3M · Reusable
3M 6502 Rugged Comfort half facepiece (medium)
A reusable silicone respirator that seals far better than a disposable mask.
Fit it with 2091 or 2097 P100 filters for heavy smog.
- Silicone seal, Cool Flow valve
- Takes 3M P100 filters
$30.15at zoro.com · medium, no filters · Nov 2026
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3M 6502 Rugged Comfort half facepiece (medium) at a glance
- Type
- Reusable half facepiece, medium (6501 is small, 6503 large)
- Seal
- Silicone
- Valve
- Cool Flow exhalation valve
- Filters
- 3M bayonet: 2091 or 2097 P100 for smog
- Protection
- Up to 10× the exposure limit when fitted, with approved filters (3M)
Our take
On the worst days, a disposable mask's weak point is the seal. The 6502's silicone face seal and four-point harness hold far better, and with P100 filters it stops at least 99.97% of particles.
It's reusable: wash the facepiece, and change the filters when breathing through them gets harder. It looks industrial, because it is.
It comes without filters: add the 2091 or 2097. No mask seals over a beard.
Good for
- The worst smog days, and people who spend hours outdoors
- Anyone who gets a poor seal with disposable masks
Skip it if
- You need it for a child: it isn't made for children
How it compares
Every mask in the shop.
| Product | Best for | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3M Aura 9205+ N95 (10-pack) | Most comfortable | $24.45 |
| 3M 8210 N95 (20-pack) | Family packs | $25.29 |
| 3M 6502 Rugged Comfort half facepiece (medium) (this one) | Reusable | $30.15 |
| 3M 2091 P100 particulate filters (2 pairs) | Fits the 6502 | $12.29 |
| 3M 2097 P100 filters with odour relief (2 pairs) | Cuts smog smell | $16.63 |
| Moldex 2200 N95 (20-pack, M/L) | Keeps its shape | $30.79 |
| Moldex 2300 N95 with exhale valve (10-pack, M/L) | Valved, keeps shape | $41.39 |
Goes with
3M 2091 P100 particulate filters (2 pairs)Fits the 6502 · $12.29
3M 2097 P100 filters with odour relief (2 pairs)Cuts smog smell · $16.63
Questions about the 6502 Rugged Comfort half facepiece (medium)
- Which filters does the 3M 6502 need for smog?
- 3M 2091 P100 filters, or the 2097, which adds a carbon layer that takes the edge off smells. Both clip onto its bayonet mounts.
- Which size 3M half facepiece should I get?
- Most adults fit the medium 6502. The 6501 is small and the 6503 large.
How we judge. We haven't tested the 6502 Rugged Comfort half facepiece (medium) in a lab of our own. The figures come from independent ratings (AHAM, Energy Star, NIOSH, the ASPCA) or the maker, and the verdict is ours, from those figures. No brand pays to be listed. Last checked Nov 7, 2026.
3M 6502 Rugged Comfort half facepiece (medium)
$30.15 list price