My opinion
When I'm not using goggles I use a minima. The bandit has a lower volume, but the bandit is unreliable (often leaks when squeezed), and it gets totally scratched and fogs easily. The minima, however, has a CRAPPY STRAP! My strap broke in half the other day while gearing up. not only is the strap weak, but it is too long, and you can't tighten it enough, and the tightening thingy slips a lot. Erik Y. took his bandit strap and put it on his minima, which I will do to replace my broken strap.
I also have a cressi big eye. I have taken it down to 45m or so, but I definitely waste air equalizing it. Also, the nose pocket is a bit tight, making it harder to re-inhale on the ascent, and that's a major issue because with such a big volume re-inhaling becomes essential.
Eric Fattah
BC, Canada