ScubaLab tested and reviewed 26 dual-lens, single-lens and low-volume masks in their latest ScubaLab review. The test dives were conducted in 72-degree water with air temperatures in the upper 80s at Alexander Springs recreation area in Altoona, Florida.

HOW THEY TEST
ScubaLab test divers evaluated and scored masks for the following factors:

Ease and Security of Adjustments
How simple and effective were the buckles and strap adjustments? Were they easy to adjust? Did they stay in place once adjusted? Did the strap stay where it was placed?

Overall Comfort
Was the skirt comfortable and soft? Did the frame or other components rub on the face? Was the nose pocket comfortable when pinching your nose to clear?

Field of View
Both to the sides and up and down, to what degree did the mask frame or skirt block your view? What was your perception of the overall field of view compared to other masks?

Dryness
How effectively did the seal and strap system keep out water?

Mask Volume
How easy was it to completely clear the mask after intentionally flooding it? Did the nose pocket allow you to easily pinch your nose to equalize?

• Divers also rated each mask’s resistance to fogging, provided written comments about their experience using each mask, and selected their favorite masks in each category. Each mask’s construction details were also evaluated for ruggedness and design. The number of divers was limited for this test, which meant we couldn’t test masks on a broad range of faces. Dryness and comfort are subjective, so try on a mask at your local dive shop before any purchase.

HOW WE SCORE
The bar graphs with each review show the mask’s combined test-diver scores for overall comfort and for field of view.

The scoring is: 1=poor
2=fair
3=good
4=very good
5=excellent

Check results of the testing in this link:

https://www.scubadiving.com/scubalab-reviews-26-new-dive-masks

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