What is the benefit of using a dive computer during Nitrox dives?

Using a dive computer during Nitrox dives provides real-time analysis of nitrogen and oxygen exposure, which is essential for ensuring the diver stays within safe limits throughout the dive profile. Nitrox contains a higher concentration of oxygen than air, leading to different absorption rates for nitrogen and oxygen in the body compared to traditional air dives. A dive computer continuously monitors depth and time, calculating how much nitrogen is absorbed and how much oxygen is being utilized during the dive. This information allows divers to avoid the risks of nitrogen narcosis and oxygen toxicity, ensuring safer dives.

While other factors such as calculating optimal dive depth and simplifying dive plans are important considerations for diving, they do not encapsulate the core benefit of real-time monitoring specific to Nitrox dives as effectively as the accurate tracking and management of nitrogen and oxygen exposure do. Thus, the dive computer's capability to provide immediate feedback based on the diver's specific circumstances makes it an invaluable tool for maintaining safety and managing exposure limits during dives with enriched air.