Garmin Descent™ G2 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch8 - LTE · 40mmSize, Specs & Wrist Fit Compared
The Garmin Descent™ G2 is 5.1mm wider, 2.8mm longer, 6.6mm thicker and 35g heavier than the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 - LTE · 40mm. Both are circular.
Measured against the Garmin Descent™ G2.
- Case width
- 45.5mmbaseDescent™ G240.4mm−5.1mmGalaxy Watch8 - LTE · 40mm
- Lug-to-lug
- 45.5mmbaseDescent™ G242.7mm−2.8mmGalaxy Watch8 - LTE · 40mm
- Thickness
- 15.2mmbaseDescent™ G28.6mm−6.6mmGalaxy Watch8 - LTE · 40mm
- Weight
- 65gbaseDescent™ G230g−35gGalaxy Watch8 - LTE · 40mm
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Which one fits you
On wrists narrower than about 48mm, the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 - LTE · 40mm is the safer pick — it stays proportionate down to roughly 45mm, where the Garmin Descent™ G2 starts to hang over the edge. Above 48mm both sit cleanly, and the Garmin Descent™ G2 gives you more presence.
The Garmin Descent™ G2 wears larger than the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 - LTE · 40mm (45.5mm vs 40.4mm case), giving it more wrist presence — and needing a wider wrist to sit cleanly.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch8 - LTE · 40mm is the slimmer of the two (8.6mm vs 15.2mm), so it slides under a cuff more easily.
On the wrist the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 - LTE · 40mm feels lighter (30g vs 65g, case only).
Among the 461 46mm watches we hold thickness for, the Garmin Descent™ G2 is thicker than 82% — it will sit high even though the case width reads modest.
Among the 509 40mm watches we hold thickness for, the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 - LTE · 40mm is thinner than 83%, so it wears flatter than its width suggests.
Specification Comparison
| Spec | GarminDescent™ G2 | SamsungGalaxy Watch8 - LTE · 40mm |
|---|---|---|
| Case Width | 45.5mm | 40.4mm |
| Lug-to-Lug | 45.5mm | 42.7mm |
| Thickness | 15.2mm | 8.6mm |
| Weight | 65g | 30g |
| Shape | Circular | Circular |
| Display type | AMOLED | OLED/AMOLED |
| Released | 2025 | 2025 |
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2D Dimension Schematics
Every case drawn to scale on a shared centre — from above, and in profile against the wrist. Built from the measurements, so it works for every watch whether or not it has a photo.
Highlight
- Garmin Descent™ G245.5mm · 15.2mm thick
- Samsung Galaxy Watch8 - LTE · 40mm40.4mm × 42.7mm · 8.6mm thick
Garmin Descent™ G2 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch8 - LTE · 40mm on a wrist
Put Garmin Descent™ G2 and Samsung Galaxy Watch8 - LTE · 40mm on the same arm, sized to your own wrist, and turn it. Side by side or stacked on one spot, whichever answers the question faster.
- Garmin Descent™ G2 — 45.5mm case, standing 15.2mm off the wrist.
- Samsung Galaxy Watch8 - LTE · 40mm — 40.4mm case, 42.7mm lug-to-lug, standing 8.6mm off the wrist.
Whether that clears your wrist edges is the question worth answering, and it depends on your wrist rather than on the case diameter.
See them on a wrist in 3DCase shapes are generated from each watch's published measurements — case width, lug-to-lug and thickness — not from manufacturer 3D models, so the proportions are accurate while the dial is generic.
Battery life compared
Furthest apart in Smartwatch mode, where the Garmin Descent™ G2 lasts 5.0× as long as the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 - LTE · 40mm (10 days against 2 days).
