Apeks VX1 Prescription Dive Mask Review

Close-up of our tester at the surface wearing the Apeks VX1 mask with blue mirrored lenses
An Apeks VX1 with prescription lenses for distance and gauge reading.
Two Apeks VX1 masks in orange and blue sitting wet on a pier after a DIVEIN test dive
A "bifocal" lens (black) and a normal corrective lens bonded onto a tempered glass for nearsighted divers.
Corrective lens inserts bonded inside an orange Apeks prescription mask, seen through water drops
Bonding the correction straight onto the tempered glass is what separates a real prescription mask from a stick-in lens, and nearsighted divers can get a bifocal section for reading gauges.
Apeks VX1 mask with a mirrored blue lens resting on a wetsuit clad knee beside the water
The mirrored finish gets the attention, but what counts on a dive is how close the lens sits to your eyes, and this one keeps the profile low.
Our tester exhaling a stream of bubbles underwater while wearing an orange-framed mask and drysuit
It’s less protected from the cold, but the Hollis DX-300X allows for a lot of freedom of movement by the neck and head.

Things we like:

  • Quality is clear from first use
  • Customize the size of lens insert to your prescription
  • Service and support are top notch with WhatsApp communication
  • Hand-made for prescription quality

Things we don't like:

  • Best cut corrective lenses have highest price

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2 retailers compared · Checked on October 31, 2026

Lowest price right now $189
House of Scuba logoHouse of Scuba
In stock
2–6 business days
Divers Supply logoDivers Supply
In stock
Free 2-Day Air items: within 2 business days
We only list shops we would buy from ourselves This price grid only shows retailers we trust: shops we vet on returns, delivery, and what real customers say about them. All prices are checked daily. We earn a commission from some of the shops when you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you.
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DIVEIN's take
Why buy from House of Scuba?

House of Scuba publishes a defined return process for eligible items, including when credit or a refund applies and where fees or exclusions can affect the outcome. If you want the retailer's own terms in place before ordering, that is the most concrete reason to buy here.

It also states a continental U.S. free-shipping offer with exclusions, so the order terms are not left entirely to guesswork. That does not guarantee every item qualifies, but the policy itself is part of the buying case.

Worth knowing

Some customers describe friction around returns or refunds, and some also report slower replies or needing extra follow-up when they asked for help after ordering. Read the return terms closely before placing the order, especially the condition, packaging, and fee limits that can change the result.

DIVEIN editorial team
Accepted payments
VISAAMEXDiscover

Checkout on houseofscuba.com is served over a secure SSL (https) connection.

Shipping & returns
Free shipping on orders over $50; exclusions apply. Ships from US Eligible returns within 60 days in new condition with original packaging qualify for 100% credit or refund.
Visit House of Scuba
Divers Supply logo
DIVEIN's take
Why buy from Divers Supply?

Qualifying orders from Divers Supply ship free within the contiguous U.S. and to APO/FPO/DPO addresses. That covers the contiguous U.S. plus military and diplomatic mailing addresses.

Worth knowing

Some customers report that returns or refunds took more follow-up than expected. Others describe slower replies when they needed help after ordering. Budget for follow-up if your order needs attention after purchase.

DIVEIN editorial team
Accepted payments
VISADiscoverPayPal

Checkout on divers-supply.com is served over a secure SSL (https) connection.

Shipping & returns
Free shipping on contiguous-US and APO/FPO/DPO orders of $49 or more; exclusions apply. 0–60 days: refund to original payment method; 61–120 days: store credit. Item must be unused and complete.
Visit Divers Supply

Specs & Features

Nearsighted-0.25 to -15.0
Farsighted0.25 to 8.0
VolumeLow
Framed or FramelessFrameless
BifocalsYes
AstigmatismYes

Compare prices

2 retailers compared · Checked on October 31, 2026

Lowest price right now $189
House of Scuba logoHouse of Scuba
In stock
2–6 business days
Divers Supply logoDivers Supply
In stock
Free 2-Day Air items: within 2 business days
We only list shops we would buy from ourselves This price grid only shows retailers we trust: shops we vet on returns, delivery, and what real customers say about them. All prices are checked daily. We earn a commission from some of the shops when you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you.
House of Scuba logo
DIVEIN's take
Why buy from House of Scuba?

House of Scuba publishes a defined return process for eligible items, including when credit or a refund applies and where fees or exclusions can affect the outcome. If you want the retailer's own terms in place before ordering, that is the most concrete reason to buy here.

It also states a continental U.S. free-shipping offer with exclusions, so the order terms are not left entirely to guesswork. That does not guarantee every item qualifies, but the policy itself is part of the buying case.

Worth knowing

Some customers describe friction around returns or refunds, and some also report slower replies or needing extra follow-up when they asked for help after ordering. Read the return terms closely before placing the order, especially the condition, packaging, and fee limits that can change the result.

DIVEIN editorial team
Accepted payments
VISAAMEXDiscover

Checkout on houseofscuba.com is served over a secure SSL (https) connection.

Shipping & returns
Free shipping on orders over $50; exclusions apply. Ships from US Eligible returns within 60 days in new condition with original packaging qualify for 100% credit or refund.
Visit House of Scuba
Divers Supply logo
DIVEIN's take
Why buy from Divers Supply?

Qualifying orders from Divers Supply ship free within the contiguous U.S. and to APO/FPO/DPO addresses. That covers the contiguous U.S. plus military and diplomatic mailing addresses.

Worth knowing

Some customers report that returns or refunds took more follow-up than expected. Others describe slower replies when they needed help after ordering. Budget for follow-up if your order needs attention after purchase.

DIVEIN editorial team
Accepted payments
VISADiscoverPayPal

Checkout on divers-supply.com is served over a secure SSL (https) connection.

Shipping & returns
Free shipping on contiguous-US and APO/FPO/DPO orders of $49 or more; exclusions apply. 0–60 days: refund to original payment method; 61–120 days: store credit. Item must be unused and complete.
Visit Divers Supply
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