CPAP MACHINE REVIEWS 2013-14Buyer’s Comparison Guide to CPAP & Auto CPAP Machines

Whether this is the first time purchasing a CPAP machine, or your old machine needs to be upgrade, you’ll want to take some time review the pluses and minuses.

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1800CPAP.com has compiled an overview of some of the top brands, and upstart machines.

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Auto CPAP Machines

ResMed S9 Escape Auto Adjusting CPAP Machine

The Upsides to This CPAP Model: EPR technology (expiratory pressure relief) makes it easier to breathe against the pressure. Portable unit makes it easy for travel. Same design and most features as the S9 AutoSet but without the higher price tag. Heated CPAP tubing option available.

The Downside to This CPAP Model: Nothing bad to say about this quality auto CPAP unit. It’s just as functional as the AutoSet (minus full reporting) and it has a lower price tag. The Escape Auto does have the bulky external power supply but other than that it is highly recommended.

Philips Respironics 60 REMstar Auto CPAP Machine

The Upsides to This CPAP Model: All new heated tube humidifier option puts this unit back on the same playing field as the ResMed and Fisher Paykel models. The most popularly prescribed CPAP brand by U.S. physicians, the Philips Respironics 50 and 60 series offer reliability, durability and comfort. CFLEX and AFLEX (pressure relief) come standard as well as full compliance reporting. Assembled in the U.S.

The Downside to This CPAP Model: The second most popular selling Auto CPAP machine, it’s difficult to find a bad thing to say about it. It is more of a box shaped unit so the travel case is not a sleek and streamlined as the S9 AutoSet. If you wish to   use the heated tube option it requires a separate humidifier and power supply   as opposed to other models where the same humidifier works with heated and non heated tubing.

3B RESmart Auto CPAP Machine

The Upsides to This CPAP Model: Customers rave about the low price point of this unit (about 50% less than the premium brands). Offers a pressure relief feature that makes it  easier to breathe against the higher pressures. Available with or without  heated humidifier.

The Downside to This CPAP Model: Lacks a heated tubing option, a necessity for people that require more humidification for therapy. Bulky design, however similar in weight and dimension to some of the top manufacturers.

Fisher and Paykel ICON Auto CPAP Machine

The Upsides to This CPAP Model: Offers a 2.5 year warranty that’s 6 months longer than the 2 top manufacturers. Built in power supply. SenseAwake technology reduces pressure when it detects your awake. Built in consumer products such as alarm clock and MP3 player.

The Downside to This CPAP Model: Confusing dial and icons may make it difficult for less tech savvy CPAP users to use. The built in humidifier makes you use it, so regardless if you use a humidifier or not, you are stuck with one built in on this model. Higher price tag versus other models makes this unit less attractive to purchase.

Devilbiss Auto Adjusting CPAP Machine

The Upsides to This CPAP Model: Low price point for a brand considered to be reputable and premium. Offers a 5 year warranty compared to all others that are only 2 year. Devices are made in the USA. Humidifier sits below the device.

The Downside to This CPAP Model: Sale of device limited to U.S. only; prior policy allowed sales to all North America. Does not offer a heated CPAP tubing option that its top competitors offer. SmartLink accessory can be confusing to end users.

Breas iSleep 20i Auto CPAP Machine

The Upsides to This CPAP Model: Comes with a 2 year manufacturer warranty. Offers a unique humidification design that is more upright and takes up less space on your night table. Backlit LED display allows you to navigate menu in the dark.

The Downside to This CPAP Model: Availability from manufacturer has harmed its selling power. It is higher priced than most comparable models. Heated humidifier comes packaged separately regardless if you order it with or without it. If you are willing   to wait on them to be in stock and you don’t mind paying a higher price, then  this is the model for you.

Transcend Auto CPAP Machine

The Upsides to This CPAP Model: Without humidifier this Auto CPAP unit is by far the smallest device on the market. The auto technology has been highly anticipated. New EZEX pressure relief technology and humidifier option give the necessary comfort updates needed to be on a level playing field with the other big name suppliers.

The Downside to This CPAP Model: New product to the market so very little feedback of it use and  functionality available. Currently the heated humidifier is on back order, which should have been released when they released the new model series. A very important issue to note is that without the hose adapter  (included) this unit and all of their other models blow out a pressure that people cannot tolerate. Be sure the hose adapter is in place prior to use.

Apex XT Auto CPAP Machine The Upsides to This CPAP

Model: Small platform makes this unit great for those that travel and need  something light-weight. With a small price tag many new users or users looking for a second unit are purchasing this model.

The Downside to This CPAP Model: Manufacturing has limited the release of this model and its humidification systems making it difficult for people to get this unit in a   timely fashion. Does not offer heated tubing option; however an external heated tube option can be purchased separately and used with this model.

Standard CPAP Machines

ResMed S9 Escape Pressure CPAP Machine

The Upsides to This CPAP Model: The S9 series is a very quiet platform with a sleek design. Known as the premier brand of CPAP and Auto CPAP machine, the S9 Escape is the entry level model however it is loaded with every feature except full data reporting.

The Downside to This CPAP Model: This is the ResMed basic CPAP model platform however it has the same design and comfort features such as EPR (expiratory pressure relief) and optional ClimateLine (heated CPAP hose tubing). It does not offer AHI reporting or view, a compliance feature to view events during use.

