Shearwater Petrel 3 Dive Computer
The Shearwater Petrel 3 Dive Computer is a robust, full-featured dive computer built around an exceptionally large and easy-to-read 2.6-inch AMOLED display. Its bright, high-contrast screen provides excellent visibility underwater, while a toughened aluminosilicate glass lens and titanium bezel protect the display.
The Petrel 3 uses Shearwater's intuitive two-button interface, providing straightforward access to dive information and settings even when wearing gloves. Its large screen and clear layout make it particularly attractive to divers who prioritize visibility and ease of use.
The Petrel 3 supports recreational and technical diving, including Air, Nitrox, 3-Gas Nitrox, OC Technical, Closed Circuit/Bailout and Gauge modes. It uses the Bühlmann ZHL-16C decompression algorithm with configurable gradient factors.
Wireless air integration supports connection with up to four compatible Shearwater transmitters, allowing tank-pressure information to be displayed directly on the computer when transmitters are added. A built-in 3-axis, tilt-compensated digital compass provides navigation information in all dive modes.
Key Features
- Extra-large 2.6-inch AMOLED color display
- 320 x 240 display resolution
- Toughened aluminosilicate glass screen
- Titanium bezel
- Simple two-button interface
- Air, Nitrox and technical diving capabilities
- Wireless air-integration capability
- Supports up to four compatible transmitters
- Built-in 3-axis, tilt-compensated digital compass
- Strong vibration warning alerts with compatible battery types
- User-replaceable single AA battery
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Dive logging and upgradeable firmware
- Approximately 1,000 hours of dive-log capacity
- Depth rated to 290 m / 950 ft
- Double black webbing wrist strap
- Designed and built in Canada
- 2-year manufacturer's warranty
Why FGSS Likes It for Larger Divers
The Petrel 3 stands out because of its exceptionally large 2.6-inch display and flexible webbing-style wrist mounting. Instead of squeezing critical dive information onto a small watch-sized screen, the Petrel 3 provides a large, bright interface designed for excellent underwater readability.
For larger divers — or anyone who simply wants more screen and less squinting — the Petrel 3 is an outstanding choice.
