Precision 1 vs. Dailies AquaComfort Plus: Which Daily Lens Should You Choose?
30th Jun 2026
Both Precision 1 and Dailies AquaComfort Plus are made by Alcon, both are daily disposables, and both show up constantly in Australian optometry fittings — but they're aimed at genuinely different things. One is a modern silicone hydrogel lens built for all-day moisture and UV protection; the other is an older-generation hydrogel lens prized for being gentle and easy to tolerate. Here's how they actually compare.
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If UV protection and a more modern lens material matter to you, Precision 1 is worth raising with your optometrist. If you've been prescribed a higher-water-content lens with blink-activated moisture and have found it comfortable, Dailies AquaComfort Plus is a perfectly solid, well-established choice. Either way, don't swap one for the other without checking with your optometrist first.
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Quick Comparison Table
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| Feature | Precision 1 | Dailies AquaComfort Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Alcon | Alcon |
| Material | Verofilcon A (silicone hydrogel) | Nelfilcon A (hydrogel) |
| Comfort technology | SmartSurface® (>80% water content at lens surface) | Blink-Activated Moisture |
| Oxygen transmissibility (Dk/t at −3.00D) | 100 | 26 |
| Diameter (DIA) | 14.2 mm | 14.0 mm |
| Base curve (BC) | 8.3 mm | 8.7 mm |
| UV blocking | Class 1 (>90% UVA / 99% UVB) | Not highlighted in specs |
| Astigmatism option | Yes — Precision 1 for Astigmatism | Yes — Dailies AquaComfort Plus Toric |
| Multifocal option | No | Yes — Dailies AquaComfort Plus Multifocal |
| Lensworld.com.au 30-pack price | $42.95 | $38.95 |
| Lensworld.com.au 90-pack price | $99.95 | $86.95 |
*Prices checked at time of writing and subject to change — always confirm on the live Lensworld product pages.
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Comfort and Moisture Technology
The two lenses take quite different approaches to staying comfortable.
Precision 1 uses Alcon's SmartSurface® Technology — an ultra-thin, moisture-rich layer that keeps over 80% water content right at the lens surface, where it actually touches your eye. Being a silicone hydrogel material (verofilcon A), it also transmits considerably more oxygen than a traditional hydrogel — a Dk/t of 100, versus 26 for AquaComfort Plus.
Dailies AquaComfort Plus takes an older but well-proven route: Blink-Activated Moisture technology. With 69% water content in the Nelfilcon A material itself, the lens releases a small amount of wetting agent every time you blink, which is part of why it's remained popular for so long, including with wearers who find newer silicone hydrogel lenses too firm.
A look at real reviews from both lenses shows how that plays out in practice — including one customer who's tried both back to back.
Precision 1 reviews:
"Purchased these lenses as i travel a lot and they are very convenient. No need to clean or store them in solution or case just pop in a new pair every day." — Anne T.
"I actually purchased precision 1 lenses by a typo, i usually buy aqua comfort plus, but chose the wrong option. However as soon as i put the lense in my eyes i could tell that they were super easy and clearer and the comfort is amazing. I will for sure staying with precision 1, i love them." — Janette C.
"These are a great high mid range option but don't quite hit the premium mark of the Acuvue Oasys Hydrolyxe or Dailies Total 1s. Can be worn for 12 hours comfortably and are reliably packaged - which is a huge win for regular daily contact wearers. Definitely worth trying out but your mileage may vary." — Lance H.
Dailies AquaComfort Plus reviews:
"Seems slightly thinner than my usual ones but it hasn't impacted the performance and the savings on cost makes it well worth the purchase." — Ryan B., NSW
"This is my second time purchasing these dailies. I use them usually at the weekends since during the week I sit in front of the computer. I like them. Recommend it." — Dila P.
"Great product. Best Daily lens I have come across that lasts all day. Keeps eye moist." — Krishna H., WA
"The Dailies Aqua Comfort Plus is a great product. I've been wearing them for years." — Martin M., NSW
Janette's review is particularly useful here: she's an existing AquaComfort Plus wearer who ended up trying Precision 1 by accident and found it clearer and more comfortable — a genuine, unprompted head-to-head data point between exactly the two lenses this article is about. Ryan's and Martin's reviews are a reminder that AquaComfort Plus still has loyal, long-term wearers despite being the older-generation material — comfort really does come down to individual eyes, not just spec sheets.
