Choosing among dive computers & instruments gets difficult when the real decision is not simply which computer looks appealing: do you need a named air-integration transmitter, a particular Teric configuration, a used wrist computer, or a new device with wireless connectivity? The fastest way to narrow this group is to match the package and condition to your dive setup. The comparison below separates those trade-offs before the product notes add the practical limitations.
Quick take
Short answer: separate the choice into package, condition, and the particular model or configuration you want. The two Teric entries have different packages, while the Perdix and D5 take different approaches. Start with the matrix, then use each note to weigh one concrete reason to choose against one concrete limitation.
Listed-price comparison
| Product | Listed price | Price bar |
|---|---|---|
| Shearwater Teric Dive Computer Black 55mm | USD 624.99 | |
| Shearwater Teric Dive Computer w/ Air Integration Transmitter, Charger | USD 899.99 | |
| Shearwater Perdix Wrist Dive Computer - Black - Original OG, NO AI | USD 500.00 | |
| Suunto D5 All Black Dive Computer w/ Wireless Connectivity SS050192000 *New | USD 330.00 |
The listed prices span an absolute $569.99 from the Suunto D5 to the Teric transmitter bundle. That spread makes it worth comparing what is specifically named in each package rather than treating all four as interchangeable computers.
Decision matrix
| If your priority is | Match | Why it fits | Limitation to weigh |
|---|---|---|---|
| An air-integration transmitter in the purchase | Shearwater Teric Dive Computer w/ Air Integration Transmitter, Charger | The title names both the transmitter and charger | Used condition and the highest listed price |
| A Teric with a specified case size | Shearwater Teric Dive Computer Black 55mm | The package identifies a 55mm case, silicone band, charger, and case | Used condition and a package centered on the named accessories |
| An Original OG Perdix without air integration | Shearwater Perdix Wrist Dive Computer - Black - Original OG, NO AI | The title states the wrist format and NO AI configuration | Housing wear, broken buckles, no box, and computer-only inclusion |
| New, unused-in-box condition with wireless connectivity | Suunto D5 All Black Dive Computer w/ Wireless Connectivity SS050192000 *New | The D5 name, new condition, and wireless connectivity are explicit | The named configuration is different from the Teric transmitter bundle |
Product notes
Shearwater Teric Dive Computer Black 55mm
This is the focused Teric package for someone who wants the named 55mm case, silicone band, multi-gas decompression capability, and a genuine charger and case. Android compatibility is also identified, which may matter if that connection fits your setup. The price is USD 624.99. Its main limitation is condition: it is used, and the package is specified around the computer, M/L band, charger, case, and documents named with it. Extra accessories should not be assumed. Choose it for this specific Teric configuration and included gear rather than for the separately named transmitter bundle.
Shearwater Teric Dive Computer w/ Air Integration Transmitter, Charger
This Teric is the clearest match when the purchase must include the named transmitter. Its feature set includes a full-color AMOLED display, sapphire crystal, wireless air integration, digital compass, Bluetooth connectivity, wireless rechargeable battery, audible and vibration alerts, a 200 m / 660 ft depth rating, and Air, Nitrox, Trimix, Tech, CCR & Freediving modes. At USD 899.99, it is USD 569.99 above the Suunto D5. The limitation is the listed used condition and the highest price in this group. Choose it for the specified bundle and feature set, not simply for the Teric name.
Shearwater Perdix Wrist Dive Computer - Black - Original OG, NO AI
The Perdix suits a buyer specifically seeking the named Original OG configuration without air integration. At USD 500.00, it is below both Teric prices. The trade-offs are physical and packaging details: the computer has housing scratches, scratches on the screen protector, broken buckles, no box, and only the computer included. It also records 54 dives and second ownership. That makes it a targeted choice for someone comfortable with a used computer and the stated strap and package condition. The reason to choose it is the explicit no-AI Perdix format; the reason to pause is the wear and broken hardware described.
Suunto D5 All Black Dive Computer with Wireless Connectivity
For a shopper prioritizing new condition and the listed wireless-connection feature, the Suunto D5 is the straightforward fit. The model is identified as Suunto D5 with the SS050192000 model code, and it is new and unused in box. At USD 330.00, it is USD 294.99 below the Perdix. Its limitation is scope: the named differentiator is wireless connectivity, while the Teric bundle is specifically sold with an air-integration transmitter and charger. Choose the D5 when its condition, model identity, and wireless connectivity come first.
Final recommendation by use case
- Choose Shearwater Teric Dive Computer w/ Air Integration Transmitter, Charger when the named transmitter and charger need to be part of the purchase.
- Choose Shearwater Teric Dive Computer Black 55mm when the specified Teric case size, multi-gas decompression capability, and named charger-and-case package fit your setup.
- Choose Shearwater Perdix Wrist Dive Computer - Black - Original OG, NO AI when you specifically want that no-AI configuration and can accept the used condition, wear, and broken buckles.
- **Choose Suunto D5 All Black Dive Computer w/ Wireless Connectivity SS050192000 *New** when new, unused-in-box condition and wireless connectivity are the first filters.
The cleanest decision is to match the exact package to the dive computer you need: transmitter bundle, specified Teric setup, no-AI Perdix, or new D5.
