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In-depth reviews of the latest scuba diving equipment. Real-world testing by Australian divers for Australian conditions.
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Cressi Newton Titanium: Dive Watch Review
A titanium-cased dive watch computer with a big readable display and four-button navigation, held back by dated connectivity and thin Australian availability.
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Cressi Donatello Dive Computer Review
Price $459
A tough, genuinely readable first dive computer for around $459, with four dive modes, a user-replaceable battery and a single button interface that divides opinion.
Shearwater Perdix 2: Australian Diver Review
Price $1,548
Runs on a single AA battery you can buy anywhere, with the most readable screen in the category and 260 metres of depth rating. The default serious technical computer.
Shearwater Teric: Australian Diver Review
Price $1,529
A full technical dive computer in a 120 gram watch case, with the brightest AMOLED display in the water and vibration alerts. Around $1,529 in Australia.
Garmin Descent Mk3i vs Mk2S
Price $1,399
Garmin Descent Mk3i vs Mk2S: the AMOLED flagship with SubWave diver messaging against the proven premium Mk2S. Is the Mk3i worth roughly AU$1,100 more for Australian divers.
Garmin Descent G1 vs Mk2S
Price $599
Garmin Descent G1 vs Mk2S: the rugged-value dive watch against the premium one with air integration, maps and music. Which Garmin dive watch should Australian divers buy.
OrcaTorch D570-GL 2-in-1 Dive Light
Price $224
Two tools in one: a 1000-lumen focused dive torch and a green signalling laser, built to OrcaTorch's professional standard. Excellent for instructors and guides, though pricey for the brightness alone.
XTAR D06 1600 Dive Torch
Price ~$120
A focused 1600-lumen primary dive torch with a clever magnetic slide dimmer: well built and good value at around $120, though a single 18650 keeps burn time short on full power.
Best SMBs and Surface Safety Gear 2026
The SMBs, line cutters, slates and signalling gear every Australian diver should carry in 2026, and why an SMB belongs on every single dive you do.
Best Wetsuits for Australian Waters 2026
The best wetsuits for Australian waters in 2026, matched to region and season: 3mm tropical suits, 5mm temperate workhorses and 7mm winter warmth.
Best Dive Masks Australia 2026
Seven dive masks ranked for Australian diving in 2026, from the $62 Cressi F1 Frameless to the Atomic Venom, with honest fit advice for every face.
Best Dive Computers Australia 2026
Eight dive computers ranked for Australian diving in 2026, from the budget Mares Puck Pro+ to the Shearwater Peregrine, with honest picks for every tier.
Apeks XTX200: Australian Diver Review
Price AU$899
Apeks XTX200 regulator review: DST first stage, cold-water rated, Diver Changeable Exhaust, EAN40 ready, AU$899, vs Scubapro and Aqua Lung.
Best Travel BCDs Australia 2026: Buying Guide
Australian buying guide to 2026 travel BCDs: Cressi Travelight, Aqua Lung Zuma, Aqualung Rogue, Scubapro Hydros Pro and Cressi Aquawing.
Best Dive Torches Australia 2026: Buying Guide
Australian buying guide to the best dive torches for 2026: primary, backup, and photo-video picks across budgets, with current AU pricing and use-case framing.
Garmin Descent Mk3i: Australian Diver Review
Price AU$2,499
Garmin Descent Mk3i review for Australian divers: AMOLED, SubWave dive-buddy comms, air integration, AU$2,400+, and is the upgrade from a Mk2S or G1 worth it?
Shearwater Peregrine: Australian Diver Review
Price AU$735
Shearwater Peregrine dive computer review: 2.2-inch colour screen, Bühlmann gradient factors, AU$735, and is it worth 2x a Zoop Novo?
Best Scubapro Regulators 2026: Buying Guide
Australian buying guide to Scubapro's 2026 regulator lineup. Picks for tropical, cold-water, technical and travel diving.
Aqualung i200C Dive Computer
Price $500
A capable mid-range wrist computer with Bluetooth and colour display that handles recreational diving well, though it lacks air integration at this price.
FitStill GoPro Underwater Housing
Rating 3.5/5 · Price $40
A budget 60-metre GoPro housing that outperforms its price, though build quality demands careful o-ring discipline on every dive.
Oumers Snorkel Fins Travel
Rating 3.5/5 · Price $38
Budget travel fins that pack small and work adequately for snorkelling, but lack the power and durability for anything beyond casual reef paddling.
SMACO S700 Plus Mini Tank 1.9L
Rating 4/5 · Price $729
A 1.9L mini scuba tank with 25-30 min breathing time for boat maintenance and shallow exploration, not a scuba replacement.
Scubapro Crystal Vu Plus Mask
Rating 4.5/5 · Price $115
A premium low-volume mask with exceptional clarity and seal, built for Australian divers who want wide vision without compromise.
Cressi Tonga Diving Fins
Rating 4/5 · Price $56
Well-built adjustable short fins from a trusted Italian brand — great for warm-water diving and travel at a fair price.