Mares Quad Air Wrist Dive Computer With Air Integration - Big Display And 150 m Depth Rating
Published on 09/14/2026 at 11:13 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Mares Quad Air Wrist Dive Computer with Air Integration targets divers who want a clear overview of depth, time and tank pressure directly on the wrist, without the clutter of extra hoses. Its jumbo display, wireless tank data integration for up to three transmitters and long battery life aim to make dive planning and in water decisions more structured and less stressful during sport dives.
Display Layout And Core Diving Functions
The Quad Air centers on a large, four field style display with jumbo size digits that present primary data such as depth, dive time and tank pressure in three main rows, plus two customizable fields for secondary information like temperature or decompression status, helping keep essential numbers readable even in low visibility conditions.Review description of Quad Air display and layout
The diving modes cover air, nitrox, gauge and free diving, so the same computer can switch between standard compressed air dives, enriched air nitrox profiles and simple depth and time tracking without decompression calculations in gauge mode, which supports a wide range of recreational training and travel use.Quad Air operating modes and specification
The depth rating published for the Quad Air is around 492 ft, equivalent to 150 m, which aligns with typical limits for many dedicated scuba dive computers and gives ample headroom for no decompression and decompression dives within recreational tables.Depth rating and technical data
Air Integration And Transmitter Setup
A key feature of the Mares Quad Air is wireless air integration, which lets the computer read tank pressure data from up to three tank modules attached to the first stage regulator. The tank modules screw into a suitable high pressure port on the regulator and transmit pressure and gas consumption information to the wrist unit, so divers can track remaining gas time without checking a separate analog SPG.Quad Air tank module communication and setup
The official specification notes that Quad Air can communicate with up to three tank modules, each mounted on a high pressure port of a first stage regulator, making it suitable for monitoring multiple cylinders such as back gas and stage bottles in more complex recreational profiles.Communication with up to three tank modules
The pairing process described in the manual involves pressurizing the tank module by opening the cylinder valve, then using the Quad Air menu in the gas integration section to search for and confirm the transmitter signal within a two minute window, which helps reduce accidental pairing with other divers' transmitters on busy boats.Pairing procedure between Quad Air and tank module
Battery Life, Algorithm And Data Download
Mares emphasizes low battery consumption for the Quad Air, specifying that the user replaceable CR2450 battery in the wrist computer can support roughly 100-150 dives per battery before replacement is needed, which keeps ongoing running costs manageable for divers who log frequent local dives and travel trips.Quad Air battery type and dive count
The decompression calculations follow the Mares-Wienke RGBM (Reduced Gradient Bubbles Model) algorithm with ten tissue compartments, a model used across several Mares computers to take both dissolved gas and bubble dynamics into account in planning no decompression limits and required stops.RGBM Mares-Wienke algorithm description
The Quad Air offers a decompression dive planner where the diver can adjust the surface interval input to see how no decompression time changes with longer or shorter rests between dives, helping structure two tank days or repetitive shore diving sessions more consciously.Decompression planner with adjustable surface interval
Data download and firmware updates use Mares software such as the Dive Organizer program on PC together with interfaces like Dive Link, so divers can transfer logbook data from Quad Air to a computer for long term record keeping and review of profiles, gas use and alarms after trips.Quad Air logbook download and firmware update capability
Build, Buttons And Usability Underwater
The Quad Air uses a four button interface on the sides of the case, with each button mapped to clear menu navigation steps, so divers can move through settings for gas mixtures, alarms and planners without complex multi press sequences, which tends to reduce errors when configuring nitrox mixes before early morning dives.Four button user interface description
The case is designed as a wrist mounted unit rather than a console, which makes it easier to bring into the field of vision while maintaining trim and allows quick checks during ascent when watching both depth and tank pressure at the same time before reaching the safety stop.Wrist mounting and usability overview
The backlit LCD display supports use in low light conditions, such as night dives or inside wrecks, with the lighting making large digits more legible so the diver can confirm depth, remaining no decompression time and gas status without needing an external torch on the display.LCD backlit display specification
Ownership, Brand Structure And US Sales Entity
