Product Comparison: Inogen® Portable Oxygen Concentrators
If you are trying to decide which Inogen® model is right for you and your oxygen therapy needs, it can be helpful to do a side-by-side comparison. Each Inogen® model offers a variety of benefits, and one model may be better suited for your life and your oxygen needs. Learn more about the weight, dimensions, battery life, settings, noise level and more for the Inogen® Rove 6™ and Inogen One G4® models.
See the chart below to compare the Inogen® models and discover which Inogen® portable oxygen concentrator will best meet your needs.
Inogen® Portable Oxygen Concentrators Comparison Chart |
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Product |
Inogen One G4® | Inogen® Rove 6™ | ||
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Weight |
2.8 pounds1 |
4.8 pounds1 |
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| Dimensions |
Length: 5.91 inches, |
Length: 7.18 inches, |
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| Settings |
Pulse Dose: 1 – 3 settings |
Pulse Dose: 1 – 6 settings |
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| Noise Level |
40dBA2 |
39dBA2 |
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| Battery Duration |
Up to 2.7 hours with a standard battery; |
Up to 6.25 hours with a standard battery; |
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| Incorporated Technology |
Bluetooth capabilities |
Bluetooth capabilities |
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| Operation |
Easy to operate |
Easy to operate |
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| Power Sensing |
AC power supply: |
AC power supply: |
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| Use |
Designed for stationary use, portable use and travel use, and meets FAA requirements for use on an airplane5 |
Designed for stationary use, portable use and travel use, and meets FAA requirements for use on an airplane5 |
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| Warranty |
3 year Standard Warranty |
3 year Standard Warranty |
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| 1 With standard battery 2 At setting 2 3 At setting 1 4 Only available in select markets 5 Based on technical performance test data |
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Portable Oxygen Concentrator Comparison in Detail
Now that you have compared our Inogen® models, you can explore the differences in a little more detail. Read through this portable oxygen concentrator comparison before making your final decision on which Inogen® model is right for you.
Portable Oxygen Concentrator Comparison: Weight and Dimensions
Our purpose is to improve lives through respiratory therapy, so every Inogen® model is designed with size and weight in mind. Though each of our portable oxygen concentrator models is under 5 pounds (with a standard battery), each model offers different benefits so that you can choose the option that fits you best.
The Inogen® Rove 6™provides an adaptable design at only 8.14 inches tall and 4.8lbs when using a standard battery. For added battery life, the Rove 6™ weighs 5.8 lbs and measures 9.02 inches tall with the extended battery option.
The Inogen One G4® is a versatile 3-setting POC weighing 2.8 pounds and measuring 7.2 inches tall with the standard battery. With the extended battery, the Inogen One G4® weighs 3.3lbs and measures 7.79 inches.
Portable Oxygen Concentrator Comparison: Settings and Use
Your oxygen prescription plays heavily into which Inogen® model best meets your oxygen needs. The new Inogen® Rove 6™ offers six pulse-dose flow settings. The Inogen One G4® offers three pulse-dose flow settings. Talk to your doctor to determine the right model for you. If you do intend to travel with any of our Inogen® models, rest assured that all of our portable oxygen concentrators are designed for stationary, portable, and travel use, and each model meets acceptance criteria for portable oxygen concentrators carriage and use on board aircraft. (Based on technical performance data. Check with your airline carrier for guidelines.)
Portable Oxygen Concentrator Comparison: Noise Level and Battery Duration
Each Inogen® model is quiet to ensure you can carry on conversations, watch TV or read the newspaper. The Inogen® Rove 6™ has a noise level of 39 dBA (on setting 2), while the Inogen One G4® has a noise level of 40dBA (on setting 2) which is the same noise level as a quiet library.[2]
Our Inogen® models offer a variety of battery durations, depending on the size of the unit. The new Inogen® Rove 6™ offers up to 6.25 hours on setting 1 with a standard battery. As the most adaptable POC from Inogen®, the Inogen® Rove 6™ offers up to 12.75 hours of battery run time with an extended battery on setting 1. The Inogen One G4® offers up to 2.7 hours on setting 1 with a standard battery and up to 5 hours on setting 1 with an extended battery.
Portable Oxygen Concentrator Comparison: Incorporated Technology and Power Sensing
After reading our portable oxygen concentrator comparison, you’ll notice each of our Inogen® models offers innovative technology. Every model offers our Intelligent Delivery Technology®, as well as offering auto-sensing AC power supply and DC power supply for mobile use in vehicles. Additionally, the Inogen® Rove 6™ and the Inogen One G4®, offer Inogen® CONNECT App and Bluetooth capabilities. With Inogen® CONNECT, you can stay informed with quick and easy access to updates and information about the functionality of your unit.
Portable Oxygen Concentrator Comparison: Operation and Warranty
When it comes to our Inogen® models, operation and warranty are the same across the board. Each Inogen® model features control functions that are reflected on an LCD display. Each model comes with a 3-year Standard Warranty; however, you always have the option to purchase a Freedom Package, which comes with extra batteries and a Lifetime Warranty.
No matter which features are most important to you, this portable oxygen concentrator comparison can help you choose the Inogen® model that offers you a solution for oxygen at home or away, all day, every day!
References
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- LEVELS OF NOISE In Decibels (DB). American Academy of Audiology, 2010.
*When used at typical pulse dose setting 2
