Garmin Descent G1 Smartwatch Battery Lasts Between 25 Hours And 4 Months

As we mentioned above, the battery life on the Descent G1 seems to be nothing short of impressive. Garmin declares that the watch will remain functional for up to 25 hours in dive mode and 3 weeks in smartwatch mode on a single charge. This can be extended up to a whopping 4 months if you get the solar mode and only use the phone for its smart capabilities. Of course, your mileage may vary, so don’t take these figures at face value — but it’s pretty clear that Descent G1 will have an impressive battery life.

Garmin markets the watch towards both experienced and beginner divers, having equipped it with multiple dive modes. This includes single and multiple gas dives, apnea, apnea hunt, closed-cirtcuit rebreather, and gauge. Gas options include air, nitrox, trimix, and 100% O2. Regardless of what kind of diving you’re doing, the watch should make it easy to view your current depth, how long you’ve been underwater, and ascent/descent rates. The list of useful information continues, including temperature, gas mix, PO2, decompression, and several more metrics that could make diving easier and safer. The Descent G1 also has a very useful feature if you tend to dive in unknown waters: it automatically marks your entry and exit points, helping you navigate back to surface safely.