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Omron NE-C801 CompAir vs Aerogen Solo

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Omron NE-C801 CompAir is cheaper at $42.99. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Omron NE-C801 CompAir or Aerogen Solo?

The Aerogen Solo wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Omron NE-C801 CompAir is the cheaper at $42.99. Get the Aerogen Solo for the stronger spec sheet, the Omron NE-C801 CompAir to spend less.

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Full spec sheet

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

Spec Omron NE-C801 CompAir Aerogen Solo
US price $42.99 $105
BrandOmronAerogen
Released
Particle size micron 3 3.4
Nebulization rate ml min 0.3 0.38
Medication cup capacity (ml) 7 6
Noise level (dB) 52 35
Power source AC adapter, 100-240V 50/60Hz (multi-voltage) Requires separate Aerogen USB Controller (intermittent use) or Pro-X Controller (continuous use); no onboard battery
Atomizer type compressor (piston/jet) with Omron Virtual Valve Technology vibrating mesh (OnQ aerosol generator)
Weight (g) 269 13.5
Treatment time min 7

Sources — Omron NE-C801 CompAir: omronhealthcare.com (verified 2026-08-01). Aerogen Solo: aerogen.com (verified 2026-08-01).

What's the difference between the Omron NE-C801 CompAir and Aerogen Solo?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (7 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Particle size micron: Omron NE-C801 CompAir 3 vs Aerogen Solo 3.4
  • Nebulization rate ml min: Omron NE-C801 CompAir 0.3 vs Aerogen Solo 0.38
  • Medication cup capacity (ml): Omron NE-C801 CompAir 7 vs Aerogen Solo 6
  • Noise level (dB): Omron NE-C801 CompAir 52 vs Aerogen Solo 35
  • Power source: Omron NE-C801 CompAir AC adapter, 100-240V 50/60Hz (multi-voltage) vs Aerogen Solo Requires separate Aerogen USB Controller (intermittent use) or Pro-X Controller (continuous use); no onboard battery
  • Atomizer type: Omron NE-C801 CompAir compressor (piston/jet) with Omron Virtual Valve Technology vs Aerogen Solo vibrating mesh (OnQ aerosol generator)
  • Weight (g): Omron NE-C801 CompAir 269 vs Aerogen Solo 13.5

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