Is the Suunto Ocean the end of Garmin? [Dive Computers 2024]

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    In this video, we take an in-depth look at the Suunto Ocean dive computer and how it stacks up against some of the best in the industry, including the Garmin Mk3i, the Apple Watch Ultra, the Garmin Descent G1, and even dive-focused models like those from Shearwater.
    The Suunto Ocean isn’t just a dive computer-it’s designed to support above-water activities too, similar to its Garmin and Apple competitors. So after months of side-by-side testing, we’re here to share our findings. From underwater performance to above-water features, usability, and design, we’ll help you determine if the Suunto Ocean is the right choice for you. Does it truly offer enough to justify its price? Or should you stick with other options?
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  • @slarusdottir
    @slarusdottir หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I am a Suunto type. And as a scubadiver, freediver and ambitious hiker I see a huge possability in the Ocean.

  • @tomas75t
    @tomas75t หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video as always. For me Ocean is perfect for my level of diving, progress plans (future cerificates) and all day rounder. Especially, I don't have dive computer yet, this would be perfect first computer I think.

  • @matmik72
    @matmik72 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I would go for Garmin MK3i. The ecosystem for everything not diving related plus the best dive rating makes it a definite winner for me!!

  • @jaketschida7016
    @jaketschida7016 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for the info! I just bought my first wireless wrist console. I looked at what you just showed, but I figured I would keep my everyday watch separate from my dive computer. Keep it simple!

  • @ErikBeumers-r3f
    @ErikBeumers-r3f 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I am planning to buy the Suunto Ocean because of the following:
    1) Simple slick design, no fuzz
    2) I have dived with the Ocean and the AMOLED is really amayzing under water
    3) I am not planning to gontec diving, so suited for my activities.

  • @soloharvey7862
    @soloharvey7862 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I just got an ocean and I like it so far. Taking it diving this weekend.

  • @nickt.169
    @nickt.169 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love my Suunto Ocean. I baucht it 2 month ago in Bundle with the Tank POD. Im very happy. I swithed from an Apple Watch and be so happy I did it. I love the Great battery life and the Fokus on Fitness/Sports and not on smart Features (I deactivated the Phone notification). I would buy it again.

  • @PierreJohnsonOnline
    @PierreJohnsonOnline 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thanks for the video. I was looking for a video like that, giving a complete view of the Suunto Ocean, which could be my first diving watch. Answering to the contest, I would pick the Suunto Ocean, because of its good value for many, and because it keeps information legible and simple, while still having air integration, a compass, etc. Also because I could use it for cycling and other outdoors activity. I don't mind for smartwatch features.

  • @jakobfell933
    @jakobfell933 หลายเดือนก่อน

    As a fairly new diver and not wanting to spend too much I was looking into the G1 as couldn't justify the Mk3 price so the Suunto looks like a good computer to go with. Thanks for the comprehensive review!

  • @CK-tn2lf
    @CK-tn2lf หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for the detailed comparison. I am new to diving and research gear. I am leaning to the Garmin Mk3i. But this gave me another everyday watch option to consider.

  • @diegocarraro3603
    @diegocarraro3603 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks for the review
    For me i would take the MK3i about all capability for side mount and tec

  • @sportmareitalia5640
    @sportmareitalia5640 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Bought a Suunto Ocean about a month ago, the product immediately presented the following problems: 1) sleep monitoring does not work; 2) absolute imprecision in detecting heartbeats; 3) imprecise GPS track on forest routes; 4) dive alarms barely audible. Finally, the Suunto writing engraved on the metal case was erased after just 30 days. When I contacted the assistance service they did not offer any valid alternatives either in terms of repair or replacement. Much better Garmin...goodbye

    • @espenpespen
      @espenpespen หลายเดือนก่อน

      Sold my suunto for half the price i payed for it. Could not get more. Terrible watch. Bought the garmin fenix8. Everything is much better. I also got the MIP version. The amoled screen on the suunto was annoying.

    • @DarthMuffin007
      @DarthMuffin007 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Welp, that did it for me. Staying with Shearwater.

