Optilife vs. Opus vs. Swift

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cabhoney
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Optilife vs. Opus vs. Swift

Post by cabhoney » Wed Feb 07, 2007 11:18 pm

I have a swift mask. If I had to consider the Optilife or Opus, which one would someone recommend? I like my swift, but would like to try a new one.
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Post by Sleepy Dog Lover » Wed Feb 07, 2007 11:43 pm

I don't think the Opus has been released in the US yet. If you do a search on the optilife mask, there are a few threads on it.

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Post by greyhound » Thu Feb 08, 2007 9:03 am

Bet the opus will quickly come down in price after it's formally released. The optilife is now selling as low as $95. Compare that to it's $170 pre introduction price

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Post by mikemoran » Thu Feb 08, 2007 3:52 pm

I don't have the Opus yet. but have had the Optilife for some time. The biggest difference between the two is the Opus has a swivel elbow that allows you to run the hose over your head, where the Optilife has to run straight down. As soon as I get my Opus I will elt you know the differences in fit, noise and airflow.

Compared to the swift the Optilife is much lighter and easier for sidesleeping from my experience. Also the pillows are softer and did less havoc on my nares.