ResMed S9 Elite Fixed Pressure CPAP Machine

The Upsides to This CPAP Model: An information button that details your sleep quality from the previous night and actually shows your apnea/hypopnea index (AHI). Sleek design and loaded with comfort features such as EPR and heated CPAP hose option.

The Downside to This CPAP Model: Very few negatives to say about this unit other than the higher price tag than most CPAP machines on the market. Few customers have noted that the EPR feature creates an increase in noise when breathing in and out. For new CPAP users this would not be too noticeable but for older users may notice it.

Philips Respironics 60 Series System One REMstar Plus DS260 The Upsides to This CPAP Model:

Simplistic design makes this unit easy to navigate through the menu. Offered at a great price point for a premium brand and loaded with comfort features. New heated tube option puts Respironics on equal playing field with ResMed and Fisher and Paykel models.

The Downside to This CPAP Model: Larger CPAP unit with an external power supply. This model offers a semi limited compliance report. The auto on/auto off feature sometimes confuses users. The use of a heated tube feature requires a different humidifier model and power supply unlike the ResMed brand that uses one standard humidifier for both heated and non heated CPAP tubing.

Philips Repironics 60 Series System One REMstar PRO DS460 The Upsides to This CPAP

Model: Unique auto-mode technology allows a 30 trial in auto adjusting mode   to establish best fixed pressure setting. For its price, this unit cannot be beat. Full AHI, leak and compliance reporting gives this device superior marks.

The Downside to This CPAP Model:The auto on/ auto off feature sometimes confuses users. The use of a heated tube feature requires a different humidifier model and power supply unlike the ResMed brand that uses one standard humidifier for both heated and non heated CPAP tubing.

Philips Repironics 60 Series System One SE

The Upsides to This CPAP Model: Low price point for a basic CPAP machine. Offers option for standard   tube humidifier or heated tube humidifier.

The Downside to This CPAP Model: Limited compliance and data reporting. Bulky platform for a basic standard CPAP machine.

Fisher & Paykel ICON Novo Plus

The Upsides to This CPAP Model: Built in internal heated humidifier reduces the size of this unit. Power supply is built in to the unit so there is not an additional power supply that needs to be connected. Alarm clock technology built in to this unit.

The Downside to This CPAP Model: A Dial knob for navigation of the settings can be confusing to the CPAP user. On screen icons may be difficult for the user to understand which function they are changing without using the owner’s manual. Built in power supply is underneath the humidifier so when left plugged in, it gives the impression that the humidifier is still on because of the heat it creates.

Fisher & Paykel ICON Premo Plus

The Upsides to This CPAP Model: Senseawake technology decreases the fixed CPAP pressure when it detects the user has awoke from sleep, allowing the user to fall back to sleep at a lower pressure. Sometimes referred to as “auto ramp”. It also offers a 2.5 year warranty. Full compliance reporting.

The Downside to This CPAP Model: A dial knob for navigation of the settings can be confusing to the CPAP user. On screen icons may be difficult for the user to understand which function they are changing without using the owner’s manual. Built in power supply is underneath the humidifier so when left plugged in, it gives the   impression that the humidifier is still on because of the heat it creates.

3B RESmart Standard CPAP Machine

The Upsides to This CPAP Model: Low priced CPAP machine platform. Basic CPAP machine that does the job. Offers pressure relief with RESlex™ and data reporting through iCode™.

The Downside to This CPAP Model: Not a very “flashy” machine. You get what you pay for, a bulkier unit. Lacks some of the trendy bells and whistles like heated tubing and such.

Devilbiss Standard CPAP Machine

The Upsides to This CPAP Model: Offers the longest warranty on the market at 5 years! Has optional   humidifier that sets below the CPAP unit, which transportation professionals  have stated this is a blessing because it reduces the risk of it tipping over   and water damaging the unit.

The Downside to This CPAP Model: Very hard to find negative things to say about this unit other than the Devilbiss policy that limits the sale of their equipment to only the   United States. The data reporting program and software not as favorable as the Encore from Philips Respironics and RESscan from ResMed.

Devilbiss Standard Plus CPAP Machine

The Upsides to This CPAP Model: Made in the USA. Full compliance and data reporting option. 5 year   warranty for replacement. Optional humidifier that sets below the CPAP unit reduces the risk of it tipping over and water damaging the unit. Small travel case makes it very portable.

The Downside to This CPAP Model: Pretty much the same cons as the standard CPAP machine, it’s hard to find negative things to say about this unit other than the Devilbiss policy that limits the sale of their equipment to only the United States. The data reporting program and software not as favorable as the Encore from Philips Respironics and RESscan from ResMed.

Breas iSleep 20+ CPAP Machine

The Upsides to This CPAP Model: Everything listed in the highlights of the iSleep 20 with the addition of reporting features for a more detailed compliance report.

The Downside to This CPAP Model: No heated CPAP tube option. Their products always seem to be on back order. Breas offers a quality device, however it takes weeks to months to get them in stock.

Transcend Travel CPAP Machine

The Upsides to This CPAP Model: Smallest CPAP on the market make this unit very portable and   convenient. Various options to use such as wearable on your head or placed on   the night stand with a docking station. Can also us a dry humidification system to assist with dryness.

The Downside to This CPAP Model: When not connected properly, the hose adapter (included with   purchase), the pressure will seem overwhelming and user believes the unit is   not functioning correctly. This is resolved by simply connecting by the hose   adapter. New humidifier option can make the unit “bulky” and the size of all   other CPAP units. Unit must be connected to software to change pressure setting.

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