Garmin Descent™ G2Samsung Galaxy Watch8 - LTE · 40mm
Battery Saver
12 days—Smartwatch
10 days2 daysExpedition GPS
10 days—Max Battery GPS
44 hours—Dive
27 hours—GPS Only
20 hours—All Satellite Systems
15 hours—
Full Specification Comparison
399 specs| Spec | Garmin Descent™ G2 | Samsung Galaxy Watch8 - LTE · 40mm |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Family | Garmin | — |
| General | ||
| Battery life | Dive Mode: Up to 27 hours Smartwatch: Up to 10 days (4 days always-on) Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 12 days GPS Only: Up to 20 hours All Satellite Systems: Up to 15 hours Max Battery GPS: Up to 44 hours Expedition GPS: Up to 10 days | — |
| Display Size | 1.2" (30.4 mm) diameter | — |
| Case material | fiber-reinforced ocean-bound plastic | — |
| Color display | Yes | — |
| Lens Material | sapphire crystal | — |
| Bezel Material | fiber-reinforced ocean-bound plastic | — |
| Memory/History | 4 GB | — |
| Strap material | silicone | — |
| Charging method | Garmin proprietary clip charger | — |
| Large font option | Yes | — |
| Display resolution | 390 x 390 pixels | — |
| Leakproof inductive buttons | Yes | — |
| QuickFit® watch band compatible | yes (22 mm) | — |
| Sensors | ||
| GPS | Yes | — |
| Compass | Yes | — |
| GLONASS | Yes | — |
| Galileo | Yes | — |
| Gyroscope | Yes | — |
| Thermometer | Yes | — |
| Depth sensor | Yes | — |
| Accelerometer | Yes | — |
| Barometric altimeter | Yes | — |
| Pulse Ox Blood Oxygen Saturation Monitor | Yes | — |
| Garmin Elevate™ wrist heart rate monitor | Yes | — |
| has GPS | — | Yes |
| has a compass | — | Yes |
| Has a barometer | — | Yes |
| has a gyroscope | — | Yes |
| Has a cadence sensor | — | No |
| has an accelerometer | — | Yes |
| Monitors perspiration | — | No |
| Has a heart rate monitor | — | Yes |
| Has a temperature sensor | — | Yes |
| Monitors blood oxygenation levels | — | Yes |
| Product Info | ||
| Main SKU | 010-02986-00 | — |
| Product ID | 1558977 | — |
| Product Name | Descent™ G2 | — |
| Release Date | 2/14/2025 | — |
| Product Variation | Black with Black Band | — |
| Clock Features | ||
| Timer | Yes | — |
| Stopwatch | Yes | — |
| Time/date | Yes | — |
| Alarm clock | Yes | — |
| GPS Time Sync | Yes | — |
| Sunrise/sunset times | Yes | — |
| Automatic daylight saving time | Yes | — |
| Diving Features | ||
| PO2 | Up to 2.0 with customizable deco PO2 setting | — |
| Tides | Yes | — |
| Backlight | yes (configurable time and intensity; auto-on at depth) | — |
| Gas mixes | Air, Nitrox and Trimix up to 100% O2; 1 bottom gas and up to 11 deco and/or backup gasses. | — |
| APNEA mode | Yes | — |
| Deep Stops | yes (using custom gradient factors) | — |
| Gauge mode | Yes | — |
| Pool APNEA | Yes | — |
| No fly time | Yes | — |
| Safety Stop | yes (customizable off/3min/5min) | — |
| Dive planner | yes (basic NDL + multi-gas deco planner) | — |
| Dive readiness | Yes | — |
| Multi-gas mode | Yes | — |
| Nitrox support | Yes | — |
| Trimix support | Yes | — |
| APNEA hunt mode | Yes | — |
| Alerts & alarms | Audible and vibration alarms for ascent rate, PO2, CNS/OTU, NDL, deco, gas switching. Customizable (up to 40) audible and/or vibration per dive mode, based on depth or time | — |
| Single-gas mode | Yes | — |
| 3-axis dive compass | yes (with adjustable heading, quick change to 90R, 90L and reciprocal). Indicates degrees and direction back to set heading | — |
| Auto start/end dive | Yes | — |
| Decompression model | Bühlmann ZHL-16c with gradient factors | — |
| Missed Deco Lockout | yes (can be disabled prior to dive with user acknowledgement) | — |
| Custom end-dive timeout | yes (20s to 10 m) | — |
| Custom dive data screens | Yes | — |
| Customizable conservatism | yes (low/medium/high or custom using gradient factors) | — |
| Surface diver status widget | yes (surface interval, N2/HE loading, CNS, OTU and tissue compartment status) | — |
| Automatic altitude adjustment | Yes | — |
