The weather is starting to warm up, the snow is starting to thaw, and before you know it, spring break will be here! It’s finally time to set aside the winter blues and go someplace new and exotic. You shouldn’t have to lug your entire CPAP machine set-up with you as you travel, but you also shouldn’t be deprived of a night of sleep apnea therapy. The solution? Purchase a travel CPAP machine.
Last month, we talked a little bit about the Z1 Travel CPAP Machine and how it’s great for those spring break trips. This month, we’re going to compare it side-by-side with another travel CPAP machine: the Transcend EZEX miniCPAP™ Machine:
Z1™ Travel CPAP Machine |
Transcend EZEX miniCPAP™ Machine |
| 10 ounces | 15 ounces |
| 6.5 in x 3.45 in x 2.25 in | 6.1 in x 3.5 in x 2.8 in |
| Pressure range: 4 to 20 cm H2O | Pressure range: 4 to 20 cm H20 |
| Available Modes: Standby, CPAP | Available Modes: Standby, CPAP, Drying |
| Ramp time: 0 to 45 min, 5 min increments | Ramp time: 0 to 45 min, 5 min increments |
| Comes with 4-foot tube | Comes with 6-foot tube |
| Uses humidification moisture exchange | Optional heated humidifier available |
| Quiet Operation 26 dBA | Quiet Operation 26.6 dBA |
| LCD Display Screen with user buttons | User buttons |
| Z-Breathe Pressure relief- Off, 1, 2, 3 | EZEX pressure relief- Off, 1, 2, 3 |
| Leak Compensation | Leak detection with compensation |
| Optional battery: Integrated PowerShell | Optional battery: Overnight plug-in battery |
| Auto Altitude Adjustment | Auto Altitude Adjustment |
| On-Board therapy tracking with optional Micro SD cards slot | On-board therapy tracking |
| Tube adapter included | Universal Hose adapter included |
| Filter end cap with polyester filter included | Filter frame with reusable foam filter included |
| Micro USB Cord included | 3-Foot USB 2.0 Type A Male to Mini B Male Cable |
| Compatible with European voltage | Compatible with European voltage (comes with adapters) |
| Compatible with all CPAP masks | Compatible with all CPAP masks |
| Carrying pouch, optional travel bag available Outside dimensions 10 in x 11 in x 4 in | Bag Dimensions – Outside 10 in x 9.25 in x 4.5 in |
| 3-Year Warranty | 3-Year Warranty |
The Z1 by Human Design Medical and the Transcend EZEX miniCPAP™ Machine by Somnetics are both great models—which one you choose depends on which one will best fit your needs! CPAPCentral carries them both in stock, along with a number of travel CPAP machine accessories.