9 Dive Computers with Power-Packed Processors

WRIST-MOUNT-STYLE COMPUTERS

MARES ICON HD/AI

›› Smartphone-esque main menu and four button controls equal an intuitive system to navigate

›› Two dive-mode options offer a color-ful choice of how data is presented

›› Top-flight logging with map- and photo-storage capabilities

›› Hoseless air integration rounds out the data-delivery package

With its vibrant color screen, large compass, hoseless air integration, innovative menu system, and impressive map- and photo-storage capabilities, the Icon HD/AI rivals the best of them in the wrist-mount category.

CONTACT: mares.com MSRP: $1,800

TUSA IQ-750 ELEMENT II

›› Large alphanumeric display for easy tracking and monitoring of dive data

›› The ability to switch between two gas mixes allows for a good ascent/ safety stop plan

›› Single-touch access to Logbook provides easy access to previous dives

›› “Disarmable” Deep Stop function folds in an additional layer of dive safety

The Element II is a solid midlevel data cruncher offered at a decent price. It’s also available in a console version teamed with an analog submersible pressure gauge.

CONTACT: tusa.com MSRP: $430

IST SPORTS GP-4000 COMPASS+

›› Nitrox-capable to 100 percent with three programmable gas mixes

›› On-board compass is presented in both graphic display and numerical degrees

›› Dot-matrix pictographic display of dive profiles during and after dive

›› Three button controls and screen prompts provide helpful assists when moving through the system

An on-board compass, full-nitrox/three- gas capability and convenient extras like dive profile graphics add up a lot of dive computing bang for the buck.

CONTACT: istsports.com MSRP: $580