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Five beginner-friendly dive computers that provide enhanced diver safety in stylish designs.
1 CRESSI RAFFAELLO
WHAT YOU GET: The Raffaello’s ultra-low-profile design reduces drag and bulk for lightweight comfort without sacrificing readability. The large backlit screen makes the most of its available real estate with large characters and by clearing segmenting and labeling data. Nitrox-compatible with three-tank switching and a dedicated freediving mode, this computer is well equipped for the average recreational diver. It includes audible alarms and a rudimentary digital compass, and the long-lasting, user-replaceable battery powers the computer for up to four years. Optional Bluetooth attachment allows users to download dive logs to Mac, PC and smart devices via the Cressi app.
Review - This simple, easy to use computer is offered in five colorways.
CONTACT: Hollywood Divers 323 969 9666
2 GARMIN DESCENT G2
WHAT YOU GET: This compact computer is packed with functionality and is surprisingly easy to use. The 3-centimetre/1.2-inch full-color AMOLED (active-matrix organic light emitting diode) touchscreen display is packed with info but not cluttered – plus it has an optional big number mode for enhanced legibility. It includes an ascent and descent graphic that may be especially helpful for customers who are still working to fine-tune neutral buoyancy. It has nitrox compatibility, a three-axis digital compass, haptic feedback and wireless Bluetooth connectivity to the free Garmin dive app. Frequent travelers will also appreciate the convenience of wrist-mounted GPS navigation and contactless payments.
Review - Smartwatch functionality and fitness tracking features provide a wealth of value, even for infrequent divers.
CONTACT: Hollywood Divers 323 969 9666
4 SHEARWATER PEREGRINE
WHAT YOU GET: The Peregrine’s large 5.6-centimetre/2.2inch color screen and thin rectangular body perfectly balance visibility and comfort. The bright, adjustable display is logically organized and uses large, bold characters for effortless reading of dive data in any condition. An intuitive two-button operation and helpful on-screen prompts make for effortless menu navigation. The computer is nitrox compatible. Customers with ambitions for advanced training may appreciate the inclusion of modes for multi-tank and sidemount diving, while divers of all levels will benefit from premium features such as haptic feedback, wireless charging and Bluetooth connectivity that allows for seamless dive log transfer to Shearwater’s free cloud-based app.
Review The Perrigrine TX version adds air integration and a three-axis, tilt-compensated digital compass.
CONTACT: Hollywood Divers 323 969 9666
5 SUUNTO OCEAN
WHAT YOU GET: This dive computer includes full support for recreational diving including air integration, nitrox compatibility and a digital compass. The intuitive three-button operation and topside touchscreen control make for a straight-forward, user-friendly interface. The color display has an adjustable backlight and boldly showcases NDL, depth and dive time with large characters. A handy graphic along the perimeter of the display toggles NDL, tank pressure and stop info. Audible and vibrating feedback accompanies colorful on-screen alerts. Customers can wirelessly download dive data to the free Suunto app via Bluetooth. The app can combine data from GPS and onboard sensors to track the user’s position in the water and create a visual representation of their underwater route.
Hollywood Divers Best Selling Computer for 2025 This slick-looking computer combines full-dive functionality with over 95 sport tracking modes and smartwatch functionality.
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