Aqua Lung Sport Smart Full Face Snorkel Mask Review

Christos, DIVEIN editor, smiling with the ocean and coastline behind himTorben Lonne
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Christos
Christos, DIVEIN editor, smiling with the ocean and coastline behind him
Staff writer at DIVEIN.com
Hailing from the island of Cyprus, Christos could swim before he could walk. He found his passion for water sports with scuba diving at 15 and...
Torben Lonne
Editor and Co-founder at DIVEIN.com
Torben traveled to South East Asia for scuba diving and never really stopped his search for new adventures. His affinity for gear that works and his...
Our tester wearing the Aqua Lung Sport Smart full face snorkel mask, seen from the side at the beach
The clear skirt and clear snorkel make the Smart look lighter than it actually is. Reflections like these also hint at how much stray light bounces around inside the lens in bright sun.
DIVEIN tester wearing the white and blue Aqua Lung Sport Smart full face snorkel mask by the sea
Aqua Lung comes at snorkeling from the scuba side and it shows here: a low, compact frame with the snorkel sitting centrally instead of the tall stack bolted onto most full face masks.
Aqua Lung Sport Smart full face snorkel mask lying face up on a pebble beach
The blue inner frame routes your breath away from the lens rather than across it. It leaves a noticeably wide viewing window, which is where this mask earns its place.
Back of the Aqua Lung Sport Smart mask showing its blue silicone head straps and buckles
Multiple adjustment points sound thorough on paper, but wide silicone straps like these are exactly the kind that knot themselves once the mask goes into a beach bag.
Close-up of our tester's face inside the Aqua Lung Sport Smart, with the nose pocket pressed to the skin
That separate nose chamber is what keeps exhaled breath off the lens. It also seals the nose away completely, so there is no pinching to equalise and this stays a snorkelling mask, not a diving one.
Aqua Lung Sport Smart mask on pebbles with its clear snorkel tube laid across it
A see-through tube is easier to inspect for sand and salt than an opaque one, which matters more than it sounds after a week of shore entries off a stony beach.
Close-up of the Aqua Lung Sport logo on the top of the mask's clear snorkel
Sport is Aqua Lung's recreational line rather than its scuba range, so judge the build against snorkelling gear and not against the regulators the name is better known for.

Where to buy

The Aqua Lung Sport Smart uses high tech and hypoallergenic materials in this very comfortable full face snorkel mask that has a great seal.

Comfortable and sturdy, the Aqua Lung Sport Smart Full face snorkel fits most size and shape of faces. The plastic straps are comfortable and strong, they are also easily adjustable.

The mask comes as quite a flat shape compared to other models on the market, this flat face cover gives a surprisingly good 180° view with almost no distortion on the sides.

The anti-fog design is excellent and allows users to enjoy snorkelling without having to clear their mask. The snorkel is removable, ideal for transporting or packing the mask into a suitcase.

The hypoallergenic materials used on the skirt and straps of the Aqua Lung Sport Smart full face snorkel mean that it remains comfortable and doesn’t irritate the skirt.

About this review

To help you find a Full Face Snorkel Mask that will fit your needs, we’ve tested, researched, and reviewed the best ones available today.
We test both in the water, diving in various conditions - and in our lab - so we can give you accurate answers on quality, performance, and the overall value.

Read about our test of Full Face Snorkel Masks

Recommended in: Full Face Snorkel Mask

Things we like:

  • Sits comfortably
  • Good seals
  • Clear with no fogging
  • Fits most face shapes & sizes
  • No distorted view

Things we don't like:

  • Bulky design

Review

Aqua Lung Sport Smart full face snorkel mask lying face up on a pebble beach
The blue inner frame routes your breath away from the lens rather than across it. It leaves a noticeably wide viewing window, which is where this mask earns its place.

The Aqua Lung Sport Smart uses high tech and hypoallergenic materials in this very comfortable full face snorkel mask that has a great seal.

Comfortable and sturdy, the Aqua Lung Sport Smart Full face snorkel fits most size and shape of faces. The straps are also easily adjustable.

The hypoallergenic materials used on the skirt and straps of the Aqua Lung Sport Smart full face snorkel mean that it remains comfortable and doesn’t irritate the skirt.

The mask has a much flatter shape compared to other models on the market, this flat face cover gives a surprisingly good 180° view with almost no distortion on the sides.

The anti-fog design works really well and allows users to enjoy snorkelling without having to clear their mask–which is an irritating thing to do with all full face masks.

Like all models on this list, snorkel is removable, ideal for transporting or packing the mask into a suitcase.


Features

Aqua Lung Sport Smart mask on pebbles with its clear snorkel tube laid across it
A see-through tube is easier to inspect for sand and salt than an opaque one, which matters more than it sounds after a week of shore entries off a stony beach.

The Aqua Lung full face snorkel mask has a dual-chamber system that separates inhaled fresh air from exhaled CO2 giving you a constant stream of fresh air. This is extremely important as a lack of consistent fresh air can lead to serious injury.

The lining of the mask, or the lip, is made of soft silicone that provides a comfortable and leak-free fit that is hassle free when exploring underwater.

Silicone also holds up well against the sun and heat.

The mask has an adjustable elastic fabric strap that keeps the mask in place and won’t pull your hair while moving your head when snorkeling.

With a low-profile, shatter-resistant flat lens, the Aqua Lung Sport Smart full face snorkel mask gives you a 180° panoramic view with minimal distortion. The mask even features an anti fog coating for maximum clarity when snorkeling.

Another important feature is that the snorkel top can be removed for compact portability making this full face snorkel mask travel friendly and portable.


Price/Quality Ratio

Our tester wearing the Aqua Lung Sport Smart full face snorkel mask, seen from the side at the beach
The clear skirt and clear snorkel make the Smart look lighter than it actually is. Reflections like these also hint at how much stray light bounces around inside the lens in bright sun.

The Aqua Lung Sport Smart Full Face Snorkel Mask is affordable considering the high quality materials and innovative design used in the masks construction. At around $60, this full face snorkel mask is one of the best options on the market for discovering the underwater world.


We discovered why there’s a reason this is a popular model. We recommend the Aqua Lung Sport Smart Full Face Snorkel Mask for any snorkeling enthusiast that wants a high quality full face snorkel mask for an affordable price.

After trying and testing around 10 other full face snorkel masks, the Aqua Lung Sport Smart mask stood out for comfort, breathability and ease of use.

We tried this mask multiple times and put it through various tests, in which it scored highly. For this reason we strongly recommend this mask for all snorkelers.

Specs & Features

Strap type Rubber
Field of view 180°
Distortion No
Dry snorkel Yes
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