2016 Portable Oxygen Concentrator Reviews and Comparison Guide
It is here, the official complete Pulmonary Paper’s “2016 Portable Oxygen Concentrator Reviews and Guide”.
In the tables below you will see detailed descriptions and technical specifications of all portable oxygen concentrators on the market updated for 2016. There are not a lot of new additions from the 2015 Portable Oxygen Concentrator Reviews and Comparison Guide.
The first table is “Main Clinic Supply’s 2016 recommended portable oxygen concentrators”. We have selected these from the view of the “Oxygen User”, the best portable oxygen machines that provide many oxygen settings, lightweight portability, manufacturer support and the serviceability of the portable oxygen concentrator. The warranty and maintenance plan you select is very important. Main Clinic Supply offers LIFETIME warranty, service and maintenance plans.
Main Clinic Supply has awarded “Inogen” as the “2016 #1 Top Rated Manufacturer of Portable Oxygen Concentrators”. Inogen in 2016 was able to increase oxygen output in their Inogen G3 Portable Oxygen Concentrator without increasing the size or weight. The 2016 Inogen G3 Portable Oxygen Concentrator now has setting of 1 to 5, up from the original Inogen G3 with a setting of 1 to 4. Inogen also introduced the Inogen GS that can be used for home and travel. The Inogen GS provides continuous flow oxygen from 1 to 5 liters. Inogen still features the Inogen G2 that provides portable oxygen settings of 1 to 6. Inogen in 2016 widen the gap with other portable oxygen manufacturers providing the best in class technology for portable oxygen concentrators. Inogen continues to research and develop looking into 2017 and beyond with new portable oxygen concentrators that are lighter, smaller and with more oxygen output!
Please study the tables below and call Main Clinic Supply anytime with any questions! Main Clinic Supply’s portable oxygen specialist are here and always happy to help. Call us toll-free at 1-800-775-0942.
Main Clinic Supply’s – 2016 Portable Oxygen Concentrators Recommendations
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| Inogen One G3 |
Inogen One G2 | Respironics SimplyGo |
O2 Concepts OxLife | |
Inogen One G3
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Inogen One G2
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| PRODUCTION AND DELIVERY | ||||
| Maximum Oxygen Production (mL/min) |
840 mL/min (0.84 LPM) | 1,260 mL/min | 2L/min,cont (2.0 LPM) |
3L/min,cont (3.0 LPM) |
| Available Settings | 1 to 5 | 1 to 6 | Pulse 1 to 6 | Pulse 1 to 6 |
| Continuous 0.5 to 2 LPM/td> | 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 Delivery/ 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 |
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| *Approximate Continuous Flow volumes at 2,4 and 6 LPM are provided for comparison to maximum volumes delivered. | ||||
| Maximum Delivered Pulse Volume |
15 BPM: 56 mL | 15 BPM: 60 mL | 15 BPM: 72 mL | 96 mL |
| 30 BPM: 28 mL | 30 BPM: 30 mL | 30 BPM: 66 mL | ||
| WEIGHT (UNIT + STD. 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 hours(20 BPM) | 2.9 hours (20 BPM) |
| ALL UNITS (EXCEPT SIMPLYGO MINI) APPROVED FOR FLIGHT BY FAA | ||||
| Max. Altitude | 10,000 ft. | 10,000 ft. | 10,000 ft. | 13,123 ft. |
