The Descent™ Mk2S is a powerful dive and multisport smartwatch built for underwater explorers and active adventurers. With advanced dive modes, GPS navigation, and everyday smart features, it ensures safety, clarity, and performance in every environment. Its compact design and Sea Foam band provide comfort and style.
Descent™ Mk2S Dive GPS Smartwatch Mineral Blue - Description
Combining premium dive technology with advanced sports tracking, the Descent™ Mk2S delivers outstanding versatility above and below the surface. It supports multiple dive types, health monitoring, and detailed performance metrics in a durable yet lightweight design. Perfect for divers, swimmers, runners, and outdoor enthusiasts, this compact watch offers intuitive controls, reliable readability, and seamless integration with your daily lifestyle.

Compact, High-Performance Dive Computer
The Descent™ Mk2S offers full-featured dive capabilities in a smaller, comfortable smartwatch size. Its compact build makes it ideal for divers who prefer lightweight gear without compromising critical functions.
Multiple Dive Modes
Supports single-gas, multi-gas, gauge, apnea, and closed-circuit rebreather modes. This versatility ensures divers of all experience levels have the right tools for safe and efficient underwater exploration.
Superior Underwater Readability
Designed for crystal-clear visibility in low-light and deep-water environments. The bright display makes crucial metrics easy to interpret at a glance.
Advanced Environmental Sensors
Equipped with depth, temperature, and underwater navigation sensors for precise dive monitoring. These tools help divers make informed decisions throughout their descent and ascent.
Surface Multi-Sport Functionality
Beyond diving, the Mk2S includes extensive sports tracking for running, cycling, swimming, and more. This makes it a true all-in-one performance companion.
GPS for Entry and Exit Points
Automatically records surface entry and exit points using satellite networks. Perfect for mapping dive locations and reviewing routes post-dive.
Premium Build for Harsh Conditions
Built with strong materials and engineered to withstand tough marine environments. Its silicone band remains comfortable during long dive sessions.
Health & Wellness Insights
Offers monitoring for heart rate, stress, sleep, energy levels, and Pulse Ox. These insights help users track daily wellness and prepare for optimal dive readiness.
Smart Everyday Features
Stay connected with smart notifications, music control, and digital payment support. A seamless transition from underwater missions to daily routines.
Long-Lasting Battery Performance
Designed for extended use across dive modes and outdoor activities. Ideal for multi-day trips or long training sessions.
Safety and Alert Systems
The watch supports dive safety features and emergency alerts for added peace of mind. Helps divers react quickly to unexpected underwater changes.

Descent™ Mk2S Dive GPS Smartwatch Mineral Blue - Key Features
Multiple Dive Mode Support
Easily switch between air, nitrox, trimix, apnea, gauge, and CCR modes. Each mode delivers accurate monitoring tailored to specific dive styles and experience levels.
Subwave™ Sonar Technology Compatibility
Compatible with sonar-based communication systems for tank pressure and diver-to-diver data. Enhances group diving awareness and safety.
Dive Log & Auto Upload
Automatically logs dives with depth, duration, temperature, and location details. Sync effortlessly to review and analyze your performance.
GPS Surface Navigation
Uses GPS, GLONASS, and Galileo networks to record entry and exit points. Helps divers map journeys and improve navigation skills.
Underwater Compass
Integrated 3-axis underwater compass provides precise directional tracking. Essential for navigating complex or low-visibility dive sites.
Pulse Ox Sensor
Track oxygen saturation levels during sleep or high-altitude activities. Offers added insights into breathing and recovery.
Wrist-Based Heart Rate
Continuously monitors heart rate during dives, workouts, and daily use. Helps track exertion and overall fitness trends.
Advanced Sleep & Stress Tracking
Provides detailed sleep analysis and stress level assessments. Useful for divers needing optimal rest before deep sessions.
Preloaded Sports Apps
Includes running, strength, yoga, swimming, cardio, and more. Supports training both in and out of the water.
Battery Optimization Modes
Switch between standard, GPS, and dive battery modes to extend performance. Perfect for extended trips with limited charging options.
