- Purchase
- $16,709.85
- Lease
- $380 per month
- Price
- Not publicly listed
Chattanooga Intelect Mobile 2 RPW vs BTL-6000 RSWT
Both the Chattanooga Intelect Mobile 2 RPW and the BTL-6000 RSWT put their peak energy at the applicator surface, so they are built for the same clinical job and compare fairly. Both use pneumatic wave generation. Only the Chattanooga Intelect Mobile 2 RPW has a published purchase figure ($16,709.85 estimate); the BTL-6000 RSWT's price is not published. FDA records located: for the Chattanooga Intelect Mobile 2 RPW, an establishment listing only, which is not a clearance; for the BTL-6000 RSWT, no record located.
Specs and prices are estimates based on publicly available data as of September 2026. Confirm details with the manufacturer or seller before you buy.
Side by side
| Specification | RadialChattanooga Intelect Mobile 2 RPW | RadialBTL-6000 RSWT |
|---|---|---|
Technology | ||
| Category | Radial pressure wave | Radial pressure wave |
| Wave generation | Pneumatic | Pneumaticprojectile-driven applicators |
| Energy fieldWhere the peak energy lands | Peaks at the applicator surface | Peaks at the applicator surface |
| Technology as published | Portable pneumatic radial pressure wave | Pneumatic radial |
Energy outputPressure in bar, energy flux density in mJ/mm² and energy per pulse in mJ are different quantities. A figure in one row never stands in for another. | ||
| Energy flux densitymJ/mm² | 0.38–0.48 mJ/mm²with the standard transmitters | Not published |
| Pressurebar | 1–5 barin 0.1 bar steps | 1.5–6 barElite, with a 10 Hz maximum at 6 bar; the Pro and Easy reach 4 bar |
| FrequencyHz | 1–21 Hzthe maximum falls to 12 Hz at 5 bar | 1–22 HzElite; the Pro and Easy run 1–15 Hz |
Depth and treatment fieldFocal depth, penetration and focus volume measure three different things. Compare like with like. | ||
| Maximum penetration | 0–50 mmwith the standard D20-S transmitter; 0–35 mm with the Ro40 | Not published |
Applicators and handpiece | ||
| Applicators and transmitters | D20-S and Ro40 transmittersoptional V-ACTOR vibration handpiece | MAGNUM applicator with 9 mm and 15 mm transmittersPro and Elite; the Easy uses the EASY applicator |
| Handpiece life | About 5 million shocksexpected service life; overhaul about every million | Up to 4 million shocksMAGNUM applicator |
| Applicator weight | 510 gR-SW handpiece | 0.7 kgMAGNUM; the EASY applicator is 1.1 kg |
| Preset protocols | Not published | 22Pro and Elite, plus user-defined; 7 on the Easy |
Size and setup | ||
| Unit weight | 8.2 kg (≈ 18.1 lb)control device | 7 kg (≈ 15.4 lb)main unit, all tiers |
| Dimensions | 490 × 290 × 400 mmW × H × D | 320 × 190 × 280 mmmain unit, W × H × D |
| Configuration | Portable, built-in compressor | Portable tabletop unitoptional trolley |
| Other published details | LED display for pressure, frequency and pulse countpulses triggered from a button on the handpiece | Easy, Pro and Elite tiers8.4-inch touchscreen on the Elite, 5.7-inch on the Pro, LED display on the Easy |
Price and buying | ||
| Purchase price | $16,709.85estimate | Not publicly listed |
| Monthly lease | $380 per monthestimate | Not publicly listed |
| Priced accessories | Ro40 D-Actor® ‘Beam’ transmitter, $1,200; 9 Transmitter Set in carrying case, $7,400 | Not published |
| Warranty and guarantees | Two yearshandpiece two years or three million shocks; transmitters one year or one million shocks | Not published |
| Sales and service | Purchase or lease through Shockwave Source | No clearly named US sales or service entity |
Regulatory recordRecord types and numbers exactly as located. A record covers one configuration and one indication, and never transfers to another product. | ||
| FDA record located | Establishment listing onlynot a model-specific clearance | None located |
| Indication as worded in the record | Listing only. Not a model-specific clearance and carries no indication. | No record to quote |
Our notes | ||
| Where it stands out | The most portable Chattanooga option, with published pricing. | A tiered lineup that fits several budget levels. |
| What to check | Same FDA listing caveat as the RPW2: a listing, not a clearance. | No clearly named US sales or service entity on the pages reviewed. |
7 further fields have no published figure for either machine.
Chattanooga Intelect Mobile 2 RPW vs BTL-6000 RSWT: common questions
What is the difference between the Chattanooga Intelect Mobile 2 RPW and the BTL-6000 RSWT?
Both the Chattanooga Intelect Mobile 2 RPW and the BTL-6000 RSWT put their peak energy at the applicator surface, so they are built for the same clinical job and compare fairly. Both use pneumatic wave generation. The Chattanooga Intelect Mobile 2 RPW is described as “Portable pneumatic radial pressure wave”, the BTL-6000 RSWT as “Pneumatic radial”.
Which is cheaper, the Chattanooga Intelect Mobile 2 RPW or the BTL-6000 RSWT?
Only the Chattanooga Intelect Mobile 2 RPW has a published purchase figure ($16,709.85 estimate); the BTL-6000 RSWT's price is not published. Monthly figures: Chattanooga Intelect Mobile 2 RPW, $380 per month; BTL-6000 RSWT, not publicly listed. Prices change and estimates are not quotes, so confirm both in writing.
Are the Chattanooga Intelect Mobile 2 RPW and the BTL-6000 RSWT FDA cleared?
FDA records located: for the Chattanooga Intelect Mobile 2 RPW, an establishment listing only, which is not a clearance; for the BTL-6000 RSWT, no record located. A record covers one configuration and one indication, and never transfers to another model, so check it against the exact configuration you are quoted.
How do I choose between the Chattanooga Intelect Mobile 2 RPW and the BTL-6000 RSWT?
Start with the clinical job, then ask both vendors for the same five things in writing: the exact model, revision, and which accessories are included at that price; contract term, APR, total payments, and the buyout option at the end; handpiece and consumable life, and what a replacement costs; warranty coverage and US service turnaround time; the exact FDA clearance number and the current labelling for the configuration being quoted.
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