The Descent X30 dive computer features a vibrant 2.4″ display and a housing and bezel made with recycled ocean-bound plastics. With four large metal buttons, up to 30 hours of battery life and support for multiple dive profiles, it’s perfect for your next dive.
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| 2.4″ VIBRANT COLOUR DISPLAY | RUGGED DESIGN IS 10 ATM DIVE-RATED | 4 LARGE, EASY-TO-USE LEAKPROOF BUTTONS | CHOOSE FROM MULTIPLE DIVE PROFILES | MARK ENTRY AND EXIT POINTS WITH SURFACE GPS | DIVE LONGER WITH NDL AWARE™ DEPTH METRICS |
WHAT YOU’LL LOVE |
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2.4″ COLOUR DISPLAYSee critical information and custom dive screens at a glance on a large and easy-to-read colour display. |
FLIP-SCREEN MODEOrient the buttons on top of the display with flip-screen mode. Navigate your custom dive screens with up to three data fields per page. The large metal buttons are easy to use, even with gloves on. |
MULTIPLE DIVE PROFILESEnjoy support for single- and multi-gas dive profiles, including trimix. |
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NDL AWARE™ DEPTH METRICSExtend your bottom time with NDL Aware depth metrics that work in real time to show how specific depth changes can impact your no-decompression limit (NDL). |
SURFACE GPS AND COMPASSMark your surface entry and exit points with advanced satellite connectivity. Find your target before you dive with this GPS tool, and navigate underwater with the 3-axis digital compass. |
ECO-FRIENDLY DESIGN100% of the plastic used in the dive computer’s housing and bezel is made with recycled ocean-bound plastics. |
FOR THE DIVE OF YOUR LIFE |
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DYNAMIC DEPTH CHARTSee your depth history during a dive, and get a clear understanding of where you have been and how it affects your decompression plan to help guide your ascent. |
DIVE BANDSThe comfortable and durable hinged silicone dive band fits easily over your wetsuit. Descent X30 is also compatible with 26 mm QuickFit® bands, including the bungee mount. |
DIVE LOGStore and review data for all your dives — and share via the Garmin Dive™ app. |
GARMIN DIVE APPPair the app with your Descent dive computer to automatically sync and upload your dive logs. |
WATER THERMOMETERFind the thermocline with the onboard water temperature sensor. |
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SURFACE INTERVAL TRACKINGThis feature helps you plan multiple dives in a day to ensure your body has enough time to properly off-gas. |
STAY ALERTIncrease situational awareness with audible and vibration alerts. |
INREACH® CONNECTIVITYWhen paired with an inReach satellite communicator and dive case, remotely trigger an SOS message when you are above the surface1. |
What You’ll Love |
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| Watch display type | LCD |
| Water rating | Dive (100 metres) |
General |
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| Strap material | Silicone |
| Lens material | Chemically strengthened glass |
| Bezel material | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Case material | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
| QuickFit™ watch band compatible | Yes (26 mm) |
| Physical size | 78.7 x 61.8 x 24.7 mm Silicone band: 140-360 mm |
| Weight | No bands: 159 g With bands: 198.4 g |
| Leakproof inductive buttons | Yes |
| Display Size | 2.4″ diagonal |
| Display Resolution | 320 x 240 pixels RGB |
| Colour display | Yes |
| Large font option | Yes |
| Battery type | Lithium ion |
| Battery life | Medium brightness (default): 30 hours High brightness: 10 hours Night dive: 47 hours |
| Charging method | Garmin proprietary clip charger |
| Memory/history | 4 GB |
Clock features |
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| Time/date | Yes |
| GPS time sync | Yes |
| Automatic daylight saving time | Yes |
| Stopwatch | Yes |
| Sunrise/sunset times | Yes |
Sensors |
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| GPS | Yes |
| GLONASS | Yes |
| Galileo | Yes |
| Compass | Yes |
| Gyroscope | Yes |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Thermometer | Yes |
| Ambient light sensor | Yes |
| Depth sensor | Yes |
Daily smart features |
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| Connectivity | Bluetooth®, ANT+® |
| Smart Notifications | Yes |
| Text response/reject phone call with text (Android™ only) | Yes |
| Weather forecasts | Yes |
| Realtime settings sync with Garmin Connect™ mobile | Yes (also with Garmin Dive app) |
| Smartphone compatibility | iPhone®, Android™ |
| Passcode | Yes |
Activity profiles |
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| Dive | Diving |
Tactical features |
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| Dual grid coordinates | Yes |
Diving features |
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| Dive activity maximum operating depth | 100 metres |
| Single-gas mode | Yes |
| Multi-gas mode | Yes |
| Gauge mode | Yes |
| Decompression model | Bühlmann ZHL-16c with gradient factors |
| Nitrox support | Yes |
| Trimix support | Yes |
| Gas mixes | Air, Nitrox and Trimix, up to 100% O2; 1 bottom gas and up to 11 deco and/or backup gasses. |
| PO2 | Up to 2.0 with customisable deco PO2 setting |
| Auto start/end dive | Yes |
| Custom end-dive timeout | Yes (20s to 10 m) |
| Safety Stop | Yes (customisable off/3min/5min) |
| Deep Stops | Yes (using custom gradient factors) |
| Customisable conservatism | Yes (low/medium/high or custom using gradient factors) |
| Dive ascent/descent rate indicator | Yes |
| Automatic altitude adjustment | Yes |
| No fly time | Yes |
| Dive planner | Yes (basic NDL + multi-gas deco planner) |
| Backlight | Yes (configurable intensity; always on) |
| Automatically saves dive entry and exit locations | Yes |
| Sync dive log to Garmin Dive™ Mobile app | Yes |
| Custom dive data screens | Yes |
| Alerts & alarms | Audible and vibration alarms for ascent rate, PO2, CNS/OTU, NDL, deco, gas switching. Customisable (up to 40) audible and/or vibration per dive mode, based on depth or time |
| 3-axis dive compass | Yes (with adjustable heading, quick change to 90R, 90L and reciprocal). Indicates degrees and direction back to set heading |
| Missed Deco Lockout | Yes (can be disabled prior to dive with user acknowledgement) |
| Residual Tissue Loading Reset | Yes (on the surface with user acknowledgement) |
| Surface diver status widget | Yes (surface interval, N2/HE loading, CNS, OTU and tissue compartment status) |
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| Built-in barometer and tide tables | Yes (downloadable tides) |
Training, planning and analysis features |
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| GPS speed and distance | Yes |
| Touch and/or button lock | Yes |
| Activity history on watch | Yes |
Outdoor recreation |
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| Point-to-point navigation | Yes |
| Explore Nearby | Yes |
| REFERENCE POINT | Yes |
| Distance to destination | Yes |
| GPS coordinates | Yes |
