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Compare & Review: A Buyers Guide To The Best CPAP & Auto CPAP Machines

1800CPAP.com takes an inside look at "Best in Class" CPAP and Auto CPAP machines 2012.

Purchasing a new CPAP machine can be confusing. Regardless if you have been a long time user or just recently diagnosed, it seems there are many different machines to choose from and technology has changed so much that even the long time user needs help picking out the right one. If you need help understanding any of the information listed in our CPAP machine review, please feel free to contact us at 1-800-274-1366.

Let our independent and unbiased reviews of the latest in CPAP and sleep apnea technology from leading manufacturers help you decide which CPAP machine is right for you. While we understand the needs of different CPAP functions will vary from patient to patient, our clinical technologists have taken the information they have collected from person to person CPAP set up feedback and that of our online customers and delivered a formula to help you understand which CPAP machine may benefit you the best.

In our review, we take a look at 3 of the major manufacturers of these devices and offer you an understanding of which of these machines may be right for you. Please note this is not an industry sponsored review and the opinions and views are solely those of our staff.

CPAP Machines

Also known or referred to as Fixed Pressure CPAP or Standard CPAP

CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) machines are the most commonly recommended devices for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome. Standard CPAP machines generate one fixed pressure during therapy, meaning if you are prescribed CPAP of 12 cm/H2O, your machine will continue to produce that much pressure throughout the night (excluding ramp mode).

Philips Respironics System One CPAP Machines

CPAP	Starting Cost	Warranty	Data Reporting	Integrated Humidifier	Special Features	Ramp	Size & Weight	1800CPAP Rating
ResMed S9 Escape™	$758	2 Year	Usage	Yes, Added Cost	EPR™ ClimateLine™ LCD Display	Yes 0 – 45 minutes	12" x 5.7" x 3.4" 3.3 lbs	★★★★
ResMed S9 Elite™	$805	2 Year	Usage AHI Leak	Yes Added Cost	EPR™ ClimateLine™ LCD Display	Yes 0 – 45 minutes	12" x 5.7" x 3.4" 3.3 lbs	★★★★★
PR System One REMstar Plus DS250	$609	2 Year	Usage	Yes Added Cost	CFLEX LCD Display	Yes 0 – 45 minutes	14" x 5.5" x 4” 5.3 lbs	★★★
PR System One REMstar AutoIQ DS450	$669	2 Year	Usage AHI Leak	Yes Added Cost	CFLEX AutoIQ™ LCD Display	Yes 0 – 45 minutes	14" x 5.5" x 4” 5.3 lbs	★★★★★
Fisher & Paykel ICON Novo	$875	2.5 Year	Usage	Yes, Built In FREE	ThermoSmart Alarm Clock MP3	Yes	6.3" x 6.7" x 8.7" 4.8 lbs	★★★
Fisher & Paykel ICON Premo	$925	2.5 Year	Usage AHI Leak	Yes, Built In FREE	ThermoSmart Alarm Clock MP3	Yes	6.3" x 6.7" x 8.7" 4.8 lbs	★★★★

	Things We Like Most About It…	Things We Like Least About It…
ResMed S9 Escape™	Very sleek design and travel case make this CPAP machine seem even smaller than the so called “travel CPAP machines”. Same platform as the S9 Elite™ and S9 AutoSet™	This is ResMed’s entry level CPAP machine so it lacks certain bells and whistles that we like on the S9 platform like the AHI and leak reporting. SlimLine™ tubing seems a bit fragile and doesn’t have that durable feeling. ClimateLine™ is an optional add-on but can be costly.
ResMed S9 Elite™	The info button shows you the very next day how well you did the night before. Want to know if your mask was leaking? You get a smiley face or sad face. Want to know if your apnea/hypopnea index was high? It will tell you how many times per hour you quit breathing last night	It is one of the higher priced CPAP machines on the market. Outside of the cost, there is very little that we can say about this CPAP machine that would keep us from purchasing it. It does have a “bulky” external power supply but most units do these days to keep size down (kind of like laptops).
PR System One REMstar Plus DS250	Simple design makes this unit VERY easy to understand and operate. This is an upgrade from the DS150HS model and offers CFLEX technology.	Bulky external power supply. Limited compliance reporting data. Lack of heated CPAP tubing feature.
PR System One REMstar AutoIQ DS450	Brilliant Technology. This CPAP machine offers a 30 day auto CPAP mode that helps establish an optimal pressure. For its price, this unit cannot be beat. Full AHI, Leak and Compliance reporting gives this device superior marks.	The only thing we dislike about this unit is it can only stay in auto mode for 30 days. We would like to see it able to stay in auto mode for longer periods. It still uses the same bulky external power supply as the other Philips Respironics System One platforms.
Fisher & Paykel ICON Novo	Integrated humidifier makes this unit seem much smaller and the design looks like it would be an alarm clock on your night stand. In fact, this CPAP machine DOES have an alarm clock feature. There is not a bulky external power supply; it’s built in to the machine.	Dial turning can be tricky unless the user is “tech savy”. It is easy to get lost in the settings while searching for something and can be difficult to understand what each of the icons mean when you are on a setting. The power supply is underneath where the humidifier sets so when left plugged in, it gives the impression that the humidifier is still on because it’s warm.
Fisher & Paykel ICON Premo	2.5 year warranty (that’s .5 years more than the other top manufacturers). Same Design features as the NOVO with alarm clock features, MP3 player and full compliance reporting. There is an optional hard case that makes traveling with this unit seem to be safer from the dangers of travel.	Dial turning can be tricky unless the user is “tech savy”. It is easy to get lost in the settings while searching for something and can be difficult to understand what each of the icons mean when you are on a setting. The power supply is underneath where the humidifier sets so when left plugged in, it gives the impression that the humidifier is still on because it’s warm.

