Choosing among dive computers & instruments means deciding what should stay visible during a dive: air integration, a console, a simple multi-gas layout, or a particular Teric format. Price also varies sharply across these four choices. The useful shortcut is to match the package to your use case, then treat model names and included accessories as separate buying decisions.
Quick take
Two choices are Teric computers, while the Cobra is a console and the Peregrine is a full-colour computer. The Teric entries separate package contents and case specification; Cobra and Peregrine present different operating approaches. Start with the feature you would actually use rather than assuming the highest-priced option is automatically the right fit.
Listed-price comparison
The listed prices span $200 to $899.99, a $699.99 spread. The bars show relative placement within this four-item comparison; they are not a performance ranking.
| Product | Listed price | Relative listed-price bar |
|---|---|---|
| Shearwater Teric Dive Computer w/ Air Integration Transmitter, Charger | USD 899.99 | |
| Shearwater Teric Dive Computer Black 55mm | USD 624.99 | |
| Suunto Cobra Dive Computer Air Integrated Console RGBM Nitrox with Extra Battery | USD 200.00 | |
| Shearwater Research Peregrine Dive Computer | USD 580.00 |
Decision matrix
- Transmitter-inclusive setup: The Shearwater Teric package explicitly pairs the computer with an air-integration transmitter and charging station.
- Specified Teric format: The Shearwater Teric Black 55mm centers on the named case size, silicone band, charger, and case.
- Console monitoring: The Suunto Cobra combines an air-integrated console with RGBM, Nitrox, tank-pressure monitoring, and an extra battery.
- Straightforward multi-gas operation: The Shearwater Research Peregrine lists Air, Nitrox, 3 Gas Nitrox, and Gauge modes in a simple full-colour layout.
Product notes
Shearwater Teric Dive Computer w/ Air Integration Transmitter, Charger
Choose this package when the transmitter is part of the purchase rather than a separate decision. It includes the Teric computer, air-integration transmitter, and wireless charging station; it also identifies a full-color AMOLED display, digital compass, Bluetooth, wireless rechargeable battery, and Air, Nitrox, Trimix, Tech, CCR, and Freediving modes. The limitation is the USD 899.99 listed price-the highest in this comparison-and the condition is Used. That combination makes the package a direct fit for shoppers prioritizing included air-integration hardware and the broad named mode set over a lower entry price.
Shearwater Teric Dive Computer Black 55mm
This is the Teric choice for a shopper focused on the specified 55mm case, silicone band, and included charger and case. It also includes multi-gas decompression, documents with carabiner, and the Teric model name. At USD 624.99, it sits $275 below the transmitter-inclusive Teric package, giving the two Teric options a clear package-price distinction without treating either as a sale. The limitation is practical: the included-items wording centers on the computer, charger, case, and documents rather than a transmitter. Its condition is Used, so this route suits someone whose priority is the 55mm Teric setup.
Suunto Cobra Dive Computer Air Integrated Console RGBM Nitrox with Extra Battery
Cobra fits a diver who wants the console approach spelled out in the title, with air integration, RGBM, Nitrox, real-time tank-pressure monitoring, and an extra battery. Its Air, Nitrox, and Gauge modes, electroluminescent backlight, audible alarms, altitude adjustment to 10,000 feet, and 150 m depth rating add concrete operating details. The limitation is focus: the description centers on console monitoring and those three modes, not the wider Air, Nitrox, Trimix, Tech, CCR, and Freediving set named for the transmitter-inclusive Teric. At USD 200 and condition New, Cobra is the straightforward price-and-console route.
Shearwater Research Peregrine Dive Computer
Peregrine is the fit for a diver who wants a simple, full-colour computer with clearly defined multi-gas modes. It lists Air, Nitrox up to 40% oxygen, 3 Gas Nitrox up to 100% oxygen, and Gauge, along with a 5.59cm LCD screen and simplified recreational diving modes. The limitation is that its stated focus is straightforward recreational and Gauge use, so it is less aligned with a shopper specifically seeking the transmitter-inclusive Teric package or Cobra's console setup. At USD 580 and condition New, it occupies a middle listed price while keeping the operating layout intentionally simple.
Final recommendation by use case
- For air integration with a transmitter included: Choose the Shearwater Teric Dive Computer w/ Air Integration Transmitter, Charger.
- For the specified 55mm Teric setup: Choose the Shearwater Teric Dive Computer Black 55mm, with its silicone band, charger, and case.
- For an air-integrated console: Choose the Suunto Cobra, especially if RGBM, Nitrox, tank-pressure monitoring, and an extra battery fit your requirements.
- For simple full-colour multi-gas diving: Choose the Shearwater Research Peregrine and its listed Air, Nitrox, 3 Gas Nitrox, and Gauge modes.
