1 / 7SEAC Action Dive Computer for Scuba and Freediving
SEAC Action is a wrist-mounted dive computer for scuba diving and freediving, with scuba, gauge and freediving modes. Its listing describes dive planning, safety alarms and USB logbook downloads, while the planner is specified as NDL-only.
At a glance
- Three modes cover recreational scuba profiles, independent depth-and-time tracking, and freediving measurements.
- Scuba mode supports one or two gas mixes, including air and Nitrox, as listed.
- USB data transfer connects the dive computer to the listed Dive Manager software.
- Safety alerts include ascent speed, decompression-stop violation and maximum permitted altitude.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Includes a gauge mode with depth gauge and stopwatch for independent profile management.
- Logbook memory is specified separately for scuba and freediving, with different recording intervals.
- Adjustable-intensity backlighting lets users alter the screen illumination.
Cons
- Dive planning is limited to NDL-only planning, according to the listing.
- The listed freediving logbook period is shorter than the scuba logbook period, with different recording intervals.
Technical specifications
16 specifications| Brand | SEAC |
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| Model | 1600013000524A |
| Screen technology listed | LCD |
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| Material listed | Plastic |
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| Scuba mode | full management of recreational dive profiles with a Bühlmann ZHL-16C decompression algorithm for 1 or 2 mixes (air, Nitrox, and mixes with O2 concentrations up to 99%). |
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| Gauge mode | Depth gauge and stopwatch for managing your dive profiles independently. |
| Freediving mode | Dive/surface time, current/maximum depth. |
| Dive planner | “NDL only” Dive Planner. |
| Scuba logbook memory | 40 hours with records every 5”. |
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| Freediving logbook memory | 18 hours of activity with records every 2”. |
| Data transfer | Download data via USB cable. |
| Dive Manager software | Dive Manager software for MAC/PC (requires Windows 10), available free of charge at seacsub.com. |
| Safety warnings | MOD exceeded alarm, deco stop violated alarm, ascent speed alarm, NoFly time and desaturation calculations, maximum permitted altitude warning. |
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| Screen and backlight | LCD screen with contrast and adjustable-intensity backlighting. |
| Construction claim | Ultra-durable structure treated for improved resistance to blows, corrosion, and swings in temperature. |
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| Battery | Long-lasting CR2450 battery. |
What to know before buying
- The listing gives the model, modes and capabilities as manufacturer claims. The NDL-only planner and the separate scuba and freediving logbook limits define what is described, but do not establish performance in use.
What’s in the box
Included- Dive computer
- USB cable
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Recreational scuba divers seeking listed air or Nitrox support and dive alarms.
- Freedivers who want dive and surface time plus current and maximum depth information.
- Divers who want to transfer logbook data by USB to the listed Mac or PC software.
Less suited to
- Buyers who need dive-planner functions beyond the listed NDL-only planner.
- Buyers who need a stated battery runtime or a logbook capacity beyond the durations listed.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
52% 52% - 4 stars
6% 6% - 3 stars
16% 16% - 2 stars
10% 10% - 1 star
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Aggregate ratings are mixed rather than uniformly positive, with five-star ratings forming the largest group but a substantial spread across lower star categories. This gives limited guidance on specific performance or reliability. Buyers should weigh the listed functions and operating limits against their own dive-planning needs.
Frequently asked questions
Which dive modes does the SEAC Action list?
The listing names scuba, gauge and freediving modes. Gauge mode is described with a depth gauge and stopwatch.
What gas mixes are listed for scuba mode?
The listing describes one or two mixes, including air, Nitrox and mixes with oxygen concentrations up to 99%.
Does the dive planner include decompression planning?
The planner is specifically described as NDL-only. The listing separately describes a decompression algorithm for scuba dive profiles.
How can dive data be transferred?
The listing says to download data by USB cable and names Dive Manager software for Mac and PC. Windows 10 is specified as the minimum for the PC software.
