Suunto Vyper vs. Oceanic VEO 3.0

[Purge]

I'm looking to buy a new dive computer; I've narrowed the search down to either the Sunnto Vyper or the Oceanic VEO 3.0. So any feed back on these two models would be appreciated.

 

[JohnN]

I'm looking to buy a new dive computer; I've narrowed the search down to either the Sunnto Vyper or the Oceanic VEO 3.0. So any feed back on these two models would be appreciated.

You don't give much information about what is important to you. I'm very happy with my Vyper Air, but I really like having integrated tank pressure. I don't think that is available with the Oceanic.

 

[tstormdiver]

The biggest differences between Suunto & Oceanic is, Suunto's overall tend to be much more conservative than Oceanics. If you want more conservative & safe (less bottom time) then go with the Suunto. If you want less conservatism, (more bottom time) then go with Oceanic. Suunto's run the RGBM (Reduced Gradient Bubble Model), with some minor adjustments,... where as the Oceanic you have your choice of Pelagic or Z+ algorithms. I have owned a Suunto Vyper Air & a HelO2's & currently own an Oceanic VT4 for recreational diving. All were/ are air integrated,... though I tend to use an SPG more than the digital readout. The numbers on the Suuntos may be a tad bigger & easier to read than Oceanic.

 

[buddhasummer]

I'm looking to buy a new dive computer; I've narrowed the search down to either the Sunnto Vyper or the Oceanic VEO 3.0. So any feed back on these two models would be appreciated.

Do you mean the non AI Vyper?

 

[NCadiver]

The biggest differences between Suunto & Oceanic is, Suunto's overall tend to be much more conservative than Oceanics. If you want more conservative & safe (less bottom time) then go with the Suunto. If you want less conservatism, (more bottom time) then go with Oceanic. Suunto's run the RGBM (Reduced Gradient Bubble Model), with some minor adjustments,... where as the Oceanic you have your choice of Pelagic or Z+ algorithms. I have owned a Suunto Vyper Air & a HelO2's & currently own an Oceanic VT4 for recreational diving. All were/ are air integrated,... though I tend to use an SPG more than the digital readout. The numbers on the Suuntos may be a tad bigger & easier to read than Oceanic.

Have you used the 50% RGBM model it much more liberal. The setting is on the upper end Suunto's.

 

[tstormdiver]

Have you used the 50% RGBM model it much more liberal. The setting is on the upper end Suunto's.

Yes I have,... against the Predator at VPM-B at conservative setting of 3 (primary computer). I had about 10 min. more deco time on the Suunto HelO2. I have also dove with a buddy who had a Pro Plus 2 against the Suunto Vyper Air. Even at the most liberal personal setting & 50% RGBM, I was 2 min into deco, my buddy was 12 min away.