Quick answer: which condoms are the best?
It depends on your needs — but safety and quality always come first. Among the most widely bought and established brands worldwide are Durex (global leader) and the German classic Billy Boy. If you value precise fit with millimetre-accurate sizes, My.Size offers the broadest range. For people with a latex allergy, Skyn's polyisoprene condoms are considered the top choice. If you want sustainable and ethically produced contraception, vegan brands like einhorn or Fair Squared are the right fit. The ‘best' condom is ultimately the one with the right nominal width for your penis circumference — carrying a valid CE mark.
Why condom brands differ
Condoms must meet strict safety requirements — yet brands differ markedly. Some prioritize a wide range of variants, others focus on precise sizing, latex-free materials, ethically sourced raw materials or outstanding value for money. That means there is no single best condom brand for everyone — only the right brand for your specific needs. A good brand comparison goes beyond name recognition and asks about fit, material, variety, price and skin compatibility.
Durex – the global leader with the widest range
Durex (short for ‘Durability, Reliability, Excellence') is one of the most recognized condom brands worldwide. The brand stands for availability, decades of experience and a very broad product range — classic condoms, ultra-thin variants (Feel/Skin), textured products with dots and ribs, flavoured condoms for oral sex, larger sizes and act-prolonging variants (Performa). Anyone looking for a trusted brand and wanting to try different features will quickly find a fit. Available in any supermarket, drugstore and online.
Billy Boy – the German classic with a lifestyle-oriented image
Billy Boy's colourful packaging is recognized by almost everyone in Germany. Billy Boy condoms are produced to strict German and European quality standards (‘Made in Germany'). Beyond the classic range, Billy Boy is best known for playful variants — coloured, flavoured, textured or ribbed — and targets a young, experimental audience. Competitively priced and stocked by virtually every supermarket.
My.Size – the fit revolution with millimetre logic
While many manufacturers only offer standard sizes, My.Size solved the bad-fit problem systematically. The brand carries seven condoms in precise millimetre nominal-width steps — from 45 mm (very slim) to 72 mm (well beyond XXL). If standard condoms slip, pinch or tear, My.Size guarantees the right size. Practical bonus: My.Size offers each size in both classic latex and vegan formulations.
Skyn – number one for latex allergies
For people allergic to natural rubber latex or put off by the latex smell, Skyn (made by Manix/LifeStyles) is the top recommendation. Skyn condoms are made from polyisoprene — a synthetic material that feels extremely soft, conducts body heat excellently and adapts like a second skin. For more on polyisoprene and polyurethane see our latex-free condom guide.
einhorn and Fair Squared – the sustainable pioneers
Sustainability has reached the bedroom too. Brands like einhorn (known for creative design and fair labour conditions) or Fair Squared use fair-trade natural rubber from Sri Lanka and are 100 percent vegan. Specifically, they avoid casein — the animal-derived milk protein often used as a stabilizer in conventional latex production. Both brands offer classic, flavoured and coloured variants. einhorn's packaging design is especially eye-catching and pocket-friendly. A conscious choice for buyers who weigh ecological and social criteria alongside protection and comfort.
Comparison: which brand fits which need?
Six brands, six focuses — quick overview: Durex – USP: huge range, top availability, innovative coatings. Audience: all-rounders and couples seeking variety. Material: mostly natural rubber latex, some latex-free exceptions. Billy Boy – USP: Made in Germany, lifestyle-oriented image, wide flavour/texture palette. Audience: young adults and fun-focused users. Material: natural rubber latex. My.Size – USP: individual sizes from 45 to 72 mm, very safe through perfect fit. Audience: men for whom standard sizes don't work. Material: natural rubber latex and vegan variants. Skyn – USP: feels like real skin, conducts heat perfectly, no latex allergy risk. Audience: latex allergy sufferers and feel-focused users. Material: polyisoprene (synthetic, latex-free). einhorn – USP: sustainable, fair-trade, vegan, very stylish packaging. Audience: eco-conscious and vegans. Material: fair-trade natural rubber latex. Fair Squared – USP: 100 percent vegan, Fairtrade-certified rubber. Audience: buyers with high ethical production standards. Material: fair-trade natural rubber latex.
What to look for when buying the ‘best' condoms
Whatever brand — three criteria are non-negotiable: 1. CE mark: the single most important quality signal. Never buy condoms (including joke or promo items) without a CE mark and a four-digit notified-body number. It guarantees compliance with European norm DIN EN ISO 4074 (latex) or DIN EN ISO 23409 (synthetic) — tear-resistant, leak-proof, with defined material thickness. 2. The right size: even the most expensive Durex tears if it's too small and slips off if it's too large. Measure your penis circumference and use our size chart or size calculator to find the right nominal width. My.Size makes it millimetre-precise. 3. The material: do you or your partner react sensitively to natural rubber latex? Then a latex-free condom (e.g. Skyn with polyisoprene) is the only sensible choice. Independent tests by Stiftung Warentest and Öko-Test regularly check condoms for tear resistance, ingredients and contaminants (e.g. nitrosamines). Worth a look before committing to a new brand.
Bottom line: the best brand is the one with the right size
There is no single best condom brand for everyone — and that's good news. Durex stands out for wide availability and a diverse range, Billy Boy for everyday reliability and a lifestyle-oriented image, My.Size for consistent sizing logic that delivers a precise fit, Skyn for soft latex-free comfort, and sustainable brands like einhorn or Fair Squared for fair-trade raw materials and vegan formulations. What matters is not the marketing budget but which specific product suits your body, situation and personal values. Find the right nominal width first, then confirm material and skin compatibility, and only then consider extras such as texture, flavour or sustainability. Trying a small test pack before stocking up is almost always worth it.
