HHZ Respiratory Review

ResMed AirFit P10 vs N30i: pillows vs cradle

2 min read By HHZ Editorial Next review

Choose the AirFit P10 for a minimal nasal-pillows mask rated 4–20 cmH2O ($105). Choose the AirFit N30i/P30i if you want top-of-head tubing, a choice of nasal cradle or pillows cushions and a range up to 25 cmH2O ($121). ResMed's sound figures are almost identical. Neither has magnets. This comparison is based on ResMed's user guides, not hands-on testing.

How we reviewed this: HHZ didn’t test these masks hands-on. This comparison is written from ResMed’s U.S. user guides, linked below, plus prices checked on ResMed’s eShop on 13 October 2026. Mask fit is personal; we don’t report comfort impressions we haven’t measured.

Side by side

SpecAirFit P10AirFit N30i / P30iSource
Price (U.S.)$105$121ResMed eShop
TypeNasal pillowsNasal cradle (N30i) or pillows (P30i), tube-up frameUser guides
Pressure range4–20 cmH2O4–25 cmH2OP10 guide, N30i/P30i guide
Sound power / pressure at 1 m21 / 13 dBA21 / 14 dBAUser guides
Tube connectionSee guideElbow on top of the frameUser guides
MagnetsNone notedNone notedUser guides
Compatibility noteNot for AutoSet CS2 / VPAP Adapt SVCheck your machine’s mask listUser guides
Patient weightOver 66 lbOver 66 lbUser guides

The P10 guide lists a dead space of 123 mL for the large cushion.

Who should pick which

You…Better fit
Want the least on your faceP10
Need pressure above 20 cmH2ON30i/P30i
Move a lot or sleep on your side and want the tube out of the wayN30i/P30i (tube-up design)
Find pillows irritate your nostrilsN30i cradle cushion
Breathe through your mouthNeither alone; see chin straps and mouth taping or a full-face mask

Verdict

Both are well-documented ResMed nasal options with near-identical published sound. The P10 is cheaper and simpler. The N30i/P30i costs more but gives two cushion styles, a higher pressure ceiling and tubing that runs over your head. If you’re on high pressure or toss and turn, start with the N30i/P30i; otherwise the P10 is the budget pick.

Related: best CPAP masks, CPAP mask leaks, CPAP supplies replacement schedule, ResMed AirMini review.

Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between the AirFit P10 and N30i?
The P10 is a nasal pillows mask that seals inside the nostrils. The N30i is a top-of-head tube system that takes either a nasal cradle cushion (N30i) or a pillows cushion (P30i), with the elbow on top of the frame. The P10 is rated 4–20 cmH2O and the N30i/P30i 4–25 cmH2O.
Which is quieter, the P10 or the N30i?
On ResMed's published figures they're close: the P10 is 21 dBA sound power and 13 dBA sound pressure at 1 m, and the N30i/P30i is 21 dBA and 14 dBA. We didn't measure either.
Do these masks have magnets?
The P10 and N30i/P30i user guides we read contain no magnet warnings, unlike the F20 and F30i full-face masks.
Can I use the P10 with any ResMed machine?
ResMed's guide says the P10 isn't compatible with the AirCurve 10 CS PaceWave / AutoSet CS2 and VPAP Adapt SV. Check your machine's mask list.
How much do they cost?
On ResMed's eShop on 13 October 2026, the P10 was $105 and the N30i $121.

ResMed AirFit F20 vs F30i: full-face masks compared

Document-based comparison of the ResMed AirFit F20 and F30i full-face CPAP masks: pressure ranges, sound, magnets and implant warnings, sizes and U.S. prices. Written from ResMed's user guides, not hands-on testing.

ResMed AirFit F40 review: specs and price

Document-based review of the ResMed AirFit F40 full-face CPAP mask: under-the-nose design, 4–30 cmH2O, QuietAir vs multi-hole vent sound, magnets and implant warnings, sizes, the 'Pillows' setting and U.S. price vs F20 and F30i. Written from ResMed's user guide.

AirFit F30i vs AirTouch F30i vs X30i compared

Document-based comparison of ResMed's tube-up full-face masks: AirFit F30i (silicone), AirTouch F30i Comfort and Clear (fabric) and AirFit X30i (pillows plus oral cushion): sound, resistance, magnets, sizes and U.S. prices. From ResMed's U.S. user guide.

ResMed AirFit N20 vs N30: nasal mask vs cradle

Document-based comparison of the ResMed AirFit N20 nasal mask and AirFit N30 nasal cradle: pressure ranges, sound with QuietAir, magnets, dead space, sizes and U.S. prices. Written from ResMed's U.S. user guides, not hands-on testing.