    • @BSRacing
      @BSRacing 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      There are new updates that correct bugs. The watch is very new and still need to be corrected. The MK3 is a good watch but it is worth 2 times more.

  • @spl45hz
    @spl45hz 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I would love the Garmin Mk3, seems like the most future proof option

  • @davidkopfauf8147
    @davidkopfauf8147 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thanks for the Review.
    I am looking for a watch that accompanies me on all my sports. The Sununto would fit well for this and is also affordable. It may be my Christmas present.

  • @simonedwards2703
    @simonedwards2703 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    It looks nice but I think I would go for the Tern TX as a wrist dive computer . I like the advance features for diving more than the on land functions of the Ocean

  • @Jimny_cricket
    @Jimny_cricket หลายเดือนก่อน

    I would like to go for the Garmin but for my experience level and budget, I will be buying the ocean! It seems to be a great inbetween option. Thanks for the tips

  • @ahmedwazir9791
    @ahmedwazir9791 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Personally the Garmin seems to be fit for literally every sport you can do adventurously. But the Suunto is perfect from just diving. I use the Apple Ultra 2 with Oceanic and it’s just simpler for me now. Btw I just finished my AOW last month. So still new to the Diving World.
    Thank you for the informative content!

  • @robzavislak7149
    @robzavislak7149 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I would love to see a review between the Suunto ocean and the shearwater tern

  • @justintimeski
    @justintimeski หลายเดือนก่อน

    I've always liked Suunto and the Ocean looks like the best option for me, for visibility and multiple uses in addition to the dive computer.

  • @jimmycheung7044
    @jimmycheung7044 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Owned a shearwater tern tx, have been looking for a new one for my friends, Suunto Ocean seems get the sweet spots!

  • @rachelbaldwin8031
    @rachelbaldwin8031 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for all the great info as usual!

  • @jasenanderson8534
    @jasenanderson8534 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Definitely the Suunto, as I'm on Android for my phone, and the price point is half that of the Garmin and good for all my recreational diving needs. The Garmin would be best for tech diving.

  • @adityal
    @adityal หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for this comparison video.
    I would probably go for the Garmin Descent MK3i from these 3, though it is in an entirely different price category from the Suunto.
    I understand your video was a comparison of dive computers that also function as smart watches for daily wear, and for this, i think the garmin just looks more like a watch I'd wear everyday.

  • @MaciejJeszkeP
    @MaciejJeszkeP หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    You missed important market change. Garmin now has Fenix 8 (much cheaper ) as recreational dive computer ...

    • @zackw7587
      @zackw7587 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Didn't hear about that.. lack of AI makes it seem overpriced tho.. no?

    • @MaciejJeszkeP
      @MaciejJeszkeP หลายเดือนก่อน

      @zackw7587 Not sure about global price:
      Garmin Fenix 8 900- 1200 USD
      Sunnto Ocean 800 USD
      Garmin mk3i 1700 USD
      Garmin Fenix is daily sport watch top for 24/h support and enterie co ecosystem

    • @DIVEindotcom
      @DIVEindotcom  หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      We just got the Fenix 8, so too late for this video unfortunately. A comparison video of smartwatches & dive computers is in the works at the moment. The Suunto Ocean is $900 and the Fenix 8 is over $1000 so it's actually more expensive.

    • @MaciejJeszkeP
      @MaciejJeszkeP หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@DIVEindotcom glad to hear. Adding diving to its top sell universlal model like Fenix shows that now rec dive became normal sport whitch can be support by normal sport device. So there will be problem with selling basic dive computers just for dive.

  • @michaelslaughter6486
    @michaelslaughter6486 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I want the Suunto as the cost and usability matches my diving and surface life.

  • @HuckleberryMoon
    @HuckleberryMoon หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’ve owned numerous Suunto computers. The cobra, cobra 3, spider, and mosquito. Thought they were all great, but it seems to me the functionality of the Garmin is just too good. I would choose the MK3, but I wouldn’t cry if I opened up the Suunto ocean on Christmas morning.

