Our verdict
The Perk T-Shirt and Buck Mason T-Shirt are close. We gave the Perk T-Shirt a slight edge at 9/10 over the Buck Mason T-Shirt at 8.5/10 — close enough that fit matters more than the score. Most comfortable T-shirt we've tested—10/10 comfort—worth the premium $35 price despite minor fit issues.
Our pick
Perk T-Shirt
Buck Mason T-Shirt
$45
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| Attribute | Perk T-Shirt | Buck Mason T-Shirt |
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| Our rating | 9/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Best for | Most comfortable T-shirt we've tested—10/10 comfort—worth the premium $35 price despite minor fit issues. | Buck Mason tees are our go-to for a reason: we've worn them 4+ years and they hold shape, color, and fit through repeated washing. |
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Which one is right for you?
Choose the Perk T-Shirt if…
Most comfortable T-shirt we've tested—10/10 comfort—worth the premium $35 price despite minor fit issues.
- 10/10 comfort rating beats Buck Mason and Fresh Clean Tees
- Exceptionally soft and breathable Pima Cotton
Choose the Buck Mason T-Shirt if…
Buck Mason tees are our go-to for a reason: we've worn them 4+ years and they hold shape, color, and fit through repeated washing.
- Holds shape, color, and fit through repeated washing
- Made in the USA
Why we rate them this way
Perk T-Shirt — 9/10
Most comfortable T-shirt we've tested—10/10 comfort—worth the premium $35 price despite minor fit issues.
What we liked: 10/10 comfort rating beats Buck Mason and Fresh Clean Tees, Exceptionally soft and breathable Pima Cotton, Gets softer with washing, improves over time, Doesn't look sloppy, clean appearance.
Worth knowing: $35 is at the top of their spending range for T-shirts, Fit runs a little wide at mid-section, Boardroom-ready marketing claim is misleading.
Buck Mason T-Shirt — 8.5/10
Buck Mason tees are our go-to for a reason: we've worn them 4+ years and they hold shape, color, and fit through repeated washing.
What we liked: Holds shape, color, and fit through repeated washing, Made in the USA, Soft and gets softer over time, Durable—reviewer has worn them 4+ years, Better value than premium competitors ($25–45 vs $60+).
Worth knowing: Lighter colors show chest hair due to breathable weave, More expensive than budget basics like Target, Slub version has less uniform color than Pima.
Common questions
Is the Perk T-Shirt or the Buck Mason T-Shirt better?
We rated the Perk T-Shirt 9/10 and the Buck Mason T-Shirt 8.5/10, so we lean Perk T-Shirt — but it depends on what you want it for (see "which one is right for you" on the page).
How much do the Perk T-Shirt and Buck Mason T-Shirt cost?
The Buck Mason T-Shirt is listed at $45. We don't have a current price on file for the Perk T-Shirt — check the latest on its review page.
What's the difference between the Perk T-Shirt and the Buck Mason T-Shirt?
Short version — Perk T-Shirt: Most comfortable T-shirt we've tested—10/10 comfort—worth the premium $35 price despite minor fit issues. Buck Mason T-Shirt: Buck Mason tees are our go-to for a reason: we've worn them 4+ years and they hold shape, color, and fit through repeated washing.