What is the Best Travel CPAP Machine? Well that is exactly what this Review and Comparison Guide is going to answer for you as well as helping you narrow down your choice and find the Best Rated CPAP Machine to buy for your travels. The Comparison Table will give you a quick overview of the standard features for each machine and more importantly, you'll find my assessment of the advantages and disadvantages of each portable CPAP machine.

  Philips Respironics Dreamstation Go Auto CPAP - Best Rated CPAP Machine Resmed Air Mini CPAP Machine For Travel - Best Rated CPAP Machine Z1 Auto Travel CPAP Machine - Best Rated CPAP Machine Transcend II Travel CPAP Machine - Best Rated CPAP Machine Resmed Airsense 10 CPAP Machine - Best Rated CPAP Machine Apex XT Auto CPAP Machine - Best Rated CPAP Machine
DreamStation Go ResMED Airmini HDM Z1 Auto Transcend II Auto ResMED S10 APEX XT Auto CPAP
Manufacturer  2 Years  2 Years 3 Years 3 Years 2 Years 2 Years
Sound Pressure Level 29.9dba 38 dBa 26 dBa 26.6 dBa 26.6 dBa 28 dBa
Pressure Range 4-20cm H2O 4-20cm H2O 4-20cm H2O 4-20cm H2O 4-20cm H2O 4-20cm H2O
CPAP Dimensions 5.93" x 5.93" x 2.31" 5.4" x 3.3" x 2.1" 6.48" x 3.3" x 2.02" 6.1" x 3.5" x 2.8" 4.57" x 10.04" x 5.91" 5.8” x 5” x 3.9”
CPAP Weight 29.76 oz 10.6 oz 10.4 oz 14.4 oz 44 oz 28.2 oz
Integrated Battery The Best Travel CPAP Machine Comparison - yes The Best Travel CPAP Machine Comparison - no The Best Travel CPAP Machine Comparison - yes The Best Travel CPAP Machine Comparison - no The Best Travel CPAP Machine Comparison - no The Best Travel CPAP Machine Comparison - no
Voltage Range 100-240 VAC / 50-60Hz 100-240 VAC / 50-60Hz 100-240 VAC / 50-60Hz 100-240 VAC / 50-60Hz 100-240 VAC / 50-60Hz 100-240 VAC / 50-60Hz
Auto Altitude Adjustment The Best Travel CPAP Machine Comparison - yes The Best Travel CPAP Machine Comparison - yes The Best Travel CPAP Machine Comparison - yes The Best Travel CPAP Machine Comparison - yes The Best Travel CPAP Machine Comparison - yes The Best Travel CPAP Machine Comparison - yes
Meet FAA Regulations The Best Travel CPAP Machine Comparison - yes The Best Travel CPAP Machine Comparison - yes The Best Travel CPAP Machine Comparison - yes The Best Travel CPAP Machine Comparison - yes The Best Travel CPAP Machine Comparison - yes The Best Travel CPAP Machine Comparison - yes
Waterless Humidification The Best Travel CPAP Machine Comparison - no The Best Travel CPAP Machine Comparison - yes The Best Travel CPAP Machine Comparison - yes The Best Travel CPAP Machine Comparison - no The Best Travel CPAP Machine Comparison - no The Best Travel CPAP Machine Comparison - no
Heated Humidifier The Best Travel CPAP Machine Comparison - yes The Best Travel CPAP Machine Comparison - no The Best Travel CPAP Machine Comparison - yes The Best Travel CPAP Machine Comparison - yes The Best Travel CPAP Machine Comparison - yes The Best Travel CPAP Machine Comparison - yes
Heated Tubing Optional Optional The Best Travel CPAP Machine Comparison - no The Best Travel CPAP Machine Comparison - no Optional The Best Travel CPAP Machine Comparison - no
Filters Reusable Pollen The Best Travel CPAP Machine Comparison - yes Z1 Compatible Only Transcend Compatible Only The Best Travel CPAP Machine Comparison - yes XT Series Compatible Only
Battery Operable The Best Travel CPAP Machine Comparison - yes The Best Travel CPAP Machine Comparison - no The Best Travel CPAP Machine Comparison - yes The Best Travel CPAP Machine Comparison - yes The Best Travel CPAP Machine Comparison - no The Best Travel CPAP Machine Comparison - no
Auto On/Off The Best Travel CPAP Machine Comparison - yes The Best Travel CPAP Machine Comparison - yes The Best Travel CPAP Machine Comparison - no The Best Travel CPAP Machine Comparison - no The Best Travel CPAP Machine Comparison - yes The Best Travel CPAP Machine Comparison - yes
Ramp Time 0 - 45 min 0 - 45 min 0 - 45 min 0 - 45 min 0 - 45 min 0 - 45 min
Adjustable Ramp Start The Best Travel CPAP Machine Comparison - yes The Best Travel CPAP Machine Comparison - yes The Best Travel CPAP Machine Comparison - yes The Best Travel CPAP Machine Comparison - yes The Best Travel CPAP Machine Comparison - yes The Best Travel CPAP Machine Comparison - yes
Cold Humidifier The Best Travel CPAP Machine Comparison - yes The Best Travel CPAP Machine Comparison - yes The Best Travel CPAP Machine Comparison - no The Best Travel CPAP Machine Comparison - yes The Best Travel CPAP Machine Comparison - yes The Best Travel CPAP Machine Comparison - yes
Information Display The Best Travel CPAP Machine Comparison - yes The Best Travel CPAP Machine Comparison - no The Best Travel CPAP Machine Comparison - yes The Best Travel CPAP Machine Comparison - no The Best Travel CPAP Machine Comparison - yes The Best Travel CPAP Machine Comparison - yes
Compatible With Most Masks The Best Travel CPAP Machine Comparison - yes ResMED brand only The Best Travel CPAP Machine Comparison - yes The Best Travel CPAP Machine Comparison - yes ResMED brand only The Best Travel CPAP Machine Comparison - yes
Bluetooth Transmission The Best Travel CPAP Machine Comparison - yes The Best Travel CPAP Machine Comparison - yes The Best Travel CPAP Machine Comparison - yes The Best Travel CPAP Machine Comparison - no The Best Travel CPAP Machine Comparison - yes The Best Travel CPAP Machine Comparison - no
Free Data App The Best Travel CPAP Machine Comparison - yes The Best Travel CPAP Machine Comparison - yes The Best Travel CPAP Machine Comparison - yes The Best Travel CPAP Machine Comparison - no The Best Travel CPAP Machine Comparison - yes The Best Travel CPAP Machine Comparison - no
Exhale Pressure Relief The Best Travel CPAP Machine Comparison - yes The Best Travel CPAP Machine Comparison - yes The Best Travel CPAP Machine Comparison - yes The Best Travel CPAP Machine Comparison - yes The Best Travel CPAP Machine Comparison - yes The Best Travel CPAP Machine Comparison - yes
Comfort Feature Flex EPR Z-Breathe EZEX EPR PVA Relief
Pressure Mode Auto/Fixed Auto/Fixed Auto/Fixed Auto/Fixed Auto/Fixed Auto/Fixed

