Apeks
Apeks MTX-RC (current single-cylinder successor to the discontinued MTX-R)
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Apeks MTX-RC (current single-cylinder successor to the discontinued MTX-R) vs Hollis 200LX + DCX (current flagship, corrected from the discontinued seed "500SE")
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Hollis 200LX + DCX (current flagship, corrected from the discontinued seed "500SE") is cheaper at $749.95. Every spec and price links to its source.
Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Apeks MTX-RC (current single-cylinder successor to the discontinued MTX-R) |  Hollis 200LX + DCX (current flagship, corrected from the discontinued seed "500SE") |
|---|---|---|
| US price | — | $749.95 |
| Brand | Apeks | Hollis |
| Released | — | — |
| First stage type | diaphragm | diaphragm |
| Balanced | Yes | Yes |
| Din or yoke | DIN, yoke, and M26 thread | DIN and yoke |
| Hp lp ports | 2 HP / 5 LP (4 on rotating turret) | 2 HP / 5 LP |
| Cold water rated | Yes | Yes |
| Environmentally sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Adjustable venturi controls | venturi lever + opening-effort control knob | diver-adjustable inhalation knob + adjustable dive/pre-dive venturi switch |
| Weight (g) | — | — |
Sources — Apeks MTX-RC (current single-cylinder successor to the discontinued MTX-R): uk.apeksdiving.com (verified 2026-08-11). Hollis 200LX + DCX (current flagship, corrected from the discontinued seed "500SE"): hollis.com (verified 2026-08-11).
What's the difference between the Apeks MTX-RC (current single-cylinder successor to the discontinued MTX-R) and Hollis 200LX + DCX (current flagship, corrected from the discontinued seed "500SE")?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Din or yoke: Apeks MTX-RC (current single-cylinder successor to the discontinued MTX-R) DIN, yoke, and M26 thread vs Hollis 200LX + DCX (current flagship, corrected from the discontinued seed "500SE") DIN and yoke
- Hp lp ports: Apeks MTX-RC (current single-cylinder successor to the discontinued MTX-R) 2 HP / 5 LP (4 on rotating turret) vs Hollis 200LX + DCX (current flagship, corrected from the discontinued seed "500SE") 2 HP / 5 LP
- Adjustable venturi controls: Apeks MTX-RC (current single-cylinder successor to the discontinued MTX-R) venturi lever + opening-effort control knob vs Hollis 200LX + DCX (current flagship, corrected from the discontinued seed "500SE") diver-adjustable inhalation knob + adjustable dive/pre-dive venturi switch