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3M Aura 9205+ N95 (10-pack) vs 3M 8210 N95 (20-pack)
Both are NIOSH-approved N95s that filter at least 95% of fine particles.
The Aura folds flat, moves with your face and fogs glasses less, so it's the one people keep wearing. The 8210 is the classic cup in packs of 20, for keeping a household supplied.
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Side by side
| Figure | 3M Aura 9205+ N95 (10-pack) | 3M 8210 N95 (20-pack) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $24.45 at zoro.com (pack of 10) | $25.29 at zoro.com (pack of 20) |
| Rating | NIOSH N95: at least 95% of non-oil particles | NIOSH N95 |
| Design | Flat-fold, three panels, no valve | Cup-shaped, two straps, no valve |
| Fit | Adjustable nose clip and chin tab | Adjustable nose clip, foam nose cushion |
| Glasses | Embossed top panel reduces fogging | — |
| Pack | 10 masks | 20 masks |
Choose the 3M Aura 9205+ N95 (10-pack) if…
- Daily wear on smoggy commutes
- Glasses wearers
- Skip it if: you need it for a child: N95s aren't sized or approved for children
Choose the 3M 8210 N95 (20-pack) if…
- Supplying a whole family through the smog season
- Keeping spares in the car and by the door
- Skip it if: you want one that folds flat: the Aura does
Questions
- Which is better, the 3M Aura 9205+ N95 (10-pack) or the 3M 8210 N95 (20-pack)?
- Both are NIOSH-approved N95s that filter at least 95% of fine particles. The Aura folds flat, moves with your face and fogs glasses less, so it's the one people keep wearing. The 8210 is the classic cup in packs of 20, for keeping a household supplied.
- Which costs less?
- At the prices shown here, the 3M Aura 9205+ N95 (10-pack) ($24.45 at zoro.com (pack of 10)) costs less than the 3M 8210 N95 (20-pack) ($25.29 at zoro.com (pack of 20)). Store prices change often, so check both before you buy.
Figures are the independent ratings (AHAM, Energy Star, NIOSH) or the makers' own; each price names the shop it's from. Every mask in the shop →