 

DreamStation Go CPAP Machine Review

Advantages

  • Featuring automatic elevation adjustment which is great for use on airplane, and is FAA compliant
  • It is lightweight, compact and small to fit in its own carry case for travel
  • The rechargeable battery which is built in is a life saver
  • Your breating is mirrored perfectly by the Flex Tech feature, providing you with accurate pressure adjustments
  • Flexible, small and tough tubing won't hiner you from getting a good night’s sleep
  • Compatible with all masks made by Philips Respironics
  • Easy to use touch screen and controls
  • The DreamMapper app allows you to monitor your breathing via Bluetooth connection
  • Can also charge your devices via a USB charging port
  • User adjustable ramping feature

Disadvantages

  • On the expensive end of the spectrum for Travel CPAP Machines
  • Humidifier not available

ResMED Airmini CPAP Machine Review

Advantages

  • Considered the smallest CPAP travel machine around
  • Extremely portable and lightweight
  • Very low levels of noise when compared to other machines
  • Automatic pressure adjustment to aid in getting you to sleep and then auto adjust to higher pressure once asleep
  • Great for regular travelers that need a dependable and easy use CPAP machine

Disadvantages

  • The added bonus of the additional features have raised the cost of this machine
  • No portable battery accompany
  • Not compatible with all masks

Z1 Auto Travel CPAP Machine Review

Advantages

  • Very light, small and compact; helping you clear up space in your luggage
  • Very quiet
  • Works well with a humidifier
  • PowerShell integrated battery system
  • Leak compensation
  • Auto Altitude Adjustment

Disadvantages

  • Design interface isn't as intuitive as other Portable CPAP Machines
  • Slight wheezing noise when the air is passed through the machine while exhaling

Transcend II Travel CPAP Machine Review

Advantages

  • Reliable and accurate pressure adjustment feature
  • Automatic elevation adjustments for air travel
  • Vibration free and very quiet
  • Air stays moist using its waterless humidification
  • Very compact and small
  • Bonus travel case
  • Small and flexible tubing that is durable
  • AHI and leak detection
  • Very comfortable to wear

Disadvantages

  • No ramping feature
  • No touchscreen display
  • Limited data monitoring
  • Unable to connect to other apps and devices

ResMED AirSense 10 CPAP Machine Review

Advantages

  • Automatic pressure adjustment to keep you asleep
  • Uses an EPR system
  • Humidifier tube for moist air to stop your mouth from drying out
  • Easy to use and intuitive LCD display
  • Intergrated pressure ramping feature
  • Lightweight, small and compact for travel
  • Comfortable tubing that is flexible and small
  • Expert data display to maintain up-to-date data monitoring
  • Timed light sensor to go out once you are asleep

Disadvantages

  • Is louder than other Travel CPAP Machines
  • No battery supply so it can only be used by being plugg in to an electrical outlet
  • Humidifier only holds a small quantity of water

Apex XT Auto CPAP Machine

Advantages

  • Created for the sole purpose of traveling with a CPAP machine
  • Features automatic pressure adjustment to keep you asleep at night
  • Uses a pressure regulating algorithm
  • Automatically elevation adjustment for air travel
  • Automatic leak compensation
  • Very quiet
  • Expert data tracking and display
  • Compatible with a humidifier
  • Can act as an alarm clock
  • Battery pack compatible for selected brands

Disadvantages

  • Requires DC/AC converter for battery packs
  • LCD display is very bright