Buying new smartwatch/divecomputer

[luka27]

Hello everyone,

so I have been looking for a new dive computer. Currently I am using Suunto Vyper Novo and for a casual days I have had my Apple Watch. But the Apple Watch broke and the Suunto dive computer is getting pretty old so I thought of buying a new watch. That's when I saw the Garmin Descent G2. What are your impressions on it? Is it worth buying? Do you maybe have something other that might be better? I am recreational diver, for now at least dive few times a month, summers every weekend, I also run a lot so it need to have good fitness features. What are your recommendations?

 

[Capt Jim Wyatt]

It is a good watch/computer.

 

[scrane]

Garmin makes good watch style dive computers. The only thing I don't like is their use of proprietary AI transmitters. But many people find this not to be an issue.

 

[wlecyt40]

My wife and I use the Garmin Descent MK2i. We can see each others air status. We love it. I have not had any issue with it. The nice thing is that they can do air, nitrox and trimix. My friend Chris uses it as a tech diver in addition to an aqualung dive computer as a back up computer. He has the Descent MK3i. Same configuration but with added bells and whistles.

 

[coldwaterglutton]

There's a long discussion comparing Descent vs the Shearwater, lots of good info in there:

Thread 'Garmin vs shearwater'

Mar 1, 2024

Hi everyone. I’m looking at upgrading my dive computer and I’ve been look at the shearwater teric or tern x vs the Garmin descent. I really like the fact the Garmin is a smartwatch too I could use daily to replace my smartwatch and use it as my computer. Anyone have any insight between the two?

• Jrob4449
• garmin shearwater
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• Forum: Computers, Gauges, Watches & Analyzers

 

[PeteinPC]

I love every product I’ve ever owned from suunto or garmin

 

[luka27]

Thank you everyone, I will answer like this so I don't have to do it separately. I am not really looking for AI, had it on my Suunto dive computer and never used it… I just kinda see the Mk series too pricey and an overkill for what I need, but always wanted it . Still i find it too expensive.

 

[luka27]

I love every product I’ve ever owned from suunto or garmin

What you find better. Also what products did you have if you don't mind me asking.

 

[scrane]

If you just want a smart watch the Garmin 965 is very capable.

 

[luka27]

If you just want a smart watch the Garmin 965 is very capable.

I am looking for a watch and dive computer. 2 in 1