  • @andrewjames2657
    @andrewjames2657 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have the Ocean, considered the Mk3 but it was just too expensive for me as a recreational diver. Ocean is a beautiful watch, although the OHR during land exercise is rubbish and a proper chest strap is needed. The Suunto app is kinda cool too for keeping track of weekly targets - e.g., cardio, strength, mobility, flexibility activities.

  • @j_sefm6116
    @j_sefm6116 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    If I was buying a watch style dive computer right now, I would 100 % go for the Garmin mk3. I purchased a new dive computer a few months ago and went with a Shearwater instead of the Garmin for budget reasons.
    I wear a different Garmin watch every day and use it for a wide range of activities. I just love their quality which is certainly also present in the mk3.
    My wife had the Apple Ultra 2 and for a dive computer it is like the most basic you can go. Fine for recreational dives, absolutely. But still not worth the money.

    • @alessandrobedin1547
      @alessandrobedin1547 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      How much garmin Is paying you?

    • @j_sefm6116
      @j_sefm6116 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @ haha I wish they were paying me (in watches) :D

  • @gdr_00
    @gdr_00 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Personally i bought the garmin mk3i while choosing between it and the suunto, for which i could have had the wireless probe too for the same price.
    The turnaround point for me was the possibility to pay from the watch with no phone around

  • @dutchtravelguy7306
    @dutchtravelguy7306 หลายเดือนก่อน

    As a new prof in the sport i would go with the Garmin Mk3i. Just the allround use of it compared with the extended batterylife does it for me.

  • @sauravshrivastava609
    @sauravshrivastava609 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’d almost zeroed down on the MK2i, but your video has had me rethinking stuff (in a good way haha)! Still leaning towards mk a bit for the better dive log features though. Not to mention the much better compass on the mk vs the suunto

  • @chriscoleman8826
    @chriscoleman8826 หลายเดือนก่อน

    For me the overall capabilities of the Garmin MK3 is the one I am looking at. it is very expensive but seems really worth the price. The other dive computer I would like to see compared it the Atmos Mission 3.

  • @shandhiwidjaja8543
    @shandhiwidjaja8543 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I tried with MK3i side by side, i have +1 Eye. I could not read Suunto Ocean numbers. While MK3 its big font really helps.

  • @samuelenegrini
    @samuelenegrini หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'd go with the Suunto Ocean. It offers dive-specific features (+ AI), a sleek design and affordability. It delivers exactly what divers need without the high price tag of the MK3I or the more general-purpose focus of the Apple Watch Ultra.

  • @ReneNielsen-x3p
    @ReneNielsen-x3p หลายเดือนก่อน

    The mk3i would be my choice.
    Had the Fenix 5x and now useing the Fenix 7x.
    I just really like Garmin 😁

  • @Thesingaporeedit
    @Thesingaporeedit หลายเดือนก่อน

    I feel like mk3i is currently in its own league. Above water, I’ve used garmin’s ecosystem for the longest time. They simply have the best day to day activities such as outdoor runs, etc. I can’t be diving all day everyday and I would be out of water doing my recreational activities and Garmin is the best platform for it

  • @JoseOrtizHulkSmash
    @JoseOrtizHulkSmash หลายเดือนก่อน

    Really want a watch ⌚️ that can do it all that involves diving and the stream line the information that's why I think the mk3i is the best option.

  • @kryptonite2x138
    @kryptonite2x138 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I like the simplicity of the suunto

  • @pwhatley
    @pwhatley หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’ve generally leaded towards the Garmin, but the Suunto Ocean seems to be a better bang for the buck. I really like the ability to adjust the light. As a newer rec diver I would pick the suunto ocean over the mk3i because of price.

  • @Tata-yt2up
    @Tata-yt2up หลายเดือนก่อน

    Im in between the Apple and the Suunto. The Apple is better as an everyday watch (I dive very little), but I really want the air integration and air time metrics from the Suunto as a safety concern for when I do dive.

  • @davidstern6273
    @davidstern6273 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i would pick the gamin mk3i, I'm thinking about moving into technical diving and the Garmin would give me place to grow as a diver. but for the place i am right now the Suunto also sounds amazing as a dive computer.

