Features
- Built for recreational or technical scuba diving and freediving, the Garmin Descent Mk3i dive computer boasts a 200-meter dive-rated case, metal leakproof inductive buttons and multiple dive modes.
- Features a stunning AMOLED (active-matrix organic light-emitting diode) display with scratch-resistant sapphire lens
- 51 mm size features a 1.4 in. AMOLED display, 51 mm titanium bezel and optional titanium bracelet (titanium bracelet not included)
- 43 mm size features a stunning 1.2 in. AMOLED display and 43 mm stainless steel bezel; sized for smaller wrists
- Dive-first design with 200-meter dive-rated case, metal leakproof inductive buttons and multiple dive modes for recreational to technical scuba diving and freediving
- Enhanced SubWave sonar technology provides the ability to exchange preset diver-to-diver messages up to 30 meters (available with software v.15.70 or later)
- Also supports monitoring of tank pressures and depth for up to 8 networked divers, within a range of 10 meters, when paired with the Descent T2 transceiver (not included)
- DiveView maps offer bathymetric depth contours and more than 4,000 dive sites to help you find where to dive and get oriented
- Multi-band GPS technology provides superior positional accuracy while you’re on the surface, letting you mark your entry and exit points; GPS tracking does not work underwater
- Built-in ABC sensors—including a 3-axis underwater compass—help navigate every part of your dive from entry to exit
- Dive logs lets you store and review data from up to 200 dives right on your wrist
- Dive logs automatically sync with the Garmin Dive app on your compatible smartphone, allowing you to share and review data, track gear, post photos, take notes and more
- 51 mm size has an LED flashlight for visibility in low-light conditions—above or below water—bright, steady beam in red or white light; variable intensities; strobe modes
- This dive computer is designed to help maximize your preparation for the physical and mental challenges of diving
- Dive readiness tool, developed by Garmin, shows how lifestyle factors such as sleep, exercise, stress and jet lag can affect your body’s overall preparedness for diving
- This helps you make better-informed dive plan decisions (data presented is intended to be a close estimation of metrics tracked)
- Built-in sports apps help support your active lifestyle, offering fitness and training features that provide actionable insights for building strength and endurance
- When you’re ashore, the Descent Mk3i supports Garmin Pay contactless payments, music storage and smart notifications to keep you connected; compatible smartphone required
- Get 24/7 health and wellness monitoring with wrist-based heart rate, advanced sleep monitoring, respiration tracking, Pulse Ox and more
- This is not a medical device, and data presented is intended to be a close estimation of metrics tracked; Pulse Ox not available in all countries
- 51 mm battery performance: up to 25 days in smartwatch mode and up to 66 hours in dive mode so you can dive without worrying about battery life and go longer between recharges
- 43 mm battery performance: up to 10 days in smartwatch mode and up to 30 hours in dive mode so you can dive without worrying about battery life and go longer between recharges
Specifications
- Best Use: Scuba Diving, Scuba Diving, Scuba Diving, Scuba Diving
- Average Battery Life: Smartwatch: up to 25 days; Battery saver watch mode: up to 31 days; GPS only: up to 76 hours ; All satellite systems: up to 55 hours; Dive mode: up to 66 hours, Smartwatch: up to 10 days; Battery saver watch mode: up to 12 days; GPS only: up to 28 hours; All satellite systems: up to 20 hours; Dive mode: up to 30 hours
- Battery Type: Lithium Ion, Lithium Ion, Lithium Ion, Lithium Ion
- Display Size: 1.4 inches, 1.2 inches
- Illumination: Luminous Face, Luminous Face, Luminous Face, Luminous Face
- Altimeter: Pressure-based, Pressure-based, Pressure-based, Pressure-based
- Compass: Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
- GPS/Satellite Detectable: Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
- HRM Included/Integrated: Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
- Heart Rate Sensor Type: Wrist-based, Wrist-based, Wrist-based, Wrist-based
- Average Heart Rate: Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
- Pulse Oximeter: Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
- Heart Rate Target Zone(s): Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
- VO2 Max Estimate: Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
- Recovery Advising: Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
- Tracks Steps: Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
- Pedometer Type: Digital 3-axis Accelerometer, Digital 3-axis Accelerometer, Digital 3-axis Accelerometer, Digital 3-axis Accelerometer
- Pace Alert: Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
- Interval Training: Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
- Tracks Calories Burned: Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
- Water-Resistant Depth: 200 meters, 200 meters, 200 meters, 200 meters
- Pool Lap Recognition: Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
- Stroke Recognition: Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
- Sleep Tracking: Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
- Alarm: Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
- Time Display: Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
- Stopwatch: Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
- Visual Map Display: Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
- Basemap: Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
- Preloaded Map: Road / Topo, Road / Topo, Road / Topo, Road / Topo
- Programmable Routes: Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
- Number of Routes: 50, 50, 50, 50
- Number of Waypoints: 500, 500, 500, 500
- Customization: Apps, Apps, Apps, Apps, Data Fields, Data Fields, Data Fields, Data Fields, Watch Faces, Watch Faces, Watch Faces, Watch Faces, Widgets, Widgets, Widgets, Widgets
- Smart Device Notifications: Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
- Data Exchange: ANT+, ANT+, ANT+, ANT+, Bluetooth, Bluetooth, Bluetooth, Bluetooth
- Compatible Fitness Accessories: Heart Rate Monitor, Heart Rate Monitor, Heart Rate Monitor, Heart Rate Monitor, Cadence Sensor, Cadence Sensor, Cadence Sensor, Cadence Sensor, Power Meter, Power Meter, Power Meter, Power Meter
- Gender: Unisex, Unisex, Unisex, Unisex
51 mm average battery life:
- Smartwatch: up to 25 days (10 days always-on)
- Battery saver watch mode: up to 31 days
- GPS only: up to 76 hours (56 hours always-on )
- All satellite systems: up to 55 hours (43 hours always-on)
- All satellite systems + multi-band: up to 48 hours (38 hours always-on)
- All satellite systems + music: up to 17 hours
- Max battery GPS: up to 118 hours
- Expedition GPS: up to 24 days
- Dive mode: up to 66 hours
- Dive mode with air integration: up to 40 hours
43 mm average battery life:
- Smartwatch: up to 10 days (4 days always-on)
- Battery saver watch mode: up to 12 days
- GPS only: up to 28 hours (22 hours always-on )
- All satellite systems: up to 20 hours (16 hours always-on)
- All satellite systems + multi-band: up to 17 hours (14 hours always-on)
- All satellite systems + music: up to 6 hours
- Max battery GPS: up to 44 hours
- Expedition GPS: up to 10 days
- Dive mode: up to 30 hours
- Dive mode with air integration: up to 15 hours





















