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Garmin - Descent Mk3i Watch Style-Dive Computer, 51mm, Carbon Gray DLC Titanium - Gray - (2025)
Average customer rating
4.6
(129 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 129 reviews
5 Stars
103
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
4
1 Star
4
Customer Reviews for Garmin - Descent Mk3i Watch Style-Dive Computer, 51mm, Carbon Gray DLC Titanium - Gray - (2025)
Customer Rating
2
amoled is bad for an outdoor adventure watch
on August 27, 2025
Posted by: Mattttttttttt
I wanted to try the latest garmin watch after wearing the descent mk1 and quatix 7 solar for many years. The previous watches used an e-ink style display with plenty of resolution, perfect visibility in sunlight, and the only battery saving technique I worried about was whether or not to update the display with every second tick.
The mk3i takes several steps backwards with the amoled screen. Sure, the resolution and colors are beautiful, but it doesn't matter because the screen is in power saving mode frequently enough that there is nothing to see when you turn your wrist over (there is a required nightly sleep mode that requires your other hand to turn the screen on to see any output). And when the screen is on under heavy sunlight or with sunglasses on you can't read the output either.
Overall I will sell this one in favor of the Felix 8e with the superior MIP display.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
3
A Powerhouse Watch with One Glaring Weakness
on September 7, 2025
Posted by: MoishaLu
Overall, I really want to love my Garmin Descent Mk3i. As a tool for diving and fitness, it's nearly perfect. The GPS is lightning-fast, the build quality is exceptional, and the battery life truly lives up to the hype. It feels like a rugged, capable companion for adventures.
However, for a watch in this premium price range, I have one significant gripe that holds me back from giving a full five stars: the sleep tracking is surprisingly inconsistent.
The core of the issue isn't that it doesn't track sleep at all, but that it often does so inaaccurately and at the wrong times. For instance:
· If I'm relaxing on the couch in the evening, being still while watching a movie or reading, the watch sometimes interprets this lack of movement as me being asleep. This leads to the "sleep" data starting far earlier than it actually does.
· Conversely, on nights when I lie awake for a while, it doesn't always seem to capture that period of restlessness correctly.
· Conversely, on nights when I lie awake for a while, it doesn't always seem to capture that period of restlessness correctly.
The other minor frustration is the somewhat rigid "Sleep Mode" schedule. While I understand the intent is to help with sleep hygiene, I wish it were more of a suggestion than a default. For those of us with irregular schedules, the automatic dimming and Do Not Disturb activation can be a nuisance if you're still active, and while you can adjust the times, you can't easily completely decouple it from the sleep schedule without manual intervention.
The Bottom Line: This is a phenomenal diving and sports watch that feels let down by its sleep tracking features. If your primary focus is on underwater performance, surface activities, and navigation, the Mk3i is arguably one of the best you can buy. But if nuanced, granular sleep analysis is a top priority for you, this might not be the device to meet that specific need. It's a fantastic tool that's unfortunately just okay at tracking rest.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
on September 8, 2025
Posted by: Patrick D
I love this to help me lose weight. The Garmin family is amazing. Best all in one dive computer I have.
Written by a customer while visiting ExpertVoice.com
Customer Rating
5
Garmin Mki3
on September 9, 2025
Posted by: Wavefinder
I bought this a few weeks ago, so far it has been the best and most comfortable watch I’ve had so far. Easy to navigate and upgraded from a tactix Bravo. Activities I tested so far with it: running, swimming, snorkeling, and diving. Battery life is insane, future content coming soon on my IG account @saltwater_discipline
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
A learning curve- But I like it.
on September 14, 2025
Posted by: Markha
I dive quite a bit, and this will simplify my back up dive computer & health monitoring, exercise recording.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Impressive
on September 19, 2025
Posted by: christopherkosseff
I had a MK2i for 5 years. This is a nice improvment. The screen is wonderful.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Extraordinary Tool!
on September 20, 2025
Posted by: Elzie
This is a fantastic tool to link with your phone and keep up with emails and other important input. It is Extraordinary accessory for diving and other sport activities. Not only is it excellent in keeping track of your time, depth, and air consumption (When using with a transmitter), It gives simple tools to track your dive buddies and send simple messages.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great Scuba Diving Watch/Computer
on October 2, 2025
Posted by: PONDWATER
What I like most about this watch is that it never loses communication with its’ transceiver, unlike other air-integrated dive watches I’ve owned; maybe because it’s range is 10 meters instead of just 1 meter. I also like that it automatically goes into dive mode with no required action by me except to descend below 4 feet. I also like that with the Garmin Descent S1 Buoy, I am able to find my way back to the dive boat (Find My Buoy) out to 100 meters, which was something I’ve been looking for over the 40 years that I’ve been diving.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin