Philips Respironics Nuance CPAP Mask Review

Philips Respironics Nuance CPAP Mask Review

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Increasing pillow comfort while maintaining a secure seal has always been the goal of CPAP mask developers. The Philips Respironics Nuance and Nuance Pro Nasal Pillow Masks advance this objective, offering maximum comfort and a consistently secure seal for pillow mask users. 

Philips Respironics Nuance and Nuance Pro CPAP Mask Benefits

The Philips Respironics Nuance and Nuance Pro nasal pillow masks offer innovative design and comfort. Using patented gel technology, the Nuance Pro provides users with a lightweight comfortable mask that feels like wearing nothing, while the cloth frame Nuance reduces skin marks and facial irritation.

The mask is simple to assemble and use, which also means it is easier to clean and replace parts when needed. It comes with lightweight, flexible tubing that easily connects to your CPAP tube and non-slip headgear providing you with a secure seal all night long.

Philips Respironics Nuance Fabric Frame

Philips Respironics Fabric Nuance Frame

The soft Nuance fabric frame provides lasting comfort all night long. The cloth-wrapped headgear gently caresses the contours of your head and face, so no hard contact surfaces of the mask are ever felt. 

Philips Respironics Nuance Pro Gel Frame

The gel padded frame offers a combination of support and comfort. Non-slip headgear holds mask the in place, so you don’t need to readjust the mask as often.

Philips Respironics Nuance Pro Gel Frame

Disadvantage of using Philips Respironics Nuance CPAP Mask

Some patients reported that the mask was less secure for active sleepers and that mask operation could be noisy. Patients also found differences in the fabric and gel frames, with the gel performing better for stability and the cloth more for comfort. 

How Does the Respironics Nuance CPAP Mask Compare to its Competition

Most patients who have used nasal pillow masks in the past found the Nuance more comfortable around the nostrils. Other masks tended to irritate the nose, and the Nuance offered a more comfortable fit. Users also found the mask easier to clean and assemble, and the headgear straps easier to adjust. 

Nuance Nasal Pillow Mask Parts for Replacement

Cushions, headgear, and frame are all replaceable at The CPAP Shop. The cushions come in small, medium, and large sizes. 

Gel Nasal Pillow Replacement
Frame Replacement
Headgear Replacement

Respironics Nuance Nasal Mask Sizes

The nasal pillow cushions are available in three sizes: small, medium, and large. The flexible range allows for comfort adjustment for different nostril shapes and sizes. When users found the small size uncomfortable, they could easily replace the cushion for a larger size. 

Nuance CPAP Mask Reviews

"when the pillows stopped working" - Review by seeking sleep

I started using the Nuance pillow mask in warmer weather and it worked wonderfully. Suddenly it didn't. It was leaking and wouldn't get adjusted, I fidgeted and fidgeted and often gave up and used a different mask. Then I realized that if I could get it semi adjusted and get to sleep, by morning it was working fine again. The heat of my face and breath made the difference. The problem was I keep my house in the 60s in the winter. The humidity on the machine was turned lower for summer. When I took a chance and did the warmup before going to sleep, oh what a wonderful night I had. The plastic makes a better seal when it is warm. Now I am doing the warmup or adding warm distilled water if in a hurry, and my humidity is set higher for the winter. What a difference. -Review by Mike S.

This headgear is my favorite. I have a big round head and it fits perfectly. I’ve been using it for about a year now. - Review by David

Tried several pillow masks and all had some leakage. The gel pillows solved that issue for me. I experience no air leakage and even better, I do not have to strap the mask down super tight. Not as quiet as the ResMed P10 mask, but close. - Review by Sarah

Are There any Discounts on the Respironics Nuance Nasal CPAP Mask?

The Philips Respironics Nuance CPAP Mask is currently available for $73.00 - a discount from $100!

Prices are always changing, so you can follow all the latest discounts on this and other pillow masks when you sign up for email notifications. Sign up now to receive points on future purchases.

Increasing pillow comfort while maintaining a secure seal has always been the goal of CPAP mask developers. The Philips Respironics Nuance and Nuance Pro Nasal Pillow Masks advance this objective, offering maximum comfort and a consistently secure seal for pillow mask users. CPAP patients are able to customize this mask to find out which is most comfortable for them thanks to the innovative design having 2 frame options and 2 headgear options. Patients have also indicated that the Nuance CPAP Mask causes fewer and less ever red marks and irritation than other popular masks on the market. 

Philips Respironics Nuance and Nuance Pro CPAP Mask Benefits

The Philips Respironics Nuance and Nuance Pro nasal pillow masks offer innovative design and comfort. Using patented gel technology, the Nuance Pro provides users with a lightweight comfortable mask that feels like wearing nothing, while the cloth frame Nuance reduces skin marks and facial irritation.

The mask is simple to assemble and use, which also means it is easier to clean and replace parts when needed. It comes with lightweight, flexible tubing that easily connects to your CPAP tube and non-slip headgear providing you with a secure seal all night long.

Nuance and Nuance Pro CPAP Mask Parts

Nuance Pro Gel Frame

Nuance Pro Gel FrameNuance Pro Gel Frame

The gel padded frame offers a combination of support and comfort. The gel padding sits comfortably on the face and reduces the need for re-adjustment. Non-slip headgear holds mask the in place, so you don’t need to readjust the mask as often. 

Nuance Fabric Frame

Nuance Fabric FrameNuance Fabric Frame

The soft Nuance fabric frame provides lasting comfort all night long. The cloth-wrapped headgear gently caresses the contours of your head and face, so no hard contact surfaces of the mask are ever felt. Its soft material helps people sleep better at night.

Nasal Pillow Cushion

Nuance Nasal Pillow FrameNuance Nasal Pillow Frame

Thanks to the advanced technology that Philips Respironics designs, this gel nasal pillow cushion causes less nasal discomfort than industry-leading masks. Its design allows patients to have a secure and comfortable seal.

Nuance Pro Gel Headgear

Nuance HeadgearNuance Headgear

The Nuance Pro Headgear is compatible Nuance Pro frame which uses the clear silicone frame with blue gel pads on the frame.

Nuance Cloth Headgear

Nuance Cloth HeadgearNuance Cloth Headgear

This cloth headgear is compatible with the Nuance fabric frame. It also has one Velcro tab to make the proper fitting adjustments.

Disadvantage of Using the Philips Respironics Nuance CPAP Mask

Some patients reported that the mask was less secure for active sleepers and that mask operation could be noisy. Patients also found differences in the fabric and gel frames, with the gel performing better for stability and the cloth more for comfort. 

How Does the Respironics Nuance CPAP Mask Compare to its Competition?

Most patients who have used nasal pillow masks in the past found the Nuance more comfortable around the nostrils. Other masks tended to irritate the nose, and the Nuance offered a more comfortable fit. Users also found the mask easier to clean and assemble, and the headgear straps easier to adjust. 

Respironics Nuance Nasal Mask Sizes

The nasal pillow cushions are available in three sizes: small, medium, and large. The flexible range allows for comfort adjustment for different nostril shapes and sizes. When users found the small size uncomfortable, they could easily replace the cushion for a larger size. 

Nuance CPAP Mask Reviews

  • This headgear is my favorite. I have a big round head and it fits perfectly. I’ve been using it for about a year now. - Review by Mike
  • Love the gel style pillows. They sort of rest against the nasal openings and create a very good seal. Nice comfortable fit. - Review by Pete
  • I love it and am sleeping much better since I bought it. I like the lighter headgear and the nasal fit which stays tight and has no air leakage. I'm so glad I found it and decided to try it out. - Review by Scubaray
  • Tried several pillow masks and all had some leakage. The gel pillows solved that issue for me. I experience no air leakage and even better, I do not have to strap the mask down super tight. Not as quiet as the ResMed P10 mask, but close. - Review by David
  • I have been using the pillows for 6 years now and they are the best thing on the market! It did take a little getting used to at first, but when you do it is great. I am a side sleeper and this was a God send! I tried almost every type of mask made and when I found this I finally got to sleep! If you're thinking about trying this it should be a true option for you. - Review by Chrissy

Where Can I Buy the Respironics Nuance Nasal CPAP Mask?

This mask and all of its replacement parts can be found on The CPAP Shop's website. If you have any questions, our helpful staff would be happy to assist you! Give us a call at 866-414-9700 today. 

This post was originally published on October 4, 2013 and updated on January 18, 2024.

Chris Vasta

Chris Vasta is the president of The CPAP Shop and an expert in sleep and respiratory therapy. He often provides insights on product design and functionality on various manufacturers’ prototypes and is frequently tapped to provide reviews on new releases.