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Aqua Lung Legend Elite vs Cressi AC25M Master Cromo

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Cressi AC25M Master Cromo is cheaper at $629.95. 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 Aqua Lung Legend Elite Cressi AC25M Master Cromo
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: cressiamerica.com (verified 2026-10-08).

What's the difference between the Aqua Lung Legend Elite and Cressi AC25M Master Cromo?

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

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