Choosing a condom or sexual wellness protection product usually starts with a simple tension: you want protection you can trust, but you also want the experience to feel good for both people. On top of that, price and pack size matter, especially if you're buying for regular use. In this head-to-head, two condom packs go up against each other: the Ultra Ribbed 10 Count Pack and the Durex Performax 12 Count. Both are latex condoms, but they're built around different priorities.
Quick verdict
If you want a no-fuss condom that handles the essentials without piling on extras, the Ultra Ribbed 10 Count Pack is the better match. If you want a condom with a more complete design, the Durex Performax 12 Count is the stronger pick.
Comparison table
| Product | Listed Price | Pack Size | Texture | Lubricant | Price Bar |
| Ultra Ribbed 10 Count Pack | $8.99 | 10 condoms | Extra ribbed \& deep ribbing | UltraSmooth lubricant | |
| Durex Performax 12 Count | $16.75 | 12 condoms | Ribbed \& dotted | Delay lubricant with Benzocaine; lubricated outside | |
Where each product wins
Where the Ultra Ribbed wins: This pack is all about simplicity. It covers the basics well and doesn't ask you to think about extra features. If you want a straightforward, everyday condom without any fuss, this is the one.
Where the Durex Performax wins: This pack is designed for a more involved experience. It puts more thought into every element, so it appeals to people who want a condom that does more. If you're willing to trade simplicity for extra features, this is the one.
Product notes
Ultra Ribbed 10 Count Pack
The main reason to reach for the Ultra Ribbed 10 Count Pack is its deep ribbing. The ribbing runs at the base and end for increased stimulation, and the UltraSmooth lubricant is meant to boost sensitivity for both partners. Each condom is electronically tested, and the 10-count pack is listed at $8.99. The trade-off is supply: you get 10 condoms, while the Durex Performax pack includes 12. If you're stocking up, that's a real difference. Still, for a simple, lubricated, extra-ribbed condom, this pack is an easy pick.
Durex Performax 12 Count
Durex Performax takes a different approach. Its key feature is a desensitizing lubricant inside that contains 5 percent Benzocaine, designed to help you last longer. The outside is ribbed and dotted, and the outer lubricant is meant to intensify sensation. The regular fit has a nominal width of 56mm, so it's designed for a close, comfortable fit. The 12-count pack is listed at $16.75, which is $7.76 more than the Ultra Ribbed pack. That extra money buys two additional condoms and a more complex design. The limitation is that the delay lubricant isn't for everyone. If benzocaine or a numbing sensation isn't something you want, you're paying extra for a feature you may not use. For a condom with delay lubricant, though, this is the stronger option.
Final choice by use case
- Choose the Ultra Ribbed 10 Count Pack when you want a simple condom that doesn't overcomplicate things.
- Choose the Durex Performax 12 Count when you want a more feature-rich condom that does more for you.
