Garmin  Descent X50i

I git the Garmin X50I from a friend who who also has the MK3I watch computer. After looking at both, i noticed that the X50I was easier to read and use. I just got my open water certification and was looking for a reliable and useable comouter and this seemed to fit the bill. My friend ended up selling me the X50I as he wes not going to need it as he was not going to dive for a while due to work. I could not be happier with the unit. Not only does it have features that I use now as an oen water dive, but as i pick up other skills and advance in certifications I know that I will not need to change computers as this will handle anything that i wish to pursue in the future. Garmin, keep up the great work you are doing.

I had to return the first unit before the first dive. Unit would not power on. I only have a handful of dives, but the last dive the ending air pressure was recorded as 6,552! I understand ZERO if I turn the air off before the dive ends But where does 6,552 come from? Starting PSI was 3,274. ( High Pressure Steel 100 ) My first dive I dove with both my MK3i and my x50i. My tank pressure displayed on both units.... But was not saved in the dive log of the x50i, I think there are still several bugs to be worked out.

I bought this Garmin Computer after already having the MK2i. My friend at my local dive shop raves about the x50i and I have to admit that it lives up to the hype at least for me. I am somewhat of a new gadget/tec guy. This dive computer provides you with a lot of information. With the added GPS capabilities that is unmatched. The only downside is the battery life. I recently went to Bonaire where diving all day is a thing. After a couple of dives (2) that were an hour long each I noticed my battery was really low and had to go back and recharge it. Now there are a couple of things that I will have to try based on some suggestions I found on some websites (put in battery save mode, reduce the backlight and a couple of other things). Over all love the Garmin x50i.

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.

I took the Descent X50i out for the first dive to compare it to my other computers. I strapped 3 computers to me and compared them side by side. The display was amazing; brighter and easier to read than anything else I have. Since I am getting older, I sometimes have difficulty reading the displays but not with this. Took it into deco and was perfectly satisfied with how it operated without making any changes to the layout. Very glad I purchased this!

I received the Descent X50i for Christmas. I went to Cozumel for a week of diving over the New Year Celebration. All I can say is WOW! I have been diving the Descent MK2i (and still love it) but the X50i screen is amazing. The screen is very bright, the multi screen tap feature makes navigating from section to section a breeze. Of course having the connect and Garmin Dive app on the phone helps with initial setup.

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.

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.

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.

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