Both machines cover the standard 4–20 cmH₂O APAP range and include heated humidification, but they solve different buying problems. HM-CV-20 wins on value. AirSense 10 wins on ecosystem and refinement.
| Factor | HM-CV-20 | AirSense 10 AutoSet |
|---|---|---|
| Indicative price | ₹30,000 before 5% GST; ₹31,500 including GST (Home Medix listing) | About ₹45,999 |
| Modes | CPAP, APAP | CPAP, AutoSet, AutoSet for Her on relevant SKU |
| Pressure | 4–20 cmH₂O | 4–20 cmH₂O |
| Published sound | <30 dB | 25 dB |
| Published weight | 1.45 kg | 1.24 kg |
| Data | Memory card + Claro on Windows/macOS | SD card; AirView on connected SKUs |
| Humidification | Integrated, levels 0–5 | HumidAir; ClimateLineAir support on relevant package |
| Warranty | Device including humidifier: 2 years; power adapter and SD card: 1 year each; mask, tube and water tank: 90 days each (terms) | Confirm current dealer terms |
Buy HM-CV-20 if value decides
At its published price of ₹30,000 before GST (₹31,500 including 5% GST), HM-CV-20 offers the fundamentals: APAP, expiratory relief, ramp, leak compensation, heated humidification, and event reporting. The brochure describes central-apnoea event identification for clinical review; CPAP/APAP does not thereby become central-apnoea therapy. HM-CV-20 brochure
Claro makes the device more clinically usable than a display-only budget CPAP. The memory card can be read on Windows or macOS to produce detailed summaries and waveform views. The trade-off is manual transfer: there is no automatic nightly clinic upload.
That saving can fund a professionally fitted mask, replacement cushions, a backup-power solution, and follow-up. For many first-time users, those items affect adherence more than a premium touchscreen.
Buy AirSense 10 if the therapy ecosystem decides
AirSense 10 remains the more mature platform. ResMed AutoSet is widely recognised by sleep clinics; compatible configurations add AirView remote reporting, ClimateLineAir heated tubing, and climate control. It also publishes altitude compensation and carries a broader international regulatory and travel footprint.
The connected SKU matters. Some AirSense 10 units are SD-card-only, and imported or older stock may differ in modem, tubing, warranty, and accessories. Confirm the exact package before paying a premium for connectivity that is not actually included.
The hidden deciding factors
Clinic workflow: if the sleep physician actively uses AirView, buy the compatible ResMed. If periodic card review is acceptable, Claro can support HM-CV-20 follow-up.
Cold or air-conditioned rooms: heated tubing and automatic climate control can reduce rainout and dryness. That makes ResMed more attractive for users who have already struggled with condensation.
Home Medix warranty and service: the PAP reference gives two years for the device including humidifier, one year each for power adapter and SD card, and 90 days each for mask, tube and water tank under normal operation. It excludes damage associated with operation outside specifications, accessories not provided or recommended by Home Medix, and technical adjustments without company consent; unauthorized dismantling or repair can remove free-maintenance eligibility. Confirm warranty start date, channel/registration requirements, fault coverage, labour and transport for your purchase. Home Medix service routes and charges vary by location. Warranty and service terms
Total starter cost: compare device, humidifier, heated tube, mask, filters, data module, delivery, and warranty—not the blower price alone.
Verdict
For uncomplicated OSA and a clinician comfortable reviewing Claro reports, HM-CV-20 may suit buyers whose budget covers its ₹31,500 tax-inclusive published price. AirSense 10 is worth the premium for ResMed AutoSet, quieter published operation, climate-control comfort, connected-clinic compatibility, and established global ecosystem. Neither should be bought as a substitute for BiPAP, ST, VAPS, or ASV therapy.