⚡ The 8 models in detail
#1
Under £300
Cressi Leonardo
One button, air, nitrox (21 to 50% O₂) and gauge modes, big digits and a battery you can change yourself. Ideal for Open Water and Advanced divers on a single gas.
✅ Pros
- · Nothing to learn
- · Big, easy-to-read digits
❌ Cons
- · One gas per dive
- · No Bluetooth
1 buttonNitroxCR2430
Check price on Amazon →A dive-centre classic, updated: one button, the Bühlmann algorithm with gradient factors, up to 3 nitrox gases, Bluetooth and the Mares app. Wear it on the wrist or in a console.
✅ Pros
- · Bühlmann with gradient factors
- · Bluetooth and app
❌ Cons
- · One-button navigation
- · No colour screen
Bühlmann3 gasesBluetooth
Check price on Amazon →A very bright colour screen, a rechargeable battery, Bluetooth and up to 3 nitrox mixes. The most modern model in this price band.
✅ Pros
- · Bright colour screen
- · Rechargeable
❌ Cons
- · Charge before each dive day
- · Proprietary charging cable
ColourRechargeableBluetooth
Check price on Amazon →Four buttons, a very readable display, Bluetooth and Bühlmann with gradient factors. It handles several gases up to trimix: the most room to grow for the price.
✅ Pros
- · Multi-gas
- · Four buttons, clear menus
❌ Cons
- · Segment display, not colour
- · No GPS
BühlmannMulti-gasBluetooth
Check price on Amazon →#5
Under £300
Cressi Raffaello
Cressi's step up from the Leonardo: a large, high-contrast backlit display, air and nitrox up to three mixes, plus gauge and freediving modes. User-replaceable battery; the listing mentions a built-in digital compass.
✅ Pros
- · Large high-contrast display
- · Up to 3 nitrox mixes
❌ Cons
- · No colour screen
- · No air integration
Big screen3 mixesFreedive
Check price on Amazon →#6
£300–£600
Garmin Descent G2
AMOLED display, up to 27 hours of diving and 10 days in smartwatch mode, up to 12 gases, rebreather mode, three freediving modes and a built-in torch. No air integration.
✅ Pros
- · A real smartwatch
- · Up to 12 gases
❌ Cons
- · No air integration
- · Smaller than a puck-style computer
AMOLED100 mGPS
Check price on Amazon →#7
Over £600
Shearwater Peregrine TX
A large 2.2-inch colour screen, around 30 hours of battery life, an adjustable Bühlmann algorithm, 3 nitrox gases and optional air integration (up to 4 transmitters). The most comfortable to read underwater in this list.
✅ Pros
- · Very large colour screen
- · Air integration available
❌ Cons
- · Not an everyday watch
- · Transmitter sold separately
2.2"120 mAir integration
Check price on Amazon →Sports watch and dive computer (60 m), AMOLED screen and sapphire glass, 40 to 60 hours of diving, dual-band GPS. Shows remaining gas with Suunto's Tank POD, sold separately.
✅ Pros
- · Air integration with Tank POD
- · Long battery life
❌ Cons
- · Tank POD sold separately
- · Rated to 60 m
AMOLED60 mTank POD
Check price on Amazon →🛒 How to spot a genuine deal
1. Note the price now
A crossed-out price says little: it is often an old RRP that nobody charges any more. Note today's price for the two or three models you like, then compare during Black Friday week.
2. Check who sells it
Under the Buy button, Amazon shows who sells and who dispatches. During sales, third-party sellers sometimes offer a lower price with long delivery times or different return terms. For a dive computer, the warranty matters more than a few pounds.
3. Add up the accessories
The pressure transmitter (Suunto Ocean, Peregrine TX) is sold separately, as are a spare cable or screen protector. Compare the total cost, not just the computer's price.
4. Don't pay for features you won't use
For recreational diving on air or nitrox, a Leonardo or Puck 4 is enough. Trimix, rebreather and many gases are for technical diving only. Our budget dive computer guide compares the entry-level models in more detail.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Black Friday 2026 on Amazon UK?
Black Friday is Friday 27 November 2026 and Cyber Monday is Monday 30 November. Amazon usually starts its deals several days earlier. Not every model gets a discount, and some deals only last a few hours.
Are dive computers really cheaper on Black Friday?
Sometimes, but not all of them and not always by much. Dive brands discount less than consumer electronics; Garmin and Suunto watches are the most likely to be on offer. The only way to know is to compare with the price you noted a few weeks earlier.
Which dive computer should a beginner buy on Black Friday?
The Cressi Leonardo is the simplest: one button, air and nitrox, big digits. The Mares Puck 4 adds Bluetooth and Bühlmann. If you plan to progress, the Mares Quad 2 handles several gases, so you won't need to replace it in two years.
Should I wait for Black Friday or buy now?
If you're diving before the end of November, buy now: a few pounds saved isn't worth a dive with a hire computer you don't know. Otherwise, note today's price and compare on the day.
Can I return a dive computer bought on Black Friday?
Amazon usually extends its returns window for Christmas purchases. Third-party sellers can have their own terms: check the returns policy on the listing before you order.