The Best CPAP Masks of 2026, Compared by Fit, Price and Returns

By SleepApneaSelect. Prices and return policies checked October 7, 2026. We read the makers' and sellers' own pages. We did not wear or test these masks. How we chose

The best CPAP mask seals well, feels comfortable enough to keep wearing, and suits your prescribed PAP treatment. There is no single winner for everyone. Here is where to start:

• A nasal mask suits your treatment, and you want minimal contact: the ResMed AirFit P10. It is a nasal pillow mask, listed at $105.
• You need your mouth covered: the ResMed AirFit F40. It is a small full face mask, listed at $155.
• You need your mouth covered and can't have magnets: the Fisher & Paykel Evora Full, listed at $149.

Think you are a mouth breather? You may not need a full face mask. Read this part first.

Below, we compare nine masks by where they touch your face, where the hose goes, whether they have magnets, what they cost, and what happens if the fit is wrong.

Mouth breathing · Claustrophobia · Side sleepers · Exchange terms

Check for magnets before you buy. Four of these nine masks close with magnetic clips. Magnets can affect some implants and medical devices, like pacemakers. That goes for you and for anyone who sleeps close to you. See the magnet section.

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Compare the best CPAP masks side by side

The order runs from nasal pillows through nasal masks to full face masks. It is not a ranking.

What the prices mean. These are listed cash prices for a complete mask on October 7, 2026. That means the price before tax, shipping and coupons. Eight are from CPAP.com (opens in a new tab). The Solo Nasal price is from The CPAP Shop (opens in a new tab). A mask price does not include a CPAP machine or its main hose. Nine listings are not a market average. Check the final price at checkout.

A bad fit means an exchange, not a promised cash refund. Both stores offer exchanges for qualifying opened masks. Unopened returns have separate rules. Compare the deadlines and fees.

What we could not confirm. We read published pages. We did not buy these masks, so we can't tell you how each one feels or seals on your face.

Did your current mask used to fit? Check its parts and fit before buying a different one.

Narrow the list in four taps

Tell the tool what you want to avoid. It hides the masks that don't match. No email. The tool itself does not save or send your choices.

Example. Say you need a full face mask, your partner has a pacemaker, and you hate pressure on the bridge of your nose. Pick "Full face," "Hide masks with magnets," and "A seal across the bridge of my nose." One mask is left: the Fisher & Paykel Evora Full, listed at $149.

The tool only sorts features. It can't say a mask is safe for you or that it will fit.

Which type of CPAP mask do you need?

Start with the type your sleep team told you to use. Then pick the design you can live with.

There are three main types:

Two details change how a mask feels more than the type name does:

• Under the nose or over it. Some masks seal under your nose. Other styles go over it and rest on the bridge. If pressure on the bridge of your nose bothers you, pick an under-nose design.
• Hose in front or on top. Some masks connect the hose at the top of your head. That can move the main hose away from the front of your face when you roll over.

Many home CPAP setups use a standard hose connection, but check the exact mask and machine together. AirMini needs particular attention. More on that below.

Best CPAP masks for mouth breathers

Short answer: don't assume you need a full face mask. Many people who breathe through their mouth do well with a nasal mask. A full face mask may be needed if you cannot breathe comfortably through your nose, or if mouth leaks persist with a nasal mask. Your sleep team can help decide.

This surprises people. The research supports checking more than whether you breathe through your mouth.

• A 2020 American Thoracic Society workshop report says a nasal mask should be the first choice for most people. Read the report (opens in a new tab).
• The same report says most people with obstructive sleep apnea who breathe through both nose and mouth switch to nose breathing once they use a nasal mask with CPAP.
• The American Academy of Sleep Medicine's 2019 guideline also generally favors nasal or nasal-pillow masks when adults with sleep apnea start PAP, while allowing for individual needs and preferences. Read the guideline (opens in a new tab).

Ask two questions: can you breathe comfortably through your nose, and are mouth leaks making your current treatment harder to use?

