Choosing dive computers & instruments is a fit problem: one shopper needs tank-pressure integration, another wants advanced decompression modes, a third wants a particular case size, and someone else wants a complete accessory kit. The four choices here range from USD 200.00 to USD 899.99, so the useful question is not simply which computer has the longest feature list. Compare the included hardware, named modes, physical specification, condition and package price, then match those details to your diving plans.
Quick take
- The transmitter-included Shearwater Teric is the package-led choice.
- The Black 55mm Teric is the format-led choice.
- The Suunto Cobra is the console-led choice.
- The Oceanic Atom 3.1 is the accessory-led choice.
Start with the package type you actually want, then use the mode set, display details, condition and price to break ties.
Listed-price comparison
The listed prices run from USD 200.00 to USD 899.99, with a USD 699.99 spread between the lowest and highest entries. The bars show relative price position among these four entries, not performance or quality.
| Product | Listed price | Price bar |
|---|---|---|
| Shearwater Teric with Air Integration Transmitter | USD 899.99 | |
| Shearwater Teric Black 55mm | USD 624.99 | |
| Suunto Cobra Air Integrated Console | USD 200.00 | |
| Oceanic Atom 3.1 Full Kit | USD 250.00 |
Decision matrix
Use this as a fast tie-breaker:
- Air integration: The transmitter-included Shearwater Teric title explicitly names the transmitter; the Suunto title explicitly names an air-integrated console.
- Mode emphasis: The transmitter-included Teric description names Air, Nitrox, Trimix, Tech, CCR and Freediving; the Cobra names Air, Nitrox and Gauge; the 55mm Teric names multi-gas decompression.
- Format and package cues: The second Teric gives a 55mm case and silicone band; the Cobra gives a console and extra battery; the Oceanic says Full Kit; the first Teric includes a charging station.
- Condition: The Cobra is marked New; both Teric entries and the Oceanic are marked Used.
Product notes
Shearwater Teric Dive Computer w/ Air Integration Transmitter, Charger
The included display and control features give this Teric a clear reason to choose it: the description names a full-color AMOLED display with sapphire crystal, a digital compass, Bluetooth, a wireless rechargeable battery, and audible and vibration alerts. It also lists Air, Nitrox, Trimix, Tech, CCR and Freediving modes, plus a 200 m / 660 ft depth rating. The concrete limitation is condition: this unit is marked used. Choose it when those display, alert and mode specifications align with your diving, and when the transmitter-included package named in the title is the hardware arrangement you want.
Shearwater Teric Dive Computer Black 55mm
The Black 55mm Teric gives shoppers a specific physical and software combination: a 55mm case, silicone band, Android compatibility and multi-gas decompression. Its included-items description names the dive computer, M/L band, genuine charger, case, documents and carabiner. Those details make the package a straightforward fit when the case-size specification and named accessories matter. The limitation is that the unit is marked used. Choose this Teric when the Black 55mm title phrase and stated package contents are a closer match than a console-style format or an accessory-heavy kit.
Suunto Cobra Dive Computer Air Integrated Console RGBM Nitrox with Extra Battery
The Cobra centers on an air-integrated console with real-time tank-pressure monitoring, RGBM decompression, Nitrox support and an extra battery. Its stated choices are Air, Nitrox and Gauge modes; an electroluminescent backlight and audible alarms are also named. The product is marked new, giving condition a clear role in the decision. Its limitation is the mode set described here: shoppers specifically seeking the Teric's additional Trimix, Tech, CCR or Freediving labels should weigh that difference. Choose the Cobra when console format and tank-pressure visibility are the main requirements.
Oceanic Atom 3.1 Dive Computer - Full Kit
The Oceanic Atom 3.1 stands out for its accessory list. The full-kit description names an extra strap, extra battery, battery-change tool, PC interface cable, CD, box and paperwork, while the title calls out a factory screen protector. The model is identified as Oceanic Atom 3.1. Those details make it a clear fit for someone prioritizing a packaged set of add-ons. The limitation is the used condition and the stated history of 4-5 dives, so its appeal is tied to that described prior use as well as the accessories. Choose it when the full-kit wording is more important than a display- or mode-focused package.
Final recommendation by use case
- For a transmitter-included package: choose the Shearwater Teric Dive Computer w/ Air Integration Transmitter, Charger.
- For the named 55mm case and silicone band: choose the Shearwater Teric Dive Computer Black 55mm.
- For a new console with tank-pressure monitoring: choose the Suunto Cobra Dive Computer Air Integrated Console RGBM Nitrox with Extra Battery.
- For the full-kit accessory route: choose the Oceanic Atom 3.1 Dive Computer.
The clearest decision is package-first: select the Teric bundle for its included transmitter, the second Teric for its 55mm specification, the Cobra for its console format, or the Oceanic for its named accessory set.