Mares is a diving equipment brand founded in 1949 in Rapallo, Italy, by Ludovico Mares and later became part of the Head group after a sale to AMF in 1971, which consolidated several sports equipment brands under one umbrella while keeping Mares focused on scuba products from regulators to computers.Mares history and ownership summary
Head NV is identified as the current corporate group for Mares, placing it alongside other sports brands in the portfolio and reinforcing that Mares is positioned as the diving arm within a broader sports equipment organization.Corporate affiliation of Mares with Head
For the United States, Mares Diving operates as a division of Head USA, with a contact address listed as 430 S Congress Ave Suite 1A, Delray Beach, FL 33445, and customer service phone support at 1-800-874-3236 for product questions and warranty claims, indicating a structured US sales and support presence behind the Quad Air and other Mares equipment.Mares Diving division of Head USA contact
Pricing In The US Market And Value Positioning
US retail listings show the Mares Quad Air Wrist Dive Computer at original prices around $519.95, with discounted offer prices near $289.97, placing it well below the typical upper band for flagship dive computers while still providing multi gas capability and air integration.US pricing for Quad Air wrist computer
Another retailer lists Quad Air integrated dive computer sets, including LED tank modules, with list pricing around $599.95 and promotional pricing about $399.00, indicating that air integrated bundles occupy a midrange price point between entry level non integrated computers and more expensive color screen models.Pricing for Quad Air integrated set
Compared with non integrated wrist computers in the Mares line, where simpler models often trade around lower price points without transmitters, the Quad Air pushes value by bundling gas integration and larger display at prices under many premium competitors, which will appeal to divers weighing spending on air integration versus staying with standard SPGs.
Comparison With Standard Dive Computers And Alternatives
Against simpler Mares wrist computers such as non air integrated Quad models, Quad Air adds wireless tank pressure monitoring and the ability to handle up to three transmitters, while sharing the same general depth rating of 150 m and RGBM algorithm, so the main functional difference lies in gas tracking rather than core decompression performance.Comparison context for Quad Air vs Quad
Compared to some alternative air integrated computers that adopt smaller displays, the Quad Air's jumbo digits and three row layout stand out in reviews for readability, which becomes a tangible benefit in colder waters where gloves and slight task loading at depth make small fonts harder to monitor regularly.Review comments on display size and readability
Against category norms for wrist computers with air integration, where price bands often stretch upwards toward high three figure and four figure sums for color screen models, Quad Air's midrange pricing and monochrome display place it as a workmanlike option for divers prioritizing function and gas integration over cosmetic features.
Direct From The Manufacturer
Quad Air Scuba Dive Computer Details
Mares provides full specifications, firmware information and support options for the Quad Air on its dedicated product page.
Use Case, Limits And Placement In The Dive Gear Landscape
In practice, Quad Air fits recreational divers who routinely dive nitrox and want integrated tank pressure data without stepping into the highest priced computer segment, particularly those who prioritize a big, simple display and straightforward menu navigation over color graphics or technical mode complexity.Quad Air rating and category placement
The depth rating of 150 m and multi gas capability make it flexible enough for advanced recreational profiles, but the feature set and RGBM algorithm keep it focused on sport diving rather than the very specialized demands of extended range technical decompression, where other models with different algorithms and planning tools are common.
For US based divers choosing between upgrading an existing non integrated wrist computer or investing in air integration for better gas tracking, Quad Air occupies a pragmatic middle position: it offers wireless tank pressure monitoring, long battery life and a large, legible screen at a moderate price that undercuts many competitor computers while still being supported by an established diving brand under the Head group structure.
Key Facts At A Glance
- Product: Mares Quad Air Wrist Dive Computer with Air Integration
- Manufacturer: Mares Diving, a division of Head USA, 430 S Congress Ave Suite 1A, Delray Beach, FL 33445
- Category: Air-integrated wrist dive computer
- Depth rating: 492 ft (150 m) maximum displayed depth
- Dive modes: Air, Nitrox, Gauge, Free-diving
- Tank modules supported: Up to 3 wireless tank transmitters
- Battery: User-replaceable CR2450 in computer, rated for about 100-150 dives
- Price: Approximately $289.97-$399.00 in US retail listings (as of 09/14/2026)
- Target audience: Recreational and advanced recreational divers seeking midrange air-integrated wrist computers with large displays
