General | |
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Brand
The brand of the smartwatch
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Garmin |
Manufacturer
The company that manufactures the watch
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Garmin Ltd. |
Model Name
The model name of the smartwatch
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Descent Mk3i |
Product Type
Type or category of the product
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Air-Integrated Dive Computer and Smartwatch |
Series Name
The series to which the model belongs
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Descent |
Categorization | |
Product Category
The general category of the product
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Dive Computers |
Subcategory
A more specific category under the main one
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Air-Integrated Smart Dive Watches |
Industry
The industry sector the product belongs to
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Sports and Outdoor |
Battery and Power | |
Battery Type
Type of battery used
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Internal rechargeable lithium-ion |
Battery Life (Smartwatch Mode)
Battery life in smartwatch mode
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Up to 10 days (4 days always-on) |
Battery Life (Battery Saver Watch Mode)
Battery life in battery saver watch mode
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Up to 12 days |
Battery Life (GPS Only)
Battery life using GPS only
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Up to 28 hours (22 hours always-on) |
Battery Life (All Satellite Systems)
Battery life using all satellite systems
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Up to 20 hours (16 hours always-on) |
Battery Life (All Satellite Systems + Multi-band)
Battery life using all satellite systems with multi-band
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Up to 17 hours (14 hours always-on) |
Battery Life (All Satellite Systems + Music)
Battery life using all satellite systems with music
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Up to 6 hours |
Battery Life (Max Battery GPS)
Battery life in Max Battery GPS mode
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Up to 44 hours |
Battery Life (Expedition GPS)
Battery life in Expedition GPS mode
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Up to 10 days |
Battery Life (Dive Mode)
Battery life in dive mode
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Up to 30 hours |
Battery Life (Dive Mode with Air Integration)
Battery life in dive mode with air integration
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Up to 15 hours |
Charging Method
Charging method for the device
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Garmin proprietary clip charger |
Design and Build | |
Lens Material
Material of the watch lens
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Sapphire crystal |
Bezel Material
Material used for the bezel
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DLC coated titanium or bronze PVD coated titanium |
Case Material
Material used for the watch case
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Fiber-reinforced polymer with titanium rear cover |
Strap Material
Material of the watch strap
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Silicone |
Interchangeable Bands
Ability to swap out bands
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Yes (QuickFit® 20 compatible) |
Dimensions (L x W x H)
The dimensions of the watch
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1.69 x 1.69 x 0.563 in |
Wrist Circumference (Silicone Band)
Fits wrists with circumference
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5.04 - 8.82 in |
Wrist Circumference (Extra Long Silicone Band)
Fits wrists with circumference
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5.04 - 14.17 in |
Leakproof Inductive Buttons
Features leakproof inductive buttons
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Yes |
Physical Attributes | |
Weight (No Band)
Weight of the watch without the band
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1.74 oz |
Weight (Silicone Band)
Weight of the watch with silicone band
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2.41 oz |
Water Rating
Water resistance rating
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Dive (200 meters) |
Display | |
Display Type
Type of display used
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AMOLED |
Display Size (Diameter)
Size of the display screen
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1.2 in |
Display Resolution
Pixel resolution of the display
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390 x 390 pixels |
Color Display
Whether the display is in color
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Yes |
Sensors and Components | |
GPS
Built-in GPS receiver
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Yes |
GLONASS
Supports GLONASS satellites
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Yes |
Galileo
Supports Galileo satellites
|
Yes |
SatIQ™ Technology
Provides optimal positioning accuracy
|
Yes |
Garmin Elevate™ Wrist Heart Rate Monitor
Monitors heart rate at the wrist
|
Yes |
Pulse Ox Sensor
Measures blood oxygen saturation levels
|
Yes |
Barometric Altimeter
Measures atmospheric pressure
|
Yes |
Compass
Built-in compass sensor
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Yes |
Gyroscope
Detects rotational movement
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Yes |
Accelerometer
Detects movement and orientation
|
Yes |
Thermometer
Measures ambient temperature
|
Yes |
Ambient Light Sensor
Detects ambient light levels
|
Yes |
Depth Sensor
Measures water depth
|
Yes |
Connectivity | |
Wireless Protocols
Types of wireless connections supported
|
Bluetooth®, ANT+®, Wi-Fi®, Subwave™ |
Smartphone Compatibility
Supports pairing with compatible smartphones
|
iPhone®, Android™ |
Memory and Storage | |
Internal Memory Capacity
Amount of internal storage
|
32 GB |
Music Storage and Playback
Supports music storage and playback
|
Yes |
Health and Fitness Tracking | |
Heart Rate Monitoring
Measures heart rate
|
Yes |
