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KENT D E : What size is this? 43 or 51 mm?darrick c : Hello Kent, this is the 43mm.
Shopper : Does this watch work with other Garmin computer transmitters?darrick c : Hello, no, this would only work for the T1 transmitter. The newer transmitter T2 would not work on this computers.
Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?SHANNON Y : Son in law scuba dives

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Garmin Descent MK2i Dive Computer with Transmitter Specifications

General

General

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  • Lens Material

    Sapphire Crystal

  • Bezel Material

    Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) Coated Titanium

  • Case Material

    Fiber-Reinforced Polymer w/Metal Rear Cover

  • QuickFit Watch Band Compatible

    Yes (26mm)

  • Strap Material

    Silicone or Titanium

  • Color Display

    Yes

  • Display Size

    Diameter: 1.4" (35.56mm)

  • Display Resolution

    280 x 280 Pixels

  • Display Type

    Sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP)

  • Water Rating

    Dive (100 meters)

  • Battery Life

    Smartwatch: Up to 16 Days
    Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 50 Days
    GPS: Up to 48 Hours
    GPS + Music: Up to 15 Hours
    Max Battery GPS Mode: Up to 96 Hours
    Dive Mode: Up to 80 Hours
    Dive Mode with Descent T1: Up To 32 Hours
    Expedition GPS Activity: Up to 35 Days

  • Charging Method

    Garmin proprietary clip charger

  • Memory/History

    32 GB

Clock Features

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  • Time/Date

    Yes

  • GPS Time Sync

    Yes

  • Automatic Daylight Saving Time

    Yes

  • Alarm Clock

    Yes

  • Timer

    Yes

  • Stopwatch

    Yes

  • Sunrise/Sunset Times

    Yes

Health Monitoring

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  • Wrist-Based Heart Rate

    Yes (Constant, Every Second)

  • Daily Resting Heart Rate

    Yes

  • Abnormal Heart Rate Alerts

    Yes (High & Low)

  • Respiration Rate (24x7)

    Yes

  • Pulse Ox Blood Oxygen Saturation

    Yes (spot-check, and optional all-day acclimation and in sleep)

  • Fitness Age

    Yes (in app)

  • Body Battery Energy Monitor

    Yes

  • All-Day Stress

    Yes

  • Relaxation Breathing Timer

    Yes

  • Sleep

    Yes

  • Sleep Score and Insights

    Yes

  • Hydration

    Yes (in Garmin Connect)

  • Woman's Health

    Yes (in Garmin Connect)

Sensors

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  • GPS

    Yes

  • GLONASS

    Yes

  • Galileo

    Yes

  • Garmin Elevate Wrist Heart Rate Monitor

    Yes

  • Barometric Altimeter

    Yes

  • Compass

    Yes

  • Gyroscope

    Yes

  • Accelerometer

    Yes

  • Thermometer

    Yes

  • Depth Sensor

    Yes

  • Pulse Ox Blood Oxygen Saturation Monitor

    Yes

Daily Smart Features

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  • Battery Saver

    Yes (Customizable Low Power Watch)

  • Connect IQ

    Yes (Downloadable Watch Faces, Data Fields, Widgets And Apps)

  • Connectivity

    Bluetooth Smart, ANT+, Wi-Fi, Subwave

  • Find My Watch

    Yes

  • Garmin Pay

    Yes

  • Pairs w/Garmin Connect Mobile

    Yes

  • Controls Smartphone Music

    Yes

  • Music Storage

    Up to 2,000 Songs

  • Find My Phone

    Yes

  • Plays and Controls Watch Music

    Yes

  • Calendar

    Yes

  • Smart Notifications

    Yes

  • Smartphone Compatibility

    iPhone, Android

  • Weather

    Yes

  • Text Response/Reject Phone Call w/Text

    Yes (Android Only)

  • Virb Remote

    Yes

Safety and Tracking Features

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  • Livetrack

    Yes

  • Group Livetrack

    Yes

  • Live Event Sharing

    Yes

  • Incident Detection

    Yes (During Select Activities)

  • Assistance

    Yes

Tactical Features

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  • Stealth Mode

    Yes

  • Dual Grid Coordinates

    Yes

  • Kill Switch

    Yes

Diving Features

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  • Dive Activity Maximum Operating Depth

    330' (100m)

  • Single-Gas Mode

    Yes

  • Multi-Gas Mode

    Yes

  • Gauge Mode

    Yes

  • Apnea Mode

    Yes

  • Apnea Hunt Mode

    Yes

  • Decompression Model

    Buhlmann ZHL-16c with Gradient Factors

  • Nitrox Support

    Yes

  • Trimix Support

    Yes

  • Closed Circuit Rebreather (CCR)

