New AirFit F40 vs AirFit F30 - Comparison - Worth Upgrade?

The AirFit F40 promises to be a great improvement on the popular AirFit F30. The F30 has been out for a long time and has been a great option for a lot of CPAP users. In this video we will show you the main points of difference as well as our opinion on whether the F40 is worth the upgrade. Links below for detailed setup and review videos for the AirFit F40 and AirFit F30 individually.
AirFit F40 vs F30 blog with details:
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AirFit F40 Setup and Review:
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AirFit F30 detail link (video at bottom of page):
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[@user-zo1tp2xi6x]

I have been using this mask for 5 nights. I absolutely love it accept for one thing. I am having trouble adjusting it, and I just realized why. I have a standard head gear, and I need a small. The mask is the best one I have used. No noise at all!

[@CPAPmyway]

Thanks for sharing!

[@robhuff46]

I was using F30, then F30i, now using F40. I'm getting better numbers with the F40 as far as leaking and the mask seal. So I will be keeping the F40.

[@CPAPmyway]

Very cool. Thank you.

[@israakishkehamin13]

Thanks for the video. I was on the F30 but had leaking and mask sealing problems where I needed to adjust the straps every few nights which affected the leaks because it was hard to get a good mask seal so I switched to the F40. I honestly think that both are very similar. Except that with the F40 , I feel it's lighter on the face and my leaking improved and it's easier to get a good mask seal and I'm getting better numbers with the F40 as far as leaking and the mask seal. One of the issues with the F40 is that getting the cushion replacements is taking a long time to receive I think because it's a new mask and parts are not that available or out of stock

[@CPAPmyway]

Glad you like the F40 and thanks for watching!

[@bobirwin1028]

I use both the F30 and the F40, but my primary mask is still an AirTouch F20 (temper foam). I use the F30 or the F40 to read before falling asleep, then switch over the F20 when I do go to sleep The F30 and the F40 allow me to wear my glasses while using the mask, but I need the full coverage of the F20 when I sleep (I find my sinuses get dried-out if I use the F30 or the F40 for too long -- note, I have had 13 sinus surgeries). It is easier to swap the F20 with the F30 as they use the same elbow to attach the hose -- simply unsnap the hose on the F30 and snap into the F20. The F40 has a new connection to the hose and you have to remove the hose. The soft rubber collar on the hose stretches every time you remove the mask. Sooner or later, it no longer holds on to the mask properly, and the mask falls off every time it gets bumped. I actually prefer the F40, but with one modification... I have a hanging septum, so the F40 teeter-totters on my nose, leaking on one side, then the other. I cut the center membrane in the nose, making one large hole, instead of two holes. The mask has held up for 3 months, so far. I use it for reading almost every night, and sleep with it maybe one night in three. I like the goofy hose thingy on the F40. It is very soft and flexible It allows me to lie closer to my pillow without upsetting the mask. I only wish the hose connection was compatible with the F20. (Don't get me started on the F30i. The air in the tubes on the sides of your face RINGS! My sister-in-law that loves the F30i with her CPAP, but I use a BiPAP. One constant noise you might learn to ignore, but one volume for inhale and then a different for exhale drove me insane.)

[@CPAPmyway]

Great input. Thank you!

[@MrNorcal81]

I was given an F30 orinally (a few months ago) because I wasn't sure if I was breathing exclusively through my nose and I do have periodic sinus problems. The F30 was okay but I wasn't thrilled with it. On my own I got a P10 nasal pillow mask which I really liked but there was still that possibility of my mouth breathing so I swapped the F30 for an F40 which is definitely a step up. It's reasonably comfortable and my AHI numbers, which were 8/hour on my sleep test usually come in at a bit over 1.0 and lower a lot of the time. The F40 came with the medium cushion but I'm also trying the large one and have a Small Wide cushion on the way so I can determine which one hits the sweet spot between effectiveness and comfort. One that I like about the 30 and 40 is that if I get up for a bathroom break or some water because your mouth is dry I use a bendable straw into the hose mount opening and it works like a charm. Of course it will never be as easy as the P10 but it's very good.

[@sharon94503]

One piece of important information is that if you are switching from an F20 to the F40 you need to switch your mask settings on your machine to pillows...this is due to the flexible mask AND the new additional length of hose.

[@CPAPmyway]

Great input. Thank you.

[@homie4235]

What does changing the setting to pillows do?

[@sharon94503]

@homie4235 it changes how the machine delivers pressure. I'm unable to explain in a technical sense, but because there is an additional length of hose, the machine needs to change how it delivers the same amount of pressure.

