Garmin finally has a diving-watch option to rival the Apple Watch Ultra 2: Meet the Descent G2

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Garmian Descent G2
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  • Garmin has unveiled a new dive computer
  • The Descent G2 adds an AMOLED display
  • It also features multiple dive modes, health features, and more

The best Garmin watches just added another stunner to the lineup, after the company unveiled its new Descent G2 dive computer with smartwatch features.

The new Descent G2 is a rugged watch-style dive computer, adding a 1.2-inch AMOLED display to the winning formula of the original. This makes it much easier to read underwater, and helps display in full many of the new smartwatch features under the hood.

The new Descent G2 boasts 10 days of battery life (four if you use the always-on display) and a water rating of up to 100 meters for diving. The silicone strap holsters a sapphire crystal display, while the bezel and case are both made from fire-reinforced ocean-bound plastic.

The Descent G2's diving chops are undisputed; it features multiple dive modes with tracking for all types of diving including single and multi-gas, closed-circuit rebreather, and gauge. There's an in-dive 3-axis compass and a big numbers mode that shows you only the most critical data. There are also freedive features including dynamic apnea mode, apnea alerts, a variometer, and a velocity chart. Out of the water, it also doubles as a brilliant smartwatch.

Garmin Descent G2: Not a fish out of water

Garmin | Descent G2 Watch-style Dive Computer - YouTube Garmin | Descent G2 Watch-style Dive Computer - YouTube
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The Descent G2 also features Garmin's swathe of health and wellness features including 24/7 heart rate monitoring, step count, calories burned, sleep tracking, heart rate variability, stress, hydration, respiration, and blood oxygen.

There are also training insights and dozens of preloaded sports apps for running, swimming, cycling, strength, and beyond. Like all great Garmins it works with both iPhone and Android, and also features multi-GNSS and GPS, Garmin Pay, recovery time, daily suggested workouts, and more.

Available from Garmin's website, the Descent G2 retails at $699 / £589.99 / AU$1,149 and is available in two colors: Black and Paloma.

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Stephen Warwick is TechRadar's Fitness & Wearables writer with nearly a decade of experience covering technology, including five years as the News Editor of iMore. He's a keen fitness enthusiast and is never far from the local gym, Apple Watch at the ready, to record his latest workout. Stephen has experience writing about every facet of technology including products, services, hardware, and software. He's covered breaking news and developing stories regarding supply chains, patents and litigation, competition, politics and lobbying, the environment, and more. He's conducted interviews with industry experts in a range of fields including finance, litigation, security, and more. Outside of work, he's a massive tech and history buff with a passion for Rome Total War, reading, and music. 

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