    Yes

  • Gas Mixes

    Air, Nitrox & Trimix
    Up to 100% O2
    1 Bottom Gas & Up to 11 Deco and/or Backup Gasses

  • Po2

    Up to 2.0 with Customizable Deco PO2 Setting

  • SubWave Support

    Yes

  • Air Integration

    Yes (via Subwave)

  • Number of Transmitters Supported

    5

  • Gas Time Remaining

    Yes

  • Gas Consumption Rate

    Yes

  • Auto Start/End Dive

    Yes

  • Custom End-Dive Timeout

    Yes (20s to 10 m)

  • Safety Stop

    Yes (Customizable Off/3min/5min)

  • Deep Stops

    Yes (Using Custom Gradient Factors)

  • Customizable Conservatism

    Yes (Low/Medium/High or Custom Using Gradient Factors)

  • Dive Ascent/Descent Rate Indicator

    Yes

  • Automatic Altitude Adjustment

    Yes

  • No Fly Time

    Yes

  • Dive Planner

    Yes (Basic NDL + Multi-Gas Deco Planner)

  • Tides

    Yes

  • Backlight

    Yes (Configurable Time & Intensity: Auto-On at Depth)

  • Automatically Saves Dive

    Yes (Entry & Exit Locations)

  • Custom Dive Data Screens

    Yes

  • Sync Dive Log To Garmin Dive Mobile App

    Yes

  • Alerts & Alarms

    Audible And Vibration Alarms For Ascent Rate, PO2, CNS/OTU, NDL, Deco, Gas Switching, Tank Pressure, Gas Consumption Rate. Customizable (Up To 40) Audible And/Or Vibration Per Dive Mode, Based On Depth Or Time

  • 3-Axis Dive Compass

    Yes (With Adjustable Heading, Quick Change to 90R, 90L &d Reciprocal)
    Indicates Degrees & Direction Back to Set Heading

  • Missed Deco Lockout

    Yes (Can be Disabled Prior to Dive w/User Acknowledgement)

  • Residual Tissue Loading Reset

    Yes (On the Surface with User Acknowledgement)

  • Surface Diver Status Widget

    Yes (Surface Interval, N2/HE Loading, CNS, OTU & Tissue Compartment Status)

Boating Features

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  • Available Boating Profiles

    Boating

  • Built-In Barometer And Tide Tables

    Yes

Activity Tracking Features

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  • Step Counter

    Yes

  • Move Bar

    Yes (Displays On Device After a Period of Inactivity: Walk for a Couple of Minutes To Reset It)

  • Auto Goal

    Yes (Learns Your Activity Level & Assigns a Daily Step Goal)

  • Calories Burned

    Yes

  • Floors Climbed

    Yes

  • Distance Traveled

    Yes

  • Intensity Minutes

    Yes

  • TrueUp

    Yes

  • Move IQ

    Yes

  • Garmin Connect Challenges App

    Yes (Optional Connect IQ app)

Gym & Fitness Equipment

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  • Automatic Rep Counting

    Yes

  • Cardio Workouts

    Yes

  • Strength Workouts

    Yes

  • Yoga Workouts

    Yes

  • Pilates Workouts

    Yes

  • On-Screen Workout Animations

    Yes

Training, Planning & Analysis Features

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  • HR Zones

    Yes

  • HR Alerts

    Yes

  • HR Calories

    Yes

  • % HR Max

    Yes

  • % HRR

    Yes

  • Recovery Time

    Yes

  • Auto Max HR

    Yes

  • HRV Stress Test

    Yes (With Compatible Accessory)
    Measures Your Heart Rate Variability While Standing Still, For 3 Minutes, To Provide You w/An Estimated Stress Level
    The Scale Of This Is 1 To 100
    Low Scores Indicate Lower Stress Levels

  • HR Broadcast

    Yes (Broadcasts Hr Data Over Ant+ To Paired Devices)

  • Respiration Rate (During Exercise)

    Yes (With Compatible Accessory)

  • GPS Speed And Distance

    Yes

  • Customizable Data Pages

    Yes

  • Customizable Activity Profiles

    Yes

  • Auto Pause

    Yes

  • Interval Training

    Yes

  • Advanced Workouts

    Yes

  • Downloadable Training Plans

    Yes

  • Power Modes

    Yes (Customizable In-Activity Battery Settings)

