- Purchase
- $18,775.52
- Lease
- $427 per month
- Purchase
- $16,709.85
- Lease
- $380 per month
Chattanooga Intelect RPW2 vs Chattanooga Intelect Mobile 2 RPW
Both the Chattanooga Intelect RPW2 and the Chattanooga Intelect Mobile 2 RPW 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. On published purchase figures, the Chattanooga Intelect Mobile 2 RPW ($16,709.85 estimate) comes in below the Chattanooga Intelect RPW2 ($18,775.52 estimate). FDA records located: for the Chattanooga Intelect RPW2, an establishment listing only, which is not a clearance; for the Chattanooga Intelect Mobile 2 RPW, an establishment listing only, which is not a clearance.
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 RPW2 | RadialChattanooga Intelect Mobile 2 RPW |
|---|---|---|
Technology | ||
| Category | Radial pressure wave | Radial pressure wave |
| Wave generation | Pneumatic | Pneumatic |
| Energy fieldWhere the peak energy lands | Peaks at the applicator surface | Peaks at the applicator surface |
| Technology as published | Radial pressure wave, pneumatic | Portable pneumatic radial pressure wave |
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 | Not published | 0.38–0.48 mJ/mm²with the standard transmitters |
| Pressurebar | 0.3–5 barin 0.1 bar steps | 1–5 barin 0.1 bar steps |
| Energy adjustment | Extended pressure range | Not published |
| FrequencyHz | 1–21 HzFalcon handpiece | 1–21 Hzthe maximum falls to 12 Hz at 5 bar |
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; 0–60 mm with the optional DI15 and D35-S | 0–50 mmwith the standard D20-S transmitter; 0–35 mm with the Ro40 |
Applicators and handpiece | ||
| Applicators and transmitters | D20-S and Ro40 D-Actor transmitters, V-ACTOR HFthe V-ACTOR HF vibration handpiece (1–50 Hz) is optional; 21 transmitters are available | D20-S and Ro40 transmittersoptional V-ACTOR vibration handpiece |
| Handpiece life | Not published | About 5 million shocksexpected service life; overhaul about every million |
| Applicator weight | Not published | 510 gR-SW handpiece |
| Preset protocols | Built-in librarycount not stated | Not published |
Size and setup | ||
| Unit weight | 66.14 lb (≈ 30 kg) | 8.2 kg (≈ 18.1 lb)control device |
| Dimensions | 16.15 × 16.54 × 43.31 inW × H × D as published | 490 × 290 × 400 mmW × H × D |
| Configuration | Slim clinic unit on a built-in rolling cart | Portable, built-in compressor |
| Other published details | 7-inch touchscreensingle-pulse or continuous modes; Comfort Mode ramps energy up gradually | LED display for pressure, frequency and pulse countpulses triggered from a button on the handpiece |
Price and buying | ||
| Purchase price | $18,775.52estimate | $16,709.85estimate |
| Monthly lease | $427 per monthestimate | $380 per monthestimate |
| Priced accessories | Sparrow / Falcon handpiece revision kit, $1,200; 9 Transmitter Set in carrying case, $7,400 | Ro40 D-Actor® ‘Beam’ transmitter, $1,200; 9 Transmitter Set in carrying case, $7,400 |
| Warranty and guarantees | Not published | Two yearshandpiece two years or three million shocks; transmitters one year or one million shocks |
| Sales and service | Purchase or lease through Shockwave Source | Purchase or lease through Shockwave Source |
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 | Establishment listing onlynot a model-specific clearance |
| Indication as worded in the record | Listing only. Not a model-specific clearance and carries no indication. | Listing only. Not a model-specific clearance and carries no indication. |
Our notes | ||
| Where it stands out | Compact chassis with published purchase and lease pricing. | The most portable Chattanooga option, with published pricing. |
| What to check | The FDA record found is a DJO establishment listing, not a device-specific clearance. | Same FDA listing caveat as the RPW2: a listing, not a clearance. |
6 further fields have no published figure for either machine.
Chattanooga Intelect RPW2 vs Chattanooga Intelect Mobile 2 RPW: common questions
What is the difference between the Chattanooga Intelect RPW2 and the Chattanooga Intelect Mobile 2 RPW?
Both the Chattanooga Intelect RPW2 and the Chattanooga Intelect Mobile 2 RPW 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 RPW2 is described as “Radial pressure wave, pneumatic”, the Chattanooga Intelect Mobile 2 RPW as “Portable pneumatic radial pressure wave”.
Which is cheaper, the Chattanooga Intelect RPW2 or the Chattanooga Intelect Mobile 2 RPW?
On published purchase figures, the Chattanooga Intelect Mobile 2 RPW ($16,709.85 estimate) comes in below the Chattanooga Intelect RPW2 ($18,775.52 estimate). Monthly figures: Chattanooga Intelect RPW2, $427 per month; Chattanooga Intelect Mobile 2 RPW, $380 per month. Prices change and estimates are not quotes, so confirm both in writing.
Are the Chattanooga Intelect RPW2 and the Chattanooga Intelect Mobile 2 RPW FDA cleared?
FDA records located: for the Chattanooga Intelect RPW2, an establishment listing only, which is not a clearance; for the Chattanooga Intelect Mobile 2 RPW, an establishment listing only, which is not a clearance. 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 RPW2 and the Chattanooga Intelect Mobile 2 RPW?
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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