Smart Notifications
Receive calls, texts, email alerts, and app notifications right on your wrist. Stay connected without pulling out your phone.
Music Control & Storage
Control music on connected devices or store songs on the watch. Keep your favorite playlists ready for workouts or downtime.
Garmin Pay™
Make secure contactless payments directly from your wrist. Ideal for travel, quick stops, and on-the-go convenience.
Customizable Watch Faces
Choose from a variety of watch face designs and data fields. Personalize the Mk2S to match your style and functional needs.
Descent™ Mk2S Dive GPS Smartwatch Mineral Blue - What Is In The Box
- Descent™ Mk2S
- Extra-long adjustment strap
- Charging/data cable
- Documentation

Descent™ Mk2S Dive GPS Smartwatch Mineral Blue - Specifications
General
| Strap material |
Silicone |
| Lens material |
Sapphire crystal |
| Bezel material |
Stainless steel |
| Case material |
Fibre-reinforced polymer |
| QuickFit™ watch band compatible |
Yes (20 mm) |
| Physical size |
43 x 43 x 14.15 mm |
| Weight |
Silicone band: 60 g Case only: 41 g |
| Leakproof inductive buttons |
Yes |
| Display Size |
1.20 inches (30.40 mm) diameter |
| Display Resolution |
240 x 240 pixels |
| Colour display |
Yes |
| Large font option |
Yes |
| Battery life |
Smartwatch mode: Up to 7 days Battery saver watch mode: Up to 21 days GPS mode: Up to 18 hours GPS and music: Up to 6 hours Max battery GPS mode: Up to 32 hours Dive mode: Up to 30 hours |
| Charging method |
Garmin proprietary clip charger |
| Memory/history |
32 GB |
Clock Features
| Time/date |
Yes |
| GPS time sync |
Yes |
| Automatic daylight saving time |
Yes |
| Alarm clock |
Yes |
| Timer |
Yes |
| Stopwatch |
Yes |
| Sunrise/sunset times |
Yes |
Health Monitoring
| Wrist-based heart rate (constant, every second) |
Yes |
| Resting heart rate |
Yes |
| Abnormal Heart Rate Alerts |
Yes (high and low) |
| Respiration Rate |
Yes |
| Fitness Age |
Yes (in app) |
| Body Battery™ Energy Monitor |
Yes |
| All-day Stress |
Yes |
| Relaxation reminders |
Yes |
| Relaxation Breathing Timer |
Yes |
| Breathwork |
Yes |
| Sleep |
Yes (Advanced) |
| Sleep coach |
Yes |
| Nap detection |
Yes |
| Hydration |
Yes (in Garmin Connect™) |
| Women's Health |
Yes (in Garmin Connect™) |
| Health Snapshot |
Yes |
Sensors
| GPS |
Yes |
| GLONASS |
Yes |
| Galileo |
Yes |
| Garmin Elevate™ wrist heart rate monitor |
Yes |
| Pulse Ox Blood Oxygen Saturation Monitor |
Yes (spot-check, and optional all-day acclimation and in sleep) |
| Barometric altimeter |
Yes |
| Compass |
Yes |
| Gyroscope |
Yes |
| Accelerometer |
Yes |
| Thermometer |
Yes |
| Depth sensor |
Yes |
Daily Smart Features
| Connectivity |
Bluetooth® Smart, ANT+®, Wi-Fi® |
| Connect IQ™ (downloadable watch faces, data fields and apps) |
Yes |
| On-device Connect IQ™ Store |
Yes |
| Smart Notifications |
Yes |
| Text response/reject phone call with text (Android™ only) |
Yes |
| View images from notifications on watch (Android™ only) |
Yes |
| Morning report |
Yes |
| Calendar |
Yes |
| Weather forecasts |
Yes |
| Realtime settings sync with Garmin Connect™ mobile |
Yes |
| Battery Saver - customisable low power watch |
Yes |
| Controls smartphone music |
Yes |
| Find my phone |
Yes |
| Find my watch |
Yes |
| VIRB® camera remote |
Yes |
| Smart trainer control |
Yes |
| Compatible with Garmin Connect™ Mobile |
Yes |
| Smartphone compatibility |
iPhone®, Android™ |
Workout and Training Plans