  • @JenZook1
    @JenZook1 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I’ve been looking at the Garmin but the Suunto looks like a better choice for my life in general.

  • @SvetoslavBonev
    @SvetoslavBonev หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    i would choose definitely the Garmin, and already did... have been using it since the mk1 and had all the descents so far. it is reliable and i trust it, just the compass thing convinced me Suunto are not what they used to be. Not to mention i use Garmin pay on daily basis and the music is a nice touch, also the dive maps are useful to some extent.

    • @cleanlife1305
      @cleanlife1305 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Have you used the feature that enlarges the size of the data? I have not seen it in person.

    • @SvetoslavBonev
      @SvetoslavBonev หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@cleanlife1305 es, it is quite good. but i prefer it the default size as you can fit more data in the screen

  • @JBond007006
    @JBond007006 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have had Suunto Ocean in my shopping cart waiting for black friday for a month now :P

    • @gvanderhave
      @gvanderhave หลายเดือนก่อน

      Same 😂

  • @jasonang3528
    @jasonang3528 หลายเดือนก่อน

    JUST got my first ever dive com - Suunto Ocean - before this video. Was genuinely struggling between Ultra, Mk3i, and Ocean but went with Ocean ultimately because:
    1) price is more acceptable
    2) Dive route tracking which is very impt to me
    3) I’m just a newbie only got my AOW not long ago and generally don’t get to dive frequently so I don’t need something technical (Mk3i) but at the same time the thought of requiring an App just to dive is quite annoying (Oceanic app with Ultra).
    Haven’t gone for a dive to test the watch but am excited to try it! Perhaps as I acquire my skill sets and get more technical, might consider Garmin descent series in the future!!

    • @DIVEindotcom
      @DIVEindotcom  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      We found that the Suunto fit great into this middle ground of not too technical but still very capable. It sounds like it'll fit your needs well. It'd be great to hear back from you when you get it wet. Got any dives booked/coming up?

    • @jasonang3528
      @jasonang3528 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @ For now it’s a bit far > July 2025 in Bali, hoping to squeeze one earlier next year, maybe somewhere around Malaysia!

  • @gvanderhave
    @gvanderhave หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for the videos on the Suunto Ocean, I ordered one yesterday and can’t wait to give it a try! I love Garmin (using a Venu 3 daily) but the Descent is both very expensive and to be honest, rather ugly.

  • @jodeci888
    @jodeci888 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good looking dive computer/watch, but it falls into a weird space between the Apple watch Ultra and Descent MK3i.

  • @viharnik007
    @viharnik007 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'll go for fenix8. I do own suunto d4i and suunto 9 baro. I want to have only 1 watch. Fenix 8 also supports 515 radar rear light and it has garmin pay.

  • @ricardolima6668
    @ricardolima6668 หลายเดือนก่อน

    For me it is the Suunto! Beautiful, simple, well made and way more affordable than the Garmin

  • @brianc5212
    @brianc5212 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’d take the Suunto Ocean because of the underwater route tracking. The price makes it more preferable for me than the MK3i.

  • @BenX74
    @BenX74 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    What I learned looking at the manuals is, that compared to the Garmin, the Suunto will give you much clearer and unmistakeable instructions when you screwed up and need your dive-computer to actually save your life underwater. For me, that's a big plus.

  • @stanmostrey7291
    @stanmostrey7291 หลายเดือนก่อน

    One of the big reasons to go for the Suunto ocean for me is because of the easiest readable screen. Elderly divers like me don't have the perfect reading ability anymore. As a recreational new diver the price - specifications balance is the second reason to go for Suunto ocean.

  • @jonah1343
    @jonah1343 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Suunto ocean cos it looks stylish!

  • @matijasemenic3543
    @matijasemenic3543 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I would choose Suunto Ocena for my travel dive computer, because is bigger than Apple and cheaper than Garmin.