  • Auto Lap

    Yes

  • Manual Lap

    Yes

  • Configurable Lap Alerts

    Yes

  • Heat & Altitude Acclimation

    Yes

  • Vo2 Max (Run)

    Yes

  • Training Status

    Yes

  • Training Load

    Yes

  • Training Load Focus

    Yes

  • Training Effect

    Yes

  • Training Effect (Anaerobic)

    Yes

  • Primary Benefit (Training Effect Labels)

    Yes

  • Improved Recovery Time

    Yes

  • Daily Suggested Workouts

    Yes

  • Custom Alerts

    Yes

  • Audio Prompts

    Yes

  • Finish Time

    Yes

  • Virtual Partner

    Yes

  • Race An Activity

    Yes

  • Auto Multisport Activities

    Yes

  • Manual Multisport Activities

    Yes

  • Course Guidance

    Yes

  • Garmin Live Segments

    Yes

  • Strava Live Segments

    Yes

  • Round-Trip Course Creator

    Yes (Running/Cycling)

  • Trendline Popularity Routing

    Yes (Available As-Wearable Map Theme)

  • Touch and/or Button Lock

    Yes

  • Hot Keys

    Yes

  • Auto Scroll

    Yes

  • Activity History On Watch

    Yes

  • Physio Trueup

    Yes

  • Unified Training Status

    Yes

Running Features

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  • Available Run Profiles

    Running, Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Trail Running

  • GPS-Based Distance, Time & Pace

    Yes

  • Running Dynamics

    Yes (With Compatible Accessory)

  • Vertical Oscillation & Ratio

    Yes (With Compatible Accessory) The Degree of 'Bounce' In Your Running Motion & the Cost-Benefit Ratio w/Stride Length

  • Ground Contact Time & Balance

    Yes (With Compatible Accessory) Shows How Much Time, In Running Motion, Your Foot Is-On the Ground Rather than In Flight & Lets You Check Your Running Symmetry

  • Stride Length (Real Time)

    Yes (With Compatible Accessory)

  • Cadence

    Yes (Provides Real-Time Number of Steps Per Minute)

  • Performance Condition

    Yes

  • Lactate Threshold

    Yes (With Compatible Accessory)

  • PacePro Pacing Strategies

    Yes

  • Run Workouts

    Yes

  • Trail Run Auto Climb

    Yes

  • Race Predictor

    Yes

  • Foot Pod Capable

    Yes

  • Run/Walk/Stand Detection

    Yes

Golfing Features

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  • Preloaded w/43,000 Courses Worldwide

    Yes

  • Yardage to F/M/B

    Yes (Distance to Front, Middle & Back of Green)

  • Yardage to Layups/Doglegs

    Yes

  • Measures Shot Distance

    Automatic (Calculates Exact Yardage for Shots from Anywhere On Course)

  • Digital Scorecard

    Yes

  • Custom Targets

    Yes

  • Stat Tracking

    Yes (Strokes, Putts Per Round, Greens & Fairways Hit)

  • Garmin Autoshot

    Yes

  • Full Vector Map

    Yes

  • Auto CourseView Updates

    Yes

  • Green View w/Manual Pin Position

    Yes

  • Hazards & Course Targets

    Yes

  • Pinpointer

    Yes

  • Playslike Distance

    Yes

  • Handicap Scoring

    Yes

  • Truswing Compatible

    Yes

  • Round Timer/Odometer

    Yes

  • Automatic Club Tracking Compatible

    Yes (Requires Accessory)

Outdoor Recreation

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  • Available Outdoor Recreation Profiles

    Hiking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Mountain Biking, Skiing, Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Hunting, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Snowshoeing, Horseback Riding, Jumpmaster, Tennis, Pickleball, Tactical

  • Point-To-Point Navigation

    Yes

  • Bread Crumb Trail In Real Time

    Yes

  • Back To Start

    Yes

  • TrackBack

    Yes

  • UltraTrac Mode

    Yes

  • Around Me Mode

    Yes

  • Elevation Profile

    Yes

  • Distance To Destination

    Yes

  • Barometric Trend Indicator w/Storm Alert

    Yes

  • ClimbPro Ascent Planner

    Yes

  • Trail Run Auto Climb

    Yes

  • Vertical Speed

    Yes

  • Total Ascent/Descent

    Yes

  • Future Elevation Plot

    Yes

  • Preloaded Topographical Maps

    Yes

  • Preloaded Road & Trail Maps

    Yes

  • Preloaded Ski Resort Maps

    Yes

  • Downloadable Cartography Support

    Yes

  • GPS Coordinates

    Yes

  • Sight 'N Go

    Yes

  • Area Calculation

    Yes (Via Connect IQ)

