Head-to-head
Oxlife Independence vs. CAIRE SeQual Eclipse 5
The two go-to options for continuous flow up to 3 LPM in a portable. The Independence is lighter and quieter; the Eclipse 5 runs longer per charge.
Quick verdict
Choose the Oxlife Independence if…- You want the lighter unit — 16.7 lb vs. 18.4 lb
- Quiet matters — 40 dB vs. 48 dB (tested at different settings)
- You like carrying a second battery for swaps
Choose the CAIRE SeQual Eclipse 5 if…- You want the longest runtime — up to 2 hr at 2 LPM continuous, up to 5.1 hr on pulse 2
- You need very fine pulse control (16–192 mL)
- You want a long-established workhorse
Specs side by side
| Oxlife Independence | CAIRE SeQual Eclipse 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery | Pulse + continuous | Pulse + continuous |
| Settings | Pulse 0.5–6 · Continuous 0.5–3 LPM | Pulse 16–192 mL · Continuous 0.5–3 LPM |
| Weight | 16.7 lb | 18.4 lb with battery |
| Battery at setting 2 | Pulse 2: 2 hr 53 min (5 hr 45 min with 2) · Continuous 2 LPM: 1 hr 15 min (2 hr 30 min with 2) | Pulse 2: up to 5.1 hr · Continuous 2 LPM: up to 2 hr |
| Noise | 40 dB | 48 dB (3 LPM continuous) |
| FAA approved | Yes | Yes |
Manufacturer figures. Battery times are averages and vary with breathing rate, altitude and battery age.
What they have in common
✓ Continuous flow from 0.5 to 3 LPM✓ Pulse and continuous modes✓ 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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