# Garmin Descent G1: specs and price

**Price (US):** $549.99 (US suggested retail price $549.99. Garmin press release (2 March 2022): "The Descent G1 and Descent G1 Solar are available now suggested retail prices of $549.99 and $649.99 respectively." Backscatter retailer lists "Price $549.99" for SKU gr-010-02604-00 (base, non-solar Descent G1). $549.99 is specific to the base G1 (the $649.99 figure is the Descent G1 Solar).), as of 2026-07-11. Among the 10 dive computers we track it is #6 cheapest of 10; category median $519.
**Brand:** Garmin
**Released:** 2022-03
**Deskmark:** Gold Deskmark — pay-blind category standing 44/100, #2 of 7 in class (independent, computed from sourced data, never for sale).

## Specifications

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Price (US) | $549.99 |
| Brand | Garmin |
| Released | 2022-03 |
| Algorithm | Bühlmann ZHL-16C |
| Max depth rating (m) | 100 |
| Display type | — |
| Display size (in) | — |
| Air integration | No |
| Gas mixes | — |
| Dive modes | — |
| Digital compass | Yes |
| Battery type | rechargeable |
| Battery life dive hrs | 25 |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Weight grams | 61 |

## Where it stands

At $550, the Garmin Descent G1 is #6 cheapest of the 10 dive computers we track, where the median is $519. On the spec sheet, its battery life dive hrs of 25 is the lowest of the 6, its weight grams of 61 is the lowest of the 5, and its max depth rating of 100 m is at the median of the 10.

## What reviewers say

No whitelisted outlet published a full lab-tested Descent G1 review; the only genuine hands-on signal comes from DC Rainmaker (Ray Maker), who has a number of dives logged on the G1 in his long-term testing queue. In an Apple Watch Ultra comparison aside plus his own follow-up comments, he flagged post-dive reboots and firmware/feature updates lagging behind the Instinct 2 line the G1 shares a codebase with, while noting its native dive tools cost less than an Apple Watch Ultra. (Based on 1 review, 1 lab-tested, 2022-09.)

Praised: Full native dive functionality built in, and cheaper than an Apple Watch Ultra.
Flagged: Post-dive reboots observed during his own diving with the watch; Firmware and feature updates lag behind the Instinct 2 line it shares a codebase with.
Disagreement: Only one whitelisted tester (DC Rainmaker) has any hands-on G1 content, and it is a comparison aside plus follow-up comments inside an Apple Watch Ultra article, not a standalone review, so no cross-source agreement can be assessed. Integrity note verified against the source: the frequently quoted 'about 50% of my dives the watch has rebooted' line is from a reader comment (Neil Jones), NOT from DC Rainmaker, and is not attributed to the tester here.
Sources: DC Rainmaker (2022-09, dcrainmaker.com)

## Frequently asked questions

**What do reviewers say about the Garmin Descent G1?**

No whitelisted outlet published a full lab-tested Descent G1 review; the only genuine hands-on signal comes from DC Rainmaker (Ray Maker), who has a number of dives logged on the G1 in his long-term testing queue. In an Apple Watch Ultra comparison aside plus his own follow-up comments, he flagged post-dive reboots and firmware/feature updates lagging behind the Instinct 2 line the G1 shares a codebase with, while noting its native dive tools cost less than an Apple Watch Ultra. Praised: Full native dive functionality built in, and cheaper than an Apple Watch Ultra. Flagged: Post-dive reboots observed during his own diving with the watch; Firmware and feature updates lag behind the Instinct 2 line it shares a codebase with. (From 1 tester review, 1 lab-tested.)

**How much does the Garmin Descent G1 cost?**

The Garmin Descent G1 has a US price of $549.99 (US suggested retail price $549.99. Garmin press release (2 March 2022): "The Descent G1 and Descent G1 Solar are available now suggested retail prices of $549.99 and $649.99 respectively." Backscatter retailer lists "Price $549.99" for SKU gr-010-02604-00 (base, non-solar Descent G1). $549.99 is specific to the base G1 (the $649.99 figure is the Descent G1 Solar).), as of 2026-07-11.

**How does the Garmin Descent G1 compare on price?**

At $550, the Garmin Descent G1 is #6 cheapest of the 10 dive computers we track, where the median is $519.

**When was the Garmin Descent G1 released?**

The Garmin Descent G1 was released 2022-03.

**What are the Garmin Descent G1's key specs?**

Garmin Descent G1 (Garmin): algorithm Bühlmann ZHL-16C, maxDepthRatingM 100, airIntegration No, digitalCompass Yes, batteryType rechargeable. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-07-11.

Source: https://www.garmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/outdoor/descent-g1-joins-garmins-popular-dive-computer-series-featuring-new-rugged-design-and-optional-solar-charging/ (garmin.com, accessed 2026-07-11)
Corroboration: https://www.backscatter.com/Garmin-Descent-G1-Dive-Computer (accessed 2026-07-11)
Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/product/dive-computers/garmin-descent-g1/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, the Garmin Descent G1 price of record was $549.99 as of 2026-07-11 — https://frontdeskreview.com/product/dive-computers/garmin-descent-g1/
License: CC BY 4.0. Price history: https://frontdeskreview.com/data/price-history.jsonl