Choosing the right portable oxygen concentrator (POC) that meets your medical and lifestyle needs is crucial. With new launches and brands entering the market in 2022, users now have more options to consider. In 2023, we have identified the top portable oxygen concentrators that can help you make an informed decision. However, it’s important to consult with your doctor and review your prescription to determine your specific oxygen requirements. Here are our top picks for portable oxygen concentrators in 2023.
Inogen One G4: Lightest Weight
Weighing in at just 2.8 pounds, the Inogen One G4 is one of the smallest, lightest, and quietest portable oxygen concentrators on the market. This model provides users with 3 oxygen flow settings and features Inogen’s Intelligent Delivery technology. This feature ensures your body can efficiently use the oxygen by rapidly detecting a breath and delivering oxygen within the first 400 milliseconds. The delivery technology also detects your breathing and adjusts the oxygen level accordingly.
When exercising or during physical activity, you’ll receive small, quick bursts of oxygen to satisfy your needs. While resting, you’ll automatically receive larger, slower oxygen doses to match your decreased breathing rate. You can depend on the Inogen One G4 to get you out and about.
Was looking for a used G4 unit,Kaleb with American Medical found a unit for me that I am very happy with. It gives me tatal mobility doing yard and other work around the house.i would use them again and recomend them to others.
Highlights of the 2023 Inogen One G4
- Pulse Dose Delivery: 1-3 flow settings
- Wearable Technology – Only 2.8 Pounds
- Up to 5 Hours of Battery with the 8-Cell Extended Battery
- Designed for 24/7 usage
- FAA Approved for Flights
Unit Specifications
*includes single battery
Depth: 2.68 inches
Height: 7.2 inches
Pulse Dose: 1 to 3 settings
Up to 5 hours with extended battery
More Information
- View the G4 product page.
- Read the full Inogen One G4 Editorial Review.
CAIRE Freestyle Comfort: Most Trending
CAIRE Comfort has quickly gained popularity in the last year and has become a top choice for many oxygen therapy users. The unit can run on battery power and DC power from a car, other than the power from a wall outlet. It comes with two battery options – standard and extended battery – that are best in the segment. It weighs just 5 pounds with the standard battery and 6 pounds with the extended battery. CAIRE is known for reliable, low-maintenance, and easy-to-use devices; and Caire Comfort is the flagship product from CAIRE Inc. The device is lightweight, compact, and ergonomically designed to be comfortable while you stay active.
CAIRE Comfort can go up to a setting of 5 on pulse dose. It can be operated 24/7 and is quiet at 43 decibels, making it the perfect device for quiet environments and nighttime needs. It meets FAA regulations for in-flight usage and being medical equipment, it doesn’t count towards your carry-on luggage. In sum, CAIRE Comfort is a device for users who are looking for a comfortable, reliable, easy-to-operate, and industry-leading solution.
I am very happy with my purchase of the Free Style Comfort portable. The customer service was outstanding. Great follow up and very knowledgeable about the products this company offers. Because of this I was able to make my purchase with confidence! I will continue with this seller for my future needs.
Highlights of the 2023 CAIRE FreeStyle Comfort
- Pulse Dose Delivery: 1-5 flow settings
- Comfortable to wear with an ergonomic design
- Up to 8 hours of battery with the extended Battery on the setting of 2
- Designed for 24/7 usage
- FAA Approved for usage in flights
Unit Specifications
*includes single battery
Depth: 3.1 inches
Height: 10 inches
Pulse Dose: 1 to 5 settings
Up to 16 hours with extended battery
More Information
- View the CAIRE Comfort product page.
- Read the full CAIRE Comfort Editorial Review.
Philips Respironics SimplyGo: Most Versatile
Produced by Respironics, a long-leading manufacturer of oxygen products, the SimplyGo is ideal for active oxygen users. The 10-pound concentrator comes with a maneuverable cart with large, durable wheels and features a continuous flow setting that delivers up to 2 LPM (liters per minute) as well as a pulse dose output that’s available up to a setting of 6.
The SimplyGo also touts a Sleep Mode that increases output during the nighttime. Equipped with alarms to indicate a multitude of safety issues, including high breath rate, no breath detection, low oxygen, system technical default, depleted battery, and wrong battery, users can live life to the fullest without worrying about their oxygen levels. This breakthrough technology means you won’t need separate oxygen systems for the day and night – which is perfect for travelers and adventure seekers.
I’m a senior with lung, heart and breathing issues and have become weary of salespeople taking advantage of me as well as some of my friends. I check out everything and my process requires patience and understanding from a salesperson. My call regarding a purchase of a SimplyGo oxygen concentrator, was answered by Kaleb. From start to finish he was absolutely awesome. Patient, understanding, never was anything but respectful and very helpful.
Highlights of the 2023 Philips Respironics SimplyGo
- Pulse Dose and Continuous Flow (up to 2 LPM) options
- Attractive, lightweight, and sleek design that weighs around 10 pounds
- Intuitive, user-friendly screen
- FAA Approved for Flights
Unit Specifications
*includes single battery
Depth: 6 inches
Height: 10 inches
Pulse Dose: 1 to 6 settings
Continuous: 1 hour 42 minutes (at 1 LPM setting)
More Information
- View the SimplyGo product page.