Auto CPAP Machines

Also known or referred to as Auto Adjusting CPAP or APAP

Auto CPAP (Auto Adjusting Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) machines are variable pressure devices used for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and sleep hypopnea syndrome. These variable pressures automatically adjust to your needs throughout sleep; increase and decreasing the pressure as your airway requires. During different stages of sleep and in certain sleep positions (i.e. on your back) you may require more pressure to keep your airway open and alleviate sleep disordered breathing.

Auto CPAP	Start Cost	Warranty	Data Reporting	Integrated Humidifier	Special Features	Ramp	Size & Weight	1800CPAP Rating
ResMed S9 AutoSet™	$853	2 Year	AHI LEAK Usage	Yes, Added Cost	ClimatLine™ LCD Display EPR™	Yes	12" x 5.7" x 3.4" 3.3 lbs	★★★★★
ResMed S9 Escape™ Auto	Not Sold Online	2 Year	AHI Usage	Yes Added Cost	ClimatLine™ LCD Display EPR™	YES	12" x 5.7" x 3.4" 3.3 lbs	★★★★
PR System One REMstar Auto DS550	$729	2 Year	AHI LEAK Usage	Yes Added Cost	CFLEX LCD Display	Yes	14" x 5.5" x 4” 5.3 lbs	★★★★
PR System One REMstar Auto IQ DS450S	$669	2 Year	AHI Leak Usage	Yes Added Cost	Auto Mode for Only 30 Day Trials	Yes	14" x 5.5" x 4” 5.3 lbs	★★★★★
Fisher & Paykel ICON Auto	$1025	2.5 Year	AHI LEAK Usage	Yes, Built In	ThermoSmart SensAwake™ Push Dial	Yes	6.3" x 6.7" x 8.7" 4.8 lbs	★★★★

	Things We Like Most About It…	Things We Like Least About It…
ResMed S9 AutoSet™	EPR™ Technology combined with auto adjusting CPAP pressures makes this the “Dream Machine”. Often referred to as the “Cadillac” of Auto CPAP machines, our staff love to use it. The info button shows you the very next day how well you did the night before. Want to know if your mask was leaking? You get a smiley face or sad face. Want to know if your apnea/hypopnea index was high? It will tell you how many times per hour you quit breathing last night.	It is one of the higher priced CPAP machines on the market. Outside of the cost, there is very little that we can say about this CPAP machine that would keep us from purchasing it. It does have a “bulky” external power supply but most units do these days to keep size down (kind of like laptops).
ResMed S9 Escape™ Auto	Same Platform as the AutoSet™ but without the full feature reporting bells and whistles. Great for Travel.	Not very many things we dislike about this unit besides the fact it is not available for online sale (sorry, not our policy, we would love to sell it).
PR System One REMstar Auto DS550	One of the most recommended auto CPAP devices on the market by physicians; Philips Respironics delivers great quality in their System One series of PAP devices. Same brilliant technology as the DS450 Auto IQ but capable of staying in fixed pressure CPAP mode always or Auto CPAP mode always.	Operationally, this device is very sound and above sufficient for Auto CPAP use. It would be nice to see this technology in a small platform design. Philips Respironics does need a heated CPAP tubing element to be able to offer the same type of superior humidity technology as ResMed and Fisher and Paykel.
PR System One REMstar AutoIQ DS450	Brilliant Technology. This CPAP machine offers a 30 day auto CPAP mode that helps establish an optimal pressure. For its price, this unit cannot be beat. Full AHI, Leak and Compliance reporting gives this device superior marks.	The only thing we dislike about this unit is it can only stay in auto mode for 30 days. We would like to see it able to stay in auto mode for longer periods. It still uses the same bulky external power supply as the other Philips Respironics System One platforms.
Fisher & Paykel ICON Auto	Integrated humidifier makes this unit seem much smaller and the design looks like it would be an alarm clock on your night stand. In fact, this CPAP machine DOES have an alarm clock feature. There is not a bulky external power supply; it’s built in to the machine.	Dial turning can be tricky unless the user is “tech savy”. It is easy to get lost in the settings while searching for something and can be difficult to understand what each of the icons mean when you are on a setting. The power supply is underneath where the humidifier sets so when left plugged in, it gives the impression that the humidifier is still on because it’s warm.

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Compare & Review: A Buyers Guide To The Best CPAP & Auto CPAP Machines

CPAP Machines

Also known or referred to as Fixed Pressure CPAP or Standard CPAP

Things We Like Most About It…

Things We Like Least About It…

Auto CPAP Machines

Also known or referred to as Auto Adjusting CPAP or APAP

Things We Like Most About It…

Things We Like Least About It…

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