Dive Computer reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 564 Reddit reviews across 6 subreddits and 74 posts to rank the best Dive Computer brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/scuba, r/diving, r/scubaGear, r/scubadiving, r/freediving. Top-rated brands include Shearwater (4.8/5), Suunto (4.0/5), Garmin (4.5/5).
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Reviews564
Subreddits6
Posts74
Brands34
Products87
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#1
Shearwater
4.8
(224)
"If you’re looking for a dive computer that’s versatile and reliable for travel, I’d recommend the Shearwater Peregrine."
"Shearwater all the way."
"Shearwater peregrine always and forever."
"Buy once, cry once - get a Shearwater."
"Shearwater Peregrine TX if you intend to stay a recreational diver."
"Shearwater. I heard Cressi dive computers are quite problematic."
"The most important thing in a computer is the algorithm. Shearwater and Garmin use Buhlman."
"If you think you'll ever get into deco diving or diving with trimix, you almost certainly want a Shearwater."
"Lots of reasons to recommend a SW Peregrine or Perdix."
"Buy once cry once, you go for the Perdix."
#2
Suunto
4.0
(115)
"Very happy with the Suunto Eon Core."
"Suunto Zoop Novo any day"
"Suunto D5."
"If you want an easy Bluetooth sync, Suunto or Garmin looks feasible, for example, the Suunto D5."
"I've been using a Suunto d4i for the past 6-7 years."
"I’m in love with my Suunto D6i."
"I can't say enough about the easy use of this computer."
"Just get yourself a Suunto, old, new, doesn't matter."
"Many comments already:) Suunto D4i novo is great! We love it:)"
"If you have any thoughts of trying tech diving, get the d6i."
#3
Garmin
4.5
(45)
"If it's a daily watch, look at Suunto Ocean, Garmin Descent G1."
"Garmin Descent Mk2 or Mk3. Not only will it be your forever dive computer."
"Garmin is a great dive computer, and it can be used year round as a smart watch."
"If you use any fitness tracker features at all then a Garmin Descent will be a great buy."
"Garmin make great dive computers, I would suggest the descent."
"I would recommend the garmin descent mk2i or mk3i for the sheer versatility."
"Another Garmin Desent fan here. Love mine and the Bluetooth capabilities."
"I have Garmin Descent Mk2i. Way overkill. But nice."
"Garmin all day."
"For shearwater the Peregrine TX would be my first choice if not going Trimix/or CCR."
#4
Mares
4.0
(45)
"Mares Puck Pro +"
"Mares Smart are about €200. Very easy for a beginner to use."
"I have the mares quad (no AI). Fantastic computer as a starter."
"It's worked flawlessly and no complaints whatsoever."
"Cheap and reliable? Mares Puck Pro."
"If not shearwater, checkout the new Mares “Puck 4”, it is affordable and great."
"Suunto Zoop or Mares Puck should do the trick."
"Get a puck style computer. They are cheap, reliable, small."
"It does the job. There are two things to consider if they apply to you."
"I have a Quad (no AI), and it works great for me."
#5
Cressi
4.0
(29)
"Very happy with my Cressi Goa."
"Leonardo, hands down. Cheap, damn near indestructible, and can do air and nitrox, plenty for 99% of rec divers."
"Cressi Leonardo. Best not to expensive computer i have ever owned."
"I love my Cressi Leonardo... It's a fairly simple wrist computer."
"I like the Cressi Leonardo dive computer."
"A cressi Leonardo will work fine, I dove on a Cressi Neon."
"I have a cressi Goa. I’m a once/twice a year diver and have had it for 4 years."
"Wife and I both have the Cressi Leonardo. It's simple, it just works."
"I've used a Cressi Leonardo for years."
"Take a look at Cressi's Giotto or Leonardo."
#6
Aqualung
3.9
(29)
"Aqualung i330r or i770r"
"I have an i770r and it’s amazing. The diver log app is super solid, and the display is clear and easy to read."
"I am really liking it so far."
"Aqualung i330r."
"For beginner computers (and almost certainly a future backup) I’d go with Aqualung."
"I got the Aqualung i300C a couple years ago because it had bluetooth."
"I have the aqualung i330r."
"I’ve always stuck with aqualung throughout my dive career and I started with the i100."
"I have a I330r with my SPG. It is nice in that you don't have to replace the battery."
"I have a Aqualung i300c and have had no issues with it."
#7
Oceanic
4.1
(15)
"I've been using the Aeris f10 (now rebranded as the Oceanic f10) for years and love it."
"For an entry-level computer, I'm a huge fan of the Oceanic Geo 4.0."
"I've got the oceanic OCI that comes with the transmitter, it's great!"
"Get a used oceanic geo or atom 2.0 wrist mount for ~100-150."
"I'd go with Oceanic Geo 4.0 or better the Veo 4.0."
"Love my F10 as well, I think they’re Oceanic now though."
"Oceanic Geo!"
"Oceanic geo/aqualung i200."
"I use an Oceanic Geo that I got used for a hundy."
"Oceanic GEO 2.0 is nice."