| Residual Tissue Loading Reset | yes (on the surface with user acknowledgement) | — |
| Closed Circuit Rebreather (CCR) | Yes | — |
| Dive ascent/descent rate indicator | Yes | — |
| Dive activity maximum operating depth | 100 meters | — |
| Sync dive log to Garmin Dive™ Mobile app | Yes | — |
| Automatically saves dive entry and exit locations | Yes | — |
| Gaming Features | ||
| Gaming Activity | Yes | — |
| GameOn™ app compatible | Yes | — |
| Cycling Features | ||
| Courses | Yes | — |
| MTB Grit & Flow | Yes | — |
| Race an activity | Yes | — |
| Power meter compatible | Yes | — |
| Advanced cycling dynamics | Yes | — |
| Compatible with Varia™ lights | Yes | — |
| FTP (Functional Threshold Power) | yes (with compatible accessory) | — |
| Speed and cadence sensor support (w/sensor) | Yes | — |
| Bike lap and lap maximum power (with power sensor) | Yes | — |
| Compatible with Varia™ radar (rear-facing radar) | Yes | — |
| Compatible with Vector™ and Rally™ (power meters) | Yes | — |
| Compatible with Varia Vision™ (head-mounted display) | Yes | — |
| Alerts (triggers alarm when you reach goals including time, distance, heart rate or calories) | Yes | — |
| Golfing Features | ||
| Tournament legal | Yes | — |
| Digital scorecard | Yes | — |
| Garmin AutoShot™ | Yes | — |
| Round timer/odometer | Yes | — |
| Auto CourseView updates | Yes | — |
| Yardage to layups/doglegs | Yes | — |
| Hazards and course targets | Yes | — |
| Pairs with Garmin Golf app | Yes | — |
| Green View with manual pin position | Yes | — |
| CT10 Automatic club tracking compatible (requires accessory) | Yes | — |
| Yardage to F/M/B (distance to front, middle and back of green) | Yes | — |
| Stat tracking (strokes, putts per round, greens and fairways hit) | Yes | — |
| Measures shot distance (calculates exact yardage for shots from anywhere on course) | manual | — |
| Running Features | ||
| Run workouts | Yes | — |
| Running power | Yes | — |
| Race predictor | Yes | — |
| Foot pod capable | Yes | — |
| Running dynamics | Yes | — |
| Lactate threshold | yes (with compatible accessory) | — |
| Grade-adjusted pace | Yes | — |
| Trail run auto climb | Yes | — |
| Performance condition | Yes | — |
| Run/Walk/Stand detection | Yes | — |
| Stride length (real time) | Yes | — |
| PacePro™ Pacing Strategies | Yes | — |
| Vertical oscillation and ratio | Yes | — |
| Ground contact time and balance | Yes | — |
| GPS-based distance, time and pace | Yes | — |
| Cadence (provides real-time number of steps per minute) | Yes | — |
| What You'll Love | ||
| Touchscreen | Yes | — |
| Display type | AMOLED | — |
| Water rating | Dive (100 meters) | — |
| Garmin Pay™ | Yes | — |
| Training status | Yes | — |
| Training readiness | Yes | — |
| Pulse Ox blood oxygen | yes (spot-check, during sleep, all day) | — |
| Sleep score and insights | Yes | — |
| Battery life (smartwatch mode) | up to 10 days (4 days always-on) | — |
| Activity Profiles | ||
| Gym | Strength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing | — |
| Dive | Diving | — |
| Swim | Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming | — |
| Cycling | Biking, Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking, Cyclocross, BMX | — |
| Wellness | Walking, Pilates, Yoga , Indoor Walking | — |
| Multisport | Swimming/Running, Triathlon | — |
| In the ring | Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts | — |
| Team sports | Basketball, Volleyball, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Football/Soccer, American Football, Lacrosse, Rugby, Ultimate Disc, Cricket, Softball, Baseball | — |
| Motor sports | Motorcycling, Overlanding, Motocrossing, ATVing, Snowmobiling | — |
| On the Water | Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Fishing, Boating, Water Skiing, Wakeboarding, Wakesurfing, Tubing, Snorkeling, Whitewater | — |
| Racket sports | Tennis, Pickleball, Badminton, Squash, Table Tennis, Padel, Platform Tennis, Racquetball | — |
