Best CPAP machine in India 2026: how to choose, and what we recommend

Start with the prescription, not the brochure

A CPAP is set to a pressure (or pressure range) from your sleep study and doctor. Before comparing models, know three things: whether you need fixed CPAP, auto CPAP or BiPAP; your prescribed pressure; and whether you breathe through your mouth at night (this decides the mask, not the machine). If you have not been tested, a home sleep study for ₹2,500 comes first.

The five things that actually matter

1. Auto-adjusting or fixed. Auto CPAP (APAP) raises pressure only when your airway narrows, so it is more comfortable and forgives a changing prescription. It is the right default for first-time buyers.

2. Integrated heated humidifier. Dry mouth and a blocked nose are the top reasons people quit. Buy a machine with the humidifier built in — not a bolt-on — and use it.

3. Comfort features: a ramp that starts low and rises after you fall asleep, and expiratory pressure relief so breathing out does not feel like pushing against a wall. Every ResMed machine we sell has both.

4. Data and remote support. Built-in wireless lets your provider check your nightly AHI and leak and fix settings remotely. Worth paying for in the first months, and essential when buying for a parent you cannot visit weekly.

5. Warranty and service in Kerala. A machine is only as good as who services it. Insist on a genuine unit with a registered manufacturer warranty and a local team that will handle the claim.

What about brands?

ResMed and Philips Respironics have historically dominated India; after Philips' global recall of its sleep devices, most Kerala pulmonologists now prescribe ResMed, and it is the only brand SleepEase sells and services. Budget brands from China (BMC, Resvent and others) are ₹10,000–₹20,000 cheaper but typically lack validated auto algorithms, reliable humidification and service networks. For a device you will use eight hours a night for years, the saving is rarely worth it.

Our recommendations

First-time buyer with obstructive sleep apnea: ResMed AirSense 10 AutoSet, ₹51,000. Proven, comfortable, remotely monitored.

Nervous starter who wants hand-holding: ResMed AirSense 11 AutoSet, ₹71,500. Touchscreen, Bluetooth, app-guided mask fitting.

Tight budget, stable prescription: ResMed AirStart 10, ₹26,000. Same therapy, no app or wireless.

Doctor prescribed BiPAP ST (COPD, hypoventilation, neuromuscular): ResMed Lumis 100 VPAP ST, ₹47,750.

All prices include delivery and setup anywhere in Kerala. For the market context behind these numbers, read the CPAP machine price guide; if you are not yet sure CPAP is for you, rent first.