Garmin introduced the Descent X30, a dive computer that combines a large-format display with eco-friendly materials and advanced underwater navigation features.
The device is built with a 2.4-inch screen designed for clear visibility underwater, along with leakproof metal buttons, a 10 ATM dive rating and up to 30 hours of battery life. Its housing and bezel use 100% recycled ocean-bound plastics, underscoring the company’s shift toward more sustainable product designs.
The Descent X30 introduces NDL Aware depth metrics, which calculate in real time how changes in depth can affect a diver’s no-decompression limit. It also supports multiple dive profiles, including multi-gas configurations such as trimix, aimed at both recreational and advanced divers.
Navigation features include GPS for surface positioning, a three-axis digital compass, and a dynamic depth chart that provides real-time tracking and projected ascent plans with safety or decompression stops. Audible and vibration alerts are integrated to help maintain situational awareness during dives.
When paired with Garmin’s inReach satellite communicator and dive case, the device can be used to send an SOS message from the surface.
Source: Garmin