Ratio iX3M 2 GPS Deep Dive Computer Full In Depth Review

Ratio iX3M 2 GPS Deep Dive Computer Full In Depth Review

In today's video, Instructor Trainer Bryan Stafford gives us a complete in depth review of the Ratio iX3M 2 GPS Deep Dive Computer.

Ratio iX3M 2 GPS Deep Dive Computer Full In Depth Review

Integrated GPS Navigation
Just set a point, iX3M2 will bring you there.
A state of the art GNSS that can use all type of satellite systems (GPS; GLONASS; BEIDOU; GALILEO).

Mark a point by pressing a single button on the iX3M2's main screen and save it in memory. iX3M2 can bring you to the marker directly from the all-new Navigation screen, showing you not only the direction to follow but also the distance from the point!
*only for iX3M2 [GPS] series

Much more than "Super Readable"

The All-New Interface delivers the best user experience ever. iX3M 2 has clear interface and a huge Display - the largest of the category.

The iX3M 2 Interface is designed to give you our best User Experience yet. With its a clear interface and its large display, iX3M 2 is second to none.

You won't need your glasses to read this!

New LSK Interface:
You won't have to wonder which button to press

You have 4 buttons and a command line (Line Select Key) which remind you which button to use.

Easy, isn't it? All-New Hardware. A Lighter but more robust casing. High-Profile Screws to protect the Display from the scratches. A Stronger Vibration alarm. No alarm goes Unnoticed. Visual + Acoustic + Vibration.
You are going to notice one at least.

Air, Nitrox, Trimix, Gauge and CCR

There is an iX3M 2 for every diver.
iX3M 2 Pro
Air + Nitrox, 3 Mixes

iX3M 2 Deep
Air + Nitrox + Trimix (Normoxic), 3 Mixes

iX3M 2 Tech+
Air + Nitrox + Trimix (full) + CCR, 10 Mixes
with user-settable Gradient Factors (High & Low) and Critical Bubble Radius.

Full Deco Table. Everything is going as Planned.

iX3M 2 gives you tons of information on your dive.

As soon as you exceed no-decompression limit you will se your decompression table with all the deco stops you will have to make. iX3M 2 updates the deco table in real-time and it always keeps you informed on the deco stops you have to make.

Up to 4 Decompression Algorithms

You can choose between 4 decompression algorithms for your dive. Or you can let iX3M2 take care of it.

Buhlmann ZHL 12, Buhlmann ZHL 16B, Buhlmann ZHL 16C, VPM-B

Multi Wireless Transmitters

iX3M 2 can connect with up to 10* Wireless Air Transmitters as the same time.

*up to 3 with iX3M2 Pro, up to 3 with iX3M2 Deep, up to 10 with iX3M2 Tech+
(Wireless Air Transmitters sold separately).

Multi Transmitter:
Side Mount Mode

iX3M 2 has a Multi Transmitter mode dedicated to the Side Mount.

SideMount Mode: Tank Auto-Switch. You just need to start breathing through the tank. iX3M 2 will automatically show your active tank on the screen. You won't have to press any button.

Modalità SideMount Multisonda: tank auto switch

SideMount: Total RBT. iX3M 2 calculates the RBT (Remaining Bottom Time) taking into account all the Side Mount tanks containing the same mix.
Modalità SideMount Multisonda: Total RBT

Connect the Analyser to the iX3M 2 and turn it into a professional Mix Analyser.

The Nitrox Analyser has access to the iX3M 2 sensors and to its CPU.

iX3M 2 will check the correct calibration and the atmospheric conditions to make a perfect analysis of the Oxygen % inside the tank.

You can also save the mix you just analysed in the available mixes by simply pressing a button. Great, right? (Nitrox Analyser sold separately)

Integrated Gas Blender
iX3M2 can tell you how to refill your tank in order to obtain your chosen mix. Just tell iX3M 2 what's inside your tank and which mix you want to get. The iX3M 2 will tell you how to obtain your chosen mix. Both Nitrox and Trimix.

Superb Compass

3D, 1° Resolution and +/-1° Accuracy. Tilt compensated up to 85° supported by a complete inertial platform. With visual and numerical indication of the direction and the reciprocal direction.

Made in Italy. The Excellence of Made in Italy. iX3M 2 is developed and built in Italy. We carefully test every iX3M 2 in our Lab.

0:00 Teaser
1:00 Opening
1:09 Intro
2:30 What's In The Box
4:43 The SSI Computer Diver Course
5:50 Charging The Computer
7:23 Screen Familiarization
10:57 Main Menu
22:31 Diving The Computer
23:04 My Final Thoughts
28:21 Closing

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[drewmcvicker]

Although I am not likely to use this type of computer, it looks like a very handy tool. Your description of each function was very good!

[timgosling]

A friend has just bought a pair of the Techs and is very pleased; excellent visibility, easy menus and simple to pair the AI transmitters. The way it automatically switches between side mount tanks as you start to breath from the new one is very useful.

[AirwolfCrazy]

I got my Ratio computer a few years ago when I was learning Sidemount. At the time it was the only computer with programming built in for Sidemount. I think it is a great computer. The auto switching between tanks is good but sometimes it does take a few seconds for it to switch the information on the screen (the new version may be faster).
I also have the covers for the transmitters. To see the light I used a soldering iron and made a small hole in the top panel of the cover. This area does not get stretched so it has not torn. The light can be seen through the hole and it does not look like I have navigation lights on me.
I do not like the compass. I prefer an old fashioned disk. Personally, I feel the computer compass does not spin around fast enough. I have turned to change heading and the computer compass took its sweet time to adjust whereas with an analog compass, it turns at the same rate I turn. My compass also lives on my arm so I can always see it.
I would like to see Ratio add a power switch to the analyzer wand. I have plugged in the battery and then forgotten to remove it. When I did remember, the battery was flat.
I hope you enjoy it as much as I have. I am sure you have purchased a second transmitter to go Sidemount.
I still keep my SPGs on my tanks and I have a depth gauge in my pouch.

[bluehocozumeloceantours]

I have 3 Ratio computers. Zero problems with any of them and I dive them everyday from rec to tech. I have the first version, ix3m tech and also the pro ix3m2. One thing that is not available yet is you cannot upgrade the new ix3m2 with a code as in the first version ix3m. Maybe sometime later this year Ratio will have that sorted out. Its a computer that can grow with your diving so if you just buy the pro version ( suitable for any recreational diving) you can later upgrade the computer with a code ( have to pay for it) and you will have access to more features that are used in deep or technical diving ( 4 different algorithms that are switcheable during dive). Pretty awesome screen on these things. What I use for screen protector is I bought some clear bra ( clear vinyl material used to protect car paint and available at car wrap places or online) cut it to size and stuck it on. Ratio does sell screen protectors for it but 12 x 12 sheet of clear bra is like $12 and can be used for 6 computers.

[manius_dive]

Great review! I’m actually considering buying this dive computer. Is it worth looking into? Isn’t it too heavy? What I like about it is the large display, and from what I can see, it’s very bright.

[mno]

I just finished my first dive with it. 🎉🎉🎉

[elibrin]

Thank you for the review. Not critical but surprisingly, reading the manual, it does not show SAC or RMV. I would expect this from a computer with air integration.

[sandorszabo]

Hi. I would like to ask if the gps works under water!?

[rob_]

Had the iX3M2 and it had lots of glitches. Their customer service was awful! I'll likely never buy anything from Ratio again. Now I have a Perdix 2 and it's a much better computer.