Yes |
Apnea Hunt Mode
Apnea hunt mode
|
Yes |
Decompression Model
Decompression model used
|
Bühlmann ZHL-16c with gradient factors |
Nitrox Support
Nitrox support
|
Yes |
Trimix Support
Trimix support
|
Yes |
Closed Circuit Rebreather (CCR)
Closed Circuit Rebreather support
|
Yes |
Gas Mixes
Number of gas mixes supported
|
Air, Nitrox and Trimix up to 100% O2; 1 bottom gas and up to 11 deco and/or backup gases |
PO2 Limit
Partial pressure of oxygen limit
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Up to 2.0 with customizable deco PO2 setting |
Auto Start/End Dive
Auto start/end dive
|
Yes |
Custom End-Dive Timeout
Custom end-dive timeout
|
Yes (20s to 10 m) |
Safety Stop
Safety Stop
|
Yes (customizable off/3min/5min) |
Deep Stops
Deep Stops
|
Yes (using custom gradient factors) |
Customizable Conservatism
Customizable conservatism
|
Yes (low/medium/high or custom using gradient factors) |
Ascent/Descent Rate Indicator
Dive ascent/descent rate indicator
|
Yes |
Automatic Altitude Adjustment
Automatic altitude adjustment
|
Yes |
No Fly Time
No fly time
|
Yes |
Dive Planner
Dive planner
|
Yes (basic NDL + multi-gas deco planner) |
Backlight
Backlight settings
|
Yes (configurable time and intensity; auto-on at depth) |
Auto Save Dive Locations
Automatically saves dive entry and exit locations
|
Yes |
Dive Log Sync
Sync dive log to Garmin Dive Mobile app
|
Yes |
Custom Dive Data Screens
Custom dive data screens
|
Yes |
Alerts & Alarms
Alerts and alarms
|
Yes (audible and vibration alarms for ascent rate, PO2, CNS/OTU, NDL, deco, gas switching; customizable up to 40 alarms per dive mode) |
3-Axis Dive Compass
3-axis dive compass
|
Yes (with adjustable heading, quick change to 90° right, 90° left, and reciprocal) |
Missed Deco Lockout
Missed Deco Lockout
|
Yes (can be disabled prior to dive with user acknowledgement) |
Residual Tissue Loading Reset
Residual Tissue Loading Reset
|
Yes (on the surface with user acknowledgement) |
Surface Diver Status Widget
Surface diver status widget
|
Yes (surface interval, N2/He loading, CNS, OTU and tissue compartment status) |
Safety and Tracking Features | |
Incident Detection
Incident Detection during select activities
|
Yes |
Assistance
Assistance feature
|
Yes |
LiveTrack
LiveTrack feature
|
Yes |
Tactical Features | |
Dual Grid Coordinates
Dual grid coordinates
|
Yes |
XERO Locations
XERO Locations
|
Yes |
Boating Features | |
Boating Profiles
Available Boating Profiles
|
Boating |
Barometer and Tide Tables
Built-in barometer and tide tables
|
Yes |
Gym & Fitness Equipment | |
Cardio Workouts
Preloaded cardio workouts
|
Yes |
Strength Workouts
Preloaded strength workouts
|
Yes |
HIIT Workouts
High-Intensity Interval Training workouts
|
Yes |
Yoga Workouts
Yoga workouts
|
Yes |
Pilates Workouts
Pilates workouts
|
Yes |
Automatic Rep Counting
Automatic rep counting feature
|
Yes |
Memory and Storage | |
Internal Memory Capacity
Internal memory capacity
|
32 MB |
Environmental Specifications | |
Water Resistance Rating
Water resistance rating
|
Dive (up to 100 meters) |
MIL-STD-810
Military standard durability
|
Yes |
Power Management | |
Customizable Power Modes
Adjust power settings
|
Yes |
Battery Saver Mode
Mode to extend battery life
|
Yes |
Software and Compatibility | |
Compatible Operating Systems
Works with iOS and Android devices
|
iPhone and Android devices |
Third-Party App Compatibility
Supports apps from other developers
|
Yes (via Connect IQ platform) |
Software Updates
Supports software updates
|
Yes |
Warranty and Support | |
Warranty Type
Type of warranty offered
|
Manufacturer's warranty |
Warranty Period
Duration of the warranty
|
1 year |
Packaging and Shipping | |
Package Contents
Items included in the box
|
Garmin Descent G1 watch, Garmin proprietary clip charger, Documentation |
- Multiple dive modes
- 21 days smartwatch mode battery
- GPS for entry/exit points
- Stores up to 200 dives
- Integrates with Garmin Dive
- 100m water-rated
- Single/multiple gas dives support
- Closed-circuit rebreather compatible
- Multi-GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo)
- Customizable dive modes
- Compatible with inReach devices
- Built-in 3-axis dive compass
- Over 30 built-in sports apps
- Fitness age feature
- Recovery time advisor
- Training status updates
- All-day respiration tracking
- Sleep score and monitoring
- Intensity minutes feature
- Body Battery energy monitoring
- Hydration tracking
- Womens health tracking
- Wrist-based heart rate monitoring
- Smart notifications
- Safety and tracking features
- Garmin Pay contactless payments
- Connect IQ store access
- Monochrome + sunlight-visible
- Silicone strap material
- Apnea and apnea hunt modes
- Daily suggested workouts
- Easy-to-read display
- High-contrast display
- MIL-STD-810 rated
- Sapphire lens
- Superior build quality
- Surflines conditions access
- Tide data availability
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