Quick take
Choosing among dive computers & instruments is less about picking the most elaborate screen and more about deciding what you want the computer to do underwater. Air integration points toward the two Suunto Cobra entries, with a compass explicitly named for the used model. Multi-gas planning and technical-diving functions point toward the Deep 6 Excursion, while the Shearwater Peregrine emphasizes a full-colour interface and simplified modes. The listed-price gap is substantial: $460.05 separates the $119.95 low end from the $580 high end.
- Deep 6 Excursion: A new computer with multi-gas Nitrox, Helitrox capability, several dive modes, and user-settable gradient factors.
- Suunto Cobra Air Integrated with compass: A used console with air integration, compass, and case, but its title says untested.
- Suunto Cobra Air-Integrated NEW in Box: A new console with tank-pressure tracking, Nitrox support, alarms, and a user-replaceable battery.
- Shearwater Peregrine: A new full-colour computer with Air, Nitrox, 3 Gas Nitrox, and Gauge modes.
Listed-price comparison
The prices cover a wide range, so condition and the specific diving functions should be weighed alongside the dollar amount.
| Product | Listed price | Price bar |
|---|---|---|
| Deep 6 Excursion | USD 199.00 | |
| Suunto Cobra Air Integrated with compass | USD 119.95 | |
| Suunto Cobra Air-Integrated NEW in Box | USD 195.49 | |
| Shearwater Research Peregrine | USD 580.00 |
Decision matrix
| Shopper priority | Product to consider | Concrete match |
|---|---|---|
| Air integration plus compass | Suunto Cobra Air Integrated with compass | Both functions appear in the title, along with a protective case |
| New air-integrated console | Suunto Cobra Air-Integrated NEW in Box | New-in-box condition, console format, and tank-pressure tracking |
| Recreational and technical diving | Deep 6 Excursion | Title names both uses; description adds four-gas Nitrox and Helitrox capability |
| Full-colour multi-mode computer | Shearwater Research Peregrine | Full-colour LCD and four listed diving modes |
Product notes
Deep 6 Excursion Scuba Dive Computer for Recreational and Technical Diving New
The Deep 6 Excursion is a direct fit for a diver whose plans include both recreational and technical diving. Its functions include multi-gas Nitrox from 20% to 99% across four gases, Helitrox up to 22% helium, a Bühlmann ZHL-16C algorithm, user-settable gradient factors, and a quick-switch gas menu. Bluetooth logging and updates, variable brightness, fast charging, and scuba, planning, apnea/free-diving, and gauge modes add range. The limitation is that its feature set is centered on gas management and multiple modes, so shoppers specifically focused on an air-integrated console should begin with the Suunto entries instead.
Suunto Cobra Air Integrated Scuba Dive Computer Compass Console w/ Case Untested
The used Suunto Cobra Air Integrated is the direct match for shoppers who want air integration and a compass in a console. Both functions appear in the title, which also names a case; the description presents it as a scuba computer for experienced divers. The concrete limitation is explicit: the title says untested, and the condition is Used. That makes it a different choice from the new Cobra even though both use air-integrated language. The protective case is a useful included detail, but the untested status remains the key constraint. Choose it when the named compass-and-air-integration combination takes priority over a New condition.
Suunto Cobra Air-Integrated Scuba Dive Computer - NEW in Box - Console
The new-in-box Suunto Cobra is the more straightforward choice for a shopper who wants an air-integrated console with a New condition. Its description names tank-pressure, depth, time, and no-decompression-limit tracking, plus Nitrox compatibility, audible and visual alarms, a user-replaceable battery, and the Suunto RGBM algorithm. It is listed at $195.49, and the two Cobra entries are separated by $75.54. The limitation is its console-mounted format: it is aimed at shoppers who specifically want that hose-mounted arrangement rather than a different computer form. The title also makes the packaging condition central to the choice.
Shearwater Research Peregrine Dive Computer
The Shearwater Research Peregrine is aimed at divers who prioritize a full-colour display and simplified multi-mode operation. Its description lists Air, Nitrox, 3 Gas Nitrox, and Gauge modes, with the 3 Gas Nitrox mode reaching up to 100% oxygen. It also names a 5.59cm full-colour LCD with enhanced colour range and saturation. At $580, it sits at the high end of this comparison; the limitation is the $460.05 distance from the lowest listed price. Its description foregrounds a multi-mode computer interface, while the Suunto titles explicitly foreground air-integrated console use, making the intended emphasis different.
Final recommendation by use case
- For recreational and technical diving: Start with the Deep 6 Excursion, whose title explicitly names both uses and whose functions include multi-gas and Helitrox settings.
- For air integration plus a compass: Choose the Suunto Cobra Air Integrated Scuba Dive Computer Compass Console w/ Case Untested only if its Used and Untested condition fits your requirements.
- For a new air-integrated console: The Suunto Cobra Air-Integrated Scuba Dive Computer - NEW in Box - Console combines the stated New condition with tank-pressure tracking and Nitrox support.
- For a full-colour interface: Consider the Shearwater Research Peregrine Dive Computer, described with a full-colour LCD and four diving modes.
The simplest tie-breaker is to decide whether the priority is named air integration, a compass, multi-gas controls, or display design, then use the listed condition and price as the final filter.
