No scuba diving experience is complete without a dive computer—the device that provides critical insights about your depth, dive time, ascent profile, and more in real time. But with so many different dive computers on the market in 2026, how can you make sure you buy one that will meet your needs on your next scuba adventure?

Santa Barbara Aquatics is run by experienced professional divers, so we know all about how to find a dive computer that’s worth your money—we’ve even got a list of suggested models! Find recommendations for all budgets below, and purchase the best dive computer for you by trusting our in-depth knowledge.

If you’re still getting your feet wet with scuba diving or are on a budget, these dive computers make great options:

Cressi has been around since 1946, so you can count on their products to be backed up by generations of research and development. The Leonardo dive computer is no exception—it uses an elegant one-button design to make setting Air, Nitrox, and Gauge modes as simple as possible.

Key Features:

• FO2-adjustable (21% to 50%)
• Three levels of user-adjustable conservatism
• User-selectable deep stop function

Cressi’s Goa is a different take on the dive computer entirely. You’ll get the same high-end Italian design, but the unit itself has been designed entirely from scratch. A high-contrast display in a surprisingly streamlined case with two-button control for everything makes this a sleek and user-friendly module, while the brand new CPU means you get data updates faster than ever.

Key Features:

• Larger battery with longer life
• Programs for free diving as well as scuba
• Data acquired every five seconds during scuba and every two while free diving

Best-suited for people who want to invest a bit more in their scuba diving experience.

A simple and accessible dive computer with a full-color display, the Peregrine also comes with multiple diving modes. This makes it ideal for divers at all experience levels—especially those who want a high-value device with a streamlined feature set for Air and Nitrox diving. It also includes a USB wireless charging station.

Key Features:

• 5.59 cm LED screen with vivid color range
• Four modes: Air, Nitrox, 3 Gas Nitrox, and Gauge
• Quick NDL and intuitive DECO dive planner features

The ProPlus 4.0 is a dive computer that features the latest Bluetooth 4.0 technology, allowing divers to adjust and customize dive features on the go. Its display is also extremely clear and easy to read, thanks to a new display area, wider font size, and 22% larger digits than the previous model.

Key Features:

• Automatic altitude adjustment
• Decompression capability of 10 to 60 feet
• Three modes of operation: Air, Nitrox, and Gauge

The Mares Puck 4 dive computer is a versatile and user-friendly device that offers a variety of features to enhance the diving experience. Its single, one-button interface is easy to use allowing you to focus on exploring. This device also boasts wireless connectivity to the Mares app, allowing you to relive and share adventures with friends and diving community.

Key Features:

• Simple, crystal-clear segment display
• Share dive logs and more via the Mares app
• User-replaceable battery

If you’re looking to invest in a top-of-the-line dive computer, these are the ones for you.

Designed for recreational diving, the Teric includes advanced features like multi-gas functionality and a three-axis tilt-compensated digital compass. It has Recreational, Gauge, Freediving, Open-Circuit Tech, and Closed-Circuit/Bail-Out modes, and is configurable with a button that provides single-press access to different tools like compass, stopwatch, a countdown timer, and more.

Key Features:

• Multi-gas functionality (including open-circuit and closed-circuit Air, Nitrox and Trimix)
• Three-axis tilt-compensated digital compass for navigation and safety
• Hoseless gas pressure integration allows for monitoring of up to two tank pressures

A full-size, high-performance device designed for serious recreational divers, the Perdix 2 features a rugged armored casing with a precision titanium surround bezel to protect its performance-enhanced electronics. The aluminosilicate glass lens guards a fantastic 2.2" bright screen, offering improved clarity, impact, and damage resistance. The device also has a customizable alert system to draw your attention at critical moments.

Key Features:

• 3 gas nitrox computer for the serious recreational diver
• User-customisable display layout
• Optional air integration via Swift transmitters

The G2 has the same three-button control, intuitive menu structure, and diver-friendly functions that earned Scubapro’s earlier Galileo model its reputation as the easiest computer to use. This bundle includes a transmitter for wireless air integration and supports up to 11 transmitters when all features are activated.

Key Features:

• Easy to read and use with a choice of four colorful screens and user-friendly menu
• Designed to go anywhere with multiple dive modes including Scuba, Freediving, Gauge, CCR and Sidemount
• Wireless air integration with hoseless monitoring of tank pressure and true remaining bottom time (RBT)

Buying a reliable dive computer with the features you need makes you safer and more aware, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in your underwater experience. For more information about these products or any of the others we sell, contact Santa Barbara Aquatics. One of our team members will be happy to help you make sure you’re completely prepared for your next dive.