For people with sleep apnea picking the right Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Machine is the first step in getting a good night's sleep. And choosing a CPAP that is right for you can be a bit overwhelming. There are all sorts of important things to consider when you invest in a CPAP, like what type you need, which features you want, how much you're willing to spend, and the best brands.
Thankfully, we have done that research for you. We have compiled some of the top CPAP brands and arranged them from lowest to highest price within their type categories and compared their features. Now it just comes down to assessing what you are looking for from the best CPAP Machines on the market.
Disclaimer: Be sure to also talk to your doctor about which type of PAP Machine will work best for you.
Standard CPAP Machines
Standard CPAP Machines deliver fixed pressure throughout the night in order to keep the airways open.
ResMed S9 Elite™ CPAP Machine with EPR™, $349
You may immediately want to add this standard-model CPAP to your cart when you see the drastic price differences of newer models—but with the higher prices come more convenience features.
Some features specific to this model include the optional integrated heated humidifier and pass-over humidifier, the Easy-Breath motor—which allows for quieter function—and SlimLine Tubing. The SlimLine Tube Compared to traditional tubing is 40% lighter, 20% thinner, and takes up 35% less space. This package comes with a travel bag, the ResMed-SlimLine tube, a one-year supply of filters, and power cords.
Specs: 5.5 x 5.5 X 3.4 inches, 1.8 pounds.
Respironics DreamStation Pro CPAP, $700
This Respironics standard CPAP has several customer-convenience features to make this investment worth your while. Bluetooth access allows for remote access to information for both patients and doctors. Daily Progress Feedback displays a simple trend of patients’ nightly use. Whisper Quiet Sound Levels allow this machine to only registers 25.8 decibels—that's only slightly louder than the ticking of a clock. This device also comes standard with DreamMapper. DreamMapper is a free mobile and web-based application with motivational alerts, troubleshooting advice, and educational content.
There are also Flex-Comfort capabilities available with this model. Flex-Comfort provides pressure relief at the beginning of exhalation while softening pressure transition from inhalation to exhalation. By mirroring the users natural breathing. This CPAP also has auto brightness adjustment, an optional heated humidifier, full-color screen, advanced event detection, mask-type resistance control, and a guided mask-fit check.
Specs: 6.18 x 7.59 x 3.3 inches, 2.94 pounds.
ResMed AirSense™ 10 CPAP Machine with Heated Humidifier, $758
The ResMed AirSense doesn’t boast about its meager 27-decibel reading, which is still quieter than a hushed library. However, the heated humidifier on this machine is built in and cannot be removed. Though this may seem like an inconvenience, it reduces the overall length of the device. This model also comes with data storing/sharing capabilities called Connected Care, which is built-in wireless technology that seamlessly connects to ResMed's new cloud-based management system called AirView. AirView offers the ability to change the device settings and troubleshoot remotely. With this feature, common therapy questions can be resolved in minutes.
This CPAP also features auto brightness adjustment, Easy-Breath technology that makes exhalation easier, a forward-facing design with an intuitive interface, a full-color LCD screen, and customizable menus. The AirSense 10 comes standard with the water tub, air tubing, power supply unit, a travel bag, an SD card, and an optional ClimateLine air-heated tube.
Specs: 4.57 x 10.04 X 5.91 inches, 2.75 pounds.
Auto CPAP Machines
Auto CPAP Machines adjust to deliver the minimum pressure needed to keep the users' airway open.
ResMed AirSense™ 10 AutoSet™ with Integrated Humidifier, $883
Featuring advanced technology capable of detecting specific sleep states, the AirSense 10 AutoSet monitors breathing patterns and adjust pressure settings based on real-time data. These high-tech interventions are complemented by the AirSense 10’s integrated wireless connectivity, which allows remote monitoring and adjustment by healthcare personnel.
Additional features include the optional SmartStart setting—this feature begins therapy as soon as you breathe into your mask and stops a few seconds automatically after the mask is removed—and auto brightness adjustment. This package comes with a new humidifier water chamber tub, the power supply, a travel carry bag, and a standard two-year warranty.
Specs: 4.57 x 10.04 X 5.91 inches, 2.7 pounds.
Philips Respironics DreamStation Auto CPAP with Heated Humidifier, $990
The DreamStation Auto with Humidifier utilizes several advanced features, including SmartRamp, which gradually ramps up pressure from low to high to help ease patients into sleep, and Opti-Start, which helps address residual apnea events that may occur early in therapy. This model also features A-Flex pressure relief, which softens the transition between inhalation and exhalation and lowers overall exhalation pressure to make breathing feel more natural. The Bluetooth-connected DreamStation Auto includes impressive self-diagnostics tools to keep your Auto CPAP therapy running smoothly.
Some additional features include a Check Mask Fit, advanced data display, Bluetooth connectivity, and regular alerts/reminders. This package comes with the power supply and power supply cord, a carrying case, the CPAP hose, an SD card, and a reusable-blue pollen filter.
Specs: 11.7 x 7.6 x 3.3 inches, 4.37 pounds
Fisher & Paykel SleepStyle Auto CPAP, $999
This auto CPAP machine has a SleepStyle quiet, integrated design—the power supply and humidifier have been integrated fully, to minimize space taken on the bedside table. This model also features a user-friendly menu and buttons, SleepStyle built-in connectivity options. ThermoSmart™. World-class humidification features a heated breathing tube with AirSpiral™ technology that is designed to minimize condensation. The enhanced algorithm delivers a comfortable humidification experience for patients. Also featuring SensAwake™—when wakefulness is detected, treatment pressure is automatically and promptly reduced to a more comfortable level—and expiratory relief sleep has never been more natural. This model has a not-too-shabby decibel reading of 2.81.5.
