Garmin launches new Descent X10 dive computer priced at €349.99

Device maker Garmin has unveiled a new dive computer, the Descent X10, designed for both beginner and experienced divers. It is already available to buy, with a suggested retail price of €349.99.

Display and modes

The device has a 2.1-inch high-contrast screen. Large characters and a backlight make depth, time and oxygen level readings easy to see in bright sunlight as well as underwater. The Descent X10 supports scuba diving, freediving and gauge modes, and has a water resistance rating of 10 ATM.

The battery is rechargeable, lasting up to 50 hours in dive mode and up to six months in standby.

App and features

In the Garmin Dive smartphone app, users can automatically upload dive logs after each dive, mark dive sites and track equipment usage. Once paired with the app, a dive simulator is also available, letting users explore the device's features before entering the water and practise actions that approximate real situations.

A feature called NDL Aware shows in real time how changes in depth affect the no-decompression limit (NDL), helping divers plan their time at depth. Divers who carry a backup device can sync settings across several compatible Descent dive computers.

Personalisation and sustainability

The look of the device can be changed with bezel guards, sold separately, in yellow, turquoise, purple and black. The box includes a silicone strap suited to wearing over a wetsuit, and the computer is also compatible with QuickFit straps in various colours. The case and bezel are made entirely from recycled plastic collected in coastal areas that could otherwise end up in the ocean.

Rental for dive centres

A new rental mode is aimed at dive schools, centres and dive tour operators. It lets staff quickly adjust settings to each diver's skill level and easily reset them before the next use. Bezel guards in different colours help tell units apart and manage rental equipment.