What is the Best Travel CPAP?

If you have been diagnosed with sleep apnea and are prescribed a CPAP machine to use while you sleep, you know that it is important to bring one with you when you travel. Travel CPAPs are designed to deliver CPAP therapy but are designed to be smaller in size and weight than home CPAPs. There are some trade-offs to using a smaller form factor, such as noise or water-based humidification. They all require a prescription for purchase.

See the table below to compare the relative features of the current travel CPAPs in the US market to decide for yourself or ask your healthcare professional for advice.

Z2 Auto Transcend Micro AirMini AutoSet Luna Travelpap
Z2 Auto® Trendscend Micro® AirMini® AutoSet Luna TravelPAP™ Auto
Pressure Mode Auto/Fixed Auto Auto/Fixed Auto/Fixed
Dimensions 6.48” x 3.3” x 2.02” 3.6” x 3.6” x 2.4” 5.4” x 3.3” x 2.1” 6.2” X 2.9” x. 2.8″
Weight 10.4 oz 7.68 oz 10.6 oz 14.1 oz
Integrated Battery Option Green Check Mark Red X Red X Red X
Heated Humidification Red X Red X Red X Red X
Information Display Green Check Mark Red X Red X Red X
On-Machine Programming Green Check Mark Red X Red X Red X
Does Not Require Proprietary Mask Green Check Mark Green Check Mark Red X Green Check Mark
Does Not Require Proprietary Tubing Green Check Mark Red X Red X Green Check Mark
Warranty 2 years 2 years 2 years 2 years
Bluetooth Data Transmission Green Check Mark Green Check Mark Green Check Mark Green Check Mark
Free Data App Green Check Mark Green Check Mark Green Check Mark Green Check Mark
Compliance Reporting Green Check Mark Green Check Mark Green Check Mark Green Check Mark
Sound Pressure Levels 26 dB 27 dB 30 dB < 30 dB
Pressure Range 4 – 20 cm H2O 4 – 20 cm H2O 4 – 20 cm H2O 4 – 20 cm H2O
Comfort Feature Green Check MarkZ-Breathe Green Check Mark
EZEX		 Green Check Mark
EPR		 Green Check Mark
RESlex Exhalation Relief
Ramp Time 0 – 45 min0 – 45 min 0 – 45 min 0 – 45 min 0 – 60 min
Adjustable Ramp Start Pressure Green Check Mark Green Check Mark Green Check Mark Green Check Mark
Altitude Adjustment Green Check Mark Green Check Mark Green Check Mark Green Check Mark
Meets FFA Requirements Green Check Mark Green Check Mark Green Check Mark Green Check Mark
Voltage 100-240V, 50-60Hz 100-240V, 50-60Hz 100-240V, 50-60Hz 100-240V, 50-60Hz

Transcend Micro® is a trademark of Somnetics International, Inc. AirMini® and EPR® are trademarks of ResMed Pty Ltd. Luna TravelPAP™ is a trademark of BMC Medical Co., LTd. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.