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Cressi Leonardo

Multi-mode dive computer · 150m depth rating · LCD

A practical crossover for scuba/freediving divers: covers both sports adequately, though the freediving mode is secondary. Not the right buy if you only freedive.

7.4 / 10
—— Verdict
Recommended for scuba+freediving crossover only
Cressi · Watches
—— Price (USD)
~$190
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—— What we like
  • + Covers both scuba and freediving in one device
  • + Good price for a multi-mode computer
  • + Large readable display
  • + Rechargeable battery, no coin cell replacement
—— What to know
  • − Freediving mode is secondary, designed primarily for scuba
  • − Less refined freediving metrics than dedicated freedive computers
  • − Bulkier than dedicated freedive computers
Marcus Webb
Marcus Webb
Freediving Researcher and Editor
Published · Jul 5, 2025 Updated · Apr 28, 2026
— Section 01

Overview

The Cressi Leonardo sits in a specific niche: divers who do both scuba and freediving and want a single device that handles both without buying two computers.

The freediving mode works: it tracks depth, time, and basic log data. The scuba modes are the product's primary design, and the large display, rechargeable battery, and wide depth rating make it a capable scuba computer.

For pure freedivers: buy the Cressi Newton at $150 instead. It's $40 cheaper, lighter, and its interface is designed specifically for freediving. The Leonardo's scuba functionality has no value if you only freedive.

—— Frequently asked

Questions about
Cressi Leonardo.

01 Why shouldn't pure freedivers buy the Leonardo? +
You're paying for scuba functionality you won't use. The Cressi Newton at $150 is a better freediving computer for $40 less: smaller, lighter, purpose-built interface for freediving. The Leonardo's premium over the Newton buys scuba modes that have no value if you don't scuba dive.
02 Does the freediving mode track surface intervals? +
Yes, in gauge/freediving mode the Leonardo tracks depth and time. Surface interval display depends on firmware version; check current spec before buying. The dedicated freedive computers handle this more cleanly.
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—— Sources

What this article is based on

  1. AIDA International, the world freediving federationAIDA International
  2. SSI Freediving programs and certification levelsScuba Schools International
  3. PADI Freediver course overviewPADI
  4. Molchanovs freediving education and Wave programsMolchanovs