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3M 8511 Paint Sanding Valved N95 Cool Flow Respirator 10 Pack
Last Updated: June 25, 2021 (Refresh Now)
7.8
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/10
Total Reviews
999
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451
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Review Analysis - 538 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Body
117fit, masks, wear, nose, valve
+64%
-36%
" ... I'm able to comfortably wear these masks for hours while working without getting my glasses fogged up. ... "
" ... Been in construction and have used these for years. ... "
" ... Bought these a year ago to wear while working with cedar. ... I only used two or three as I found them easily reusable as long as you protect the side that touches your face when done working. ... "
" ... Hopefully we don't have to use them but they fit great. ... "
" ... It is comfortable. ... "
" ... The cool flow valve allows me to breathe without feeling extremely hot and suffocated. ... "
" ... I got these before the covid and am glad that I had them on hand. ... "
" ... Gets super hot but works for protection for sure! ... "
Marketplace
81amazon, opened, product, masks, received
+47%
-53%
" ... The Lot Number is not on the bottom of the box. ... "
" ... I bought 2 boxes, one of them came with a totally broken package! ... "
" ... Unable to return ... "
" ... Box was open and one of the masks was missing. ... "
" ... One box in the shipment came in already ripped opened. ... "
" ... The box is broken. ... "
" ... Also this product can not be returned. ... "
" ... This product is counterfeit. ... "
Body / Comfort
72mask, masks, fit, wearing, nose
+65%
-35%
" ... The cool flow valve allows me to breathe without feeling extremely hot and suffocated. ... "
" ... comfortable to use, fits well. ... "
" ... Feels very secure. ... "
" ... Masks do what it is supposed to do , light weight and secure fit . ... "
" ... These are EXCELLENT N95 Respirator masks. ... "
" ... One belt over the neck and the other over the head, but it is good. ... "
" ... Decently comfortable and with the exhalation valve they're a step ahead of many masks. ... "
" ... I'm able to comfortably wear these masks for hours while working without getting my glasses fogged up. ... "
Price
40worth, money, mask, coronavirus, 00
+85%
-15%
" ... This is a very good respirator mask for the money. ... "
" ... Taking advantage with the high price ... "
" ... The reason I Hebe the item 4 stars is because the price ... "
" ... I was lucky enough to get two of the last few boxes before the enormous price hike and would have loved to keep the product for potential coronavirus threat, CA wildfires, etc. ... "
" ... Original price was worth purchasing this. ... "
" ... A little expensive - I purchased these in the second week of February before coronavirus was huge in the US and the price was $50 for 10 masks at that time, which is a steal now and it's the last week of March. ... "
" ... Worth every penny. ... "
" ... Definitely worth the coin . ... "
Marketplace / Delivery
39opened, received, delivery, time, package
+51%
-49%
" ... Quick delivery and as expected. ... "
" ... Received and thanks ... "
" ... I bought a box of these in 2014 @ $17.00 per box. ... "
" ... The seller was excellent at replying when I asked a question and delivered them as soon as possible. ... "
" ... I bought a box of these in 2014 @ $17.00 per box. ... "
" ... The mask works great and was shipped on time! ... "
" ... As many mentioned the package came in without any proper seal. ... "
" ... I received it in time. ... "
Body / Fit
38mask, face, vent, snug, masks
+76%
-24%
" ... If you fit them correctly, they will be snug but you have a good seal and are good to go into the messy. ... "
" ... Hopefully we don't have to use them but they fit great. ... "
" ... Close secure tight fit. ... "
" ... Adjusts to fit over your nose w/o leaks and is comfortable enough for long time wear. ... "
" ... Have aluminum over the nose to bend to fit your face more closely and fits fairly snugly. ... "
" ... The vent works because it’s harder to breathe with the mask on and I got out of breath just walking up stairs In these! ... "
" ... They fit is really snug. ... "
" ... Fit snug and comfortably. ... "
Body / Build Quality
35masks, protect, valve, plastic, elastic
+46%
-54%
" ... 1st order Each mask was in a baggie, not sealed but gave some protection to grab one and take with you, these were not. ... These are not designed for coronavirus and do not have earloops it’s a headband. ... If That’s your only concern the headband is better. ... "
" ... Careful when trying to buy ! ... "
" ... It will not protect you! ... "
" ... The elastics are on the top and bottom of the mask instead of the sides. ... "
" ... There was no seal around the box and masks were in a plastic bag. ... "
" ... They come in a wide plastic bag inside the box and are not sealed there either! ... "
" ... The masks were not in a seal plastic bag, but instead, it has a cheap plastic seal on top. ... "
" ... Questionable if this is 3M mask as straps are stapled to mask-never had this before. ... "
Marketplace / Marketplace
32product, fake, seller, masks, 3m
+66%
-34%
" ... I have been using these masks for years and I have ordered them 3 times from Amazon alone. ... My last order was in July 2018 ... "
" ... product as described ... "
