Update April 5th, 2017 – Only One New Portable Oxygen Concentrator for 2017, Inogen One G4 – The lightest with most oxygen available. So small you can wear it!
Update: 7-08-2016 – “Full 2016 Review”, 2016 Portable Oxygen Concentrator Guide – Compared and Reviewed.
2-22-2016, Update for 2016 Portable Oxygen Concentrators, see this post for what is new for 2016, update, review and technical data. 2016 Portable Oxygen Concentrators Updated – Reviews, Charts & Tech Data.
Updated, 7-30-2015: New Portable Oxygen Concentrators Reviews, Comparisons and Technical Data.
It’s time for the new “2015 Portable Oxygen Concentrators Chart Update and Reviews“. The Pulmonary Paper has put out their yearly review of all portable oxygen concentrators on the market and Main Clinic Supply tells you which are the best in the market for 2015.
The top 4 portable oxygen concentrators are listed below. They are chosen first by their ability to keep the patient oxygenated and then by convenience.
Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POCs) have become increasingly high tech in 2015, allowing for increased oxygen delivery, small devices that are even stylish. Oxygen tanks and bottles, that are clumsy and ugly plus require refilling, are becoming increasingly obsolete.
Do your research below and decide which machine suits your oxygen needs and lifestyle the best. Look forward to going outdoors and stop dreading to leave the house, hauling those awful tanks around.
Reclaim your freedom with a new Portable Oxygen Concentrator!
Our 2015 Portable Oxygen Recommendations |
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Inogen One G3 |
Inogen One G2 |
Respironics SimplyGo | O2 Concepts OxLife | |
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| PRODUCTION & DELIVERY | ||||
| Maximum Oxygen Production (mL/min) | 840 mL/min (0.84 LPM) | 1,260 mL/min (1.26 LPM) | 2,000 mL/min (2.0 LPM) | 3,000 mL/min (3.0 LPM) |
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Available Settings
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Pulse 1 to 6 | Pulse 1 to 6 |
| Continuous 0.5 to 2 LPM | Continuous 1 to 3 LPM | |||
| Pulse Delivery Type | Minute Vol. Delivery: Dose decreases as rate rises | Minute Vol. Delivery: Dose decreases as rate rises | Combination Fixed/Minute Vol. Delivery* | Fixed Delivery 16 mL per setting |
| DOSE VOLUMES PER BREATH* | ||||
| 2 LPM Continuous Flow: 15 BPM: 44mL 30 BPM: 22mL | ||||
| 4 LPM Continuous Flow: 15 BPM: 88mL 30 BPM: 44mL | ||||
| 6 LPM Continuous Flow: 15 BPM: 133mL 30 BPM: 66mL | ||||
| *Approximate Continuous Flow volumes at 2, 4, and 6 LPM are provided for comparison to maximum volumes delivered. | ||||
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Maximum Delivered Pulse Volume
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15 BPM: 56 mL | 15 BPM: 60 mL | 15 BPM: 72 mL |
96 mL
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| 30 BPM: 28 mL | 30 BPM: 30 mL | 30 BPM: 66 mL | ||
| WEIGHT (UNIT + STANDARD BATTERY); ADD UP TO 5LBS. FOR ACCESSORIES | ||||
| Unit & Battery (Approx.) | 5 lbs. | 7 lbs. | 10 lbs. | 19 lbs. (with 2 batteries) |
| STANDARD SINGLE BATTERY OPERATION TIMES | ||||
| Approx. Battery Time at Pulse Setting 2 | 3.0 hours (est.) | 4.0 hours (est.) | 3.0 hours (20 BPM) | 2.9 hours (20 BPM) |
| ALL UNITS APPROVED FOR FLIGHT BY FAA | ||||
| Max. Altitude | 10,000 ft. | 10,000 ft. | 10,000 ft. | 13,123 ft. |
| Other Portable Oxygen Concentrators | ||||
| PULSE DELIVERY |
CONTINUOUS FLOW | |||
| Invacare XPO2 | Precision EasyPulse | SeQual Eclipse 3/5 | SeQual eQuinox | |
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| Invacare XPO2 | Precision EasyPulse | SeQual Eclipse 3/5 | SeQual eQuinox | |
