Hvor meget koster en iltkoncentrator i Storbritannien? Priser for 2026

Broxtal's oxygen concentrators range from around £209 for an entry-level home unit up to £1,088 for a high-output portable model, with most people paying somewhere in between depending on flow rate, battery life, and purity. There's no NHS prescription needed to buy one, so the number that matters most is the one on the product page, not a vague industry average. This guide breaks down real 2026 prices for portable and home concentrators, what actually drives the cost up or down, and what it costs to run one day to day.

Oxygen Concentrator Prices in the UK: The Full Picture

Prices vary more than most buyers expect, mainly because "oxygen concentrator" covers everything from a 1.5kg travel unit to a continuous-flow home machine built for higher litre-per-minute needs. Here's the current spread across Broxtal's range:

Prices correct at time of writing, subject to change, and reflect current live pricing on individual product pages, including any sale pricing.

Notice the top of that range first: a high-output continuous-flow unit at over £1,000 is a genuinely different product to the £209 entry-level home concentrator most people actually need. Once you know what flow rate and portability you're after, the realistic number for most buyers sits well below that ceiling.

At the lighter end of the portable range, models like the Jeamed™ Mini weigh around 1.5kg and run on a detachable battery, built for travel and daily mobility rather than sitting beside a bed all day.

How Much Do Portable Oxygen Concentrators Cost?

Portable concentrators cost more than home units on average, because you're paying for battery capacity and weight engineering on top of the oxygen delivery itself. Real prices from Broxtal's current range:

Prices correct at time of writing and subject to change, especially where sale pricing applies. Always check the individual product page for current live pricing.

How Much Do Home Oxygen Concentrators Cost?

Home concentrators plug in rather than run on battery, which is part of why the entry point is lower. If you don't need to leave the house with it, this is usually where the better value sits:

Prices correct at time of writing and subject to change, especially where sale pricing applies. Always check the individual product page for current live pricing.

A home unit's flow range and noise level matter more here than weight, since it's staying put. If you're comparing a home concentrator against a portable one for your specific situation, our Portable vs Home Oxygen Concentrator guide covers which fits which use case.

What Affects the Price of an Oxygen Concentrator?

Four things move the price more than anything else:

• Flow rate (LPM): higher litre-per-minute output, especially continuous flow rather than pulse dose, generally costs more to engineer and pushes the price up.
• Portability and battery: a lighter unit with a detachable, long-life battery costs more than a plug-in home unit with no battery at all.
• Oxygen purity: units holding a consistent 93%±3% purity across their flow range tend to sit at the higher end of the market.
• Brand and included extras: a carrying bag, spare battery, nebulizer function, or FAA-approval documentation for flying all add to the price.

None of these matter equally to every buyer. If you're mainly using it at home, purity and flow rate matter far more than battery weight, so paying extra for portability you won't use is money that could go toward a higher-output home unit instead.

Is Oxygen Free on the NHS?

Yes, if you're assessed and meet the clinical criteria, most commonly a resting oxygen saturation below 92%, the NHS provides a home oxygen concentrator at no cost. The catch is the referral and assessment process itself, which runs through your GP and a specialist respiratory or Home Oxygen Assessment and Review service, and can take time depending on your local trust. Buying privately means paying the full price upfront, but you skip the wait and choose your own model rather than whatever your regional supplier allocates. For the full breakdown of eligibility, waiting times, and how the two routes compare, see our guide Kan jeg få en iltkoncentrator gennem det offentlige sundhedsvæsen (NHS)? Storbritannien 2026.

What Does It Cost to Run an Oxygen Concentrator Per Day?

Running cost depends on the model's power draw and how many hours a day it's in use, so we can't give you one universal figure with full confidence, but here's a reasonable working estimate. Most portable and small home concentrators draw somewhere in the region of 60 to 150 watts during operation, depending on flow setting. At the current Ofgem price cap electricity rate of 26.11p per kWh (Q3 2026, England, Scotland and Wales, Direct Debit), running a concentrator at that draw for 8 hours a day works out to roughly 13p to 31p per day, or very roughly £4 to £9 a month.

This is an estimate based on typical concentrator power draw and the current Ofgem price cap unit rate, not a manufacturer figure for a specific model. Actual running cost depends on your unit's exact wattage, your flow setting, and your electricity tariff, so check your product's power spec and your own tariff for a precise number.

Vague pricing is one of the biggest sources of buyer frustration in this category. We list the real, live price on every product page rather than a "from" figure that doesn't hold up at checkout.

Cheaper Alternatives: Oxygen Concentrators vs Oxygen Tanks

An oxygen tank can look cheaper upfront, but that's usually only true at the point of purchase:

For anyone using supplemental oxygen regularly rather than occasionally, a concentrator's running cost tends to work out lower over time than repeated tank refills, on top of not being dependent on a supplier's delivery schedule.

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