| Cardio workouts |
Yes |
| Strength workouts |
Yes |
| Yoga workouts |
Yes |
| Pilates workouts |
Yes |
| On-screen workout animations |
Yes |
Activity Profiles
| Gym |
Strength, HIIT, Cardio and Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor rowing |
| WELLNESS |
Walking, Pilates, Yoga |
| Outdoor recreation |
Hiking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Hunting, Horseback Riding, Golfing |
| Cycling |
Biking, Mountain Biking, Indoor Biking |
| Swim |
Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming |
Safety and Tracking Features
| Incident Detection during select activities |
Yes |
| Assistance |
Yes |
| Live Event Sharing |
Yes |
Tactical Features
| Dual grid coordinates |
Yes |
| XERO™ Locations |
Yes |
Boating Features
| Available boating profiles |
Boating |
| Anchor Alarm |
Yes |
| Autopilot control |
Yes |
| Boat data streaming |
Yes |
| Virtual starting line |
Yes |
| Countdown timer |
Yes |
| Tack assist mode |
Yes |
| Built-in barometer and tide tables |
Yes |
Activity Tracking Features
| Step counter |
Yes |
| Move alerts (displays on device after a period of inactivity; walk for a couple of minutes to reset it) |
Yes |
| Auto goal (learns your activity level and assigns a daily step goal) |
Yes |
| Calories Burned |
Yes |
| Floors climbed |
Yes |
| Distance travelled |
Yes |
| Intensity minutes |
Yes |
| TrueUp™ |
Yes |
| Move IQ™ |
Yes |
| Garmin Connect™ Challenges app |
Yes (optional Connect IQ app) |
| Automatic rep counting |
Yes |
Training, Planning and Analysis Features
| Customisable screen(s) |
Yes |
| Downloadable training plans |
Yes |
| Course guidance |
Yes |
| HR Zones |
Yes |
| HR Alerts |
Yes |
| HR Calories |
Yes |
| % HR Max |
Yes |
| % HRR |
Yes |
| Recovery Time |
Yes |
| Auto Max HR |
Yes |
| HRV stress test (measures your heart rate variability while standing still, for 3 minutes, to provide you with an estimated stress level; the scale of this is 1 to 100; low scores indicate lower stress levels) |
Yes (with compatible accessory) |
| HR Broadcast (broadcasts HR data over ANT+® to paired devices) |
Yes |
| Respiration Rate (During Exercise) |
Yes (with compatible accessory) |
| GPS speed and distance |
Yes |
| Customisable activity profiles |
Yes |
| Auto Pause® automatic timer halt |
Yes |
| Interval training |
Yes |
| Advanced workouts |
Yes |
| Power Modes - customisable in-activity battery settings |
Yes |
| Auto Lap® interval tracking feature |
Yes |
| Manual lap |
Yes |
| Configurable lap alerts |
Yes |
| Heat and Altitude Acclimation |
Yes |
| VO2 Max (Run) |
Yes |
| Training Load |
Yes |
| Training load focus |
Yes |
| Training Effect |
Yes |
| Training Effect (Anaerobic) |
Yes |
| Primary benefit (Training Effect labels) |
Yes |
| Customisable alerts |
Yes |
| Finish time |
Yes |
| Virtual partner |
Yes |
| Race an activity |
Yes |
| Multi-sport |
Yes |
| Garmin Live Segments |
Yes |
| Strava Live Segments |
Yes |
| Round-trip course creator (running/cycling) |
Yes |
| Trendline™ Popularity Routing |
Yes (available as a wearable map theme) |
| Touch and/or button lock |
Yes |
| Shortcuts |
Yes |
| Auto scroll |
Yes |
| Activity history on watch |
Yes |
| Physio TrueUp |
Yes |
Running Features
| GPS-based distance, time and pace |
Yes |
| Running dynamics |
Yes (with compatible accessory) |
| Vertical oscillation and ratio |
Yes (with compatible accessory) |
| Ground contact time and balance |
Yes (with compatible accessory) |