| Snow & winter | Skiing, Snowboarding, Backcountry Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Ice Skating, Snowshoeing | — |
| Indoor running | Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Virtual Running | — |
| Outdoor running | Running, Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Obstacle Racing | — |
| Outdoor recreation | Hiking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Hunting, Horseback Riding, Golfing, Disc Golf, Archery | — |
| Other activity profiles | Tactical, Inline Skating | — |
| Swimming Features | ||
| Pool swim workouts | Yes | — |
| Time and distance alerts | Yes | — |
| Auto rest (pool swim only) | Yes | — |
| Drill logging (pool swim only) | Yes | — |
| Countdown start (pool swim only) | Yes | — |
| Underwater wrist-based heart rate | Yes | — |
| "Repeat on" rest timer (pool swim only) | Yes | — |
| Basic rest timer (up from 0) (pool swim only) | Yes | — |
| Stroke type detection (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly) (pool swim only) | Yes | — |
| Pool swim metrics (lengths, distance, pace, stroke count, swim efficiency (SWOLF), calories) | Yes | — |
| Open-water swim metrics (distance, pace, stroke count/rate, stroke distance, swim efficiency (SWOLF), calories) | 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) | — |
| Tactical Features | ||
| XERO™ Locations | Yes | — |
| Dual grid coordinates | Yes | — |
| Outdoor Recreation | ||
| Tides | Yes | — |
| TracBack® | Yes | — |
| Sight 'N Go | Yes | — |
| Tide glance | Yes | — |
| Back to start | Yes | — |
| Fish forecast | Yes | — |
| UltraTrac mode | Yes | — |
| Vertical speed | Yes | — |
| GPS coordinates | Yes | — |
| Reference point | Yes | — |
| Area calculation | yes (via Connect IQ™) | — |
| Elevation profile | Yes | — |
| Projected waypoint | Yes | — |
| Total ascent/descent | Yes | — |
| Future elevation plot | Yes | — |
| Distance to destination | Yes | — |
| Expedition GPS Activity | Yes | — |
| Sun and moon information | Yes | — |
| Point-to-point navigation | Yes | — |
| Rest Timer (Ultra Run only) | Yes | — |
| Bread crumb trail in real time | Yes | — |
| Barometric trend indicator with Storm Alert | Yes | — |
| Daily Smart Features | ||
| Calendar | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth® Smart, ANT+® | — |
| Garmin Share | Yes | — |
| Find My Phone | Yes | — |
| Find My Watch | Yes | — |
| VIRB® Remote | Yes | — |
| Morning report | Yes | — |
| Red shift mode | Yes | — |
| Weather forecasts | Yes | — |
| Smart Notifications | Yes | — |
| Smart trainer control | Yes | — |
| Smartphone compatibility | iPhone®, Android™ | — |
| Controls smartphone music | Yes | — |
| On-device Connect IQ™ Store | Yes | — |
| Find My Phone during GPS activity | Yes | — |
| Pairs with Garmin Connect™ Mobile | Yes | — |
| Compatible with Garmin Messenger app | Yes | — |
| Battery saver (customizable low power watch) | Yes | — |
| Realtime settings sync with Garmin Connect™ mobile | Yes | — |
| View images from notifications on watch (Android™ only) | Yes | — |
| Text response/reject phone call with text (Android™ only) | Yes | — |
| Connect IQ™ (downloadable watch faces, data fields and apps) | Yes | — |
| Activity Tracking Features | ||
| TrueUp™ | Yes | — |
| Move IQ™ | Yes | — |
| Step counter | Yes | — |
| Floors climbed | Yes | — |
| Calories burned | Yes | — |
| Distance traveled | Yes | — |
| Intensity minutes | Yes | — |
| Automatic rep counting | Yes | — |
| Garmin Connect™ Challenges app | yes (optional Connect IQ app) | — |
| Move alerts (displays on device after a period of inactivity) | Yes | — |
| Auto goal (learns your activity level and assigns a daily step goal) | Yes | — |
| Workout and Training Plans | ||
| HIIT workouts | Yes | — |
| Yoga workouts | Yes | — |
| Cardio workouts | Yes | — |
| Pilates workouts | Yes | — |
| Strength workouts | Yes | — |
| Garmin Cycling Coach | Yes | — |
