Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - Descent G1 Dive 45mm GPS Smart Watch (Slate Gray) - Slate - (2026)
Average customer rating
4.7
(44 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 44 reviews
5 Stars
37
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Star
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Customer Reviews for Garmin - Descent G1 Dive 45mm GPS Smart Watch (Slate Gray) - Slate - (2026)
Customer Rating
5
What I needed, without extraneous features.
on April 21, 2026
Posted by: Bari Reef Nerd
I have used a MK2i for a few years. It has been great, but far more than I needed.
I am a PADI Master Instructor, diving around 500-600 times most years. Not a multi sports guy, and not a tech diver.
The G1 does all that I need (and more) without being quite so overwhelming. Since I use a separate hose mounted air integrated computer or a hose mounted SPG as well, the air integration has not been missed.
I am a PADI Master Instructor, diving around 500-600 times most years. Not a multi sports guy, and not a tech diver.
The G1 does all that I need (and more) without being quite so overwhelming. Since I use a separate hose mounted air integrated computer or a hose mounted SPG as well, the air integration has not been missed.
And at an attractive price.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Everything you need in a watch
on October 25, 2025
Posted by: CAN317
I bought this a few weeks ago and love every feature. Battery life is excellent, so much that I don't have to take a charger when I travel. I've already played around with the dive computer, and I'm looking forward to taking it out as soon as possible
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great watch!!!
on May 6, 2025
Posted by: Huckleberry Moon
I’ve had the Garmin G1 for a little over a year. I’ve put nearly 100 dives on it along with countless other activities including running, ATV, riding, horseback, riding, fishing, and boating. I could be happier with this watch. I love the MIP display and the battery life is outstanding. If you’re an avid recreational diver, who also likes to stay busy outdoors, I couldn’t recommend a better companion device.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Easiest dive watch ever
on April 18, 2025
Posted by: Rob1369
My wife bought another “entry level” dive watch. Already being a Garmin user (955), I bought the Descent G1. The Descent G1 is a million times better and easier to use than my wives. So much so I’m going to upgrade to the Fenix 8 and let her use the Descent G1 and we will use her garbage watch as a backup.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Love this dive watch
on April 13, 2025
Posted by: Ken123
I love this watch and I love garmin's support. I have used the G1 as my sons dive computer but after it hat sat a while the battery life became significantly less than expected. After contacting garmin, they ended up replacing it with a refurbished warch even though it was out of warranty. That is amazing service and standing behind your product. Hooray for garmin making great products and having great support.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Hard to learn how to use.
on February 10, 2025
Posted by: AK Trikid
Excellent product. My only complaint is that Garmin's user manuals that come with their devices are uniformly terrible and pretty much useless. It surprises me that a big company with the resources that it owns publishes such garbage and distributes it to its customers.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, February 11, 2025
Thank you for your review.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Great combined Dive and Smart watch
on January 9, 2025
Posted by: Maq74
I am pleased with the watch so far but haven’t been diving yet. However the online owners manual is Terrible. I had to call a tech to figure out how to use and she as Fantastic. Lisa took me through every set up and use of the watch but it took almost an hour of her time. Even the u tube videos were worthless.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, January 17, 2025
Thank you for your review.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Review of my new Gamin Descent G1
on December 10, 2024
Posted by: Croixjoix
I bought the Descent G1 last month and have done 12 dives in Roatan. Overall, I really l like the product for diving. Easy to use, easy to read and not cumbersome.
I also liked the Blue tooth connectivity for non Scuba activities.
There is some difficulty getting to the steps/running tracking......
I also liked the Blue tooth connectivity for non Scuba activities.
There is some difficulty getting to the steps/running tracking......
Response from GarminBy Garmin, December 18, 2024
Thank you for your review.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin