Choosing among dive computers & instruments comes down to matching the computer to the way you dive. A compass and air integration may matter more than a familiar model name, while a clear mode layout or a specific case format can be the deciding factor for another shopper. Start with the function that matters most, then use listed price and condition to settle close calls.
Quick take
The four choices divide cleanly by their product wording and described use:
- Oceanic Pro Plus 3 is the compass-and-air-integration route.
- Shearwater Research Peregrine Adventures Edition emphasizes wrist wear and dive profiling.
- Shearwater Research Peregrine spells out four modes and a full-colour display.
- Shearwater Teric offers a named 55mm case format, silicone band, and Android compatibility.
Listed-price comparison
The prices span USD 397.50 to USD 624.99, a USD 227.49 spread. That range is wide enough for price to matter, but the feature differences are more useful than price alone.
| Dive computer | Listed price | Price bar | Price perspective |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oceanic Pro Plus 3 With Compass | USD 397.50 | Lowest listed price | |
| Shearwater Research Peregrine Adventures Edition | USD 499.99 | Mid-range listed price | |
| Shearwater Research Peregrine | USD 580.00 | Higher Peregrine price | |
| Shearwater Teric Black 55mm | USD 624.99 | Highest listed price |
Decision matrix
- Compass and air integration: Oceanic Pro Plus 3 With Compass, whose title names a compass and whose description specifies a full-function air-integrated Air/Nitrox computer.
- Wrist-focused dive profiling: Shearwater Research Peregrine Adventures Edition, with decompression calculations, dive profiling, and a wrist-worn design described.
- Clearly named dive modes: Shearwater Research Peregrine, with Air, Nitrox, 3 Gas Nitrox, and Gauge modes.
- Specific format and pairing: Shearwater Teric Black 55mm, with a silicone band and Android compatibility.
Product notes
Shearwater Research Peregrine Adventures Edition Dive Computer
The Shearwater Research Peregrine Adventures Edition Dive Computer suits a shopper who wants the Peregrine model in a distinct Adventures Edition. Its description specifically names decompression calculations, dive profiling, and a comfortable wrist-worn design, giving those functions a clear role in the decision. The limitation is price: at USD 499.99, it is USD 102.49 above the Oceanic Pro Plus 3. That spread matters when the main goal is a compass or air-integrated computer rather than the Peregrine's described profiling functions. Choose this Peregrine when wrist wear and dive profiling are the draw; the higher listed price is the trade-off.
Shearwater Research Peregrine Dive Computer
Shearwater Research Peregrine Dive Computer is a clear fit for a shopper who wants a described mode set and full-colour screen. The four modes are Air, Nitrox, 3 Gas Nitrox, and Gauge, while the LCD is specified at 5.59 cm. Those details make the interface and use modes easy to compare without guessing from the model name. The limitation is price: USD 580.00 is USD 80.01 above the Adventures Edition Peregrine. Pick the standard Peregrine when the named modes and screen matter more than keeping the purchase nearer to the lower Peregrine price.
Shearwater Teric Dive Computer Black 55mm
Shearwater Teric Dive Computer Black 55mm makes sense for shoppers drawn to its 55mm case and listed silicone band. Android compatibility is also named, and included items are a charger, case, documents, and carabiner. Its limitations are concrete: the computer is marked Used and carries no manufacturer warranty. The USD 624.99 price is also the highest in this group. Choose the Teric when its 55mm format, Android compatibility, and included charger and case fit your setup; do not treat the larger number alone as proof of better performance.
Oceanic Pro Plus 3 With Compass
Oceanic Pro Plus 3 With Compass is the direct match for a shopper who wants a compass named in the title and full-function air-integrated Air/Nitrox capability described. A large display area, intuitive interface, spare battery, O-ring, and download cable add concrete reasons to choose it. The limitation is the condition wording: New other (see details), while the Peregrine entries are marked New. At USD 397.50, it sits USD 227.49 below the Teric. Choose it when compass and air integration lead the decision; weigh the condition wording before prioritizing the lower listed price.
Final recommendation by use case
- For compass-first diving: Choose Oceanic Pro Plus 3 With Compass because the compass is named directly and Air/Nitrox integration is described.
- For wrist wear and profiling: Choose the Shearwater Research Peregrine Adventures Edition, whose title and description align with that use case.
- For a clearly defined mode set: Choose Shearwater Research Peregrine for the explicitly described Air, Nitrox, 3 Gas Nitrox, and Gauge modes.
- For the Teric format: Choose Shearwater Teric Dive Computer Black 55mm when its case size, Android compatibility, and used condition fit your priorities.
The Oceanic is the price-led choice, the Peregrines divide the decision by interface and model presentation, and the Teric asks you to accept the highest price alongside a used condition.