" ... This seller selling the exact same product for $179 needs to be reviewed and removed by Amazon. ... "
" ... The risk of not having lung protection for the tradesman is genuine. ... "
" ... Thanks for seller! ... Thank you so much! ... "
" ... This was an original 3M product. ... "
" ... Thank the dieties that we can get these again. ... "
" ... I received it in time. ... "
Usage
28family, easy, masks, mask, breath
+96%
-4%
" ... Look good, with good instructions. ... "
" ... When everyone was stocking up on these masks as preppers the masses were making fun of them. ... "
" ... This is a good product, but cannot be used on a plane m ... "
" ... Worked well for my bathroom renovation (old plaster . ... "
" ... Great filtration for particulates and dust, both when breathing in or out, and is perfect for sanding etc., or a trip to thevgrocery store when Covid masks are required. ... "
" ... I have had respirator training, and yes, these are a respirator. ... "
" ... Came in handy for traveling with the outbreak of Coronavirus, too. ... "
" ... Like the valve that allows easier exhaling ... "
Cleaning
23masks, particles, mask, sanding, virus
+74%
-26%
" ... Great filtration for particulates and dust, both when breathing in or out, and is perfect for sanding etc., or a trip to thevgrocery store when Covid masks are required. ... "
" ... Got one thing that may needs improve is that: the plastic bag in it should be sealed, it is easy to get dirt into the box. ... "
" ... Much more effective than home made cloth masks. ... "
" ... They work great, are relatively comfortable to wear, and filter out dust and other garbage in the air when cleaning. ... Now people are using them to block out the coronavirus when it attaches to airborne particles. ... "
" ... Very useful for preventing odors while cleaning home. ... "
" ... Having lived through multiple wildfire seasons, and now the pandemic, these masks have been very important for helping filter smoke particles in particular while dealing with ongoing environmental disasters. ... "
" ... Got these the summer of 2019, used a few around the shop - they're great for keeping sanding and other dust out of your sinuses. ... "
" ... I purchased these for cleaning my bird's cage. ... They work great for any kind of household chores with particulates in the air, like cleaning vacuums, etc. ... "
Reliability
21months, last, ago, working, mask
+67%
-33%
" ... bought a few months before covid hit and good thing I did!! ... "
" ... They have not been tampered with. ... "
" ... Been using this mask for years. ... "
" ... I’ve been putting off that project for years anyway so it’s all good.🕺 ... "
" ... I'm glad I was able to purchase this last year. ... "
" ... I bought a box of these like four years ago. ... "
" ... Been in construction and have used these for years. ... "
" ... It's harder to breathe, but that lets one know that it is working. ... "
Marketplace / Defective Delivery
16opened, broken, sealed, received, package
+6%
-94%
" ... only got 9/10 and seemed it was already opened (unsealed)! ... "
" ... The box is broken. ... "
" ... box was not sealed. ... "
" ... And even though purchased from Amazon, and was Amazon choice, they will not accept return even though it’s defective. ... "
" ... The product box was completely crushed and partially open . ... "
" ... I bought 2 boxes, one of them came with a totally broken package! ... "
" ... I received my order late and the boxes were damaged. ... One of the masks was also damaged. ... "
" ... Not sealed and I received the opened package. ... "
Cut
15sanding, cut, mowing, grass, bridge
+60%
-40%
" ... I use these when I cut grass. ... "
" ... Work great for painting and mowing. ... "
" ... It is good, although the nose part is not completely sealed so air could still come through the gap above the nose. ... "
" ... It is good, although the nose part is not completely sealed so air could still come through the gap above the nose. ... "
" ... I like that the metal bar allows you to conform to your nose and the breathing box helps cut down on fogging ... "
" ... Bought for wearing when cutting the grass. ... "
" ... Great mask for sanding. ... "
" ... I use these when I mow the lawn. ... "
Marketplace / Returns
14returning, amazon, refund, even, boxes
-100%
" ... Also this product can not be returned. ... "
" ... And even though purchased from Amazon, and was Amazon choice, they will not accept return even though it’s defective. ... "
" ... I am missing 4 boxes of masks or due a refund. ... "
" ... I’ve asked Amazon to investigate and they are thankfully refunding me. ... "
" ... Do not waste your money since I can’t even return them. ... "
" ... It is not even returnable!!!!!!!!! ... "
" ... Over priced and difficult return policy. ... Expect to lose money when returning for refund ... "
" ... Not as expected and never disclosed that I can’t return it ... "
Marketplace / Original Product
113m, product, n95, masks, counterfeit
+27%
-73%
" ... These are non refundable fake masks that come in oversized 3M boxes that are opened and not sealed! ... "
" ... This is not an authentic 3M n95 mask, and is one of the many global fraudulent products. ... I bought a fake. ... "
" ... If Amazon does not resolve, I will refer to FDA as suspected counterfeit. ... "
" ... This is a fake one. ... "
" ... This product is counterfeit. ... "