If you do need your mouth covered, start here:

• Compact full face: AirFit F40, $155. Has magnets.
• No magnets: Evora Full, $149.
• Side sleeper or restless: AirFit F30i, $159. Hose on top. Has magnets.
• The others leaked: AirFit F20, $155. Bigger, and it goes over the nose. Has magnets.

One thing we won't suggest: taping your mouth shut to make a nasal mask work. Ask your clinician before you use anything that holds your mouth closed.

Best CPAP masks for claustrophobia

Short answer: among masks suitable for your treatment, look for one that leaves less on your face and keeps your view open. Then work out which part makes you feel trapped. The fix depends on the part.

The nasal options below apply when a nasal mask suits your treatment. If you need mouth coverage, compare the full face options.

A smaller mask reduces facial coverage. It does not fix everything. Some people feel panic from the air itself, not from the mask.

Give yourself time to get used to it. Practice while awake with your prescribed PAP device connected and blowing air, like when you read or watch TV. Start briefly. Add time when it feels okay. The VA's gradual practice guide (opens in a new tab) gives a step-by-step approach.

If the panic doesn't ease, tell your sleep team. They can help you work on tolerance or discuss other options. When to go back to a clinician.

Side sleepers, beards and glasses

Side sleepers. Your pillow can push on the mask and the hose. Within the mask type your sleep team supports, look for a hose on top and a small cushion. Good ones to check: P30i, AirTouch N30i, and F30i if you need your mouth covered. No mask can promise it won't leak on your side. Test the fit lying the way you really sleep.

Stomach sleepers. A compact mask and flexible tubing may be easier to position around your pillow. A top hose is worth comparing if the hose gets in your way. Test the fit in your usual sleeping position; no design guarantees a seal.

Beards and mustaches. Facial hair can affect a mask's seal. Nasal pillows seal at the nostrils and may avoid more facial hair if a nasal mask suits your treatment. With an under-nose or full face cushion, check the fit over your own mustache or beard.

Glasses, reading and TV. Under-nose masks leave the bridge of your nose open. That leaves room for glasses. Seven of the nine masks leave the bridge open. The N20 and F20 do not.

Small or wide faces. Sizes are not the same from mask to mask. A medium in one is not a medium in another. Use the maker's sizing guide for the exact mask.

The 9 masks, one at a time

Each one has a clear reason to try it and a clear reason to skip it.

ResMed AirFit P10: the least mask on your face

Try it if a nasal mask suits your treatment and you want almost nothing on your face.

Two soft tips rest at your nostrils. A thin split strap holds them in place. The hose connects in front. It has no magnets.

CPAP.com says it is one of the quietest masks it sells, and that three pillow sizes come in the box. Those are the seller's claims.

Skip it if tips at your nostrils bother you, or you need your mouth covered. Have your equipment provider check the size and fit if it feels uncomfortable at your prescribed pressure. Its split strap adjusts differently from masks with several headgear straps.

Price: $105 at CPAP.com.

ResMed P10 fitting and care guide (opens in a new tab).

ResMed AirFit P30i: nasal pillows with the hose on top

Try it if a nasal mask suits your treatment and you sleep on your side, roll around, or get tangled in the hose.

It uses nasal pillows like the P10. The hose connects at the top of your head. Air runs down a soft, hollow frame on each side of your face. You pull it on like a cap. It has no magnets.

Skip it if you don't want a frame along your cheeks. CPAP.com says the top hose can be hard to reach if you have stiff hands, and that the pillows can make your nostrils sore if the size is wrong.

Price: $115 at CPAP.com.

ResMed P30i fitting resources (opens in a new tab).

ResMed AirTouch N30i: soft fabric, nothing in your nostrils

Try it if nostril tips bother you, or you prefer the feel of a fabric cushion.

The cushion sits under your nose like a cradle. It is made of silicone-coated fabric. The frame is wrapped in fabric too. The hose is on top. It has no magnets.

Skip it if you need your mouth covered. The frame still touches your cheeks; check the under-nose seal over your own mustache. Fabric is a comfort feature. It is not proof you won't have a skin reaction. If a mask causes a skin reaction, stop using that mask and ask your clinician about another option.

Price: $130 at CPAP.com. The plain silicone version, the AirFit N30i (opens in a new tab), is listed at $115.

