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It wouldn’t be a list of the best regulators without an Apeks or two (or three). The XTX40 is one of the company’s affordable models. Despite the very tempting price point, it’s more often viewed as a high-end product.
Loved by techies for their reliable deco reg performance and by recreational divers alike, the XTX40 offers a lot of bang for your buck.
2 retailers compared · Checked on October 13, 2026
Scuba.com is a specialist dive retailer, and multiple buyers describe responsive, practical help when an order or product issue needs attention. Several also report orders arriving quickly or in time for when they were needed.
Several buyers describe responsive replies and practical help when an order or product issue needed attention. They describe support that answers quickly and stays helpful.
Multiple buyers also report orders arriving quickly or in time for when they were needed. Delivery timing is the positive point they describe.
Some buyers report slower replies or more follow-up than expected when they needed help after ordering. Others describe delivery problems after ordering. Keep the order confirmation and tracking details until the item actually arrives.
Checkout on scuba.com is served over a secure SSL (https) connection.
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.
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.
Checkout on divers-supply.com is served over a secure SSL (https) connection.
Apeks XTX40
| Valve | A-clamp |
|---|---|
| First stage | Balanced |
| HP ports | Two |
| LP ports | Four (with the option for a fifth) |
| Flow adjustment | Cracking/flow adjustment knob |
| Venturi | Venturi switch |
| Hand conversion | Left to right-hand conversion possible. |
| Environmentally sealed | Yes |
| 40% EANx safe | Yes |
2 retailers compared · Checked on October 13, 2026
Scuba.com is a specialist dive retailer, and multiple buyers describe responsive, practical help when an order or product issue needs attention. Several also report orders arriving quickly or in time for when they were needed.
Several buyers describe responsive replies and practical help when an order or product issue needed attention. They describe support that answers quickly and stays helpful.
Multiple buyers also report orders arriving quickly or in time for when they were needed. Delivery timing is the positive point they describe.
Some buyers report slower replies or more follow-up than expected when they needed help after ordering. Others describe delivery problems after ordering. Keep the order confirmation and tracking details until the item actually arrives.
Checkout on scuba.com is served over a secure SSL (https) connection.
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.
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.
Checkout on divers-supply.com is served over a secure SSL (https) connection.
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