6 Best Air Integrated Dive Computers (2022)

The Shearwater Teric is our pick for the best air integrated dive computer.

Though it’s made by a company renowned for its technical diving gear, the Shearwater Teric combines all the functionality needed for technical divers with a simple design, sleek enough to be worn every day by a recreational diver.

This Shearwater dive computer has technical diving features like 2 transmitter connectivity, configurable audible and haptic alerts and nitrox, trimix, and rebreather capabilities.

The display is clear, bright, and simple to navigate. It is fitted with Bluetooth Smart technology, making connecting with your phone app easier than ever.

The battery is user rechargeable and it also features a 3D, tilt-compensated compass.

The internet is flooded with fantastic reviews of the Shearwater Teric and it’s easy to see why – everything about it is slick, clever, and oh-so functional.

The only downside we can see is the price – over $1000 without the transmitters, it is definitely at the luxury end of the market.

Released in November 2020, the Garmin Descent Mk2i is the dive computer of the future.

Though Garmin are relative newbies in the diving world, they have launched themselves onto the scene with a bang by creating some of the best computers on the market.

The Mk2i builds on the success of the Garmin Descent Mk2 and takes on board all the feedback from expert divers. The air integration offered by the Mk2i is cutting edge. Whilst most computers use a traditional VHF radio frequency to pair the computer and transmitter, Garmin has developed brand-new proprietary technology that uses sonar.

This allows the signal to travel much further – up to 10m – and connect to up to five transmitters. With huge potential applications, this new technology could potentially revolutionize the way we dive, and learn to dive, in the future.

Oh, the Garmin Descent Mk2i also functions as a top-tier Garmin fitness tracker and smartwatch – versatile is certainly the word.

The only downside? The cost. At £1,399 not including the transmitter, this model will be too expensive for many divers.

The Suunto D6i is an air integrated diving computer aimed at both recreational and advanced divers. It is small and stylish and the sleek watch design can be worn all day.

It has a long battery life, though it can’t be recharged or changed by the user. It features a tilt-compensated compass, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal display, and can be configured for up to three nitrox mixes.

One downside of this Suunto air integrated dive computer is the price at over $1000.

The second offering from Suunto, the Suunto Vyper Novo is the most affordably priced of our air integrated dive computers at around $450 without the transmitter.

Aimed at the recreational user, it is fully nitrox capable with a compass, rechargeable battery, backlit display, and easy navigation.

Whilst the Suunto Vyper Novo design is rugged and resilient, it lacks the style and wearability of other options as the large face is uncomfortable to wear out of the water.

For those looking for a more affordable air integrated dive computer, the Suunto Vyper Novo is our choice!

The Shearwater Perdix is perhaps the most famous air integrated Shearwater dive computer, and the Teric’s technical big brother.

Aimed at technical divers, the Shearwater Perdix is a larger design, incompatible with everyday use. It is fully technically capable – coping with CCRs, trimix, and multiple mixes with ease and featuring Bluetooth connectivity and a 3D compass. Uniquely, it is powered by AA batteries which are easily user-replaceable.

Again, one of the only downsides of the Shearwater Perdix is the price – around $1000 without the transmitters.

This is Suunto’s answer to the Shearwater Perdix. It is aimed at the technical end of the market and its functionality allows for mixed gases and rebreathers.

The battery is fully rechargeable and it also features an integrated compass and large, clear display on a large screen.

It is another expensive design – around $1000 without the transmitters and it has been criticized for its bulky design which is bulky on the wrist.