ResMed N30i sizing, fitting and care guide (opens in a new tab).

Fisher & Paykel Solo Nasal: no straps to fiddle with

Try it if a nasal mask suits your treatment and you are tired of adjusting straps every night.

Fisher & Paykel says you stretch the headgear over your head and touch it once to adjust. The cushion sits under your nose. Fisher & Paykel states that none of its masks contain magnets. Source (opens in a new tab).

The CPAP Shop says you can swap the cushion for Solo nasal pillows later. The pillows are sold separately.

Skip it if you want a hose on top. There is one headgear size, so it won't fit every head. Check which cushion sizes come in the box you pick.

Price: $119 at The CPAP Shop.

Fisher & Paykel Solo sizing and fitting resources (opens in a new tab).

ResMed AirFit N20: the classic nasal mask

Try it if a nasal mask suits your treatment and pillows or under-nose cushions make your nose sore.

The cushion goes over your whole nose. Its seal sits around the nose rather than at the nostrils or just underneath them. Your mouth stays uncovered. The hose connects in front.

Skip it if a magnetic-mask restriction applies to you or someone sleeping close to you. This mask has magnets. It also sits on the bridge of your nose, and it is bulkier than the masks above. Check clearance with your own glasses.

Price: $105 at CPAP.com.

ResMed N20 fitting resources (opens in a new tab).

ResMed AirFit F40: a compact full face mask

Try it if you need your mouth covered but dread a big mask.

The cushion sits under your nose and around your mouth. Nothing rests on the bridge of your nose. A short tube connects in front. Cushions come in small-wide, medium and large.

Skip it if a magnetic-mask restriction applies to you or someone sleeping close to you. This mask has magnets. Check how its cushion and front tube fit around your pillow in your usual sleeping position.

Price: $155 at CPAP.com. Also $155 at The CPAP Shop. The two stores handle a bad fit differently. Compare their rules.

ResMed F40 fitting and care guide (opens in a new tab).

Fisher & Paykel Evora Full: full face with no magnets

Try it if you need your mouth covered and magnets are off the table.

It is a compact full face mask. Like the F40, it sits under the nose. Fisher & Paykel states that none of its masks contain magnets. Source (opens in a new tab).

Skip it if an under-nose seal is the part that bothers you. "No magnets" is one fact about this mask. It doesn't mean the mask is right for every health condition, or that it will seal on your face.

Price: $149 at CPAP.com for the fit pack. Also $149 at The CPAP Shop. Ask which cushion sizes are in the box before you order.

Fisher & Paykel Evora Full fitting resources (opens in a new tab).

ResMed AirFit F30i: full face with the hose on top

Try it if you need your mouth covered and you sleep on your side or move a lot.

It sits under your nose and around your mouth. The hose connects at the top of your head. Your view stays open for reading or TV.

Skip it if a magnetic-mask restriction applies to you or someone sleeping close to you. This mask has magnets. Check the seal over your own mustache. CPAP.com also cautions that the top hose can be hard to reach with stiff hands.

Price: $159 at CPAP.com. A fabric version, the AirTouch F30i Comfort (opens in a new tab), is listed at $184. It also has magnets.

ResMed F30i fitting resources (opens in a new tab).

ResMed AirFit F20: the classic full face backup

Try it if under-nose full face masks keep leaking on you.

This is the classic shape. The cushion goes over your nose and mouth. It is an alternative when a seal beneath the nose does not suit you.

Skip it if a magnetic-mask restriction applies to you or someone sleeping close to you, you feel closed in, or you hate pressure on the bridge of your nose. It covers your nose bridge and mouth. The standard version has magnets. ResMed also makes a non-magnetic F20. We could not confirm a U.S. listing for it today, so ask the seller for that exact model by name.

Price: $155 at CPAP.com. A memory foam version, the AirTouch F20 (opens in a new tab), is listed at $159. It also has magnets.

ResMed F20 fitting resources (opens in a new tab).

Where to buy, and what happens if the mask doesn't fit

Read the return rules before you open the box. For a fit problem, both stores we checked offer an exchange for a qualifying opened mask. A cash refund is not part of those fit guarantees.

