Garmin Launches Descent X10 Dive Computer
The new dive computer features a MiP display and is available from the Garmin online store for $349.99.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Consumer Electronics
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Garmin has launched the Descent X10, a dive computer with a MiP display that is water-resistant to 100 meters. It becomes available from the Garmin online store on November 6 for $349.99.
Why it matters
The Descent X10 offers a lower-priced option than Garmin's Descent X30, which carries a $400 higher suggested retail price. Its battery and storage specifications address the needs of divers logging many dives.
The Descent X10 has a 2.1-inch grayscale MiP display at 320 x 240 pixels and 120 MB of storage that holds data from 200 dives. Battery life is rated at 50 hours in active use and six months in standby, but the source does not include independent verification of these figures.
The players
Garmin
Garmin is a Swiss-American technology company known for GPS navigation, wearables, and outdoor and marine electronics.
The details
The black housing is made entirely from recycled plastic, and optional protective covers come in yellow, turquoise, or blue. The device displays depth, dive duration, alarms, timers, a stopwatch, and a thermometer, and dive data syncs to the Garmin Dive smartphone app, which also lets users simulate dives for training.
Timeline
November 6, 2026: Descent X10 becomes available from the Garmin online store for $349.99.
The Tech Race
The Descent X10 sits below the Descent X30 in Garmin's dive computer lineup, offering a lower price point at the cost of storage, dropping from 4 GB to 120 MB. This positions Garmin to compete on price within its own product range as it extends the Descent line.
Divers considering a dive computer can choose the Descent X10 at $349.99 instead of the Descent X30, trading 4 GB of storage for a lower price. The 50-hour active battery life and dive logging to the smartphone app cover common recreational diving needs.
The takeaway
Buyers comparing dive computers should weigh storage capacity against price, since the Descent X10 holds far less data than the Descent X30. Checking how many dives you log before purchase can help determine whether 120 MB is sufficient.
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