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Philips DreamStation 2 Auto CPAP Advanced vs Apex Medical iCH Auto

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Apex Medical iCH Auto is cheaper at $1299. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Philips DreamStation 2 Auto CPAP Advanced or Apex Medical iCH Auto?

The Philips DreamStation 2 Auto CPAP Advanced wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0.

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Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Philips DreamStation 2 Auto CPAP Advanced Apex Medical iCH Auto
US price $1299
BrandPhilipsApex Medical
Released
Pressure range cmh2o 4–20 4–20 (0.5 cmH2O increments)
Machine type APAP (Auto CPAP), switchable to fixed CPAP mode APAP (Auto CPAP) with Pressure Variation Algorithm (PVA)
Humidifier type Integrated adaptive heated humidifier (325 mL tank, 5 humidity settings, 5 temperature settings) Integrated heated humidifier (300 mL water capacity, 6 patient-adjustable settings)
Noise level (dB) 27 28
Weight (lb) 2.3 2.51
Data connectivity Integrated cellular modem + Bluetooth SD card + USB only (no wireless/cloud connectivity)
Ramp feature Yes Yes
Mask compatibility Universal — standard 15mm/22mm tubing connector, works with any CPAP mask
Altitude adjustment Yes Yes

Sources — Philips DreamStation 2 Auto CPAP Advanced: usa.philips.com (verified 2026-08-01). Apex Medical iCH Auto: cpapstoreusa.com (verified 2026-08-01).

What's the difference between the Philips DreamStation 2 Auto CPAP Advanced and Apex Medical iCH Auto?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 9). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Pressure range cmh2o: Philips DreamStation 2 Auto CPAP Advanced 4–20 vs Apex Medical iCH Auto 4–20 (0.5 cmH2O increments)
  • Machine type: Philips DreamStation 2 Auto CPAP Advanced APAP (Auto CPAP), switchable to fixed CPAP mode vs Apex Medical iCH Auto APAP (Auto CPAP) with Pressure Variation Algorithm (PVA)
  • Humidifier type: Philips DreamStation 2 Auto CPAP Advanced Integrated adaptive heated humidifier (325 mL tank, 5 humidity settings, 5 temperature settings) vs Apex Medical iCH Auto Integrated heated humidifier (300 mL water capacity, 6 patient-adjustable settings)
  • Noise level (dB): Philips DreamStation 2 Auto CPAP Advanced 27 vs Apex Medical iCH Auto 28
  • Weight (lb): Philips DreamStation 2 Auto CPAP Advanced 2.3 vs Apex Medical iCH Auto 2.51
  • Data connectivity: Philips DreamStation 2 Auto CPAP Advanced Integrated cellular modem + Bluetooth vs Apex Medical iCH Auto SD card + USB only (no wireless/cloud connectivity)

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