#8
Deepblu
4.1
(7)
"It's got a really nice display. I love mine."
"I love my deepblu cosmiq watch."
"Check out the Cosmiq."
"Deepblu Cosmiq+ is what you want."
"Look into the DeepBlu COSMIQ."
"I just got a deepblu cosmiq+."
"Deepblu cosmiq might be ok if you like the screen."
#9
Scubapro
4.3
(6)
"I have a Scubapro g2 that I love."
"Just buy a used aladin/ scubapro prime or pro or sunto zoop or anything along those lines"
"Shearwater or Scubapro G2. I dive with the G2 myself, I’ve only had it for a little while but love it."
"Zoop is a common answer for rec diving, but IMO there are better options."
"Similar in price and features as the oft recommended Suunto Zoop, but has an additional back light and is more reliable."
"I really like my Scubapro Meridian."
#10
Deep6
4.6
(5)
"Give the Deep6 Excursion computer a look."
"Deep6 Excursion is $350 (US), and blows both of those out of the water. It punches WELL above its weight class."
"The deep6 excursion is hard to beat in that price range, multi gas, Buhlmann algorithm with gradient factors."
"Check out the deep6 excursion."
"If you can wait for the Deep6 Excursion to go on sale, it's usually around that price and a solid choice."
#11
Deep 6
4.5
(4)
"The Deep 6 Excursion is a fantastic dive computer."
"Certainly the most feature packed computer you will find in this price range."
"If the shearwater is too expensive then the deep 6 excursion."
"Maybe a deep6 Excursion (on sale for $200)."
#12
Genesis
4.3
(3)
"Is worth looking into. Rechargeable, watch size, Bluetooth logs."
"I've been diving 35+ years. I use a Genesis Centauri. MSRP is just $380 and can often be had for less."
"Personally, I use a Genesis Centauri."
#13
Liquivision
3.3
(4)
"Anything witl OLED today will be north of your $300 budget, but once you try OLED you won't go back to anything with a small b/w screen."
"Wrist mount Liquivison Xen for me."
"How about a Liquivision Xeo or Kaon?"
"Avoid Liquivision. Weird issues with batteries and bad customer service."
#14
Galileo
4.0
(3)
"I dive an old Galileo Sol... It works, and I love it."
"I use a Galileo Sol that I have been very happy with for rec."
"I work at a dive shop and a number of customers... have gotten the Luna with the wireless transmitter."
#15
Hollis
4.0
(3)
"Hollis DG03, and I'm pretty happy with it."
"Hollis DG03 is a triple gas computer for around $300."
"Hollis DG05... good 10 gas trimix computer for a decent price."
#16
Local Dive Shop
5.0
(2)
"Buying it from a shop gives you a warranty and you can talk face to face with a knowledgeable employee about the product."
"Those are all great brands but try to support your local dive shop when buying one instead of leisure pro."
#17
Atomic
4.5
(2)
"I love my Atomic Cobalt, especially the OLED color display for night diving."
"Both the wife and I dive with Atomic's Cobalt computer."
#18
SubGear
4.0
(2)
"Upvote for the XP-10. good basic computer no cables. maybe not all the bells and whistles but recommend"
"I have been using a SubGear XP-10. It is pretty solid."
#19
OSTC
4.0
(2)
"The OSTC Sport is imho the best non-trimix Computer out there."
"If you are in europe, the ostc sport is an option that is fairly compact."
#20
Atmos
4.0
(2)
"Currently I use the atmos mission one and love it."
#21
SCUBAPRO
4.0
(2)
"Its expensive but Scuba Pro makes the Galileo HUD dive computer."
"I would suggest a console style computer."
#22
Uwatec
4.0
(2)
"Uwatec Galileo."
"I use the Uwatec 2G and i'm very satisfied."
#23
Aeris
4.0
(2)
"The standard, it seems like."
"I have an Aeris Manta (similar to oceanic) and I think it works well for me."
#24
Heinrichs Weikamp
5.0
(1)
"Heinrichsweikamp OSTC 2 is the one I have my eyes set on."
#25
Perdix
5.0
(1)
"A great computer that does everything you could ever want."
#26
i300c
5.0
(1)
"Never had an issue with Bluetooth downloads."
#27
Nares
4.0
(1)
"Nares Nemo Wide, or the Petrel."
#28
Crest
4.0
(1)
"It has the wristwatch form factor, an app to store/view your dive history and best of all its cheap."
#29
Aladin
4.0
(1)
"Aladdin 2G. In gauge mode, it is one of the best bottom timers around."
#30
Cochran
4.0
(1)
"I cant believe noone has mentioned cochran. excellent rec-tec computers."
#31
Salvimar
4.0
(1)
"Salvimar one + can be obtained for 100$."
#32
Cosmiq+
4.0
(1)
"Bought a used Cosmiq+ that I really like."
#33
i550c
4.0
(1)
"Easy to use, large display and hose AI."
#34
Puck
3.0
(1)
"Buy an inexpensive computer. Something like a puck is great for beginners."
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