Sherwood Scuba Allure
One of the top performers in our field-of-view test, the Allure provides superior vision combined with a strong ambient-light transfer.
Highlights:
Crystal Clear lenses for better light transmission
Compact skirt-mounted buckles
Textured frame for sure handling
Available in abalone (white) and azure (blue)
Contact: sherwoodscuba.com
MSRP: $75
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Aqua Lung Ventura+
The Ventura’s forgiving, low-volume design -offers a good fit for most faces, plus the innovative buckle design lets divers dial in maximum comfort.
Highlights:
Push-button buckle release
Classic look for old-school appeal
Available in clear- and black-skirt styles
Contact: aqualung.com
MSRP: $75
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Atomic Aquatics Venom
This new model will please gear-savvy divers with special UltraClear glass and a patented two-layer silicone skirt that’s great for larger faces.
Highlights:
UltraClear Schott Superwite glass with 96 percent light transfer
Patented SubFrame design for minimal profile
Low volume for easy clearing
Single window for wide field of view
Contact: atomicaquatics.com
MSRP: $199
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Bare Sports Duo C
The low-volume Duo C is lightweight for easy traveling, and offers superior comfort with the double-flanged skirt design and smart-buckle system.
Highlights:
Double-flanged silicone skirt
Push-button buckles
Swiveling buckles enhance movement and absorb shock
Available in yellow, blue, red, black and titanium
Contact: baresports.com
MSRP: $54.95
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Cressi Big Eyes Evolution Crystal
Divers in search of maximum comfort will find that the soft, dual-density Crystal skirt material delivers a smooth, supple fit that’s great for larger faces.
Highlights:
Dual-density high-seal silicone
Extreme low-volume design
Lenses positioned for improved downward visibility
Available in blue, pink, yellow/black and clear/black
Contact: cressi.com
MSRP: $100
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IST Sports M300 Syklops
For divers who require a wider mask, the M300 Syklops will accommodate larger faces and is built to survive the most rigorous dive mission with a tough aluminum frame.
Highlights:
Rugged 6000-series aluminum frame
Buckles attach directly to skirt
Panoramic, single-lens view
Available in clear/blue, clear/yellow, black/white and black/red
Contact: www.istsports.com
MSRP: $90
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Mares X-Vu Liquidskin
With a superior combination of great visibility, impressive comfort and strong value, the X-Vu Liquidskin is an excellent all-around performer.
Highlights:
Liquidskin skirt material, 45 percent softer
Two-button, quick-release buckles
Low-profile buckles attached to skirt
Available in blue, yellow and black/clear
Contact: mares.com
MSRP: $80
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Scubapro Spectra Mirrored
Designed to suit divers who prefer to stand out from the crowd, the Spectra Mirrored is as functional as it is stylish, with glare reduction, easy adjustment and strong performance.
Highlights:
Anti-reflective mirrored lenses
Swivel buckles ease strap pressure
Forgiving skirt design
Available in silver/blue, blue, red and black/bronze
Contact: scubapro.com
MSRP: $93
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Subgear Sprite
The Sprite’s cool design cues — bright-white skirt and floral accents — will appeal to women who like to add a bit of flash to their kit without sacrificing performance.
Tilos Panoramic SG
Divers looking for maximum ambient light — or who are challenged by claustrophobic feelings — should try this effective side-window design.
Highlights:
Side windows joined by an invisible seam
Channeled skirt to deflect bubbles
Buckles attach to frame
Available in black, transparent blue, yellow and clear
Contact: tilos.com
MSRP: $70
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Tilos Hawk Eyes
This strong all-arounder offers an innovative strap-adjustment system
and is a good choice for divers who need prescription (even bifocal) lenses.
Highlights:
Improved downward view
Skirt-mounted buckles
Optional E-Band strap with single adjustment point
Available in black/titanium, clear/blue, black/red, pink/white and more
Contact: tilos.com
MSRP: $55 ($5 E-Band)
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Tusa Visio Pro
Flashy metallic-frame styling and a high-tech, anti-reflective/ultraviolet lens coating will appeal to divers seeking maximum performance with an -aggressive look to match.
Highlights:
High light-transmission optical glass
UVA/B protection
Retro-style chrome frame
Quick-Adjust Buckle System attaches to frame