Scubapro

Scubapro Aladin A1

A no-frills wrist computer for divers who just want the numbers, not the app.

Open BLE sync (libdivecomputer)

Syncs wirelessly with third-party apps (Subsurface, Currents, etc.), not just the manufacturer app.

Scubapro Aladin A1
2.4Comparison Score
$299
Released—
Max depth rating120m
AlgorithmZH-L16 ADT MB
Air integrationnone
Wirelessbluetooth
DisplayBlack & white segmented LCD
Batteryuser-replaceable
Digital compassNo
Gas typesair, nitrox
Gas switches1
CCR capableNo

"Gas switches" is how many different mixes this computer can be programmed to switch between mid-dive, mostly relevant for technical/staged-decompression diving. It doesn't tell you which gas types (air, nitrox, trimix) are supported. See Gas types and the product description above for that.

Pros
  • User-replaceable CR2450 coin cell rated for up to two years or 300 dives, no charging cables
  • Simple three-mode operation (Scuba, Gauge, Apnea) plus everyday watch functions
  • Bluetooth download to Scubapro's Logtrak app for logs and firmware updates
Cons
  • Single gas only, no multi-gas or CCR support
  • No digital compass
  • Monochrome segmented display looks dated next to matrix-display competitors
Diver community sentiment
Mixed opinions

On Scubaboard, divers generally view the A1 as a competent basic computer with a solid, customizable Bühlmann ZH-L16 algorithm, one thread even preferred it over a Suunto D4i Nova. Several experienced posters push back on value, though: one called it "incredibly expensive for a basic entry-level computer," and more than one commenter said they'd rather put the same money toward a Shearwater Peregrine for its color screen, GF-adjustable algorithm, and multi-gas support. A recurring gripe is that the battery is dealer-replaceable only, not user-serviceable, unusual for a computer at this price point.

Scubaboard: Aladin A1 ownership/opinions threadScubaboard: A1 vs Suunto D4i Nova and other options

Summarized from public forum discussion (Scubaboard, Reddit, and similar), not a survey we ran ourselves. See the linked threads for the original conversations.

The Aladin A1 is Scubapro’s budget wrist computer, aimed at recreational divers who want a real dive computer without paying for features they won’t use. It shares its ZH-L16 ADT MB algorithm with the rest of the Aladin line, just without the multi-gas and air-integration options that push the A2 up in price.