2016 – All Portable Oxygen Concentrators
| INTERMITTENT FLOW (PULSE ONLY) POCS | ||||
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AirSep Focus™ | AirSep FreeStyle™ | AirSep FreeStyle™ 5 | Inogen One G2™ |
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| Maximum Oxygen Production (mL/min) |
333 mL/min (0.33 LPM) |
500 mL/min (0.5 LPM) |
960 mL/min (0.96 LPM) |
1,260 mL/min (1.26 LPM) |
| Available Settings |
None Selectable | 1 to 3 | 1 to 5 | 1 to 6 |
| Pulse Delivery Type |
Minute Vol. Delivery: Dose decreases as rate rises |
Minute Vol. Delivery: Dose decreases as rate rises |
Minute Vol. Delivery: Dose decreases as rate rises |
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 |
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| Maximum Delivered Pulse Volume |
15 BPM: 22 mL | 15 BPM: 33 mL | 15 BPM: 64 mL | 15 BPM: 84 mL |
| 30 BPM: 11 mL | 30 BPM: 17 mL | 30 BPM: 32 mL | 30 BPM: 42 mL | |
| WEIGHT (UNIT + STD. BATTERY); ADD UP TO 5LBS. FOR ACCESSORIES | ||||
| Unit & Battery (Approx.) | 3 lbs. | 4 lbs. | 6 lbs. | 7 lbs. |
| STANDARD SINGLE BATTERY OPERATION TIMES | ||||
| Approx. Battery Time at Pulse Setting 2 | 1.5 hours | 2.5 hours | 2.0 hours | 4.0 hours(est.) |
| ALL UNITS (EXCEPT SIMPLYGO MINI) APPROVED FOR FLIGHT BY FAA | ||||
| Max. Altitude | 10,000 ft. | 12,000 ft. | 12,000 ft. | 10,000 ft. |
2016 – All Portable Oxygen Concentrators, continued
| INTERMITTENT FLOW (PULSE ONLY) POCS | ||||
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Inogen One G3/OxyGo |
Inova Labs Activox™ Pro |
Inova Labs Activox™ 4L |
Invacare XPO2 |
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| Maximum Oxygen Production (mL/min) |
840 mL (0.84 LPM) (pre-2016) 1000 mL/min (1.0 LPM) (2016) |
450 mL/min (0.45 LPM) |
480 mL/min (0.48 LPM) |
840 mL/min (0.84 LPM) |
| Available Settings |
1 to 4 (pre-2016) 1 to 5 (2016) |
1 to 3 | 1 to 4 | 1 to 5 |
| Pulse Delivery Type |
Minute Vol. Delivery: Dose decreases as rate rises |
Minute Vol. Delivery: Dose decreases as rate rises |
Minute Vol. Delivery: Dose decreases as rate rises |
Minute Vol. Delivery: Dose decreases as rate rises |
| ******* Approximate Continuous Flow volumes at 2, 4, and 6 LPM are provided for comparison to maximum volumes delivered by the selected POC. |
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| Maximum Delivered Pulse Volume |
15 BPM: 56 mL/67 mL |
15 BPM: 30 mL | 15 BPM: 56 mL | 15 BPM: 56 mL |
| 30 BPM: 28 mL/33 mL |
30 BPM: 15 mL | 30 BPM: 16 mL | 30 BPM: 28 mL | |
| WEIGHT (UNIT + STD. BATTERY); ADD UP TO 5LBS. FOR ACCESSORIES | ||||
| Unit & Battery (Approx.) | 5 lbs. | 5 lbs. | 5 lbs. | 6 lbs. |
| STANDARD SINGLE BATTERY OPERATION TIMES | ||||
| Approx. Battery Time at Pulse Setting 2 | 3.0 hours (est.) |
7.3 hours | 8.3 hours | 2.5 hours |
| ALL UNITS (EXCEPT SIMPLYGO MINI) APPROVED FOR FLIGHT BY FAA | ||||
| Max. Altitude | 10,000 ft. | 10,000 ft. | 10,000 ft. | 10,000 ft. |
2016 – All Portable Oxygen Concentrators, continued
| INTERMITTENT FLOW (PULSE ONLY) POCS | INTERMITTENT FLOW (PULSE ONLY) POCS | |||
| Inogen One G3/OxyGo |
Respironics SimplyGo Mini |
DeVilbiss® iGo |
Invacare Solo2® |
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| PRODUCTION AND DELIVERY | ||||