Here is the same mask, the AirFit F40, at two stores:

Both policies checked October 7, 2026.

What that fee looks like. Say you buy the F40 at The CPAP Shop for $155 and send it back unopened. The fee is 15% of $155, which is $23.25. The merchandise amount left after the fee is $131.75, before shipping and any tax adjustments. This is our math from the store's posted fee. It is not a quote.

Watch the clocks. One store counts from the ship date. The other counts from the purchase date for swaps. Those are different days. Ask the store which date applies to your order and who pays exchange shipping. Neither offer here is described as a cost-free trial.

CPAP.com's own pages don't agree. Its policy page says a tried mask gets a swap within 60 nights of shipment, while its dedicated guarantee article (opens in a new tab) says purchase. Its mask shopping page says "Try Risk-Free for 30 Days." Its 2025 best-masks article says you can return a mask within 30 days "for a refund." We used the policy page. Ask the store to confirm before you open the mask.

Already bought a mask that doesn't fit? Contact the store you bought from while you are still inside its window. We can't help with orders.

Using insurance? Ask your plan which suppliers it covers and what you would pay. The cash prices here are not insurance estimates. Understand CPAP costs.

Did your mask used to fit? Check this before you buy a new one

If your mask worked for months and then started leaking, the mask may be fine. A part may be worn out. Replacing a worn component can cost less than replacing the complete mask.

1. Find the exact model and size. Look for the name and size printed on the cushion and the headgear.
2. Look at the cushion. Clean it as the maker directs. Replace it if it is torn, cracked or otherwise deteriorated, following its guide.
3. Check the headgear. If it no longer holds its adjustment, inspect it for wear. Repeatedly tightening it can also mean the size or fit needs checking.
4. Put it back together. Follow the maker's guide. A part clipped in wrong can leak.
5. Fit it lying down. Do it with the machine on, in the position you really sleep in.
6. Don't crank it tight. Overtightening can cause redness and sores. If it needs painful tension to seal, ask your equipment provider to check the fit.
7. Still leaking? Ask your equipment provider about another size or another mask. Questions about how well your treatment is working go to your sleep team.

Some airflow from the mask's vents is normal. Never block the vents. ResMed fitting and care guidance (opens in a new tab).

Before you order: magnets, your machine and your prescription

Magnets and implants

Some masks use small magnets so the straps snap on and off. Those magnets can affect certain implants and medical devices.

ResMed says not to use these magnetic masks when the wearer or someone in close physical contact has an active medical implant that interacts with magnets, or an implant or object containing ferromagnetic material. Check the exact mask label and ask the clinician or manufacturer responsible for the implant if you are unsure. Current ResMed guidance (opens in a new tab).

ResMed also says to keep mask magnets at least 6 inches from devices that magnets can affect. That distance does not make a contraindicated mask safe to use. The FDA posted ResMed's notice. Read it (opens in a new tab).

The devices ResMed names include pacemakers, implanted defibrillators, nerve stimulators, fluid shunts in the brain, insulin pumps, and some metal implants.

On this page, these masks have magnets: AirFit N20, AirFit F40, AirFit F30i, AirFit F20.

These do not: AirFit P10, AirFit P30i, AirTouch N30i, Solo Nasal, Evora Full.

The FDA notice is from 2023. It does not list newer masks like the F40, which also has magnets. Always check the label on the exact mask you are buying.

If you or a close contact has an implant, ask the clinician who manages it before you use a mask with magnets. If compatibility is not confirmed, compare masks without magnets while you get that answer. Not every implant has the same restriction.

Will it work with your machine?

Many masks use a standard hose connection, but a connection that fits does not confirm every machine-and-mask combination. Check the mask guide and your equipment provider before ordering. ResMed also publishes a mask/device compatibility list (opens in a new tab).

ResMed AirMini needs particular attention. It uses specific supported mask-and-connector setups. See ResMed's supported combinations (opens in a new tab). The standard P10 on this page is not the AirMini version. If you use an AirMini, ask the seller which pack you need before you order.

