Apeks
Apeks MTX-RC (current single-cylinder successor to the discontinued MTX-R)
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Best Dive Regulators · head-to-head
Apeks MTX-RC (current single-cylinder successor to the discontinued MTX-R) vs Mares Fusion 52X
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Apeks MTX-RC (current single-cylinder successor to the discontinued MTX-R) is cheaper at —. Every spec and price links to its source.
Mares
Mares Fusion 52X
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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) |  Mares Fusion 52X |
|---|---|---|
| US price | — | — |
| Brand | Apeks | Mares |
| Released | — | — |
| First stage type | diaphragm | diaphragm |
| Balanced | Yes | Yes |
| Din or yoke | DIN, yoke, and M26 thread | DIN and INT (yoke), convertible |
| Hp lp ports | 2 HP / 5 LP (4 on rotating turret) | — |
| Cold water rated | Yes | Yes |
| Environmentally sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Adjustable venturi controls | venturi lever + opening-effort control knob | Twin Power flow-control switch |
| Weight (g) | — | — |
Sources — Apeks MTX-RC (current single-cylinder successor to the discontinued MTX-R): uk.apeksdiving.com (verified 2026-08-11). Mares Fusion 52X: mares.com (verified 2026-08-11).
What's the difference between the Apeks MTX-RC (current single-cylinder successor to the discontinued MTX-R) and Mares Fusion 52X?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (2 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 Mares Fusion 52X DIN and INT (yoke), convertible
- Adjustable venturi controls: Apeks MTX-RC (current single-cylinder successor to the discontinued MTX-R) venturi lever + opening-effort control knob vs Mares Fusion 52X Twin Power flow-control switch