Head-to-head
Inogen Rove 6 vs. Inogen One G5
Day to day, these two Inogen portables are nearly identical — same six pulse settings, same 1,260 mL/min maximum output, and almost the same size and weight. The differences are small.
Quick verdict
Choose the Inogen Rove 6 if…- You want Inogen’s newer model
- A slightly quieter unit matters (37 dB vs. 39 dB at setting 2)
- You’d like the extended battery — about 10 hr 15 min at setting 2
Choose the Inogen One G5 if…- You want a proven model with a long track record
- You already own G5 batteries or accessories
- The double battery’s roughly 10 hours at setting 2 fits your day
Specs side by side
| Inogen Rove 6 | Inogen One G5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery | Pulse dose | Pulse dose |
| Settings | 1–6 | 1–6 |
| Weight | 4.8 lb (standard battery) | 4.7 lb (single battery) |
| Battery at setting 2 | 5 hr (standard) · 10 hr 15 min (extended) | 5 hr (single) · 10 hr (double) |
| Noise | 37 dB | 39 dB |
| Max oxygen output | 1,260 mL/min | 1,260 mL/min |
| FAA approved | Yes | Yes |
Manufacturer figures. Battery times are averages and vary with breathing rate, altitude and battery age.
What they have in common
✓ Six pulse-dose settings✓ 1,260 mL/min maximum output✓ About 5 hours on a standard battery at setting 2✓ FAA approved for flights
Still deciding? Your prescription — especially whether you need continuous flow and your highest setting — usually settles it. Our specialists can help at 1-800-941-1402.
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