| Stride length (real time) |
Yes (with compatible accessory) |
| Cadence (provides real-time number of steps per minute) |
Yes |
| Performance condition |
Yes |
| Lactate threshold |
Yes (with compatible accessory) |
| PacePro™ Pacing Strategies |
Yes |
| Run workouts |
Yes |
| Trail run auto climb |
Yes |
| Race predictor |
Yes |
| Foot pod capable |
Yes |
Golfing Features
| Preloaded with 43,000 courses worldwide |
Yes |
| Yardage to F/M/B (distance to front, middle and back of green) |
Yes |
| Yardage to layups/doglegs |
Yes |
| Measures shot distance (calculates exact yardage for shots from anywhere on course) |
Automatic |
| Digital scorecard |
Yes |
| Custom targets |
Yes |
| Stat tracking (strokes, putts per round, greens and fairways hit) |
Yes |
| Garmin AutoShot™ |
Yes |
| Full vector map |
Yes |
| Auto CourseView updates |
Yes |
| Green View with manual pin position |
Yes |
| Hazards and course targets |
Yes |
| PinPointer |
Yes |
| PlaysLike distance |
Yes |
| Handicap scoring |
Yes |
| TruSwing™ compatible |
Yes |
| Round timer/odometer |
Yes |
| Automatic club tracking compatible (requires accessory) |
Yes |
Outdoor Recreation
| Point-to-point navigation |
Yes |
| Breadcrumb trail in real time |
Yes |
| Back to start |
Yes |
| TracBack® |
Yes |
| UltraTrac mode |
Yes |
| Explore Nearby |
Yes |
| Elevation profile |
Yes |
| Distance to destination |
Yes |
| Barometric trend indicator with storm alert |
Yes |
| ClimbPro™ Ascent Planner |
Yes |
| Vertical speed |
Yes |
| Total ascent/descent |
Yes |
| Future elevation plot |
Yes |
| Preloaded road and trail maps |
Yes |
| Preloaded ski resort maps |
Yes |
| Downloadable cartography support |
Yes |
| GPS coordinates |
Yes |
| Sight 'N Go |
Yes |
| Area calculation |
Yes (via Connect IQ™) |
| Fish forecast |
Yes (via Connect IQ™) |
| Projected waypoint |
Yes |
| Sun and moon information |
Yes (via Connect IQ™) |
| Expedition GPS Activity |
Yes |
| Tides |
Yes (via Connect IQ™) |
Cycling Features
| Courses |
Yes |
| Bike lap and lap maximum power (with power sensor) |
Yes |
| Race an activity |
Yes |
| Alerts (triggers alarm when you reach goals including time, distance, heart rate or calories) |
Yes |
| FTP (Functional Threshold Power) |
Yes (with compatible accessory) |
| Garmin cycle map (routable cycling-specific street map) |
Yes |
| Compatible with Vector™ and Rally™ (power meters) |
Yes |
| Compatible with Varia Vision™ (head-mounted display) |
Yes |
| Compatible with Varia™ radar (rear-facing radar) |
Yes |
| Compatible with Varia™ lights |
Yes |
| Speed and cadence sensor support (w/sensor) |
Yes |
| Power meter compatible |
Yes |
Swimming Features
| Open-water swim metrics (distance, pace, stroke count/rate, stroke distance, swim efficiency (SWOLF), calories) |
Yes |
| Pool swim metrics (lengths, distance, pace, stroke count, swim efficiency (SWOLF), calories) |
Yes |
| Stroke type detection (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly) (pool swim only) |
Yes |
| Drill logging (pool swim only) |
Yes |
| Basic rest timer (up from 0) (pool swim only) |
Yes |
| Countdown start |
Yes |
| Pool swim workouts |
Yes |
| Underwater wrist-based heart rate |
Yes |
| Heart rate from external HRM (real-time during rests, interval and session stats during rests, and automatic heart rate download post-swim) |
Yes (with HRM-Tri, HRM-Swim, HRM-Pro or HRM-Pro Plus) |
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