Oxynovo Deluxe
Key features
- Purity 90-95%
- Type Home Stationary
- Continuous Flow 0.5-5LPM
- Weight 13kg
- Oxygen Purity Indicator (OPI) No
- Power consumption 280watts
Specifications
| Purity | 90-95% |
|---|---|
| Type | Home Stationary |
| Continuous Flow | 0.5-5LPM |
| Weight | 13kg |
| Power consumption | 280watts |
| Sound level | 40db |
| Dimensions | 20.3H x 11.8W x 11.4Dinch |
| Loss of Power Alarm | Yes |
|---|---|
| System Malfunction Alarm | Yes |
| Indian Voltage Model | Yes |
| Company Headquarters | China |
Pros and cons
PROS
- 13 kg weight — lighter than Philips Everflo and most Chinese OEM peers
- 280 W power draw — lowest in this review cycle among 5 LPM units
- 40 dB noise floor — bedroom-acceptable
- Compact 20.3 × 11.8 × 11.4 inch form factor
- Power-loss and system-malfunction alarms marked present on the brochure
CONS
- ₹72,000 list price is ~25 % more than the superior Nidek Nuvo Lite
- No FDA, FAA or CE certifications on the Indian brochure
- No OPI or purity analyser on the front panel
- Oxynovo brand has near-zero Indian service footprint
- No-flow alarm not marked present on the spec sheet
Oxynovo is a compact-spec brand with premium pricing and minimal support
Oxynovo is a Chinese concentrator brand that arrived in Indian e-commerce with a compact, lightweight 5 LPM unit branded “Deluxe” and priced aggressively at the premium end of the Chinese OEM range. The manufacturer brochure and e-commerce product listings HHZ reviewed show 13 kg weight, 280 W power draw, 40 dB noise and a ₹72,000 list price. On paper the unit’s hardware numbers are among the best in this entire review cycle — lighter than a Philips Everflo, quieter than most Chinese peers, more efficient than almost everything in its class.
The pricing, however, puts the Oxynovo directly into the bracket where the Nidek Nuvo Lite and the Oxymed Mini compete, and at that price both alternatives have fundamentally better support, regulatory paperwork, feature sets and Indian service networks — the Nidek with CE plus US FDA, the Oxymed Mini with clean CDSCO registration and a 40+ city service footprint. The Oxynovo’s hardware credentials are real; its commercial proposition at ₹72,000 is not. The unit would be an interesting buy at ₹45,000 and a liability at ₹72,000.
What the specs actually mean
Continuous flow 0.5–5 LPM, purity 90–95 %. Standard spec, no per-flow table. Expected PSA zeolite behaviour.
Weight 13 kg. Among the lightest medical-grade 5 LPM units in any Indian market tier. Beats the Nidek Nuvo Lite (13.6 kg), the Philips Everflo (14 kg), the Oxymed Mini (13.9 kg). This is the Oxynovo’s strongest spec and a genuine differentiator. For a patient or caregiver who physically handles the unit daily, 13 kg matters.
Power 280 W. Best in this review cycle. 10 W lower than the Nidek Nuvo Lite’s 290 W. Over 16 hrs/day and three years at ₹7/unit the Oxynovo saves approximately ₹18,000–20,000 in electricity versus a 400 W Chinese OEM peer, and approximately ₹2,000 versus the Nidek. The power draw alone is the second strongest spec.
Noise 40 dB. Matches the Nidek Nuvo Lite. Bedroom-usable. The noise profile is genuinely competitive with Tier-1 alternatives.
Dimensions 20.3 × 11.8 × 11.4 inches (H×W×D). Small vertical compact chassis. Apartment-friendly.
Alarms: partial. Power-loss and system-malfunction alarms are marked Yes on the brochure. No-flow alarm is blank. For bedroom deployment the power-loss alarm is the most important; the system-malfunction alarm covers compressor or sieve-bed faults. The missing no-flow alarm is a gap but less critical than the two that are present.
Certifications: blank. FDA, FAA and CE fields all empty. Given the premium pricing position this is the biggest commercial weakness — buyers paying ₹72,000 expect certification documentation.
Outlet pressure: not published on the Indian brochure. Another data gap.
Who should buy it
Buyers who specifically need the lightest 5 LPM available and cannot reach ₹45,000+ for a Nidek Nuvo Lite. If the 13 kg weight is load-bearing for your use-case (elderly patient who carries the unit, in-car transport during travel) and the ₹72,000 price is within budget without stretching to ₹45,000 for a used/refurbished Nidek, the Oxynovo is the lightest option.
