Choosing your next dive computer - 6 Things to Consider [Dive computers]

Looking to buy your first or maybe your next dive computer can be overwhelming. So many different different brands and styles out there. Long gone are the days of dive tables and computers are now a standard piece of equipment for most divers. ▬ Signup to the Newsletter ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ https://www.divein.com/newsletter/ 🌊 Dive computers are crucial for ensuring our safety underwater and we understand that you need a device you can trust with your life. In recent years dive computers have advanced from simple depth and timing devices, and have many extra features, from a digital compass or transmitter capability. Ranging from just a few hundred dollars to over a thousand, a dive computer can be the most expensive piece of dive gear. Depending on your wants or needs, paying more can be an investment but maybe you’re paying for modes and features that aren’t necessary. In this video, we break down the main factors for choosing your next dive computer, and what questions you should be asking yourself. That way you can make sure you spend your money wisely and buy the dive computer best suited to your needs. ▬ Where to buy ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ We found the best shops & the best prices to make it easy for you to buy the gear you want. You support the channel when you buy through those links as we earn a small commission from the web shop. This is at no cost to you. Here you'll find all the Dive Computers we cover in this video: ✅ https://get.divein.com/4fja2d 💙 Use our Scuba .com discount code "DIVEIN10" to save 💰💰 ▬ Chapters ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 00:00 Intro 00:36 What is a Dive Computer? 02:04 6 Criteria 03:14 Competition Reveal 03:40 Price 04:00 Budget 05:30 Mid Range 07:00 High End 08:00 Dive Modes 10:00 Styles 12:00 Screens 13:05 Usability 15:35 Extras 15:55 Air Integration 17:00 Digital Compass 18:05 Dive Logs & Apps 19:07 Batteries 20:15 On Land Extras ▬ Related Reviews ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Want to read more about the dive computers shown in this video? Below is the full guide for the top dive computers for 2025, as well full in-depths reviews for the individual computers themselves. 🔗 Full Guide: https://www.divein.com/diving/best-dive-computer/ 🔗 Best Dive Computer: https://youtu.be/4kxeB6tR4oo 🔗 Garmin Mk3i: https://youtu.be/1YwMN1iV9EQ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 💬 Got questions about dive computers? Dive into the comments below—let's get the conversation going!