| Garmin Running Coach | Yes | — |
| Garmin Running Coach Experts | Yes | — |
| On-screen workout animations | Yes | — |
| On-screen workout muscle maps | Yes | — |
| Daily Suggested Workout - Cycling | Yes | — |
| Daily Suggested Workout - Running | Yes | — |
| Daily Suggested Workout - Walking | Yes | — |
| Garmin Coach - Prebuilt Cycling Plans | Yes | — |
| Health & Wellness Monitoring | ||
| Sleep | Yes | — |
| Hydration | yes (in Garmin Connect™) | — |
| Breathwork | Yes | — |
| Fitness age | Yes | — |
| Sleep coach | Yes | — |
| Nap detection | Yes | — |
| All-day stress | Yes | — |
| Women's health | yes (in Garmin Connect™) | — |
| Health snapshot | Yes | — |
| Respiration rate | Yes | — |
| Resting heart rate | Yes | — |
| Relaxation reminders | Yes | — |
| Abnormal heart rate alerts | yes (high and low) | — |
| Relaxation breathing timer | Yes | — |
| Body Battery™ energy monitor | Yes | — |
| Wrist-based heart rate (constant, every second) | Yes | — |
| Safety and Tracking Features | ||
| Assistance | Yes | — |
| Live Event Sharing | Yes | — |
| Incident Detection during select activities | Yes | — |
| Incident detection alert on phone for wearables | Yes | — |
| Kid Activity Tracking Features | ||
| Toe-to-Toe™ Challenges app | yes (optional Connect IQ Toe-to-Toe™ Challenges app) | — |
| Training, Planning and Analysis Features | ||
| % HRR | Yes | — |
| % HR max | Yes | — |
| HR zones | Yes | — |
| HR alerts | Yes | — |
| Shortcuts | Yes | — |
| HRV status | Yes | — |
| Manual lap | Yes | — |
| Auto max HR | Yes | — |
| Auto scroll | Yes | — |
| Finish time | Yes | — |
| HR calories | Yes | — |
| Voice alerts | Yes | — |
| Custom alerts | Yes | — |
| Physio TrueUp | Yes | — |
| Recovery time | Yes | — |
| Training load | Yes | — |
| VO2 Max (Run) | Yes | — |
| Course guidance | Yes | — |
| Training effect | Yes | — |
| Virtual Partner | Yes | — |
| Race an Activity | Yes | — |
| Advanced workouts | Yes | — |
| Interval training | Yes | — |
| Race glance/widget | Yes | — |
| VO2 Max (Trail Run) | Yes | — |
| GPS speed and distance | Yes | — |
| Configurable lap alerts | Yes | — |
| Customizable data pages | Yes | — |
| Unified training status | Yes | — |
| Touch and/or button lock | Yes | — |
| Activity history on watch | Yes | — |
| Downloadable training plans | Yes | — |
| Training effect (anaerobic) | Yes | — |
| Manual multisport activities | Yes | — |
| HRM running pace and distance | Yes | — |
| Heat and altitude acclimation | Yes | — |
| Customizable activity profiles | Yes | — |
| Auto Pause® automatic timer halt | Yes | — |
| Respiration rate (during exercise) | yes (with compatible accessory) | — |
| Auto Lap® interval tracking feature | Yes | — |
| Primary benefit (Training Effect labels) | Yes | — |
| Power Modes - customizable in-activity battery settings | Yes | — |
| HR broadcast (broadcasts HR data over ANT+® to paired devices) | Yes | — |
| Improved interval (includes open repeats, intervals data page, rest screen and auto detection) | Yes | — |
| Design | ||
| width | — | 40.4 |
| height | — | 42.7 |
| volume | — | 14.84 cm³ |
| weight | — | 30 g |
| thickness | — | 8.6 |
| ATM rating | — | 5 ATM |
| resolution | — | 438 x 438 px |
| screen size | — | 1.34 inches |
| Display type | — | OLED/AMOLED |
| Has a display | — | Yes |
| pixel density | — | 327 ppi |
| width of band | — | 20 mm |
| water resistance | — | Water resistant |
| Always-On Display | — | Yes |
| has a touch screen | — | Yes |
| is designed for kids | — | No |
| waterproof depth rating | — | 50 m |
| Watch band is replaceable | — | Yes |
| Has sapphire glass display | — | Yes |
| maximum operating temperature | — | 35 °C |
| Ingress Protection (IP) rating | — | IP68 |
| has branded damage-resistant glass | — | No |
| lowest potential operating temperature | — | 0 °C |
| Battery | ||
| battery life | — | 2 days |
| battery power | — | 325 mAh |
| has wireless charging | — | Yes |