[@jonathangoodson1736]

Thanks for this very helpful and informative video.

[@CPAPmyway]

Glad it was helpful!

[@cardinalflower6959]

Great comparison of the two models--thanks!

[@CPAPmyway]

Thank you!

[@LL-tl9hm]

I had to go back to F30 because the F40 hurt under my nose. Loved the F40 except for that.

[@Ieatatpinks]

I had a tiny sore feeling in that columella area between the nostrils the 1st night. I slightly loosened the pressure under the nose. Have had no issues since...it's been 30 days+...for me, the best mask in 11 years!

[@CPAPmyway]

Thanks for the input.

[@TimJewell-q5l]

I love the airfit f40 minimal contact full face cpap mask

[@CPAPmyway]

Nice!

[@LoriAnnHarrison]

I currently have the F30i but it is loud & I hold tension in my face to keep from leaking at the corners. I couldn’t get a good look but that area was either larger or more rectangular. Can you confirm?

[@CPAPmyway]

I think that the headgear style on the F40 might be better with the leak issue you are describing.

[@Tadzk13]

I noticed that the new F40's headgear comes in Standard and Large size. How do you determine which size will fit your head?

[@CPAPmyway]

It comes in Standard, Small, and Large. Most people are standard, and almost every mask kit comes with Standard headgear. So you would probably only get a small or large if you had an issue with the standard.

[@cardinalflower6959]

In other words, you don't get a choice the first time around. They send you the standard, and if it doesn't fit, then you have to buy a different size separately.

[@CPAPmyway]

@@cardinalflower6959 I think in most cases you will start with a standard unless you are at a place where you can try the mask on and that also has other size headgear in stock if the first mask doesn't fit.

[@en2oh]

I can’t wait until these hit Canada. Is there going to be an F40i version?

[@CPAPmyway]

I am not sure about an F40i, but it would not surprise me.

[@SeBastistuta]

Hi, I would like to kown if the F40 can take higher pressure as well as the F30. Thx!!!

[@CPAPmyway]

It should

[@dazzared46]

You know if there developing an I version, I much prefer the hose out the top of the head? Looks great

[@CPAPmyway]

I have not heard that.

[@blkbass]

How do you determine size needed for the F40? I use an F20 (large) and the F40 looks interesting.

[@CPAPmyway]

We actually have a link on this page to the sizing gauge so that you can print and size yourself. Link below. cpapmyway.com/store/cpap-masks/full-face-masks/resmed-airfit-f40-cpap-mask

[@LemonThunder9725]

@@CPAPmyway ty for the link i just printed it.

[@keithhopkins1346]

Does this mask come with an Airtouch (memory foam) option?

[@CPAPmyway]

Not yet.

[@karenrottero-griffing3263]

Is there an HME device to use with the F40 for use with the air mini?

[@CPAPmyway]

Not yet.

[@karenrottero-griffing3263]

@@CPAPmyway Thanks

[@Cathysnodgrass-zj5wp]

Can you use the F40 with the AirMini?

[@CPAPmyway]

There is not an airmini adapter for the F40 yet, but there is an off brand adapter to help with that. Link below. cpapmyway.com/store/universal-tube-adapter

[@tinkerbella66]

Will the F40 work with the air mini?

[@CPAPmyway]

Only with the off brand universal adapter. Link below cpapmyway.com/store/universal-tube-adapter

[@karriek2207]

I really like this mask except for one thing. My doctor has suggested I sleep on my side. Now that I do that, the magnet comes undone one the side that I am sleeping on. I heard somewhere that this mask is now made with a clip rather than a magnet. Anyone have any idea what the number of that mask is?

[@CPAPmyway]

I believe that you can get standard clips now. I will find out and get that up if so.

[@karriek2207]

@@CPAPmyway Thank you very much. I have googled it but can't find it myself.

[@melissarichardson3521]

Is this mask ok for mouth breathers?

[@CPAPmyway]

Yes

[@melissarichardson3521]

@@CPAPmyway Thank you!

[@CPAPmyway]

@@melissarichardson3521 You are welcome!

[@Copperpennyful]

I currently use F20 airtouch, but would like to work towards a hybrid. The softness of this sounds great. But I read a comment somewhere that “people who like the F20 don’t like the F40”. Can you comment on that?

[@LarryManiccia]

@@Copperpennyful I can't speak to the F40, but I switched from the F20 to the F30 and wow, what a difference. I have much fewer leak issues now and the mask is way more comfortable to wear. AHI numbers are way better too. Also much easier to sleep on your side with the F30 vs. the F20. Never going back to the F20.