Question Apeks XTX200 vs Aqualung Legend Elite vs Other?

[Still Kicking]

"Why should a non-technician diver have to remove a faceplate and check that the lever is horizontal after a simple hose change? That's ridiculous."

Fair point.

But why should a diver have to carry a Torx screwdriver and deal with micro o-rings to remove a faceplate and clear sand from a second stage. Scubapro has some equally ridiculous designs.

Even the plastic lock pin on most SP second stages is PITA to deal with in the field.

 

[admikar]

That's not the point.
We can criticize every brand there is, but OP asked about Apeks.

 

[grantmac]

It’s overall fine but it does have the slight annoyance that it only has a single HP port. And it’s getting harder to service

Buy a 3960, it'll come with OPV and 2 HP ports. They are a manufacturer who will offer technician training to regular divers.