Home Medix HM-KV 5 LPM vs Philips Everflo 5 Liter Oxygen Concentrator

Paper-spec review — no teardown. This comparison uses the published specifications in our catalogue. Home Medix describes its sound figure as field-verified; it is not an HHZ bench measurement.

The Home Medix HM-KV 5 LPM is our recommendation between these two for a new purchase, provided its flow range fits the prescription and authorised service is reachable. Our catalogue lists the Philips Everflo 5 Liter Oxygen Concentrator as discontinued worldwide, with no current price. Its remaining stock should not be treated as equivalent to a current-production unit with a confirmed warranty and parts route.

At a glance

• Availability and price. HM-KV is listed in stock, with indicative retail roughly ₹37,800 in 2026 and listed MRP ₹54,000. EverFlo is listed as discontinued, with no current catalogue price. An old EverFlo listing cannot establish a current price advantage for either unit.
• Weight. HM-KV 13 kg; EverFlo 14 kg. HM-KV is 1 kg lighter on the published specifications.
• Sound. HM-KV ≤40 dB, described by the manufacturer as field-verified; EverFlo 45 dB in the catalogue’s technical table. These are published figures rather than a matched HHZ noise test.
• Continuous flow. HM-KV 0.5–5 L/min; EverFlo 1–5 LPM in the technical table. Verify the exact variant’s manual against the prescribed flow before purchase.
• Purity. HM-KV 93% ±3%; EverFlo 90–96%. The stated bands are equivalent.
• Power. HM-KV 320 VA; EverFlo 350 W. VA and W describe different electrical quantities, so these figures alone do not establish a running-cost saving.
• Indian mains. HM-KV documents AC 230V / 50Hz with ±10% tolerance (207–253 V). EverFlo is listed as an Indian-voltage model, without a separate tolerance band in the catalogue.
• Purity feedback. Both list OPI. HM-KV also lists a live oxygen-purity percentage display.
• Additional HM-KV features. Integrated nebulization, electronic flowmeter, user-visible hour counter, and a one-touch SOS audible alarm for summoning a nearby attendant. The SOS button is a local siren, with no telecom channel.
• Warranty. HM-KV publishes 3 years or 10,000 operating hours, whichever comes first. Warranty validity for any remaining EverFlo stock must be established for the specific serial number and seller.

Why choose the HM-KV

Current production is the deciding factor. The HM-KV offers a current product route while EverFlo stock is discontinued. Before paying, confirm the authorised seller, written warranty, parts availability, and local repair process for the HM-KV; the production status does not replace these checks.

The published home-use specifications support the choice. The HM-KV has a lighter cabinet and a lower published sound figure in this pairing, plus a live purity display and integrated nebulization. Its user-visible hour counter also helps owners track the operating-hour warranty limit.

The warranty has an explicit hour limit. The HM-KV’s 3-year / 10,000-hour term is not an unconditional three-year promise for continuous use. Read the exclusions and check who handles a claim from your pincode.

What the EverFlo record still tells us

The EverFlo record lists US FDA approval, CE certification, and a 7,500 ft operating-altitude specification. The HM-KV record lists ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and CDSCO approval, but no FDA approval, CE certification, or separate altitude rating. Those differences remain relevant when assessing procurement requirements or an existing installation; they do not establish fresh stock or current service availability.

EverFlo’s established installed base may mean a local technician already knows the platform. For an existing owner, confirm repairability with that technician. For a new buyer, past brand familiarity alone does not establish spare-parts access, valid warranty coverage, or the condition of a leftover unit.

Checks for Indian buyers

Confirm service before choosing a seller. Ask who handles a warranty claim, whether major parts are available, and where the unit would travel for repair. If Home Medix cannot provide a workable service route, compare another in-production model with documented local support rather than defaulting to discontinued EverFlo stock.

Check mains and intended location. Compare your home’s voltage conditions with the HM-KV’s documented operating band, and ask the supplier about suitable power protection. For a hill-station installation, obtain written confirmation of altitude suitability: the HM-KV catalogue does not publish an altitude rating.

Treat leftover EverFlo offers as a separate stock-verification exercise. Check manufacturing date, serial number, whether the unit is unused or refurbished, invoice terms, warranty validity, and the spare-parts route. Do not assume an old retail price or historical warranty term applies to the offered unit.

Verdict

Choose the Home Medix HM-KV 5 LPM for a new purchase between these two where local service is confirmed. Its published 13 kg weight, ≤40 dB sound figure, live purity display, integrated nebulization, and explicit warranty support the recommendation. The EverFlo’s discontinuation removes the basis for presenting it as the routine premium upgrade.

If the HM-KV lacks the required local service, altitude documentation, or procurement paperwork, shortlist another in-production model that meets those requirements. For flow needs beyond this class, use our 5 LPM vs 10 LPM guide when discussing equipment with the treating team.