HHZ didn’t test the OxyGo NEXT hands-on. This review is built from OxyGo’s user manual, its product page and a live price check.
Key specs
| Spec | OxyGo NEXT |
|---|---|
| US price, 13 Oct 2026 | $2,495 (United Oxygen & Medical) |
| Type | Pulse dose, 6 settings |
| Output | 210 to 1,260 mL/min |
| Oxygen concentration | 90% (−3/+6%) at all settings |
| Weight | 4.7 lb single battery; 5.73 lb double |
| Size (single battery) | 7.19 × 3.26 × 8.15 in |
| Battery | Up to 6.5 h single / 13 h double |
| Recharge | Up to 3 h single / 6 h double |
| Noise | 38 dBA at setting 2 |
| Operating range | 41–104°F; 0–10,000 ft |
| Warm-up | 2 minutes |
| Expected life | Device 5 years; sieve beds 1 year; batteries 500 cycles |
| Warranty | 5 years standard (OxyGo) |
| App | My OxyGo (Bluetooth units) |
| Air travel | OxyGo: “The FAA allows the OxyGo NEXT onboard all U.S. aircraft” |
Battery by setting
From OxyGo’s 2019 quick reference (17 breaths a minute, may vary up to 10%):
| Setting | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single (8-cell) | 6:35 | 5:03 | 3:27 | 2:25 | 1:51 | 1:26 |
| Double (16-cell) | 13:28 | 10:22 | 7:01 | 4:55 | 3:48 | 2:58 |
The current manual gives only the overall “up to 6.5 / 13 hours”. The display shows remaining battery as a percentage or minutes, and a low-priority alert sounds with under 10 minutes left (manual). Compare other models in battery life by model.
OxyGo NEXT vs Inogen Rove 6
| OxyGo NEXT | Inogen Rove 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price, 13 Oct 2026 | $2,495 | $2,795 |
| Settings / max output | 6 / 1,260 mL/min | 6 / 1,260 mL/min |
| Size (standard battery) | 7.19 × 3.26 × 8.15 in | 7.18 × 3.27 × 8.14 in |
| Weight | 4.7 lb | 4.8 lb |
| Battery, setting 1 (standard / double) | 6:35 / 13:28 (2019 quick ref) | 6:15 / 12:45 |
| Noise, setting 2 | 38 dBA | 39 dBA |
| Expected service life | 5 years | 8 years |
| Warranty | 5 years | 3 years |
Sources: OxyGo NEXT manual, Inogen Rove 6 manual. One retailer lists the NEXT as “OxyGo Next (Inogen G5)”. OxyGo doesn’t say this itself, so buy on the specs, warranty and service network, not the name.
Safety and use notes from the manual
- Prescription only. Settings must be prescribed for you. The NEXT is not intended to be life sustaining.
- It isn’t designed to be used with a humidifier or nebulizer, or connected with any other equipment.
- If no breath is detected for 60 seconds, it enters auto pulse mode until a breath is detected (sleeping with a POC).
- Battery care: avoid long use below 41°F or above 95°F, store batteries at 40–50% charge, and don’t leave them unused more than 90 days.
- For flying, carry batteries for at least 150% of the trip. Extra batteries must be individually protected and carried on (FAA rules).
- Sieve beds are user-replaceable, with a 1-year expected life. Use only OxyGo-specified columns.
Pros and cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Six settings up to 1,260 mL/min in a 4.7 lb unit | Pulse only: not for CPAP bleed-in or users who can’t trigger it |
| 5-year standard warranty | 5-year expected life, vs 8 for the Rove 6 |
| $300 less than the Rove 6 in our check | Per-setting battery data is from a 2019 sheet |
| Runtime shown in minutes | Sieve beds expected to need replacing yearly |
Verdict
If your clinician has prescribed a pulse setting of 6 or below and you’ve been tested on pulse dose, the OxyGo NEXT is a strong value. It matches the Rove 6’s output and size for less, with a longer warranty. Choose the Rove 6 instead if you value its longer rated service life. Either way, buy the double battery if you’re out all day.
Related: Rove 6 vs FreeStyle Comfort, best portable oxygen concentrator, used and refurbished POCs.
See also: Inogen One G5 vs Rove 6 and POC warranties compared.