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Alternatives to Garmin Descent G2

10 GPS sports watches at a similar price that compete with the Descent G2 — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.

Alternatives to the Descent G2

Garmin Forerunner 970
3
Garmin · 2025Forerunner 970
5.9
7% pricier ≈ $750
  • Battery life (smartwatch mode) 15 days vs 10 days
  • GPS battery life 26 h vs 20 h
  • Storage 32 GB vs 4 GB
  • Water resistance 5 ATM vs 10 ATM
Suunto Vertical 2
4
Suunto · 2025Vertical 2
9.3
9% cheaper ≈ $640
  • Battery life (smartwatch mode) 20 days vs 10 days
  • GPS battery life 75 h vs 20 h
  • Storage 32 GB vs 4 GB
  • Weight 87 g vs 65 g
  • Pixel density 311 ppi vs 325 ppi
Amazfit T-Rex Dual Solar
5
Amazfit · 2026T-Rex Dual Solar
9.4
7% cheaper ≈ $650
  • Battery life (smartwatch mode) 25 days vs 10 days
  • Sport profiles 180 vs 93
  • Screen size 1.32″ vs 1.2″
  • Weight 69 g vs 65 g
Suunto Race 2
6
Suunto · 2025Race 2
9.0
27% cheaper ≈ $510
  • GPS battery life 65 h vs 20 h
  • Battery life (smartwatch mode) 18 days vs 10 days
  • Storage 32 GB vs 4 GB
  • Weight 76 g vs 65 g
  • Pixel density 311 ppi vs 325 ppi
Polar Grit X2 Pro
8
Polar · 2024Grit X2 Pro
6.7
16% pricier ≈ $810
  • GPS battery life 40 h vs 20 h
  • Battery life (smartwatch mode) 11 days vs 10 days
  • Storage 32 GB vs 4 GB
  • Weight 79 g vs 65 g
Garmin Approach S72 47mm
9
Garmin · 2026Approach S72 47mm
6.5
14% pricier ≈ $800
  • Battery life (smartwatch mode) 16 days vs 10 days
  • Storage 64 GB vs 4 GB
  • Weight 48 g vs 65 g
  • Water resistance 5 ATM vs 10 ATM
Garmin Fenix 9 43mm
10
Garmin · 2026Fenix 9 43mm
5.6
43% pricier ≈ $1,000
  • Storage 64 GB vs 4 GB
  • Screen size 1.3″ vs 1.2″
  • Weight 61 g vs 65 g
  • GPS battery life 18 h vs 20 h
  • Rated dive depth 40 m vs 100 m
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