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CPAP mask categories that suit the way you sleep
Want a compact, easy-to-use CPAP mask?
Minimalist masks are engineered to be simple to take on and off and, with less material on your face, the compact design can help you put any self-image worries aside.
Like to move around at night in your CPAP mask?
Freedom masks feature a tube-up design with 360° rotating elbow connection, allowing you to sleep any position without getting tangled in your mask tube.
Looking for a secure CPAP mask fit for your face shape?
Versatile Fit masks can be a match for a wide range of face shapes, all in classic full face and nasal design without forehead support.
Looking for a CPAP mask? Feeling a little confused? You’ve come to the right place! Everyone is different when it comes to choosing a CPAP mask. The right mask could set you on the path to a positive, comfortable sleep therapy experience, so taking time to research your options is a good idea. This page is designed to help you assess your own needs, guide you through the different choices available and lead you to a mask that suits you.
CPAP masks come in different designs. If you’re new to CPAP or are updating an existing mask, the different options can be a tricky landscape to navigate. Our Mask Categories help you find your way to your ideal mask by separating models out according to your needs. Start by thinking about how you like to sleep at night, then read on to find out which category could suit your sleep style.
Small, discreet and simple, these masks are designed to blend right into your night-time routine.
Our Minimalist category includes full face, nasal and nasal pillows masks (AirFit™ F30, AirFit N30, AirFit P10).
CPAP masks in this category might suit you if:
- You want a mask that covers as little of your face as possible
- You need a mask which doesn’t make you feel claustrophobic
- You want to feel less self-conscious in your CPAP mask
- You sleep on your side or back during the night
- You’d like a mask that feels lighter and smaller in comparison to other options
- You want to combat red marks on the nasal bridge; Minimalist masks feature an under-the-nose cushion which avoids the bridge of your nose entirely and gives you a wide field of vision, letting you watch TV or read in bed
- You and/or your partner are sensitive to noise; the QuietAir™ elbow featured on all Minimalist masks gently diffuses exhaled air and is designed to help keep noise disruption to a minimum
Help you to enjoy sleeping on your belly or change position as you please.
Our Freedom category includes full face, nasal and nasal pillows masks (AirFit F30i, AirFit N30i, AirFit P30i).
CPAP masks in this category might suit you if:
- You move around in your sleep and change positions frequently, from side to belly and back again
- You want a mask tube that stays out of your way; all Freedom masks have top-of-the-head tubes, designed to let you move around without your equipment obstructing you
- You want to combat red marks on the nasal bridge; Freedom masks feature an under-the-nose cushion which avoids the bridge of your nose entirely and gives you a wide field of vision, letting you watch TV or read in bed
Designed for comfortable therapy and a reassuring fit in a traditional format.
Our Versatile Fit category includes both full face and nasal masks (AirFit F20, AirFit N20).
CPAP masks in this category might suit you if:
- You need a mask that will fit your facial structure easily
- You enjoy classic CPAP mask design but don’t want a forehead support
- You experience sensitive skin, would like extra comfort during sleep therapy or have thick facial hair. Our Versatile Fit range has dual compatibility, with both classic silicone AirFit™ mask cushions, or AirTouch™ memory foam mask cushions, allowing you to switch between the two as you please.
- You have dexterity issues; the forward-facing tube, quick-release elbow and magnetic clips1 might mean Versatile Fit masks are easier for you take on and off
More CPAP mask questions
To help make choosing your CPAP mask a little easier, we’ve used our mask categories to show how different masks can meet your sleep habits or preferences. Each category contains full face and nasal CPAP mask designs, with nasal pillows masks available in the Freedom and Minimalist categories, too. Read on to understand what these designs mean for your CPAP therapy and talk to your care provider about which might suit you.
- Blow air through your nose and mouth
- Can be a good option if you know you breathe through your mouth at night
- Are designed to help people who suffer from allergies or other conditions which block the passage of air through your nose (like a deviated septum)
Full face mask cushions can either cover the nose or rest just below it, and mask tubes can face forwards or connect at the top of the head.
If you think a full face CPAP mask could be for you, explore AirFit and AirTouch designs in our Versatile Fit, Minimalist and Freedom mask categories.
- Blow air through your nose, leaving your mouth uncovered
- Are smaller and designed to help you go about your usual bedtime routine, like reading or watching television in bed
- Could suit you if you know that you don’t tend to breathe through your mouth at night
Nasal mask cushions can either cover your nose or rest just below it, and mask tubes can face forwards or connect at the top of the head.
If you think a nasal CPAP mask could be for you, explore AirFit and AirTouch designs in our Versatile Fit, Minimalist and Freedom mask categories.
- Blow air through your nose, with two small inserts resting inside your nostrils
- Can offer a feeling of security as the pillows sit in rather than on the nose
- May be a good choice if you know you tend to breathe through your nose at night
Nasal pillows mask cushions always sit just inside your nostrils, so you’ll never have anything on the bridge of your nose or around your mouth, and mask tubes can face forwards or connect at the top of the head.
If you think a nasal pillows CPAP mask could be for you, explore AirFit designs in our Minimalist and Freedom mask categories.
ResMed masks are suitable for both men and women, and the CPAP mask you choose doesn’t depend on your gender. However, to cater to the unique needs of women, we offer For Her mask options in the Versatile Fit category (full face AirFit F20 for Her, nasal AirFit N20 for Her) and Minimalist category (nasal pillows AirFit P10 for Her), all of which are engineered with smaller headgear.
Your aim is to achieve a snug mask fit – not too loose and not too tight. It’s hard to get a good seal and comfortable fit if you have the wrong CPAP mask size. Use our handy sizing templates for many of our masks on this page.
If you’re having issues with your CPAP mask, check your User Guide to make sure you’re fitting it correctly.
The ResMed blog is also full of useful tips to help you understand your CPAP therapy, equipment and condition better.
Reference
1. Use of masks with magnetic components is contraindicated in patients with the following pre-existing conditions: a metallic haemostatic clip implanted in your head to repair an aneurysm and/or metallic splinters in one or both eyes.