- Read the full Philips Respironics SimplyGo Editorial Review.
Inogen One G5: Newest Inogen Unit
Inogen’s newest machine, the Inogen One G5, is a robust and versatile concentrator option. The device weighs just under 5 pounds, offers users 6 flow settings, and is capable of 24/7 oxygen delivery up to 1260 ml/minute. Like its predecessor, the Inogen One G4, the G5 model uses Intelligent Delivery to precisely detect the user’s breathing rate and adjust the oxygen level accordingly, making the machine a good option for both day and night.
The Inogen One G5 is very discreet; at only 39 decibels, users can feel comfortable using it even in quiet environments. As Inogen’s newest model, the G5 supports Inogen Connect – a free mobile app that allows users to learn more about their device through any Android or Apple supported device.
The Oxygen Concentrator Store did an excellent job of helping me to make the right choice in getting a G5 Inogen for my Mom. They offered the exact accessories I wanted, consistently stayed in touch (along with follow-up), worked with me and my Mom to get the medical authorization and then got the G5 to us within 1 day. Overall, just an outstanding experience!!!
Highlights of the 2023 Inogen One G5
- Intelligent Pulse Dose Delivery: Six flow settings
- Designed for 24-hour, full-time usage
- Up to 6.5 hours run time at a setting of 1 on the standard battery
- Wearable technology: Only 4.8 pounds
- Bluetooth enabled
- FAA Approved for Flights
Unit Specifications
*includes single battery
Depth: 3.26 inches
Height: 8.15 inches
Pulse Dose: 1 to 6 settings
Up to 9 hours with extended battery
More Information
- View the Inogen G5 product page.
- Read the full Inogen One G5 Editorial Review.
Philips Respironics SimplyGo Mini: Best User Interface
Respironics’ SimplyGo Mini packs the advancements of its predecessor, the SimplyGo, into a smaller package. Another excellent option for oxygen users on the go, this lightweight device is just 5 pounds and can be used for 4.5 hours with a standard battery, or 9 hours with an extended battery. The device has undergone rigorous testing and can withstand extreme vibrations, temperatures, and impacts. The SimplyGo Mini offers 5 pulse dose settings, ranging from 220 ml/minute to 1,000 ml/minute. This concentrator also features an LCD touchscreen for easy and intuitive device settings.
Purchased the Respironics Simply Go Mini Portable Concentrator for my daughter and couldn’t be happier. She has been able to gain back so much of her independence without worry that she will run out of oxygen using the big bulky tanks. Well worth the money!!
Highlights of the 2023 Philips SimplyGo Mini
- Only 5 pounds with the standard battery
- Easy-to-use readable LDC user screen
- Up to 9 hours with the extended battery
- Five different flow settings
- Smallest Philips Concentrator
- FAA Approved for Flights
Unit Specifications
*includes single battery
Depth: 3.6 inches
Height: 9.4 inches
Pulse Dose: 1 to 5 settings
More Information
- View the Respironics SimplyGo Mini product page.
- Read the full Philips Respironics SimplyGo Mini Editorial Review.
CAIRE SeQual Eclipse 5: Most Powerful
The CAIRE Eclipse 5 is the most powerful and versatile oxygen concentrator with 1-9 pulse dose settings. Perfect for those who need a precise dosage, the Eclipse 5 offers 0.5 – 3 liters per minute (LPM) on continuous flow. The device uses CAIRE’s AutoSat technology, which helps users maintain the same amount of oxygen consistently, even as breath rate changes. The Eclipse 5 comes with a slim, light cart with wheels that make it easy to maneuver and can be folded down for transport. The Eclipse 5 is easy to transport via car, thanks to the small and powerful AC and DC adapters that allow the concentrator to function while charging and is an ideal all-around solution.
Buying a new concentrator couldn’t have been easier. The website had lots of helpful information and George Holte in customer service answered any other questions I had. He was transparent and let me know upfront that my choice was backordered. Even so, it arrived sooner than I anticipated. The Sequal Eclipse 5 was just what I needed. I will definitely recommend the Oxygen Concentrator Store to anyone who wants to purchase a concentrator.
Highlights of the 2023 CAIRE Eclipse 5
- Continuous flow from 0.5 to 3 LPM and Pulse Dose up to 2,304 ml/min
- autoSAT Technology with Adjustable Rise Time and Bolus Size
- Up to 5 Hour Battery Life
- FAA Approved for Flights
Unit Specifications
*includes single battery
Depth: 7.1 inches
Height: 19.3 inches
Pulse Dose: up to 2304 ml/min
Continuous Flow: 2 hours at 2 LPM
More Information
- View the Eclipse 5 product page.
- Read the full Caire SeQual Eclipse 5 Editorial Review.
Top Portable Oxygen Concentrators for 2023 Video
Updated: August 22, 2023
Published: December 5, 2022
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I’ve been using oxygen for about 4 mouths at night . now it seems I need it in day time I love working out doors can you seen me prices for different ones . I am a 73 year old male.
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