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Aqua Lung Legend Elite 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 Aqua Lung Legend Elite Hollis 200LX + DCX (current flagship, corrected from the discontinued seed "500SE")
US price $749.95
BrandAqua LungHollis
Released
First stage type diaphragm diaphragm
Balanced Yes Yes
Din or yoke DIN and INT (yoke), convertible DIN and yoke
Hp lp ports 2 HP / 5 LP
Cold water rated Yes Yes
Environmentally sealed Yes Yes
Adjustable venturi controls adjustable breathing-resistance knob + dive/pre-dive venturi switch diver-adjustable inhalation knob + adjustable dive/pre-dive venturi switch
Weight (g)

Sources — Aqua Lung Legend Elite: aqualung.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 Aqua Lung Legend Elite and Hollis 200LX + DCX (current flagship, corrected from the discontinued seed "500SE")?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (2 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Din or yoke: Aqua Lung Legend Elite DIN and INT (yoke), convertible vs Hollis 200LX + DCX (current flagship, corrected from the discontinued seed "500SE") DIN and yoke
  • Adjustable venturi controls: Aqua Lung Legend Elite adjustable breathing-resistance knob + dive/pre-dive venturi switch vs Hollis 200LX + DCX (current flagship, corrected from the discontinued seed "500SE") diver-adjustable inhalation knob + adjustable dive/pre-dive venturi switch

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