Garmin Descent™ X50i, Premium Dive Computer, 3" Touchscreen Display, 20 ATM Dive-Rated with Leakproof Buttons

I had to replace my old diver computer because the software was no longer being supported. I bought one that my local dive shop recommended and dove with it once and decided that I needed something bigger (now that I'm older and my eyes aren't as good anymore). The Garmin Descent X50i seemed like it would work. I finally got to dive with it last week while on a work trip and it did not disappoint. As with any new computer, there was a learning curve, but it is small. After a couple of shallow shore dives, I felt comfortable with its features. I appreciate the real estate on the screen and the brightness of the backlighting. The dive app for my phone had a hiccup syncing but I think it was probably related to the inconsistent wifi where I was diving. I am very happy with this purchase.

I purchased it as a backup computer to my Garmin MK2i a couple of weeks ago. Used it on a week worth of diving in Cozumel last week. Beautiful display and easy to setup! It was my primary computer throughout the dives. I could not be happier with the purchase! Loads of information, technical data about the dive sites before your even enter the water.

Brightest, easiest screen to read of any computer I've had. It's very initiative. Looking forward to trying it with someone else that has one.

I have adapted my Decent X50i to my diver propulsion vehicle, the compass display is the best I had experience and as dive computer keeps my status and my dive body's at a high level of awareness with little effort.

I use quite a few Garmin products, including the Descent Mk2i. With the purchase of the Descent X50i, I want to use my Mk2i as a backup, but they both update on Garmin connect. I have quite a few dives logged and would like the X50i to pick up the dive count from Mk2i, but do not see that option. Would love to see a software update to allow this.

As an instructor I have had many computers in the past and currently have 3 different computers, which now am using as backup. This computer by Garmin is truly amazing.. & the software is second to none. I am amazed that the industry has been so stagnant up till now.. hopefully Garmin's new computer will wake them up. The screen, the information you need during the dive, and the brightness and clarity is truly amazing. If you wish to buy a computer.. for now, at least, look no further.

Super easy to use the buttons are super intuitive. Gives great information and feedback. The battery life could be much much better. I would like to see an app for the Avalon system. Also would like to be able to mark an exit point on a map for drift diving. Other than that, it's a great device highly recommend

Overall, a very good option. I'll start with the two challenges. Subwave sonar creates an incredibly annoying “ping” from the transmitter that I haven't encountered in other dive computer transmitters. Definitively the largest hurdle in deciding to purchase. Second, proprietary file system. I download my dives to my iPhone with Dive log (excellent app) and none of my previous dive computers had this problem but Garmin uses a proprietary file system. Good news is that the fix is relatively easy, so solvable. The wins - great screen very easy to read in or out of the water even on a medium setting its really easy to see. - easy set up and pair - love it - set up was pretty darn easy as was the process to connect to transmitter. I've had dive computers where the process was excruciating. This was a very welcome change. - battery is fine - not extraordinary but certainly strong enough to last a couple days of diving. If you are on a live aboard, it's a no brainer to charge between dives and day trips are no problem either. Wins: screen, ease of use, easy to pair with transmitter, good battery Ugh: very annoying subwave pings, proprietary file system Bottom line, I'm very happy with my purchase.

This does nothing the mk3 doesn't do. The plus side to the x50i is you can put more info on the screen so you don't have to scroll. The plus side to mk3 wear it all the time, battery last a lot longer, reads heart rate.

i bought this a week ago and I am having trouble turning the unit on. I had to attempt mutiple time pushing the on button for it to turn on. I read the same complaints from other users in the forum. I returned the unit to the dealer. Also the unit kept loosing connection with the T2 transmitter. When in or out of the water. As expensive as this unit was you would expect more from Garmin.