1.3 ATA vs 1.5 ATA vs 2.0 ATA

1.3 ATA, 1.5 ATA, and 2.0 ATA describe increasing pressure levels inside a hyperbaric chamber. 1.3 ATA is about 30% above sea level, 1.5 ATA is about 50% above, and 2.0 ATA is roughly double sea-level pressure. All three fall within the mild hyperbaric range. OxyEdge hard-shell chambers operate up to 2.0 ATA depending on the model selected.

Key Facts

How do 1.3, 1.5, and 2.0 ATA compare?

The difference between these settings is the total pressure inside the chamber. Each step up increases the pressure the user experiences.

What does a higher ATA change?

A higher ATA means a greater total pressure inside the chamber. The chamber and its systems must be engineered to hold that pressure safely and consistently.

OxyEdge hard-shell construction is designed to maintain precise pressure across the full operating range up to 2.0 ATA.

Which OxyEdge models reach 2.0 ATA?

Many OxyEdge models, including the Core, Orbit V3, Revive, Quantum, and Enclave, list operating pressures up to 2.0 ATA in their specifications.

Buyers should review each model specification to confirm the operating pressure for that configuration.

How should buyers think about pressure selection?

Pressure selection depends on the intended use and preference of the operator and user. All three levels sit within the mild hyperbaric range.

OxyEdge does not make medical claims about specific pressure levels. The right choice depends on the setting and the operator preferences.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is stronger, 1.5 ATA or 2.0 ATA?

2.0 ATA holds more total pressure than 1.5 ATA. At 2.0 ATA the pressure is roughly double sea level, while 1.5 ATA is about 50% above sea level.

Are all three pressures considered mild?

Yes. 1.3, 1.5, and 2.0 ATA all fall within the mild hyperbaric range, which generally spans 1.3 to 2.0 ATA.

Can OxyEdge chambers reach 2.0 ATA?

Yes. Many OxyEdge hard-shell models operate up to 2.0 ATA depending on the configuration.

How do I choose a pressure setting?

Pressure selection depends on the setting and operator preference. OxyEdge does not make medical claims about specific pressure levels.

Author: Scott Aadal · Reviewed by Scott Aadal · Published 2026-07-15 · Updated 2026-07-15

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