ResMed AirFit F10 Full Face CPAP Mask

I was happy to find a direct replacement for my resmed f10 bypass machine.
It arrived quickly and was exactly what I ordered.

I switched over to this mask from a FP Votera and I'm sorry I did. The mask is shaped differently as is the support system. Because of this the fit isn't as good and the Quattro moves around and leaks air, drying my eyes. I'll be ordering another Votera soon.F10

I've used this mask for a good amount of time now, occasionally ordering a new one when everything gets too worn. It's served me very well and I've slept well for many years. Would recommend, even if it's not the newest or flashiest model.

This mask has been my staple for a few years now, it’s definitely an older model. However, it still holds up well and I haven’t had a reason to swap. I do make sure to order new cushions intermittently to maintain a fit but otherwise I haven’t had to change anything. I do have two slight complaints about the mask that weren’t a problem for me, but could be a problem for others.

The good: The harness is lightweight, the material is soft and breathable so it feels comfortable sitting on my head. Plenty of adjustment points so it wasn’t any issue finding a good fit. More importantly, the cushion is large and supple. It definitely covers a good portion of the face but I think that helps to spread the force out over a greater surface area. The manufacturer says they use “Spring Air” technology to help get a good seal. I can’t attest to how much of that is real science but I definitely do get a good seal from the cushion. Overall, a lot of strengths in all the right areas.

The bad: Only two short notes. One, the upper check straps are made of a silicone rather than fabric. It doesn’t bother me but I imagine some users might find it uncomfortable. Two, as mentioned, the cushion is very large and sits very high on the nose. For any glasses users, this means your glasses sit very high which could be an issue for bifocal or trifocal users.

All in all, the two complaints I had are fairly situational. For me, they weren’t an issue at all. As such, I have no qualms giving the F10 full marks.

I will immediately disclaim that I upgraded to an AirFit F20 recently, and no longer use this F10. However, the F10 was my mask for multiple years so I felt I would give it it’s credit. There is really only one complaint I have about the F10, hence the 4 stars instead of 5.

For starters, the mask is comfortable. The headgear is light and supple, I didn’t have any pressure or slippage issues in all my years using it, provided I spent some time making sure the straps were adjusted perfectly. There is no adjustment for the strap across the top of your head, so there’s actually two frame sizes for different width/size of heads. Be sure to check the right size for you so that you can get the ideal fit.

The cushion is great too, it seals up well when you turn your machine on, provided you don’t overtighten the mask. That’s a very important aspect. No red line issues to speak of and no leakage issues overall. My sleep reports always came up clean. There are ventilation holes around the mask too which help diffuse the air and lower the noise output, which I can back up as working. Also, the hose elbow has a quick release mechanism so it’s very easy to get up and disconnect at night.

As I mentioned, there was one complaint I had with the F10 which is actually why I upgraded to the F20. On pretty much every new mask, the straps have some kind of quick release mechanism. This lets you easily take the mask off without disturbing your strap tightness. The F10 does not have this which means you have to retighten your straps after taking it off. I put a mark on my straps to help remember the correct setting, but it’s not the ideal solution. The F20 fixes with this with magnetic clips but setting this issue aside, the F10 is still a great mask.