Shearwater Perdix 2 Titanium Dive Computer
Shearwater Perdix 2 Titanium dive computer
The Perdix 2 Ti is the computer technical divers buy when they want one thing above all else: for it to work, every time, without drama. Shearwater's reputation is built on a clear interface and an algorithm you can tune properly, and the titanium version adds a case that shrugs off years of being clipped to a harness.
The detail that keeps divers loyal is the battery. It runs up to 130 hours on a single AA cell you can buy at any airport. When you are three days into a remote trip with a failed charging cable, that stops being a specification and becomes the reason you still have a dive computer.
It supports up to five gases across open and closed circuit, including trimix, which puts it at the technical end of our dive computers range rather than the recreational one.
On this page
- Full colour LCD display with customisable layout
- Titanium case with moulded construction
- Up to 130 hours dive time on a single AA battery
- Up to 5 gases, open and closed circuit, including trimix
- Bühlmann ZHL-16C with adjustable gradient factors
- Dual O-ring battery cap seal
- Bluetooth for dive logs and firmware updates
The AA battery is the point, not a compromise
Every other computer at this price is rechargeable. The Perdix 2 Ti deliberately is not. If you dive liveaboards, expeditions, or anywhere the power is unreliable, being able to swap a cell in two minutes is worth more than a sealed rechargeable pack. If you only ever dive from home, this matters less.
Why divers choose the Perdix 2 Ti
The clearest interface in technical diving
Shearwater's display philosophy is that the number you need is the biggest thing on screen and everything else gets out of the way. Managing gas switches and a decompression ceiling on a long dive is where that pays off. Divers who move to a Shearwater from a menu-heavy computer rarely go back.
Gradient factors you can actually set
Bühlmann ZHL-16C with user-adjustable gradient factors means you dive the conservatism your training specified, not the one a manufacturer chose for you. For anyone doing decompression diving properly, this is a requirement rather than a feature.
Titanium earns its premium on a harness
The titanium case resists the knocks and corrosion that come from a computer living on a technical rig rather than in a padded case. Over five years of regular diving the difference in condition is visible.
We service and configure it here
Gradient factors and a five-gas setup are easy to get subtly wrong. Every dive computer we sell can be serviced in-house at our UK dive centre, and we will set your gases and conservatism with you rather than leaving you to the manual.
Features that matter underwater
Full colour display with colour-coded warnings
Warnings change colour rather than hiding in a corner. In task-loaded moments, colour is processed faster than text, which is exactly what you want when something needs attention.
Five gases, open and closed circuit
Trimix, multiple decompression gases, and closed circuit with fixed setpoint are all supported. This is a full technical computer, not a recreational one with a technical mode.
Dual O-ring battery cap
Two O-rings on the battery cap, because the battery compartment is the one deliberate opening in the case. It is the detail that makes a user-replaceable battery safe rather than a flood risk.
Adaptive menus
The menu only shows what is relevant to the mode you are in. It sounds minor and it is the reason the interface stays clean despite the capability underneath.
Not a smartwatch, and not trying to be
No GPS, no fitness tracking, no notifications. If you want a device that also lives on your wrist on land, look at a Garmin Descent. The Perdix 2 Ti spends the entire budget on being a dive computer.
Who the Perdix 2 Ti is for
- Technical divers running multiple decompression gases
- CCR divers needing a reliable primary or bailout computer
- Expedition and liveaboard divers who cannot rely on charging
- Divers who want gradient factors they control
- Anyone who values interface clarity over feature count
Who it may not be for: recreational divers who want GPS, fitness tracking or a watch they can wear daily. For that money a Garmin Descent gives you far more above the surface, and for straightforward recreational diving you will not use most of what the Perdix offers.
Specifications
| Product | Shearwater Perdix 2 Titanium dive computer |
|---|---|
| Display | Full colour LCD, customisable layout and brightness |
| Case | Titanium, moulded construction |
| Battery | Single AA, up to 130 hours at medium brightness |
| Battery seal | Dual O-ring cap |
| Gas mixes | Up to 5, open and closed circuit, trimix supported |
| Algorithm | Bühlmann ZHL-16C with adjustable gradient factors |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth for dive logs and firmware updates |
| Log compatibility | Shearwater Desktop plus third-party dive log platforms |
Frequently asked questions
What battery does the Shearwater Perdix 2 Titanium use?
A single AA cell, user-replaceable, giving up to 130 hours of dive time at medium brightness. Lithium AAs give the best life and cold-water performance.
Can the Perdix 2 Ti be used for closed circuit rebreather diving?
Yes. It supports closed circuit with fixed setpoint alongside open circuit, and handles up to five gases including trimix, so it works as a CCR primary or a bailout computer.
What is the difference between the Perdix 2 and the Perdix 2 Titanium?
The titanium version uses a titanium case rather than the standard housing. Function is the same. The titanium resists knocks and corrosion better, which matters if the computer lives on a technical rig.
Does the Perdix 2 Ti have air integration?
It supports Shearwater wireless transmitters, sold separately. As with the rest of the range, transmitters are not included in the box.
Is the Perdix 2 Ti worth it over a Garmin Descent?
For technical diving, yes. Clearer interface, adjustable gradient factors and a swappable battery are what technical divers want. For recreational diving with GPS and daily wear, the Garmin is better value and we will say so.
Can I set my own gradient factors?
Yes, and you should. The Perdix uses Bühlmann ZHL-16C with fully user-adjustable gradient factors, so you can dive the conservatism your training agency specified.
Buying the Perdix 2 Ti
This is the computer we put on our own technical instructors' wrists, and the one we recommend without hesitation to anyone diving decompression profiles. It does not do GPS, steps or notifications, and that is precisely the point.
If you are heading into technical training, or you already dive deco and want a primary that will not let you down somewhere remote, this is the safest money you can spend on a computer.
Choose your colour above
Want it configured with your gradient factors and gases before you collect it? Tell us your training agency and typical profiles and we will set it up.
Every computer we sell is set up and serviced in-house before it leaves us. Browse the full Shearwater range to compare the Perdix 2 Ti against the Teric and Peregrine.
