Shearwater Teric

At a glance

Shearwater Teric is a dive computer from Shearwater, rated 4.6 out of 5 and placed 3 of 33 in our dive computers shortlist. Its defining number is depth rating: 200 meters (660 feet). It scores hardest on bench performance (96/100) and softest on value for money (57/100). The clearest advantage divers report: vivid, easy-to-read amoled screen even in low light.

What the dive computer actually gives you

Where it wins and where it costs you

Full review: Shearwater Teric

The Shearwater Teric is a technical dive computer built for divers who want serious functionality wrapped in a compact, wrist-worn form factor. Unlike bulkier console-style computers, the Teric resembles a rugged sports watch, yet beneath its anodized aluminum housing lies the same trusted decompression algorithms found in Shearwater's larger dive computers, including both Bühlmann ZHL-16C and VPM-B options. This makes it equally suited for recreational open-circuit divers, technical trimix divers, and rebreather users who need reliable, customizable decompression planning on their wrist rather than strapped to their forearm on a bulky console.

At the heart of the Teric's appeal is its brilliant color AMOLED display, which remains crisp and readable even in low-light or murky water conditions common in wreck and cave diving. The interface is controlled by two intuitive buttons, allowing divers to navigate menus, switch gas mixes, and check decompression obligations without fumbling in thick gloves. The computer supports up to five gas mixes, including trimix, and offers configurable conservatism settings, deep stops, and gradient factors, giving experienced divers granular control over their ascent profiles. Its predictive multi-tissue algorithm continuously recalculates no-decompression limits and ceiling requirements in real time, which is essential for divers pushing depth and time limits safely.

Built to withstand the rigors of demanding dive environments, the Teric is rated to depths of 200 meters and features a titanium or aluminum bezel, sapphire crystal lens, and wireless charging cradle that eliminates the need for exposed charging ports, reducing the risk of water intrusion. It also supports wireless firmware updates and log downloads via Bluetooth, syncing seamlessly with Shearwater's companion app for dive log analysis and planning. With a swappable strap system that accommodates different wrist sizes and diving configurations, along with an internal digital compass, the Teric functions as a complete, dependable dive computer for divers who demand both cutting-edge technology and field-proven reliability beneath the surface.