Fisher & Paykel Eson 2 Nasal CPAP Mask

My mask failures start with assembly. Blue and gray stripes look too similar. More difference in the hues would help. Two emails to the very patient person were big help.

The device itself fits easily with snug fit. I live alone, did not use diffuser. Operation very smooth. Temperature inside cushion rose, then settled after a few minutes.

I sleep mostly on back, legs up on pillow. Heated CPAP tube connected smoothly and effectively. Straps connected and adjusted well, which has been major problem for me in the past.

Cushion smelled bad after one night. Cleaning it will be essential.

In sum: I've used mostly nasal pillows in the past to general disgust because I can't maintain connection with latex equivalent of tissue paper (editorial comment) Air flow with this is very smooth, very steady, and reliable sleep gets better sleep. Yes! Yes! YES!

I couldn't use this for more than 2 nights. The mask frame is very large and cumbersome. It was like a presence on my face. As a side-sleeper, it was uncomfortable. You receive small, medium, and large cushions. For me, the medium was a bit too small and the large a bit too large. I had leakage from both. There are clips and velcro, a top strap, and 2 face straps...a lot to deal with to get the mask on. Be aware: This was my 2nd mask as the first one I got with my new CPAP machine was not a good fit either. The Eson was recommended by a RespShop therapist so I went with it. It was not explained to me by the therapist that it did not qualify for the 30-day trial as that's only valid with one mask purchase every 6 months.

The mask has a good fit/seal. It is little inconvenient if you move around in your bed.

My Eson 2 mask arrived a few weeks ago after I decided to upgrade from the Eson 1 that I had been using for a few years prior. The biggest upgrade is the sheer comfort I get from the Eson2. It's astounding. I can't believe I was putting up with the Eson 1 after I made the switch. It's just so different. My face also feels free in the morning and-- lo and behold-- I don't have to deal with marks on the sides of my face or on my forehead in the morning anymore either. I'm very, very happy about this to say the least. The Eson 2 is also easier to clean for me personally. And the mask works just as well as the Eson 1. I haven't had any troubles with leaks or the like.
The Eson 2 is definitely an upgrade to the Eson 1 and I recommend upgrading just for the comfort if you have the funds to do so. The comfort makes such a difference and I get better quality sleep from the eson 2 but both the Eson 1 and 2 are very good masks and I would recommend both of them to anyone.

The machine itself is good. But I absolutely hate the place where you connect the hose to the mask, it is to short and comes off way to easy. It needs to be built better. But hey it's a cpap machine that you don't need a prescription for.