![]() ![]() The app allows you to check your battery life, monitor your oxygen use, and more. We also don’t recommend leaving your concentrator in environments that can reach high temperatures, such as an unoccupied car or close to a heat source, since heat can damage the machine and cost you money to repair or replace it.Īnother potential drawback is that the G3 doesn’t have Bluetooth capabilities (Bluetooth technology lets you connect wirelessly with other smart devices such as your smartphone) and doesn’t connect to the Inogen Connect App like the G4 and G5 machines. The Inogen G3 is not water-resistant, so our Reviews Team recommends not exposing it to water, damp environments, or rain, which could lead to electrical shock or damage to the machine. This feature can help reassure you that the device will continue to provide oxygen until a caregiver can assist. When the machine doesn’t detect a breath for longer than 60 seconds, it switches to auto pulse mode, releasing bursts of oxygen until it detects a breath again. If the machine doesn’t detect a breath, it’s usually due to placement of the nasal cannula (the tube that delivers the oxygen to your nose) or a connectivity issue. Breath detection alert modeĪll Inogen portable oxygen concentrators have a breath detection alert mode, which, when enabled, emits an audible and visual alert when breath hasn’t been detected for 60 seconds. Inogen also offers an external battery charger accessory for this model, which is useful in the event of power outages or extended time outdoors. Most planes have power ports close to each seat. For example, if you need to charge your concentrator while traveling by plane, you can connect to a DC power port on the plane while still using the machine. The G3 comes with AC/DC power, which allows the user to charge the machine’s batteries while continuing to use it, whether at home, in the car, or on an airplane. This is slightly lower than the Inogen model with the longest battery life on this list, the Inogen One G5 (which has a maximum battery life of 6.5 hours). The G3 battery lasts 4.5 hours on setting 1, takes three hours to recharge fully, and is expected to last for 500 total charges. 2 All Inogen PO2s have a similar noise level-the G4 is 40 decibels, and the G5 is 38. The G3’s noise level goes to 39 decibels, approximately the level of the soft hum of a refrigerator, according to 3M. You may need more or fewer settings depending on your condition. ![]() Flow settings dictate how much oxygen the machine delivers with each breath you take-the higher the number, the more oxygen it delivers. But it also has more flow settings (1–5) than the lightest model on this list (1–3 for the Inogen One G4). Of all the models in this review, the G3 is the heaviest at 4.9 pounds with a single battery, and 5.7 pounds with a double battery. That makes the G3 best for those experiencing a temporary condition that requires oxygen therapy. The G3 is only available as a rental through Medicare or other insurance, unlike the G4 and G5 machines, which can be purchased online with a prescription. The Inogen One G3 is a portable oxygen concentrator with intermittent, or pulse, flow. Battery charging time: 3 hours for single battery. ![]()
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