  • @LUCKPHOTOS
    @LUCKPHOTOS 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I have a Suunto stinger since 2002 i would choose the ocean no garmin for me!.
    For diving only Suunto it’s safer
    Cheers from France

  • @JorgeMachado-z6c
    @JorgeMachado-z6c หลายเดือนก่อน

    I would choose de Garmin MK3i, becouse it's the only one from the 3 that can let me grow in my dive adventures

  • @tatajuanillas4032
    @tatajuanillas4032 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I would choose sunnto ocean, all in one device for my activities😅

  • @LSC095
    @LSC095 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i would go with the garmin

  • @diogro80
    @diogro80 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have an ocean. The hardware is amazing, but the firmware requires a lot of updates.

  • @osamabennaji6035
    @osamabennaji6035 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Can you please give us your opinion or make un report for HUAWEI ultimate. Thanks for your help .

  • @ΔημήτρηςΜαύρογιαννης-χ6φ
    @ΔημήτρηςΜαύρογιαννης-χ6φ หลายเดือนก่อน

    As a recreation diver i prefer the suunto ocean for it's price as a guy who loves these type of watces i would prefer the mk3

  • @michaellanger5671
    @michaellanger5671 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good to see Suunto coming back, but at this point in time, I am too far invested in the Garmin ecosystem

  • @C4v4l3r0
    @C4v4l3r0 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Garmin, just for the features

  • @Alex-g5x5h
    @Alex-g5x5h หลายเดือนก่อน

    i would buy the suunto ocean just because i think it has a better price per performance value

  • @M.M.M.M.M890
    @M.M.M.M.M890 หลายเดือนก่อน

    An air integrated dive computer that does NOT let you see/show your remaining air pressure at all times (e.g. when using the compass, or viewing other data) is a deal breaker for me. Absolutely NO customization option of the dive screen on the Suunto is a great oversight, and would have been so easy to add as it is just a software issue. I understand they went for simplicity, but they overdid it and compromised safety imo. Although much more expensive, Garmin Mk3i all the way. If you don't want air integration, I would go for the Garmin Fenix 8 (which works for scuba down to 45m).

  • @zackw7587
    @zackw7587 หลายเดือนก่อน

    For the price I like the suunto, but like the Garmin better overall.

  • @tatjanastockmann4146
    @tatjanastockmann4146 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It is a very difficult decision, Garmin or Suunto. Apple is not an option - because Apple. In favour of Garmin, especially mk3, is the fact that they also have the 43mm version. On female wrists, 51mm looks over-deminised. For this reason, I decided in favour of the Garmin. Even though I have had Suunto dive computers before and know that they are very simple and easy to understand.

  • @Hexelcr
    @Hexelcr หลายเดือนก่อน

    Garmin, a lot of features, and great overall. The downfall is the price.

  • @ghuploads
    @ghuploads หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm paying? Then probably Suunto. If someone wants to buy me the Garmin though ... 😄😄

  • @fridericogatti1213
    @fridericogatti1213 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Does this Suunto model still have the overly conservative algorithm that makes it beep endlessly during a simple recreational dive, leaving you as the last one out of the water?

    • @DIVEindotcom
      @DIVEindotcom  หลายเดือนก่อน

      No, the Suunto is using the Bühlmann ZHL-16C Algoritme with gradient factors, meaning that it uses the same algoritme as most other serious dive computers.

  • @seenithere
    @seenithere หลายเดือนก่อน

    iWatch ultra 2

  • @kurbashy
    @kurbashy 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The end of suunto ocean is Huawei watch ultimate.
    I bought them new for 350 usd .

  • @MuhammadHattaSyamsuddin
    @MuhammadHattaSyamsuddin 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    They think will kill garmin with 60M depth.. 🤣🤣

  • @bryanboldt887
    @bryanboldt887 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Short answer... No, not by a long shot.

  • @dalehimmelspach5867
    @dalehimmelspach5867 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    suunto ocean invasion of privacy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @benheckendorn2696
    @benheckendorn2696 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Suunto or Garmin, because I love swimming and scuba diving. At the moment I use two different watches, but it would made much more sense to got one which is great at both. 🫶