Product Comparison: Inogen® Portable Oxygen Concentrators
While you are deciding 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® Rove 4™ 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® Rove 4™ | Inogen® Rove 6™ | ||
Weight |
2.9 pounds1 |
4.8 pounds1 |
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Dimensions |
Length: 5.83 inches, |
Length: 7.18 inches, |
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Settings |
Pulse Dose: 1 – 4 settings |
Pulse Dose: 1 – 6 settings |
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Noise Level |
39 dBA2 |
39 dBA2 |
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Battery Duration |
Up to 3 hours with a standard battery; |
Up to 6 hours, 15 minutes 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 |
Portable Oxygen Concentrator Comparison in Detail
Now that you have compared our Inogen® models, you can explore the differences in a little more detail. We have prepared this portable oxygen concentrator comparison to help you make your 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 4™ delivers power and performance in a compact POC. The Rove 4™ remains under 3 pounds, weighing 2.9lbs and measuring only 7.5 inches tall with standard battery.
With a slight increase in height at only 8.14 inches tall and 6 pulse-dose settings, the Inogen® Rove 6™ provides an adaptable design weighing only 4.8lbs when using a standard battery. However, the Rove 6™ weighs 5.8 lbs and measures 9.02 inches tall with the extended battery option, to offer our longest battery run time.
Portable Oxygen Concentrator Comparison: Settings and Use
The new Inogen® Rove 4™ is a compact device offering 4-pulse dose flow settings. The new Inogen® Rove 6™ offers six pulse-dose flow settings. If you intend to travel with any of our Inogen® models, all of our portable oxygen concentrators are designed for stationary and portable 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.) Talk to your Inogen oxygen specialist to determine the right model for you.
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. Both the Inogen® Rove 4™ and the Inogen® Rove 6™ models have a noise level of 39 dBA (on setting 2).
Our Inogen® models offer a variety of battery durations, depending on the size of the unit. The new Inogen® Rove 4™ offers 3 battery options for multiple device configurations and battery run time. The Inogen® Rove 6™ offers up to 12 hours, 45 minutes of battery run time with an extended battery on setting 1.
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 new Inogen® Rove 4™ and the Inogen® Rove 6™ 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. There is an optional package to upgrade to a Lifetime Warranty.
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- LEVELS OF NOISE In Decibels (DB). American Academy of Audiology, 2010.