Chamber Comparison
Henshaw MonoplacevsOxyHealth Fortius 420
Henshaw
Monoplace
2
ATA
$50K
Starting
3yr
Warranty
OxyHealth
Fortius 420
3
ATA
$82K
Starting
5yr
Warranty
The Bottom Line
The Henshaw Monoplace wins on price, while the OxyHealth Fortius 420 takes the edge in max pressure, fda clearance, clinical credibility, and warranty. If max pressure matters most, the OxyHealth Fortius 420 is the better choice.
Key Differences
Henshaw
2 ATA
OxyHealth
3 ATA
Higher pressure enables more clinical protocols. The OxyHealth Fortius 420 reaches 3 ATA, which supports FDA-approved treatment protocols.
Henshaw
£40,000 - £65,000 (~$50,000 - $80,000)
OxyHealth
$82,000 - $150,000
A significant price gap of ~39%. Consider whether the higher-priced unit's additional features justify the investment for your use case.
Henshaw
Not FDA Cleared
OxyHealth
FDA Cleared
FDA clearance matters if you need insurance reimbursement, plan to operate a clinical facility, or want the highest safety assurance. For home wellness use, it's less critical.
Henshaw
5/10
OxyHealth
7/10
This score reflects published studies, certifications, and clinical adoption. Higher scores indicate stronger evidence backing the manufacturer's claims.
Henshaw
3 years
OxyHealth
5 years
A longer warranty reduces long-term ownership risk, especially important for chambers in the $10K+ range.
Who Should Buy Which?
Best for
Henshaw Monoplace
Medical clinics, hospitals, professional sports facilities, advanced wellness centers
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OxyHealth Fortius 420
Clinical HBOT centers, high-performance athletic facilities, medical research, advanced protocols
View full details →Full Specification Comparison
| Specification | Henshaw Monoplace | OxyHealth Fortius 420 |
|---|---|---|
| Chamber Type | Hard-Shell Monoplace | Hard-Shell Monoplace |
| Performance Tier | Clinical Grade | Clinical Grade |
| Max Pressure | 2 ATA | 3 ATA★ |
| Oxygen Delivery | ambient-air | 100%-medical-grade |
| O₂ Concentration | 21% (ambient); optional O2 concentrator available | 95-100% via hood assembly |
| Capacity | 1-person | 2-person |
| Weight | — | 1,100 lbs |
| Interior Dimensions | Single-person hard-shell design | 64-96in L x 42in dia (modular 2 or 3 piece) |
| Portability | stationary | fixed-installation |
| FDA Cleared | No | Yes (#K041007)★ |
| CE Marked | Yes★ | No |
| Made In | United Kingdom | United States |
| Price | £40,000 - £65,000 (~$50,000 - $80,000)★ | $82,000 - $150,000 |
| Warranty | 3 years | 5 years★ |
| Clinical Score | 5/10 | 7/10★ |
| Brand Established | 2008 | 1996 |
| Climate Control | Yes★ | No |
| Communication System | Yes | Yes |
| Emergency Features | Emergency depressurization, safety interlocks, fire suppression considerations | Mirrored controls inside/out, emergency protocols, safety redundancy |
Henshaw Monoplace — Standout Features
OxyHealth Fortius 420 — Standout Features
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