Chamber Comparison
Henshaw SolovsSummit to Sea Shallow Dive
Henshaw
Solo
1.35
ATA
$5K
Starting
3yr
Warranty
Summit to Sea
Shallow Dive
1.3
ATA
$8K
Starting
2yr
Warranty
The Bottom Line
The Henshaw Solo wins on max pressure, price, and warranty, while the Summit to Sea Shallow Dive 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
Summit to Sea
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)
Summit to Sea
$5,000 - $8,000
A significant price gap of ~37%. Consider whether the higher-priced unit's additional features justify the investment for your use case.
Henshaw
Not FDA Cleared
Summit to Sea
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
3 years
Summit to Sea
2 years
A longer warranty reduces long-term ownership risk, especially important for chambers in the $10K+ range.
Who Should Buy Which?
Best for
Henshaw Solo
Home users, beginners, individuals seeking affordable entry point
View full details →Best for
Summit to Sea Shallow Dive
Budget buyers, first-time users, compact spaces
View full details →Full Specification Comparison
| Specification | Henshaw Solo | Summit to Sea Shallow Dive |
|---|---|---|
| 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); optional concentrator |
| Capacity | 1-person | 1-person |
| Weight | 26.5 lbs | — |
| Interior Dimensions | Compact single-person lying design | 26in diameter |
| Portability | portable | portable |
| FDA Cleared | No | Yes (#K072757)★ |
| CE Marked | Yes★ | No |
| Made In | United Kingdom | United States |
| Price | £4,000 - £5,500 (~$5,000 - $7,000)★ | $5,000 - $8,000 |
| Warranty | 3 years★ | 2 years |
| Clinical Score | 4/10 | 4/10 |
| Brand Established | 2008 | 2007 |
| Climate Control | No | No |
| Communication System | No | No |
| Emergency Features | Safety release valves, dual zipper, interior pressure controls | Dual zipper safety system |
Henshaw Solo — Standout Features
Summit to Sea Shallow Dive — Standout Features
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