Resmed Airfit F10 Full Face Mask Review

Resmed Airfit F10 Full Face Mask Review

Been a while since I've done a review, because I've not changed products for a while having been very happy with my current mask selection. Those that have read my previous reviews will know I like to keep a nasal, a pillows and a full face mask on hand to be able to cope with congestion and facial pressure issues.

Recently I'd settled on the F&P Eson nasal mask as the best for me, and the Resmed P10 for a pillows mask, the qualities I value after of course comfort being quietness and good diffusion of the vented air. The F&P Simplus has fitted the bill very well on the comfort and quietness properties but the air vent is pretty much a staight out-and-up angle, not good if sleeping towards your partner!

So rather than replace the headgear on the Simplus I bought an F10 full face mask.

The mask is notably very lightweight and comes fully assembled, It's not immediately clear how it dismantles but reading the instructions shows how the frame, cushion and elbow come apart. It has a quick release elbow which is handy if you need to get up in the night, especially as the mask does not have quick release clips (the headgear hooks onto the frame directly).

The cushion is a silky finished silicone, similar to that of the F&P masks and unlike the smooth, sticky finish of the Quattro FX (a mask I had a love hate relationship with) - it's very thin and light and sits out of your sight line very well. It's a double cushion with a thin outer membrane in contact with the face and a thicker support membrane inside giving it shape - when your cpap is on it inflates the gap between to make a seal which is very good.

The headgear is simple with a great range of adjustment. There is no forehead stabiliser, and I am finding it requires a tighter fit to stay in place (and a grease free face!) - initially a little too tight for comfort coming from the Simplus but after a couple of nights it's fine. Top of the mask is held by plastic arms (with removable cloth covers) that do not touch my face, this mask leaves no marks on my face in the morning which is very nice but can be displaced by side sleeping (fixed by tightening the headgear)

Venting is innovative, the vent is arranged in a circle around the connector to the elbow and vents equally in all directions, parallel to your face. There is no jet of air in any direction, this is the best diffuser I've had on a full face mask yet. It has a distinct hiss but it's not obtrusive.

It comes apart quickly and easily for cleaning - and is very easy to keep clean with soap and warm water like any other mask

So I'm torn again looking for the perfect full face mask, the Simplus is definitely the most comfortable yet with its wonderful cushion design but has a primitive vent arrangement. The P10 is less stable and needs tighter straps to stay in place but leaves no marks and has brilliant venting, clear sight lines and is very light. I'd recommend both equally and anyone who's using a Quattro FX but wants something even lighter may want to try the P10 (or who's partner is complaining about vents).