Dan C
Something that always bothered me when it came to CPAP masks was the lack of optionality. You pay 100 dollars for a mask and you’re just gambling that the style you picked was right. I know some shops, such as Respshop, offer various replacement policies but it’s still nice to get something right the first time. This yearning for flexibility is what drew me to the Swift FX and it’s really knocked my socks off.
Headgear: The package comes with two headgear options, both of which are great. One of them is a very standard two loop design that goes around the top of your head and around the nape. This one is fine, it’s light enough and fairly comfortable, provided you use the soft wraps. Your regular range of adjustment options so no issues there. The OTHER headgear is what really impressed me however. I’ve never seen another design like it and I don’t think I’ll ever switch away. It consists of two loops that go around your ear and just hook there, basically like a face mask. I personally love this. Straps going around, on top of, all over my head have been annoying and I always treated it as a necessary evil. This new set of straps takes away all of those issues. Doesn’t leave any imprints and holds the pillow well. It really makes me question why other masks use so many straps, although I countenance that people who move a lot in their sleep may not have as good an experience. Ymmv but I think the headgear is amazing.
Pillow: Pretty standard pillow, fits well and holds a good seal. Comes with three sizes which is of course very nice. The replacements seem pretty standard too, but I do find the pillows pretty easy to clean so they have some longer-term potential.