Garmin
Garmin Descent G1
£479.99 – £569.99
A dive computer from the Garmin Descent G1 range will quickly become your favourite thing to wear on your wrist. If you’re looking for a top-notch computer that also serves as a smartwatch for all your other activities, you’re going to be chuffed with this range.
Each model, from the versatile standard G1 to the energy-efficient G1 Solar, is designed to perfectly complement your lifestyle. Our instructors at The Fifth Point can’t stop talking about their reliability and adaptability.
And for those passionate about our oceans, the G1 Ocean model is awesome, made from recycled ocean-bound plastics it blends advanced technology with environmental responsibility. 😍
The Honest Truth
Jim
Co-Founder
The dive computers from the Garmin G1 range are impressive little machines. The fact that they’re a fully functional dive com PLUS have all the other features we know and love from Garmin for tracking sports, the bang for your buck is insane!
Garmin’s Descent G1 range redefines the integration of dive computer and smartwatch technology. Each model in the series, including the standard G1, the solar-powered G1 Solar, and the eco-friendly G1 Ocean, offers unparalleled dive functionalities along with a suite of sports and fitness tracking features. The range is known for its durability, advanced GPS and multisport capabilities, and user-friendly interface. The G1 Ocean, in particular, stands out with its sustainable design using recycled ocean-bound plastics, reflecting Garmin’s commitment to environmental conservation.
| FEATURE | Descent G1 Standard | Descent G1 Solar | Descent G1 Ocean |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLEEP SCORE AND INSIGHTS | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| BATTERY LIFE (SMARTWATCH MODE) | Up to 21 days | Up to 21 days/4 months with solar | Up to 21 days/4 months with solar |
| DAILY SUGGESTED WORKOUTS | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| PULSE OX BLOOD OXYGEN SATURATION | Yes (spot-check, during sleep, all day) | Yes (spot-check, during sleep, all day) | Yes (spot-check, and optionally all-day and in sleep) |
| GARMIN PAY™ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| TRAINING STATUS | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| WATCH DISPLAY TYPE | Monochrome, sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) | ||
| SOLAR CHARGING | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| WATCH WATER RATING | Dive (100 metres) | ||
| SPECIFICATION | Descent G1 Standard | Descent G1 Solar | Descent G1 Ocean |
|---|---|---|---|
| LENS MATERIAL | Sapphire crystal | Power Sapphire | Sapphire crystal |
| BEZEL MATERIAL | Fibre-reinforced polymer | Fibre-reinforced polymer | Fibre-reinforced ocean-bound plastic |
| CASE MATERIAL | Fibre-reinforced polymer | Fibre-reinforced polymer | Fibre-reinforced ocean-bound plastic |
| QUICKFIT™ WATCH BAND COMPATIBLE | ✓ (22 m) | ||
| STRAP MATERIAL | Silicone | ||
| PHYSICAL SIZE | 45.5 x 45.5 x 15.2 mm | ||
| WEIGHT | 61 g | 66 g | 61 g |
| DISPLAY SIZE | Custom, two-window design: 23 x 23 mm (0.9″ x 0.9″) | ||
| DISPLAY RESOLUTION | 176 x 176 pixels | ||
| BATTERY LIFE | Dive Mode: Up to 25 hours Smartwatch Mode: Up to 21 days Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 48 days GPS Mode: Up to 26 hours Max Battery GPS Mode: Up to 56 hours Expedition GPS Activity Mode: Up to 27 days |
Dive Mode: Up to 25 hours Smartwatch Mode: Up to 21 days/4 months with solar Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 48 days/Unlimited with solar GPS Mode: Up to 26 hours/39 hours with solar Max Battery GPS Mode: Up to 56 hours/205 hours with solar Expedition GPS Activity Mode: Up to 27 days/Unlimited with solar |
Dive Mode: Up to 25 hours Smartwatch Mode: Up to 21 days/4 months with solar Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 48 days/Unlimited with solar GPS: Up to 26 hours/39 hours with solar Max Battery GPS Mode: Up to 56 hours/205 hours with solar Expedition GPS Activity: Up to 27 days/Unlimited with solar |
| CHARGING METHOD | Garmin proprietary clip charger | ||
| MEMORY/HISTORY | 32 MB | ||
| FEATURE | Specification |
|---|---|
| DIVE ACTIVITY MAXIMUM OPERATING DEPTH | 100 metres |
| DECOMPRESSION MODEL | Bühlmann ZHL-16c with gradient factors |
| GAS MIXES | Air, Nitrox and Trimix up to 100% O2; 1 bottom gas and up to 11 deco and/or backup gases |
| PO2 | Up to 2.0 with customisable deco PO2 setting |
| CUSTOM END-DIVE TIMEOUT | ✓ (20s to 10 m) |
| SAFETY STOP | ✓ (customisable off/3min/5min) |
| DEEP STOPS | ✓ (using custom gradient factors) |
| CUSTOMISABLE CONSERVATISM | ✓ (low/medium/high or custom using gradient factors) |
| DIVE PLANNER | ✓ (basic NDL + multi-gas deco planner) |
| BACKLIGHT | ✓ (configurable time and intensity; auto-on at depth) |
| ALERTS & ALARMS | Audible and vibration alarms for ascent rate, PO2, CNS/OTU, NDL, deco, gas switching. Customisable (up to 40) audible and/or vibration per dive mode, based on depth or time |
| 3-AXIS DIVE COMPASS | ✓ (with adjustable heading, quick change to 90R, 90L and reciprocal). Indicates degrees and direction back to set heading |
| MISSED DECO LOCKOUT | ✓ (can be disabled prior to dive with user acknowledgement) |
| RESIDUAL TISSUE LOADING RESET | ✓ (on the surface with user acknowledgement) |
| SURFACE DIVER STATUS WIDGET | ✓ (surface interval, N2/HE loading, CNS, OTU and tissue compartment status) |
| ACTIVITY PROFILE | Activities |
|---|---|
| GYM | Strength, HIIT, Cardio and Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor rowing |
| MULTISPORT | Swimming/Running |
| WELLNESS | Walking, Pilates, Yoga |
| INDOOR RUNNING | Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running |
| OUTDOOR RUNNING | Running, Trail Running |
| OUTDOOR RECREATION | Hiking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Hunting, Horseback Riding |
| CYCLING | Biking, Road biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel biking, Bike commuting, Bike touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking |
| SWIM | Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming |
| ON THE WATER | Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Fishing, Boating |
| RACKET SPORTS | Tennis |
| SNOW & WINTER | Skiing, Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, Snowshoeing |
| OTHER ACTIVITY PROFILES | Tactical |