| 500 mL/min (0.5 LPM) EasyPulse 3 |
1,000 mL/min (1.0 LPM) |
3,000 mL/min (3.0 LPM) |
3,000 mL/min (3.0 LPM) |
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| 780 mL/min (0.78 LPM) EasyPulse 5 |
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| 1 to 3 (EasyPulse 3) | 1 to 5 | 1 to 6 | 1 to 6 | |
| 1 to 5 (EasyPulse 5) | Continuous 1 to 3 LPM |
Continuous 1 to 3 LPM |
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| Minute Vol. Delivery: Dose decreases as rate rises |
Combination Fixed Delivery/ Minute Vol. Delivery |
Fixed Delivery 14 mL per setting |
Minute Vol. Delivery: Dose decreases as rate rises |
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| 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 |
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| 15 BPM: 52 mL | 15 BPM: 55 mL | 84 mL | 15 BPM: 133 mL | |
| 30 BPM: 26 mL | 30 BPM: 33 mL | 30 BPM: 66 mL | ||
| WEIGHT (UNIT + STD. BATTERY); ADD UP TO 5LBS. FOR ACCESSORIES | ||||
| 5 lbs. to 7 lbs. | 5 lbs. | 19 lbs. | 20 lbs. | |
| STANDARD SINGLE BATTERY OPERATION TIMES | ||||
| 4.0 hours (EasyPulse 3) | 4.5 hours | 4.7 hours (20 BPM) |
3.5 hours | |
| 3.4 hours (EasyPulse 5) | ||||
| ALL UNITS (EXCEPT SIMPLYGO MINI) APPROVED FOR FLIGHT BY FAA | ||||
| 9,000 ft. | 10,000 ft. | 13,123 ft. | 10,000 ft. | |
2016 – All Portable Oxygen Concentrators, continued
| CONTINUOUS FLOW POCS | ||||
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O2 Concepts Independence |
Respironics™ SimplyGo |
SeQual® Eclipse |
SeQual® eQuinox |
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| PRODUCTION AND DELIVERY | ||||
| Maximum Oxygen Production (mL/min) |
3,000 mL/min (3.0 LPM) |
2,000 mL/min (2.0 LPM) |
3,000 mL/min (3.0 LPM) |
3,000 mL/min (3.0 LPM) |
| Available Settings |
Pulse 1 to 6 | Pulse 1 to 6 | Pulse 1 to 6* | Pulse 1 to 6* |
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| Continuous 1 to 3 LPM |
Continuous 0.5 to 2 LPM |
Continuous 0.5 to 3 LPM |
Continuous 0.5 to 3 LPM |
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| Pulse Delivery Type |
Fixed Delivery 16 mL per setting |
Combination Fixed/MinuteVol. Delivery** |
Fixed Delivery 16 mLper setting |
Fixed Delivery 16 mLper setting |
| ***The Eclipse models also have pulse settings of 128, 160 and 192 mL, but have additional breath rate restrictions for use. See Eclipse manuals for more information. ****The SimplyGo has two IF delivery modes: Pulse Mode and Night Mode. Shown volumes are for Pulse Mode. Night Mode has Minute Volume Delivery. ****The Independence is packaged with (2) batteries that can be used simultaneously, doubling the reported operating time. |
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| Maximum Delivered Pulse Volume |
96 mL* | 15 BPM: 72 mL | 96 mL* | 96 mL* |
| 30 BPM: 66 mL | ||||
| WEIGHT (UNIT + STD. BATTERY); ADD UP TO 5LBS. FOR ACCESSORIES | ||||
| Unit & Battery (Approx.) | 19 lbs. (w/2 batteries). |
10 lbs. | 19 lbs. | 14 lbs. |
| STANDARD SINGLE BATTERY OPERATION TIMES | ||||
| Approx. Battery Time at Pulse Setting 2 | 2.9 hours (20 BPM)**** |
3.0 hours (20 BPM) |
5.1 hours (12 BPM) |
2.75 hours (12 BPM) |
| ALL UNITS (EXCEPT SIMPLYGO MINI) APPROVED FOR FLIGHT BY FAA | ||||
| Max. Altitude | 13,123 ft | 10,000 ft. | 13,123 ft | 13,130 ft. |