Dive Computer Showdown: Watch vs Shearwater vs. Apeks vs. Suunto vs. Garmin in a full comparison

Full Dive Computer Review and head-to-head comparison of Shearwater Perdix, The Apeks DSX, The Suunto EON Steel Black, the Garmin Decent MK2i, and the Apple Watch Ultra 2 - running the Oceanic Dive computer software.

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Dive into the ultimate dive computer face-off! Into and out of Deco!!!

This is a Head-to-head comparison of 5 dive computers...

Join Technical Dive Instructor Benjamin Hadfield as he puts five top-tier dive computers through their paces in cold water, analyzing their performance entering and exiting decompression. In this comprehensive comparison, witness the Shearwater Perdix, Apeks DSX, Suunto EON Steel Black, and Garmin Descent MK2i go head to head with the Apple Watch Ultra 2 running the Oceanic Dive computer software.

Discover how each purpose-built diving computer handles the challenges of deco, while Benjamin sheds light on how the Apple Watch Ultra 2 measures up against these industry-standard devices. Whether you're a seasoned diver or a tech enthusiast, this video offers invaluable insights into the functionality and reliability of these dive computers in real-world conditions. Dive in and see which device emerges as the ultimate companion for your underwater adventures!

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Chapters:
00:00 Benjamin Hadfield - Teach Me to Dive
00:25 The Dive Details
00:39 Computer Specs
01:22 Computer Pricing
02:58 Gas Weight Safety
03:57 Darwin Winner
05:36 First Computer into Deco
05:55 Second Computer into Deco
06:16 Garmin Notes
08:25 Which one is your favorite?
10:05 Apeks Clears Deco
10:39 Suunto Deco Profiles
11:06 Choosing a Computer
13:00 Tissue Compartments
14:05 Crawfish Winner
15:43 OUR THOUGHTS
17:00 Benjamin Hadfield - Teach Me to Dive

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[Kamilo]

Thank you for the video! I find this really helpful. My Aqualung got flooded this week and I'm really considering buying the latest Garmin. But the price is twice as high as a diving computer :D

[manius_dive]

"Great video. I have a question: Is it worth looking into the Apeks DSX diving computer?"

[mchLko]

Great video. Can't wait for a comparison with the new Garmin Descent Mk3i :)

[storapa]

14:02 Love the crawfish 😂 I for one agree with his choice, just bought the Perdix 2 + Swift transmitter.

[cwilliams]

to me the only way i would pick the garmin is if i planned on doing a lot of remote dives and i would use it in conjuction with the inreach mini 2

[asmith]

Tech Deco diver ... have Shearwater perdix2 ( begrudgingly ) and a mk2 garmin.. [will be getting a mk3] -- thank you for the NIX of the ultra2 ... good idea just need the watch phone and put all dive ops on a waterproof tablet w wifi hookup --- ( garmin approach to saturation and shearwater hard numbers )

[michaelwilliamson]

Hey, have you d id a video on the Scuba pro A2 DiveComputer

[aaziizkhan]

Would you try and compare the huawei ultimate?

[TyAtwater]

Uh…. It’s never been called the “iWatch”.

[tawollen]

there is no such thing as an iWatch.. :)

[ShockerTopper]

I love my Apple Watch Ultra but I’d never go diving with it, even if I did do diving. Knowing that your life is on the line, I could not trust my life to a $800 product. However I would never go diving in the first place haha…I almost died surfing when I was 19 and have not surfed since. I tore my calf after being hit by two back to back 8 foot face waves…I didn’t have time I recover from the first one before the second one hit me and all I remember is seeing the sky and the sand like I was in a washing machine: I’m shocked I didn’t die honestly. After the second wave hit me, the board hit a sandbar and just knocked the wind out of me with the other end as it hit me in the gut. That was 20 years ago now and I still won’t go past my thighs in the water. Between that and destroying my ankles in motorcycle accidents, nothing in California was worth staying around.