Blood Oxygen Saturation Monitoring
Measures blood oxygen saturation levels
|
Yes |
Respiration Rate Monitoring
Monitors respiration rate
|
Yes |
Stress Monitoring
Monitors stress levels
|
Yes |
Sleep Monitoring
Tracks sleep patterns
|
Yes (Advanced) |
Sleep Score and Insights
Provides sleep score and insights
|
Yes |
Women's Health Tracking
Tracks women's health
|
Yes |
Body Battery™ Energy Monitor
Monitors body energy levels
|
Yes |
Fitness Age
Provides fitness age estimate
|
Yes (in app) |
Activity Tracking Features | |
Step Counter
Counts steps taken
|
Yes |
Calorie Burn Tracking
Tracks calories burned
|
Yes |
Floors Climbed
Tracks floors climbed
|
Yes |
Distance Traveled
Monitors distance traveled
|
Yes |
Specialized Activity Profiles | |
Activity Profiles
Preloaded sports and activity profiles
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Gym, Multisport, Wellness, Indoor and Outdoor Running, Outdoor Recreation, Cycling, Swimming, Water Sports, Motor Sports, Racket Sports, Snow Sports, Team Sports, Combat Sports, Other Activities |
Navigation Features | |
Built-in Mapping
Includes built-in mapping
|
Yes |
Turn-by-Turn Navigation
Provides turn-by-turn navigation
|
Yes |
Multi-Band GPS
Supports multi-band GPS
|
Yes |
Environmental Specifications | |
Water Rating
Specific water-resistance rating
|
Dive (200 meters) |
Software and Compatibility | |
Companion App
Dedicated app for device management
|
Garmin Dive™ App |
Third-Party App Compatibility
Supports third-party apps
|
Yes |
Smart Features | |
Garmin Pay
Supports Garmin Pay contactless payments
|
Yes |
Smartphone Notifications
Receives smart notifications
|
Yes |
Connect IQ™ Store
Downloadable watch faces and apps
|
Yes |
Safety and Tracking Features | |
Incident Detection
Provides incident detection during activities
|
Yes |
Assistance
Allows sending assistance alerts
|
Yes |
LiveTrack
Supports LiveTrack feature
|
Yes |
Miscellaneous Features | |
Morning Report
Includes morning report feature
|
Yes |
Weather Forecasts
Provides weather forecasts
|
Yes |
Music Control
Supports music control on watch
|
Yes |
Find My Phone
Find My Phone feature
|
Yes |
Dive Features | |
Dive Activity Maximum Operating Depth
Maximum operating depth for dive activities
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200 meters |
Single-Gas Mode
Supports single-gas dive mode
|
Yes |
Multi-Gas Mode
Supports multi-gas dive mode
|
Yes |
Gauge Mode
Gauge mode for diving
|
Yes |
Apnea Mode
Apnea diving mode
|
Yes |
Apnea Hunt Mode
Apnea hunt mode
|
Yes |
Decompression Model
Decompression model used
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Bühlmann ZHL-16c with gradient factors |
Nitrox Support
Supports nitrox gas mixtures
|
Yes |
Trimix Support
Supports trimix gas mixtures
|
Yes |
Closed Circuit Rebreather (CCR)
Supports closed-circuit rebreather
|
Yes |
Gas Mixes
Number of gas mixes supported
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Air, Nitrox and Trimix, up to 100% O2; 1 bottom gas and up to 11 deco and/or backup gases |
PO2
Partial pressure of oxygen settings
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Up to 2.0 with customizable deco PO2 setting |
SubWave™ Support
Supports SubWave™ sonar-based communication
|
Yes |
Air Integration
Supports air integration
|
Yes (via SubWave™) |
Number of Transmitters Supported
Number of transmitters supported
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8 |
Gas Time Remaining
Displays gas time remaining
|
Yes |
Gas Consumption Rate
Displays gas consumption rate
|
Yes |
Auto Start/End Dive
Auto start and end dive
|
Yes |
Custom End-Dive Timeout
Customizable end-dive timeout
|
Yes (20s to 10 m) |
Safety Stop
Supports safety stop
|
Yes (customizable off/3min/5min) |
Deep Stops
Supports deep stops
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Yes (using custom gradient factors) |
Customizable Conservatism
Customizable conservatism settings
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Yes (low/medium/high or custom using gradient factors) |
Dive Ascent/Descent Rate Indicator
Dive ascent/descent rate indicator
|
Yes |
Automatic Altitude Adjustment
Automatic altitude adjustment
|
Yes |
No Fly Time
No-fly time calculation
|
Yes |
Dive Planner
Includes dive planner
|
Yes (basic NDL + multi-gas deco planner) |
Tides
Supports tides information
|
Yes |
Backlight
Configurable backlight
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Yes (configurable time and intensity; auto-on at depth) |
Automatically Saves Dive Locations
Automatically saves dive entry and exit locations
|
Yes |
Sync Dive Log
Sync dive log to Garmin Dive™ Mobile app
|
Yes |
Custom Dive Data Screens
Custom dive data screens
|
Yes |
Alerts & Alarms
Alerts and alarms for diving
|
Yes (audible and vibration alarms) |
3-Axis Dive Compass
3-axis dive compass
|
Yes |
Missed Deco Lockout
Missed decompression lockout
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Yes (can be disabled prior to dive with user acknowledgement) |
Residual Tissue Loading Reset
Residual tissue loading reset
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Yes (on the surface with user acknowledgement) |
Surface Diver Status Widget
Surface diver status widget
|
Yes |
- Air integration via SubWave
- Animated workout guides
- 66 hours battery (dive mode)
- Multiple dive modes
- DiveView color maps
- Dive readiness tool
- Built-in LED flashlight
- Monitors up to 8 divers
- 200m dive rating
- 1.4 in AMOLED color display
- Long battery life (25 days)
- Dive log sync with app
- Surface GPS tracking
- Built-in dive compass
- Big Numbers Mode for easy reading
- Preloaded multisport profiles
- Recovery time advisor
- Wrist-based heart rate monitoring
- Pulse Ox sensor
- Garmin Coach integration
- Advanced sleep monitoring
- Multi-band GPS with SatIQ
- Preloaded TopoActive maps
- SkiView maps for 2000+ resorts
- ABC navigation sensors
- Turn-by-turn navigation
- Safety and tracking features
- Backcountry ski data
- Daily adaptive workouts
- Endurance and hill scores
- InReach device compatibility
- Jet lag adviser
- Lume mode for low-light
- Sapphire lens
- SubWave sonar-based messaging
- Surflines conditions access
- Tide data connectivity
- VO2 max tracking
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