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Atomic Aquatics B2 vs Hollis 200LX + DCX

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Hollis 200LX + DCX is cheaper at $749.95. 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 Atomic Aquatics B2 Hollis 200LX + DCX
US price — $749.95
BrandAtomic AquaticsHollis
Released——
First stage type piston diaphragm
Balanced Yes Yes
Din or yoke DIN and yoke DIN and yoke
Hp lp ports 2 HP / 5 LP (on swivel cap) 2 HP / 5 LP
Cold water rated — Yes
Environmentally sealed Yes Yes
Adjustable venturi controls AFC (Automatic Flow Control) with manual detune knob diver-adjustable inhalation knob + adjustable dive/pre-dive venturi switch
Weight (g) 1134 —

Sources — Atomic Aquatics B2: atomicaquatics.com (verified 2026-08-11). Hollis 200LX + DCX: hollis.com (verified 2026-10-08).

What's the difference between the Atomic Aquatics B2 and Hollis 200LX + DCX?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • First stage type: Atomic Aquatics B2 piston vs Hollis 200LX + DCX diaphragm
  • Hp lp ports: Atomic Aquatics B2 2 HP / 5 LP (on swivel cap) vs Hollis 200LX + DCX 2 HP / 5 LP
  • Adjustable venturi controls: Atomic Aquatics B2 AFC (Automatic Flow Control) with manual detune knob vs Hollis 200LX + DCX diver-adjustable inhalation knob + adjustable dive/pre-dive venturi switch

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