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| Maximum Oxygen Production (mL/min) | 840 mL/min (0.84 LPM) | 780 mL/min (0.78 LPM) | 3,000 mL/min (3.0 LPM) | 3,000 mL/min (3.0 LPM) |
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Available Settings
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1 to 5
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Pulse 1 to 6 | Pulse 1 to 6 |
| Continuous 0.5 to 3 LPM | Continuous 0.5 to 3 LPM | |||
| Pulse Delivery Type | Minute Vol. Delivery: Dose decreases as rate rises | Minute Vol. Delivery: Dose decreases as rate rises | Fixed Delivery 16 mL per setting | Fixed Delivery 16 mL per setting |
| DOSE VOLUMES PER BREATH* | ||||
| 2 LPM Continuous Flow: 15 BPM: 44mL 30 BPM: 22mL | ||||
| 4 LPM Continuous Flow: 15 BPM: 88mL 30 BPM: 44mL | ||||
| 6 LPM Continuous Flow: 15 BPM: 133mL 30 BPM: 66mL | ||||
| *Approximate Continuous Flow volumes at 2, 4, and 6 LPM are provided for comparison to maximum volumes delivered. | ||||
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Maximum Delivered Pulse Volume
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15 BPM: 56 mL | 15 BPM: 52 mL | 96 mL |
96 mL
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| 30 BPM: 28 mL | 30 BPM: 26 mL | |||
| WEIGHT (UNIT + STANDARD BATTERY); ADD UP TO 5LBS. FOR ACCESSORIES | ||||
| Unit & Battery (Approx.) | 6 lbs. | 7 lbs. | 19 lbs. | 14 lbs. |
| STANDARD SINGLE BATTERY OPERATION TIMES | ||||
| Approx. Battery Time at Pulse Setting 2 | 2.5 hours | 3.2 hours (est.) | 5.1 hours (12 BPM) | 2.75 hours (12 BPM) |
| ALL UNITS APPROVED FOR FLIGHT BY FAA | ||||
| Max. Altitude | 10,000 ft. | 9,000 ft. | 13,123 ft. | 13,130 ft. |
| Other Portable Oxygen Concentrators | ||||
| PULSE DELIVERY |
CONTINUOUS FLOW | |||
| AirSep FreeStyle 3 | Inova Labs Activox | DeVilbiss iGo | Invacare Solo2 | |
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| AirSep FreeStyle 3 | Inova Labs Activox | DeVilbiss iGo | Invacare Solo2 | |
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| Maximum Oxygen Production (mL/min) | 500 mL/min (0.5 LPM) | 450 mL/min (0.45 LPM) | 3,000 mL/min (3.0 LPM) | 3,000 mL/min (3.0 LPM) |
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Available Settings
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1 to 3
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1 to 3
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Pulse 1 to 6 | Pulse 1 to 6 |
| Continuous 1 to 3 LPM | Continuous 0.5 to 3 LPM | |||
| Pulse Delivery Type | Minute Vol. Delivery: Dose decreases as rate rises | Minute Vol. Delivery: Dose decreases as rate rises | Fixed Delivery 14 mL per setting | Minute Vol. Delivery: Dose decreases as rate rises |
| DOSE VOLUMES PER BREATH* | ||||
| 2 LPM Continuous Flow: 15 BPM: 44mL 30 BPM: 22mL | ||||
| 4 LPM Continuous Flow: 15 BPM: 88mL 30 BPM: 44mL | ||||
| 6 LPM Continuous Flow: 15 BPM: 133mL 30 BPM: 66mL | ||||
| *Approximate Continuous Flow volumes at 2, 4, and 6 LPM are provided for comparison to maximum volumes delivered. | ||||
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Maximum Delivered Pulse Volume
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15 BPM: 33 mL | 15 BPM: 30 mL | 84 mL |
96 mL
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| 30 BPM: 17 mL | 30 BPM: 15 mL | |||
| WEIGHT (UNIT + STANDARD BATTERY); ADD UP TO 5LBS. FOR ACCESSORIES | ||||
| Unit & Battery (Approx.) | 4 lbs. | 5 lbs. | 19 lbs. | 20 lbs. |
| STANDARD SINGLE BATTERY OPERATION TIMES | ||||
| Approx. Battery Time at Pulse Setting 2 | 2.5 hours | 7.3 hours | 4.7 hours (20 BPM) | 3.5 hours |
| ALL UNITS APPROVED FOR FLIGHT BY FAA | ||||
| Max. Altitude | 12,000 ft. | 10,000 ft. | 13,123 ft. | 10,000 ft. |
