Safest Covid-19 Face Mask: We Found That Not All N95s On Amazon Are Equal | WSJ

When buying a respirator mask on Amazon, it’s tough to know you’re getting a good one. WSJ put eight N95 and KN95 masks to the test and found not all tested at the required 95% filtration efficiency. Here are experts’ tips for spotting a lesser quality mask. Photo illustration: Ryan Trefes

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[_CarlosA]

Should have pointed out that those KN95s that were below the standard are still completely superior to cloth or typical surgical masks. VERY IMPORTANT TO POINT OUT

[dougpenhall]

But 88.7% filtration is still way better than a cloth mask.

[TomNook.]

Even if the KN95s are below quality, they are still far superior to surgical masks and cloth coverings. We're talking 60-80% better protection

[yasirpk]

Wearing kn95 since the start. Practicing handwashing frequently & social distancing. Avoiding useless contact. Still safe in spite of living in the hotbed NY mid 2020

[thejeffinvade]

They should have filmed this 2 years ago…

[ll]

Only if 3M not charging arm and leg, we will buy it.

[EvanBoyar]

I would like to see someone evaluate the comparative effectiveness of masks for people with and without facial hair.

[gntl]

Go Aaron! Great to see your work here.

[importantname]

surely amazon is responsible for allowing false advertising on it's site. Amazon is making money by selling these false items. Take the Money take the Responsibility!!!

[VintageToiletsRock]

I have been wearing N95 masks nonstop since March 2020 and have been shamed and given strange looks countless times. Turns out I was right all along.

[bir_deb]

That's why we need WSJ. and journalism..Thanks...

[elizabethlind]

As an essential worker I trusted my KN95 mask to protect me. I spent almost $40 for a box of fake knockoffs. It was one you dissected. How could they continue to sell products they know are not 95% effective ?

[GarryBurgess]

That host was wearing the 3M aura 9205+ fish style mask that is my favourite comfortable and very effective mask.

[koomaappa]

South Korea's KF94 masks should have been tested as they are the most comfortable, reliable, protective masks available today.

[mpcartman]

Would’ve been better if they also covered KF94 since thats the mask form factor i prefer

[TheGreatMandalore]

Did you wake up from hibernation? This video would be great 2 years ago

[mr.pizzamarlon]

*I'm not worried about people wearing ANY low quality masks.* I'm more concerned those who don't care about others health and walk around like Covid-19 never happened. 😷😷😷

[eusa]

Um why not TELL us which one to get and give the dang link??? Shing genius, huh?

[samtoo]

The issue here is mask is not just a regular commercial product, it need to be specific regulated who can sell it to assure the product is legit and meet the health requirements

[SuntaX]

Is it possible to list the 6 n95 mask that performed well?