| has a removable battery | — | No |
| Has a solar power battery | — | No |
| has a rechargeable battery | — | Yes |
| Features | ||
| RAM | — | 2GB |
| release date | — | 2025-07-09 |
| Has a stopwatch | — | Yes |
| Has smart alarm | — | No |
| Has call control | — | Yes |
| Has silent alarm | — | Yes |
| has HRV tracking | — | Yes |
| internal storage | — | 32GB |
| measures VO2 max | — | Yes |
| Has notifications | — | Yes |
| Has ECG technology | — | Yes |
| Locates your phone | — | Yes |
| has fall detection | — | Yes |
| has voice commands | — | Yes |
| Acquires GPS faster | — | Yes |
| Has vibrating alerts | — | Yes |
| shows readiness level | — | Yes |
| Can be used to answer calls | — | Yes |
| measures resting heart rate | — | Yes |
| has irregular heart rate warnings | — | Yes |
| has fast/slow heart rate notifications | — | Yes |
| Has a built-in camera remote control function | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| has NFC | — | Yes |
| SIM cards | — | 1 eSIM |
| Wi-Fi version | — | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| supports ANT+ | — | No |
| supports Wi-Fi | — | Yes |
| supports Galileo | — | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | — | 5.3 |
| has a cellular module | — | Yes |
| Is compatible with iOS | — | No |
| Is compatible with Android | — | Yes |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Has passcode | — | Yes |
| Has auto pause | — | Yes |
| Is compatible with Windows | — | No |
| Is compatible with Mac OS X | — | No |
| has an external memory slot | — | No |
| Compatible with smart scales | — | Yes |
| has a battery level indicator | — | Yes |
| has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack | — | No |
| Compatible with external heart rate monitors | — | Yes |
| App & Software | ||
| Ad-free | — | Yes |
| Free app | — | Yes |
| Tracks BMI | — | Yes |
| Has coaching | — | Yes |
| Includes maps | — | Yes |
| Supports routes | — | Yes |
| Has achievements | — | Yes |
| Has goal setting | — | Yes |
| Has exercise diary | — | Yes |
| Can be personalised | — | Yes |
| Has weight tracking | — | Yes |
| Predicts start date | — | Yes |
| Tracks water intake | — | Yes |
| Has inactivity alerts | — | Yes |
| Has period notifications | — | Yes |
| Has temperature tracking | — | Yes |
| Provides activity reports | — | Yes |
| Counts how many calories you've burned | — | Yes |
| Activity tracking | ||
| Measures pace | — | Yes |
| Tracks distance | — | Yes |
| Tracks elevation | — | Yes |
| Designed for golf | — | No |
| Tracks your sleep | — | Yes |
| Tracks steps taken | — | Yes |
| Designed for diving | — | No |
| Has a route tracker | — | Yes |
| Has exercise tagging | — | Yes |
| Has multi-sport mode | — | No |
| Tracks calorie intake | — | Yes |
| Provides sleep reports | — | Yes |
| Detects activities automatically | — | Yes |
| Has a stroke counter for swimming | — | Yes |
Wrist Fit
Garmin Descent™ G2
Sits best on wrists ~48–65mm wide (≈ 12.8–17.4cm circumference).
Samsung Galaxy Watch8 - LTE · 40mm
Sits best on wrists ~45–61mm wide (≈ 12.0–16.3cm circumference).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Garmin Descent™ G2 bigger than the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 - LTE · 40mm?
The Garmin Descent™ G2 is bigger — 45.5mm vs 40.4mm case width.
Which fits a smaller wrist better, the Garmin Descent™ G2 or the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 - LTE · 40mm?
The Garmin Descent™ G2 suits wrists around 48–65mm wide, and the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 - LTE · 40mm around 45–61mm. The one with the smaller lower bound is the safer pick for a small wrist.
Can I see the Garmin Descent™ G2 and Samsung Galaxy Watch8 - LTE · 40mm side by side at true scale?
Yes — the schematics and photos above show both watches at matched scale, and our fit tool overlays each on your wrist width.
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