What to check before buying equipment

Do you need a prescription?

Plan on yes for a complete mask. The complete-mask listings we checked require one before shipment. Parts like cushions and headgear are often sold without one. CPAP.com explains its prescription requirements (opens in a new tab).

You don't need a new sleep test to get a copy of a prescription you already have.

How often should you replace mask parts?

Inspect parts regularly and follow the maker's replacement instructions. Replace damaged or worn parts when needed, even if the mask still seals. If you use insurance, your plan sets how often it will pay.

These are Medicare's usual maximum quantities under its current PAP coverage policy. Accessories are covered only when the device's coverage requirements are met. Source: current Medicare LCD L33718 (opens in a new tab).

These are coverage limits, not a schedule you must follow or a promise of payment. Your plan may use different rules. Ask what it covers for you.

Questions to ask before you pay

Take these to the seller or your equipment provider. The tool above can copy the list for you.

1. Is this the exact mask model and version I mean to buy?
2. Does this mask type match the guidance from my sleep team and my prescribed setup?
3. Which cushion, frame and headgear sizes do I need? Which sizes come in the box?
4. Does the price include the cushion, frame, headgear and connector? What costs extra?
5. Does this exact version have magnets? Who should confirm compatibility for an implant or device in me or a close contact?
6. Will it work with my exact machine, hose, connectors and humidification setup? Do I need an AirMini-specific setup?
7. If I open it and it does not fit, do I get an exchange, a refund or store credit?
8. When does the deadline start: order date, ship date or delivery date?
9. What fees could apply: return shipping, a processing fee or a price difference?
10. Can I return a cushion or headgear I bought on its own after opening it?
11. If my old mask used to fit, does it need a fit adjustment or a replacement part?
12. Who helps me if it still leaks, hurts or is hard to use as prescribed?

How we chose these masks

We picked nine masks that each solve a different problem. We did not try to name a winner in every category.

For each mask we looked at five things:

• Where it touches your face.
• Where the hose connects.
• Whether that exact model has magnets.
• What a complete mask costs today.
• What the store will do if the fit is wrong.

Facts about a mask come from the maker. Prices come from the store's own listing. Return rules come from the store's policy page. When a store's pages disagreed, we said so.

Here is what we did not do. We did not wear these masks. We did not run a test with patients. No clinician has reviewed this page. Seven of the nine masks are from ResMed. Being left off this list is not a mark against a mask.

No seller paid to be here. If we add paid links later, they won't change which masks we list or what we say about them.

How we compare · Editorial standards · See something that changed? Send us the source.

More CPAP mask questions

What is the best CPAP mask overall?

There isn't one. A mask that seals on one face leaks on another. Start with the type your sleep team advised. Then choose by where the mask touches you, where the hose goes, and whether the store will swap it. If a nasal mask suits your treatment and you want minimal facial contact, the AirFit P10 is a sensible one to compare.

Is the AirFit F20 or the F40 better?

They suit different people. The F40 is smaller and sits under your nose. The F20 is bigger and goes over your nose. Try the F40 first if size bothers you. Try the F20 if under-nose masks leak on you. Both are listed at $155, and both have magnets.

Nasal pillows hurt my nose. What now?

Check the pillow size first. Too big or too small can both hurt. If the size is right, try a mask that sits under the nose, like the AirTouch N30i or the Solo Nasal. If that hurts too, ask about a mask that covers the whole nose, like the AirFit N20. You don't have to jump to a full face mask because pillows hurt.

Are nasal pillows only for low pressure?

Don't go by one cutoff number. Some stores say pillows are less comfortable at higher pressures. Each mask has its own range in its user guide, and your clinician sets your pressure. Ask them whether pillows suit your setting.

How much does a CPAP mask cost?

The nine masks here are listed from $105 to $159. That range describes these complete-mask listings; it is not a market-wide minimum or maximum. Plan for new cushions and headgear over time too.

Your next step

Know which feature you want to change? Go back to the table, pick one mask, and check its size guide and the store's return rules before you order.

Still need a machine? Compare CPAP buying options.

Not sure your treatment is working? Talk to your sleep team before you buy more gear.