UV Protection in Australian Conditions
This is one of the clearest differences between the two. Australia has some of the highest UV radiation levels in the world, so it's a genuinely relevant factor, not just a marketing line.
Precision 1 includes Class 1 UV blocking, filtering more than 90% of UVA and 99% of UVB rays. AquaComfort Plus doesn't list UV blocking as part of its design.
Can You Switch Between These Lenses?
Short answer: not without an updated fitting.
Precision 1 has an 8.3 mm base curve and 14.2 mm diameter; AquaComfort Plus has an 8.7 mm base curve and 14.0 mm diameter. They're also different lens materials entirely — silicone hydrogel versus hydrogel — which affects how much oxygen reaches your eye and how the lens behaves on the eye surface. Even if your prescription power is identical on paper, swapping between them without a proper check isn't something to do casually.
Price and Pack Sizes
For Australians ordering online, the cost difference is modest:
The roughly $13 gap on the 90-pack mostly reflects Precision 1's UV blocking and silicone hydrogel material — not a dramatic difference either way, but worth knowing if budget is a deciding factor.
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Order Precision 1 Order Dailies AquaComfort Plus Browse daily contact lensesWant Even More Hydration? Alcon's Newer Technology: Dailies Total 1
If neither of these is quite hitting the mark — particularly if your eyes run dry by the afternoon — it's worth knowing both of these lenses sit below Alcon's newest and most premium daily lens, Dailies Total 1. As one Precision 1 reviewer (Lance H.) put it, Precision 1 is "a great high mid range option but don't quite hit the premium mark of the Acuvue Oasys Hydrolyxe or Dailies Total 1s." Total 1 uses Water Gradient Technology, reaching close to 100% water content at the outer surface and a Dk/t of 156 — noticeably higher breathability than either lens compared here. It costs more ($54.95 for a 30-pack, $129.95 for a 90-pack), and like AquaComfort Plus, it doesn't include UV blocking.
We've already covered how it stacks up in detail elsewhere, so rather than repeat that ground:
If you're choosing between Precision 1 and Dailies Total 1 specifically, see Are Premium Lenses Worth It? Precision 1 vs Dailies Total 1 Compared.
If you're choosing between AquaComfort Plus and Dailies Total 1, see Dailies Total 1 vs. Dailies Aquacomfort Plus: Why One of These Lenses Stands Out.
Considering Dailies Total 1 instead?
Use these links only if Dailies Total 1 matches your current contact lens prescription.
Which Lens Should You Choose?
Precision 1 may suit you if:
- You've already been fitted and prescribed this lens by your optometrist
- Built-in UV protection matters to you, given how much time most Australians spend outdoors
- You prefer a modern silicone hydrogel lens with high oxygen transmissibility
Dailies AquaComfort Plus may suit you if:
- You've already been fitted and prescribed this lens by your optometrist
- You've found hydrogel lenses more comfortable than silicone hydrogel options in the past
- Your prescription fits the lens's fixed base curve and diameter
FAQs
Is Precision 1 better than Dailies AquaComfort Plus?
Not universally — Precision 1 offers higher oxygen transmissibility and UV protection, while AquaComfort Plus has a longer track record and works well for wearers who find silicone hydrogel lenses too firm. The right lens is the one matched to your eyes by your optometrist.
Can I switch from Dailies AquaComfort Plus to Precision 1?
Not without an updated fitting. The two lenses use different materials, base curves, and diameters, so even an identical prescription power doesn't mean they'll fit or feel the same.
Which is cheaper on Lensworld.com.au?
Dailies AquaComfort Plus is cheaper at both the 30-pack and 90-pack size, by a few dollars. Prices change, so check the live product pages before ordering.
Does either lens protect against Australia's UV levels?
Precision 1 includes Class 1 UV blocking. AquaComfort Plus does not. Neither replaces sunglasses — a contact lens only covers the cornea, not the rest of the eye or surrounding skin.
What if I want something even more hydrating than both of these?
Dailies Total 1 is Alcon's premium option above both lenses, with a Dk/t of 156 and near-100% surface water content via Water Gradient Technology. See the comparison links above for the full breakdown against each lens.
References
- Alcon product specifications for Precision 1
- Alcon product specifications for Dailies AquaComfort Plus
- Alcon product specifications for Dailies Total 1
- Cancer Council Australia — Fact sheet: Eye protection
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