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Aqua Lung Legend Elite vs Cressi AC25M Master Cromo (corrected from misspelled seed "Master Crono")

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Cressi AC25M Master Cromo (corrected from misspelled seed "Master Crono") is cheaper at $629.95. Every spec and price links to its source.

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marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Aqua Lung Legend Elite Cressi AC25M Master Cromo (corrected from misspelled seed "Master Crono")
US price $629.95
BrandAqua LungCressi
Released
First stage type diaphragm piston
Balanced Yes Yes
Din or yoke DIN and INT (yoke), convertible DIN (300 bar) and INT/yoke (230 bar) versions
Hp lp ports 2 HP / 5 LP (4 on rotating turret + 1 co-axial hi-flow)
Cold water rated Yes Yes
Environmentally sealed Yes No
Adjustable venturi controls adjustable breathing-resistance knob + dive/pre-dive venturi switch external IP adjustment (Allen key) + venturi knob + adjustable inhalation effort
Weight (g) 1123

Sources — Aqua Lung Legend Elite: aqualung.com (verified 2026-08-11). Cressi AC25M Master Cromo (corrected from misspelled seed "Master Crono"): cressiamerica.com (verified 2026-08-11).

What's the difference between the Aqua Lung Legend Elite and Cressi AC25M Master Cromo (corrected from misspelled seed "Master Crono")?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • First stage type: Aqua Lung Legend Elite diaphragm vs Cressi AC25M Master Cromo (corrected from misspelled seed "Master Crono") piston
  • Din or yoke: Aqua Lung Legend Elite DIN and INT (yoke), convertible vs Cressi AC25M Master Cromo (corrected from misspelled seed "Master Crono") DIN (300 bar) and INT/yoke (230 bar) versions
  • Environmentally sealed: Aqua Lung Legend Elite true vs Cressi AC25M Master Cromo (corrected from misspelled seed "Master Crono") false
  • Adjustable venturi controls: Aqua Lung Legend Elite adjustable breathing-resistance knob + dive/pre-dive venturi switch vs Cressi AC25M Master Cromo (corrected from misspelled seed "Master Crono") external IP adjustment (Allen key) + venturi knob + adjustable inhalation effort

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