" ... It’s like killing people if it’s fake N95. ... "
" ... Fake product alert! ... "
" ... this product is fake, not 3M, it's useless ... "
Usage / For Travel
9masks, year, wore, traveling, plane
+89%
-11%
" ... This is a good product, but cannot be used on a plane m ... "
" ... Great filtration for particulates and dust, both when breathing in or out, and is perfect for sanding etc., or a trip to thevgrocery store when Covid masks are required. ... "
" ... It was not an accident when I purchased it ahead, I just want to bring it for my trip for our country’s last volcanic eruptions. ... "
" ... Came in handy for traveling with the outbreak of Coronavirus, too. ... "
" ... Packed a box for travel. ... It came in handy when traveling in public places. ... "
" ... I felt safe and was able to actually breathe on my three flights home. ... "
" ... I bought this about a week ago, took 5 days before shipped, but at least I have this for my family who needs to travel aboard next month. ... "
" ... Last year, I wore a mask on the plane during our holiday trip ... This year we both wore masks on the plane. ... "
Usage / Capacity
9yard, house, travel, bought, ago
+100%
" ... installation and hanging drywall in a fix and flip house. ... "
" ... I have split them up between myself and my family. ... "
" ... I sure was happy to have the extra for me and my family. ... "
" ... Bought for yard care in dusty environment about a year ago. ... "
" ... I ordered enough for family and friends to each have one -- for reuse. ... "
" ... Worked well for my bathroom renovation (old plaster . ... "
" ... Used for home project. ... "
" ... I bought this about a week ago, took 5 days before shipped, but at least I have this for my family who needs to travel aboard next month. ... "
Performance
7good, get, done, price
+86%
-14%
" ... Did the job. ... "
" ... They seemed to get the job done well. ... "
" ... good use with confidence on its reliability ... "
" ... They get the job done ... "
Usage / Ease
6breath, sure, instructions, breathing, mask
+100%
" ... Easy to breath and work great ... "
" ... Like the valve that allows easier exhaling ... "
" ... Look good, with good instructions. ... "
" ... I found it easy to breath when it was on compared to other masks ... "
" ... Breathing was easy. ... "
Software
6get, use, mask, corona, bought
+17%
-83%
" ... I hope I didn’t get the virus. ... "
" ... Mask works OK with dust, but I would not trust it to an epidemic virus ... "
" ... POSSIBLY SPREADING THIS VIRUS BECAUSE THEY CAN'T AFFORD A MASK. ... "
" ... I bought it for preventing the virus, but I am afraid to use this now because what if it was contaminated? ... "
Body / Storage
6masks, box, plastic, opened, open
-100%
" ... They come in a wide plastic bag inside the box and are not sealed there either! ... "
" ... There was no seal around the box and masks were in a plastic bag. ... "
" ... I bought two boxes of 10 masks, one of the boxes' lids was mashed in (as if it had been opened and closed) - there were only 9 masks in this box. ... potentially contaminating that bag. ... "
" ... The packaging was almost open, The bottom is open, and the top is poorly sealed with a big gap. ... "
" ... was previously torn open and bag was already opened. ... "
Marketplace / Packing
5good, box
+80%
-20%
" ... I like how it was packaged ... "
" ... Good packing, happy buying ... "
" ... Good product, packaging is kinda cheap though. ... "
" ... Convenient packaging as well. ... "
Marketplace / Product As Described
5product, one, exactly, came, advertised
+100%
" ... Came faster than expected and it was exactly as described. ... "
" ... The masks came exactly as described. ... "
" ... Product is just as advertised. ... "
" ... product as described ... "
" ... Good and same as advertised ... "
Cooling
5flow, valve
+40%
-60%
" ... theres no cool flow . ... "
" ... Not what was described in the ad I got 8210s vs 8511 with the cool flow valve. ... "
" ... Not cool pad. ... "
Body / Size
5would
+100%
" ... Now if only the compact versions would become available, it would be perfect. ... "
" ... The formed/molded construction may not be as convenient to carry as a flat fold model ... "
" ... With Covid, it came in handy. ... "
" ... Packed a box for travel. ... "
Body / Design
5feels, wearer, thinner, protect, pandemic
+100%
" ... The elastic is much better - not the rubber kind. ... "
" ... I can assure that mask are are feels the same, visually are the same compare to the pre pandemic masks that I still to have. ... "
" ... The mask is designed to protect the wearer. ... "
" ... Feels very secure. ... "
Body / Weight
4light, wearing, masks, fit
+100%
" ... Great price, respiratory valve to release moisture, light weight ... "
" ... Perform well and light weight. ... "
" ... Masks do what it is supposed to do , light weight and secure fit . ... "
" ... Wearing is comfortable and light weight, inhaling and exhaling are both freely. ... "
Body / Cover
3previously, plastic, opened, open, masks
-100%
" ... There was no seal around the box and masks were in a plastic bag. ... "
" ... potentially contaminating that bag. ... "
" ... was previously torn open and bag was already opened. ... "
Battery
3wear, price, last
+33%
-67%
" ... You should be charged with a crime. ... "
" ... Also, no full-refund and charged me $35.45 until now! ... "
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Body
Size: 118.11 meters