Choosing dive computers & instruments starts with a format decision: do you want information on your wrist, or a console that also monitors tank pressure? From there, screen layout, dive modes, condition, and listed price help narrow the field. The four choices here cover two Peregrine entries, the 55mm Teric, and the air-integrated Suunto Cobra.
Quick take
Start with the physical format, then identify the functions that matter most for your diving. A console and a wrist computer serve different preferences, while condition can separate otherwise appealing choices. The price gap is also substantial, so a precise use case matters more than simply choosing the highest-priced computer.
Listed-price comparison
The table keeps the dollar comparison simple: the gap from $200 to $624.99 is $424.99. The price bars show each listed amount on the same visual scale.
| Dive computer | Listed price | Price bar | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shearwater Research Peregrine Adventures Edition Dive Computer | USD 499.99 | New | |
| Shearwater Research Peregrine Dive Computer | USD 580.00 | New | |
| Shearwater Teric Dive Computer Black 55mm | USD 624.99 | Used | |
| Suunto Cobra Dive Computer Air Integrated Console RGBM Nitrox with Extra Battery | USD 200.00 | New |
Decision matrix
- Tank-pressure monitoring in the same instrument: Suunto Cobra, whose description names real-time tank pressure monitoring and an air-integrated console.
- Wrist-worn format: Shearwater Research Peregrine Adventures Edition, described as a wrist-worn computer for scuba and snorkeling.
- Four named modes and a full-colour display: Shearwater Research Peregrine Dive Computer, with Air, Nitrox, 3 Gas Nitrox, and Gauge modes.
- A defined 55mm case size: Shearwater Teric Dive Computer Black 55mm, whose title and attributes both identify that measurement.
Product notes
Shearwater Research Peregrine Adventures Edition Dive Computer
The Adventures Edition is a good match for divers who want one computer for scuba or snorkeling, with decompression calculations and dive profiling called out in its description. Those functions give it a concrete reason to choose when a trip calls for more than simply tracking depth and time. It is also identified as New, which may settle a close comparison for shoppers who want that condition. The limitation is Unit Quantity: 1, so the purchase describes a single-computer setup rather than a multi-unit buy. Choose this Peregrine when the Adventures Edition name, scuba-and-snorkeling focus, and dive-profiling emphasis matter more than adding console-based tank information.
Shearwater Research Peregrine Dive Computer
Shearwater Research Peregrine Dive Computer puts the emphasis on a simple, intuitive layout and easy navigation. That gives it a concrete reason to choose when a straightforward control flow matters during a dive. The limitation is the listed price: it is $80.01 above the Adventures Edition. That gap is a direct purchasing consideration, not a feature judgment, so the higher-priced Peregrine makes sense when its described navigation approach is the deciding factor. Its model name is also clear and concise, making it easy to distinguish from the separately titled Adventures Edition. Choose it when simplicity and the Peregrine format matter more than minimizing the difference between the two entries.
Shearwater Teric Dive Computer Black 55mm
Shearwater Teric Dive Computer Black 55mm is defined by a silicone band, Android compatibility, and the Teric model name. Those details provide concrete reasons to choose it when band material or device compatibility matters to the setup. The limitation is Manufacturer Warranty: No. Its condition is shown separately in the comparison, so shoppers should treat the purchase as a deliberate choice around the stated condition rather than assuming New status. Choose Teric when the silicone band and Android compatibility are more important than selecting a New-condition Peregrine or Cobra. The product title also gives a specific case-size target for shoppers who already know the format they want.
Suunto Cobra Dive Computer Air Integrated Console RGBM Nitrox with Extra Battery
Suunto Cobra Dive Computer Air Integrated Console RGBM Nitrox with Extra Battery is built around a console setup, with an extra battery, bright electroluminescent backlight, and audible alarms. Those features give shoppers concrete reasons to choose it for low-light readability and alert prompts. The limitation is its named mode mix: Air, Nitrox at 21%-50%, and Gauge, which differs from the four-mode description attached to the other Peregrine. That is a direct mode comparison, not a claim that one computer is universally better. Choose Cobra when the console setup, extra battery, and display alerts align with the planned dives.
Final recommendation by use case
For the lowest listed price plus the Air Integrated Console wording in its title, choose Suunto Cobra at $200. For scuba, snorkeling, and dive profiling, choose the Peregrine Adventures Edition. For simple navigation, the Shearwater Research Peregrine Dive Computer is the more direct match. For a 55mm case, choose the Teric only when its Used condition and Manufacturer Warranty: No are acceptable. The $424.99 spread between Cobra and Teric makes the use case the deciding factor: match the computer's format and named functions to the way you plan to dive.