  • Hunt/Fish Calendar

    Yes (Via Connect IQ)

  • Projected Waypoint

    Yes

  • Sun & Moon Information

    Yes (Via Connect IQ)

  • Xero Locations

    Yes

  • Expedition GPS Activity

    Yes

  • Tides

    Yes

Cycling Features

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  • Cycle Map

    Yes (Routable Cycling-Specific Street Map)

  • Available Cycling Profiles

    Biking, Indoor Biking, Mountain Biking, Triathlon

  • Alerts

    Yes (Triggers Alarm When You Reach Goals Including Time, Distance, Heart Rate or Calories)

  • Courses

    Yes

  • MTB Grit & Flow

    Yes

  • Bike Lap & Lap Maximum Power

    Yes (With Power Sensor)

  • Race An Activity

    Yes

  • FTP (Functional Threshold Power)

    Yes (With Compatible Accessory)

  • Compatible w/Vector (Power Meter)

    Yes

  • Power Meter Compatible

    Yes

  • Advanced Vector Support

    Yes

  • Compatible w/Varia Vision

    Yes (Head-Mounted Display)

  • Compatible w/Varia Radar

    Yes (Rear-Facing Radar)

  • Compatible w/Varia Lights

    Yes

  • Speed & Cadence Sensor Support

    Yes (With Sensor)

Swimming Features

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  • Available Swim Profiles

    Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming, Swimming/Running

  • Open-Water Swim Metrics

    Yes (Distance, Pace, Stroke Count/Rate, Stroke Distance, Swim Efficiency (Swolf), Calories)

  • Pool Swim Metrics

    Yes (Lengths, Distance, Pace, Stroke Count, Swim Efficiency (Swolf), Calories)

  • Stroke Type Detection

    Yes (Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke, Butterfly) Pool Swim Only

  • Drill Logging (Pool Swim Only)

    Yes

  • Basic Rest Timer

    Yes (Up From 0) (Pool Swim Only)

  • "Repeat On" Rest Timer (Pool Swim Only)

    Yes

  • Auto Rest (Pool Swim Only)

    Yes

  • Time & Distance Alerts

    Yes

  • Pacing Alerts (Pool Swim Only)

    Yes

  • Countdown Start (Pool Swim Only)

    Yes

  • Pool Swim Workouts

    Yes

  • Critical Swim Speed

    Yes

  • Underwater Wrist-Based Heart Rate

    Yes

  • Heart Rate From External HRM

    Yes (With HRM-Tri & HRM-Swim)
    Real-Time During Rests, Interval & Session Stats During Rests,
    Automatic Heart Rate Download Post-Swim

Kid Activity Tracking Features

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  • Toe-To-Toe Challenges App

    Yes (Optional Connect IQ app)

Connectivity

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  • Smart Trainer Control

    Yes

Physical

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  • Dimensions (L x W x H)

    2 x 2 x 0.7" (52 x 52 x 17.8mm)

  • Band Wrist Fit (Circumference)

    Silicone Band: 5.3 to 9" (135 to 230mm)
    Titanium Bracelet: 5.3 to 8.7" (135 to 220mm)

  • Weight

    Silicone Band: 3.5 oz (99.6g) w/Band
    Titanium Band: 5.6 oz (160.3g)

  • UPC Code

    753759223465

About Garmin Descent MK2i Dive Computer with Transmitter

The Dive Computer For Both Your Worlds
Monitor your gas and depth with the advanced, watch-style dive computer that comes with multisport training and smart features.

Quality By Design
The advanced, watch-style dive computer with a rugged yet sophisticated design that features a large sunlight readable 1.4" color display.

Premium Materials
Fit the look to your lifestyle with a stylish titanium bezel.

Plunge to a whole new depth of capability.

Air Integration
Pair with Descent T1 transmitter for integrated pressure monitoring on up to 5 tanks via SubWave sonar data network.

Subwave Sonar
Transmit data - such as remaining air time, air consumption rate and more - for you and other divers within a range of 10 meters.

Dive Modes
Get multiple dive modes for single and multiple gas dives (including nitrox and trimix), gauge, apnea, apnea hunt and closed circuit rebreather.

Customizable Dive Modes
Add additional screens for each dive mode that features the fields you want to see.

Surface Multi-Gnss
Track your entry and exit points with advanced satellite connectivity.

Dive Log
Store and review data for up to 200 dives - and share via the Garmin Dive app.

Inreach Compatible
Pair with inReach satellite communicators and the inReach dive case.

