Chamber Comparison
Henshaw SolovsNewtowne The Shoe
Henshaw
Solo
1.35
ATA
£4,000 - £5,500 (~$5,000 - $7,000)
Starting
3yr
Warranty
Newtowne
The Shoe
1.3
ATA
$5,495 - $6,995
Starting
2yr
Warranty
The Bottom Line
The Henshaw Solo wins on max pressure, price, warranty, and weight, while the Newtowne The Shoe takes the edge in fda clearance. If max pressure is your priority, the Henshaw Solo is the stronger pick.
Key Differences
Henshaw
1.35 ATA
Newtowne
1.3 ATA
Higher pressure enables more clinical protocols. The Henshaw Solo reaches 1.35 ATA, which covers most wellness applications.
Henshaw
£4,000 - £5,500 (~$5,000 - $7,000)
Newtowne
$5,495 - $6,995
A ~9% price difference. At this range, the decision likely comes down to features and certifications rather than cost alone.
Henshaw
FDA no
Newtowne
FDA cleared: yes
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Henshaw
3 years
Newtowne
2 years
A longer warranty reduces long-term ownership risk, especially important for chambers in the $10K+ range.
Henshaw
26.5 lbs
Newtowne
80 lbs
Weight matters for portability and installation. Lighter chambers are easier to move between rooms or take to a second location.
Who Should Buy Which?
Best for
Henshaw Solo
Home users, beginners, individuals seeking affordable entry point
View full details →Best for
Newtowne The Shoe
Small spaces, offices, apartments, seated therapy preference
View full details →Full Specification Comparison
| Specification | | |
|---|---|---|
| Chamber Type | Soft-Shell | Soft-Shell |
| Performance Tier | Entry Wellness | Entry Wellness |
| Max Pressure | 1.35 ATA★ | 1.3 ATA |
| Oxygen Delivery | ambient-air | ambient-air |
| O₂ Concentration | 21% (ambient); optional O2 concentrator available | 21% (ambient) |
| Capacity | 1-person | 1-person |
| Weight | 26.5 lbs★ | 80 lbs |
| Interior Dimensions | Compact single-person lying design | 34in diameter x 60in length (seated design) |
| Portability | portable | portable |
| FDA Cleared | No | Yes (#K051759)★ |
| CE Marked | Yes★ | No |
| Made In | United Kingdom | United States |
| Price | £4,000 - £5,500 (~$5,000 - $7,000)★ | $5,495 - $6,995 |
| Warranty | 3 years★ | 2 years |
| Brand Established | 2008 | 2001 |
| Climate Control | No | No |
| Communication System | No | No |
| Emergency Features | Safety release valves, dual zipper, interior pressure controls | Dual zipper safety, pressure relief valve, interior/exterior controls |
Henshaw Solo — Standout Features
Newtowne The Shoe — Standout Features
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