Garmin Unveils Affordable Wearable with 2.4-Inch Display

Key Takeaways

1. The Garmin Descent X30 features a 2.4-inch color LCD display with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels, tracking various dive metrics and syncing logs via Bluetooth to the Garmin Dive app.

2. It has four waterproof metal buttons for navigation, designed for use with gloves, and offers a flip-screen mode for customizable button positioning.

3. The device is rugged, rated for dives up to 10 ATM (100 meters), and utilizes recycled materials in its housing and bezel.

4. The built-in lithium-ion battery lasts for 30 hours at medium brightness and 10 hours at high brightness.

5. Priced at $749.99/£649.99/€749.99, the Descent X30 is about half the cost of the more advanced Descent X50i, which features a larger 3-inch touchscreen and a higher dive rating.

The Garmin Descent X30, a large-format dive computer, is now available globally. This new model follows the recent launch of the Descent S1 smart buoy just a few months ago.

Display Features

The Descent X30 features a spacious 2.4-inch color LCD display with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels. Although Garmin claims the screen is vibrant, they haven’t shared any specifics about the maximum brightness. This dive computer can track various data during your dive, including NDL Aware depth metrics, compass readings, and water temperature. Additionally, it allows users to choose from multiple dive profiles and record entry and exit points with the help of surface GPS, automatically syncing dive logs to the Garmin Dive smartphone app through Bluetooth.

Navigation and Design

Navigating the Descent X30 is done via four waterproof metal buttons, which are usable even with gloves on. The flip-screen mode provides the option to position the buttons either at the top or bottom of the device, depending on your preference. Garmin emphasizes that all of the plastic used in the housing and bezel of the dive computer is made from recycled materials. This model is considered “rugged,” rated for dives up to 10 ATM (100 meters). With its built-in lithium-ion battery, it can last for 30 hours at medium brightness or 10 hours on high brightness.

Pricing Information

Currently, the Garmin Descent X30 dive computer is priced at $749.99/£649.99/€749.99. This is about half the cost of the more advanced Descent X50i (retail price $1,499.99 on Amazon), which shares a similar design but offers a larger 3-inch touchscreen and is rated for 20 ATM dives.

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