Electricity-cost-constrained deployments running extended hours. The 280 W draw is genuine. For a 24-hour operation (step-down facilities, round-the-clock caregivers) the efficiency matters.
Secondary unit for quiet-bedroom placement in households already running a Tier-1 primary. The 40 dB brochure value plus 13 kg portability makes the Oxynovo interesting as a secondary for bedside use.
Who should not buy it
Buyers paying list price who could reach ₹57,000 for a Nidek Nuvo Lite. There is no argument for the Oxynovo over the Nidek at ₹72,000 vs ₹57,000. The Nidek is better-specified, better-supported, certified and has a warranty Indian service network.
LTOT patients in remote locations. Without Oxynovo service access the unit is a multi-week outage away from becoming non-functional.
Buyers who need FDA or CE documentation for insurance, travel or NRI resale purposes.
Institutional buyers requiring certifications for accreditation.
Apartment deployments where the no-flow alarm is important — e.g., patients who might inadvertently kink the cannula tubing.
Alternatives that beat the Oxynovo Deluxe on specific axes
Nidek Nuvo Lite 5 LPM, ~₹57,000 street. Lighter by 0.6 kg (13.6 vs 13), similar power (290 W vs 280), similar noise (40 dB both), but FDA + CE certified, OPI present, 12 flow settings from 0.125 LPM, 3-year warranty through Nidek’s Indian service network. At ₹15,000 less street price the Nidek is categorically better. There is no rational case for the Oxynovo over the Nidek.
Philips Respironics EverFlo, ~₹43,700–50,000 street. Heavier (14 kg) and slightly louder (45 dB) than the Oxynovo, but at roughly ₹25,000 less street price with FDA, CE, OPI, full alarm set and Philips Home Healthcare’s 3-year Indian warranty. For any buyer not specifically constrained by the 1 kg weight difference, the Everflo wins.
Oxymed Mini 5 LPM, ~₹35,000–45,000 street. Slightly heavier (13.9 kg), slightly louder (45 dB), slightly higher power (390 W), but at half the Oxynovo list price with OPI, digital purity analyser, full alarms, CE certification and 50-city Indian service network. For budget-conscious buyers this is the clear alternative.
Home Medix 5 LPM, ~₹35,000–45,000 street. Indian-brand compact 5 LPM with service in major metros. Positioned similarly to Oxymed Mini in practice. Better support than Oxynovo.
Indian-market considerations
Oxynovo has a very limited Indian retail footprint. The brand is carried by a small number of importers without any structured service network. For a premium-priced product this is the opposite of what a buyer should want — high price demands high-quality support, and Oxynovo does not deliver it.
CDSCO MD-14 importer licensing verification is the minimum due diligence before purchase. Ask for the specific import batch, the importer’s MD-14 number, and a written service commitment. (CDSCO)
Spare-parts supply for the Oxynovo 5 LPM relies on cross-compatibility with other small Chinese OEM 5 LPM platforms. The chassis is similar to the Oxymed Mini and Keyhub 5 LPM units; competent independent biomed technicians in major metros can service the compressor and sieve beds using cross-compatible parts. Outside metros the parts situation is difficult.
Out-of-warranty service costs: sieve-bed rebuild ₹4,000–6,000, compressor replacement ₹6,000–9,000, filters ₹300–500. Typical warranty is 1 year from the importer, occasionally 2 years at extra cost. Warranty claim cycle times are 4–8 weeks because parts ship from China.
The Oxynovo’s electricity-efficiency advantage is real but does not compound at the rate needed to justify the ₹15,000 price gap versus the Nidek — only over 5+ years of heavy LTOT use does the Oxynovo’s 10 W power advantage versus the Nidek translate into the price difference. For most buyers the Nidek remains the better economic choice.
Voltage regulation: a 500 VA AVR is adequate for a 280 W unit and costs ₹2,500–3,500. This is a smaller AVR investment than 400–500 W units require.
Verdict
The Oxynovo Deluxe is the lightest, quietest, most energy-efficient Chinese OEM 5 LPM in this review cycle. On hardware it is a genuine competitor to Tier-1 alternatives. Its commercial proposition at ₹72,000 list price is not defensible because the Nidek Nuvo Lite at ~₹57,000 street is better on every axis that matters — certifications, service network, warranty, flow granularity, brand-recognition. The Oxynovo earns its 5.8 score by being an engineering standout priced above its support infrastructure can justify. If a dealer is willing to sell the Oxynovo at ₹45,000 or below with a written service commitment the unit becomes an interesting buy. At list it is the wrong deployment of ₹72,000. Pick the Nidek Nuvo Lite if your budget is at that level; pick the Oxymed Mini or Yuwell 8F if your budget is lower.