Finally, this package comes with a carry bag, a ThermoSmart™ breathing tube, AirSpiral technology Power cord, a water-chamber seal, an outlet seal, an info USB, an additional air filter, and an additional air tube attachment.
Specs: 5.6x6.9x7.2 inches,3.7 pounds.
Bi-PAP Machines
Ordinary CPAP Machines only force air into the airway in order to keep the airway from closing, often making exhalation harder. Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure (Bi-PAP) Machines deliver two separate pressures for inhalation and exhalation so that both parts of the process are more manageable.
DeVilbiss IntelliPAP Bilevel S with Heated Humidifier, $1,025
The IntelliPAP Bilevel S is the perfect choice for patients who require higher pressures to maintain airway patency. The IntelliPAP Bilevel S offers maximum adjustability and can be operated in CPAP and Bilevel modes. This model features SmartCode. With SmartCode, you can review your sleep and data without purchasing any software. The design of this device is all about convenience with new-easy-to-use operating systems, backlit LCD screen, intuitive setup, auto on/off, an eight-foot power cord, part replacement alerts, easy-to-use-and-maintain humidifier, and slip-resistant pads on the bottom of the unit to minimize movement.
Finally, this package includes tubing, a travel bag, a one-year supply of filters, the power cord, and a five-year warranty.
Specs: 6.5x 8.4 x 6.4 inches, 4.45 pounds.
ResMed S9 VPAP S with H5i™ Heated Humidifier, $1,134
Variable Positive Airway Pressure (VPAP) is a brand variation of a Bi-PAP.
The S9 VPAP S Bilevel includes many features that make sleep therapy more comfortable and convenient for you. The patented Climate-Control humidification system is available with the fully integrated H5i humidifier (included with this model). Optional wireless therapy monitoring, optional integrated pulse oximetry, a therapy measurement called Sleep Quality Indicator, and advanced data recording all combine in the sleek and easy-to-use S9 body to create one of the most intelligent bilevel devices on the market today.
This model also features Quiet Operation, Enhanced Rise Time Features, Vsync Technology (Leak compensation to ensure that you receive the right pressures, despite mask leaks that may happen), Advanced Data Management, and Optional Equipment Integration.
Specs: Not available
Respironics DreamStation BiPAP Pro with Heated Humidifier, $1,528
DreamStation offers a sleek, low-profile design. Its vibrant color screen displays daily progress and features easy-to-use menus. The Dreamstation’s top-mounted humidifier hose swivel and front-facing display make it easy for patients to operate while lying down or sitting up in bed. This version is 18% smaller and 28% lighter, making traveling with the unit, especially without the optional humidifier, a breeze.
This model also features connectivity, performance check, daily-progress feedback, advanced event detection, mask type resistance control, mask-fit check, oximetry capable, SD card, two-year warranty, and a dishwasher-safe water chamber.
Specs: 11.69 x 7.59 x 3.3 inches, 4.37 pounds (including the power supply)
Travel CPAP Machines
These compact, powerful designs make for easy travel and are FAA approved
HDM Z1 Travel CPAP Machine with Z-Breathe™, $479
Finding a good night’s sleep away from home is difficult, and doubly so for travelers who suffer from sleep apnea. Thankfully, the Z1 CPAP Machine from HDM makes CPAP therapy a mobile experience. Lightweight, compact and extremely quiet (reading at only 26 decibels), the Z1 CPAP is a convenient and effective sleep apnea solution for travelers. The trusty Z1 CPAP even delivers sleep therapy off the grid, thanks to its optional PowerShell™ battery pack, which powers a full eight hours of cord-free therapy.
Finally, this package comes with a tube adaptor, a four-foot Slim-Style tube, a custom USB cable, a drawstring carry pouch, and a three-year warranty.
Specs: 6.3x3.5x2 inches, 7.9oz (without batteries)
ResMed AirMini™ AutoSet™ Travel CPAP Machine, $849
AirMini™ is the world’s smallest CPAP, packed with proven ResMed technologies and features, like waterless humidification, designed to deliver a quality therapy experience anywhere. This travel-size model features the same proven ResMed device algorithms, ActiveAir™ technology (allowing it to be small, quiet and comfortable), effective waterless humidification, and convenient control with the AirMini™ app.
This package comes with HumidX™ and HumidX™ Plus waterless humidifier and tubing, External 20W power supply, and travel pouch.
Specs: 5.4 x 3.3 x 2.0 inches, 0.66 pounds
Philips Respironics DreamStation Go Travel APAP, $884
Philips Respironics brings the revolutionary travel design of the DreamStation Go to an APAP Machine. At half the size and two thirds fewer parts of the standard DreamStation platform, the DreamStation Go offers the same therapy, connectivity and comfort features used by over five million PAP users. The Go flies through security just like a smartphone. Place it into the optional clamshell case to ensure safe transport. This compact model features a built-in power block that plugs directly from the unit into the wall. This model also includes patient-preferred tubing, proven Flex technology, DreamMapper cross-device connectivity.
Finally, this package comes with a six-foot-long 12mm Micro-Flex tube, a six-foot-long power cord, one reusable filter, and a two-year warranty.
Specs: 5.94x5.94x2.32 inches, 1.86 pounds