Push performance to a whole new level.

Performance Metrics
View advanced training metrics that include running dynamics, heat- and altitude-adjusted VO2 max, recovery advisor and more.

Pacepro Technology
A first-of-its-kind feature that helps keep you on pace with grade-adjusted guidance as you run a course.

Sports Apps
Use preloaded activity profiles for trail and track running, swimming, running, biking, hiking, rowing, skiing, golfing, surfing, indoor climbing and more.

Surf-Ready Features
Get ready to catch some waves. Descent Mk2i works with Surfline Sessions, which creates a video of every wave you ride in front of a Surfline camera, so you can watch them later and see how you did.

MTB Dynamics
Track the details of every ride with mountain biking metrics plus specialized Grit and Flow measurements that rate trail difficulty and how smoothly you descend, giving you a score to beat next time.

Animated Workouts
Easily follow animated workouts for cardio, strength, yoga and Pilates. View workouts right on your watch screen.

Topo And Ski Maps
Use topographical maps to navigate your adventures and view run names and difficulty ratings for 2,000 worldwide ski resorts.

ABC Surface Sensors
Navigate your next trail with ABC sensors, including an altimeter for elevation data, barometer to monitor weather and 3-axis compass.

Tactical Capability
Get tactical features such as Jumpmaster mode and dual-format GPS to help you navigate and provide unparalleled situational awareness. Keep it covert with stealth mode and a kill switch.

Wrist-Based Heart Rate
Optical heart rate technology gauges activity intensity as well as heart rate variability to calculate your stress level. It also tracks underwater without a heart rate strap.

Pulse Ox Sensor
For altitude acclimation, sleep monitoring or between Apnea/Apnea Hunt activities on the surface, a Pulse Ox sensor uses light beams at your wrist to gauge how well your body is absorbing oxygen.

All Day Respiration
Track how you're breathing throughout the day, during sleep and during breathwork and activities such as yoga.

Advanced Sleep Monitoring
Get a full breakdown of your light, deep and REM sleep stages as well as Pulse Ox and respiration data. View it all on a dedicated widget that includes your sleep score and other insights.

Recovery Time
After each workout, recovery time lets you know when you'll be ready for another hard workout. It even accounts for training intensity and factors such as stress, daily activity and sleep.

Daily Workout Suggestions
For training guidance that takes you and your fitness level into account, get daily run and ride recommendations based on your current training load and training status.

Turn-By-Turn Navigation
Follow a route or course with help from turn-by-turn directions, which let you know ahead of time when the next turn is coming.

Round-Trip Routing
Enter a distance you want to travel, and get suggested routes that will bring you back to your starting point. Trendline popularity routing helps you find the best local paths.

Enhance your every day.

Safety And Tracking Features
If you feel unsafe or if your watch senses an incident, assistance and incident detection features send your location to emergency services. Feature not available while in dive mode.

Music
Store up to 2,000 songs, or access streaming music apps from your compatible services, including Spotify, Deezer and Amazon Music.

Garmin Pay Contactless Payments
Breeze through checkout lines with Garmin Pay contactless payment solution through participating providers.

Smart Notifications
Receive emails, texts and alerts right on your wrist when paired with a compatible device.

Connect IQ Store
Download custom watch faces, add data fields, and get apps and widgets from the Connect IQ Store.

Garmin Descent MK2i Dive Computer with Transmitter Features

  • Dual-purpose: Dive computer & multisport trainer
  • Large, sunlight-readable 1.4" color display
  • Titanium bezel: Durable yet sleek
  • SubWave sonar for integrated pressure monitoring
  • Dive log: Store & review up to 200 dives
  • Multisport apps: For a range of athletic pursuits
  • Tactical features: Including Jumpmaster mode
  • Health tracking: Heart rate, Pulse Ox, sleep & more
  • Daily convenience: Music, Garmin Pay & notifications
  • Customizable: Choose from a range of dive modes

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 24 months.

Key Features

  • Dive and multisport wizardry in one watch
  • Premium titanium bezel for stylish durability
  • Real-time tank pressure monitoring with Descent T1
  • Advanced satellite tracking for precise dive points
  • Customizable dive modes for tailored adventures
  • Pulse Ox sensor for health insights

What's in the box:

  • Descent Mk2i (Titanium Carbon Gray DLC with DLC Titanium Band)
  • Descent T1 Transmitter
  • Black QuickFit 26 Silicone Band
  • Black Extra-Long Adjustment Strap
  • Charging/Data Cable
  • Air Spool
  • Documentation
  • MFG 2 Year Limited Warranty