Air Optix Aqua vs Biofinity

Air Optix Aqua from Alcon Inc. and Biofinity from CooperVision Inc. are high-performance monthly replaceable contact lenses using a silicone hydrogel material. Both lenses are approved for extended wear (6 nights / 7 days) as prescribed by your eye care practitioner.
Biofinity lets more oxygen pass through the lens to your eye, is slightly thinner than Air Optix Aqua and covers a broader prescription range (from -12.0D to +8.00D). The average daily cost of both lenses is in a similar range.

By the way, the two companies have released 'upgraded' versions of the two lenses: Biofinity Energys and Air Optix with Hydraglyde. A comparison can be found here.

Air Optix Aqua and Biofinity - Spec Sheets

AIR OPTIX AQUA		Biofinity
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Manufacturer	Alcon Inc.	CooperVision, Inc. part of The Cooper Companies Inc.
Release Date	2008	2007
Prescription Parameters
Replacement Schedule	Monthly	Monthly
Wearing Details	Daily wear or up to 6 nights extended wear	Daily wear or up to 6 nights or 7 days extended wear
Sphere Powers	+6.00D to -8.00D (in 0.25 steps) -8.50D to -10.00D (in 0.5 steps)	-12.00D to +8.00D (in 0.5 steps after +-6.00D)
Base Curves	8.6 mm	8.6 mm
Diameters	14.2 mm	14.0 mm
Technical Parameters
FDA Group	V	V
Lens Material	Silicone hydrogel (Lotrafilcon B)	Silicone hydrogel (Comfilcon A)
Lens Design	Aspherical	Aspherical
Wetting Agents	Yes - PVP - PEG	None
% of Material	67%	52%
% of Water	33%	48%
Center Thickness	0.08 mm	0.08 mm
Oxygen Transmission	138 Dk/t	160 Dk/t
Modulus	1.0 MPa	0.75 MPa
Other Features
Special Features	TriComfort™ Technology High wettability through low contact angle. Permanent plasma treatment for a smooth surface. SmartShield Technology	Aquaform® Technology Aspheric Optics
UV Blocking	No	No
Dynamic Light Absorption	No	No
Visibility Tint	Yes Light Blue (VISITINT®)	Yes (Sofblue®)
Inside-out Mark	No	No
Packaging, Pricing and Offers
Packaging Details	6 lenses per box, each lens in a foil-sealed plastic package containing phosphate buffered saline with (or without) 1% copolymer 845	6 lenses per box, immersed in buffered 0.83% saline
Price Range	$30 - $50	$35 - $50
Cost per Day	$0.17 - $0.28	$0.19 - $0.28
Online Retailers	Special Deals	Special Deals

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Conclusion:

Biofinity covers a wider range of available powers than the Air Optix Aqua. Both lenses are available as toric as well as multifocal lenses.