Portable or Stationary Oxygen Concentrator: What to Compare
September 27, 2026 · 5 min read
BEOKA CM Series — manufacturer catalogue image
Begin with the required oxygen delivery. Then compare the portable or stationary format, power supply and exact model documentation.
Start with the delivery requirement
A small concentrator is not automatically a replacement for a larger one. First establish the required delivery mode and settings with a qualified healthcare professional. Portable describes how equipment can be carried; it does not define the amount of oxygen it can deliver.
Pulse dose and continuous flow
Continuous flow supplies gas at a defined rate over time. Pulse-dose equipment releases a dose in response to inhalation. A pulse setting of 3 is not a universal equivalent of 3 L/min. Compare the manufacturer’s delivery table, including the conditions under which concentration and output are measured.
What the BEOKA model numbers mean
C6 and C5 are compact pulse devices with a listed maximum production figure of 500 mL/min. PM3-5A, PM3-7A and PM3-9A list pulse-output figures of 1.0, 1.2 and 1.4 L/min respectively. Neither these numbers nor a promotional continuous-flow equivalent can replace the actual settings table. The CM Series is a larger, 5 L/min-class floor-standing family. Its exact version and performance at the required setting must be confirmed.
Portable equipment: compare the complete carry kit
Ask for the weight with the selected battery, bag and accessories. Request runtime at the intended setting and the charging time, rather than calculating hours from battery capacity alone. Check whether the adapter, connectors and any vehicle power option belong to the selected version. Travel use also requires checking the operator’s rules for the exact equipment.
Stationary equipment: plan its location
A floor-standing concentrator needs the ventilation clearances in its manual, a suitable power connection and access for maintenance. Plan tubing so that it does not create a trip hazard. Discuss a power-failure plan with the care team; a stated backup mode may provide a different output from normal operation.
A short checklist for a useful quote
Share the prescribed mode and settings, exact model, location in Indonesia and preferred power arrangement. Ask for the performance table, manual, included accessories, alarm list, service terms and current images. This makes two quotations comparable and helps avoid ordering a visually similar but different revision.
Use and safety
Use oxygen under professional direction and follow the exact model instructions. Keep smoking, flames, oils and grease away from the oxygen equipment and tubing. A concentrator is not a ventilator, a hyperbaric chamber or a general energy-boost treatment.
Can one concentrator cover home and travel use?
Possibly, but confirm that the exact model meets the required delivery in each intended situation and has a workable power plan. Portability alone does not establish suitability.
Can I choose the largest output to be safe?
Choose the documented delivery that matches the professional assessment. A larger label does not tell you whether the mode, setting, alarms or battery kit are appropriate.
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BEOKA C6 — Compact Pulse Oxygen Concentrator
A compact pulse-dose concentrator with a 5000 mAh battery and listed maximum output of 500 mL/min.
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BEOKA A6 — Mini Oxygen Concentrator
A narrow 260 mm-high oxygen concentrator with a 5000 mAh battery and listed maximum output of 500 mL/min.
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BEOKA C5 — Portable Oxygen Concentrator
A compact pulse concentrator with listed 5000 or 10000 mAh battery options and a maximum output of 500 mL/min.
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BEOKA CM Series — 5 L/min Oxygen Concentrator
A stationary concentrator in the 5 L/min class, with listed oxygen concentration of 93 ± 3% and a wheeled housing.
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BEOKA PM3-5A — Portable Oxygen Concentrator
PM3-series portable concentrator with listed pulse output of 1.0 L/min. Exact continuous-flow performance is confirmed separately.
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