Choosing among dive computers & instruments means balancing physical format, condition, and how much control you need underwater. Do you want a console, a new-in-box unit, or a computer explicitly framed for recreational and technical diving? These four choices span $119.95 to $624.99, so the right pick depends on which requirement is non-negotiable.
Start with condition and format, then compare gas support, navigation, modes, and included accessories. That keeps a low-priced, untested console from being weighed as though it serves the same brief as a new-in-box air-integrated unit or a Teric with multi-gas decompression.
Quick take
- Deep 6 Excursion: Choose it for recreational-and-technical scope and a wide selection of dive modes.
- Suunto Cobra Air Integrated with Compass: Choose it for a named compass console and protective case.
- New-in-box Suunto Cobra: Choose it for a new console-mounted air-integrated setup.
- Shearwater Teric Black 55mm: Choose it when the Teric model and named accessory package matter most.
Listed price comparison
The prices cover a wide range, with the two Suunto Cobra entries and Deep 6 Excursion clustered well below the Shearwater Teric.
| Product | Listed price | Price bar |
|---|---|---|
| Deep 6 Excursion Scuba Dive Computer | $199.00 | |
| Suunto Cobra Air Integrated with Compass | $119.95 | |
| Suunto Cobra Air-Integrated Console | $195.49 | |
| Shearwater Teric Dive Computer Black 55mm | $624.99 |
Decision matrix
- Condition first: Deep 6 Excursion and the new-in-box Suunto are marked New. The compass Suunto and Shearwater Teric are marked Used, with the compass model also identified as Untested.
- Physical arrangement: Both Suunto titles specify console products. The Deep 6 title describes a dive computer without a console designation, while the Shearwater entry identifies a 55mm case and silicone band.
- Diving scope: Deep 6 Excursion is explicitly framed for recreational and technical diving. The Shearwater description names multi-gas decompression.
- Package emphasis: The Suunto compass model includes a case; the new Cobra names original packaging, manuals, and accessories; the Teric names a charger, case, documents, and carabiner.
Product notes
Deep 6 Excursion Scuba Dive Computer for Recreational and Technical Diving New
The Deep 6 Excursion is the clearest match for a diver whose plans span recreational and technical diving. Its gas controls are unusually explicit: Multi-Gas Nitrox from 20% to 99% across four gases, Helitrox up to 22% helium, the Bühlmann ZHL-16C algorithm, and user-settable gradient factors. It also lists Scuba, Planning, Apnea/Free Diving, and Gauge modes, plus Bluetooth for logging and updates. The limitation is the amount to configure: gas choices, gradient factors, surface and tissue screens, and multiple modes can add decisions for someone seeking a simpler setup. The title identifies Model Excursion and condition New.
Suunto Cobra Air Integrated Scuba Dive Computer Compass Console w/ Case Untested
Suunto Cobra Air Integrated Scuba Dive Computer Compass Console w/ Case Untested is a direct fit for someone who wants air integration and a compass in a console, with a protective case included. The title also identifies the model as Suunto Cobra Air Integrated Scuba with compass, making navigation part of the named configuration rather than an assumed add-on. Its concrete limitation is equally important: condition is Used and the title says Untested. That makes it a narrower choice for shoppers who prioritize a new unit or want a tested condition. At $119.95, it is the lowest listed price in this group.
Suunto Cobra Air-Integrated Scuba Dive Computer - NEW in Box - Console
The new-in-box Suunto Cobra Air-Integrated Scuba Dive Computer suits a shopper who wants a new console-mounted unit with a clearly stated air-integrated role. It tracks tank pressure, depth, time, and no-decompression limits, and adds Nitrox compatibility, audible and visual alarms, a large easy-to-read display, and a user-replaceable battery. Original factory packaging, manuals, and accessories are named too. The trade-off is the console format: it fits a hose-mounted setup, so it is not the choice for someone specifically seeking a different physical arrangement. The listed price is $195.49, and the title identifies it as New in Box.
Shearwater Teric Dive Computer Black 55mm
Shearwater Teric Dive Computer Black 55mm suits a shopper focused on the Teric model and its multi-gas decompression capability. The listed attributes add a 55mm case, silicone band, and Android compatibility; the named package includes the computer, M/L band, genuine charger, case, documents, and carabiner. Those details make the included setup easy to compare with the console formats above. The limitation is concrete: condition is Used, and the $624.99 listed price is the highest in the group. Items not listed, including power cables or other accessories, are not included, so the named package matters.
Final recommendation by use case
- For flexible gas and mode control: Choose Deep 6 Excursion for four-gas Nitrox, Helitrox, user-settable gradient factors, and Scuba, Planning, Apnea/Free Diving, and Gauge modes.
- For the lowest listed price: Choose Suunto Cobra Air Integrated Scuba Dive Computer Compass Console w/ Case Untested if its used and untested condition fits your priorities.
- For tank-pressure tracking in a new console: Choose Suunto Cobra Air-Integrated Scuba Dive Computer - NEW in Box - Console, which also names depth, time, no-decompression limits, and alarms.
- For Android compatibility and the Teric package: Choose Shearwater Teric Dive Computer Black 55mm when those model and accessory details are more important than new condition.
The deciding question is simple: match the computer to the way you plan to use it, then let condition and the listed package settle the close calls.
