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Nitrogen vs Argon Wine Preservation Comparison

 

Nitrogen

Argon

Available SizesDisposable Canister (20-24 Bottles)
Refillable 2.5 lb (12-15 Cases)
Refillable 5.0 lb (20-25 Cases)
Disposable Canister (15 Bottles)
Large Disposable Canister (100 Bottles)
Refillable 2.5 lb (12-15 Cases)
Refillable 5.0 lb (20-25 Cases)
Canister Cost Disposable Canister: $20
Refillable 2.5 lb: $116
Refillable 5 lb: $155
Disposable Canister: $18
Large Canister: $65
Refillable 2.5 lb: $116
Refillable 5 lb: $155
Hazmat Shipping$30 (Disposable / Refillable)$0 (Disposable), $30 (Large Disposable)
Pros More Affordable
Easy to Obtain
Higher Capacity
Heavier Than Air
Small, Convenient Canisters
Better Sparging Capability
Cons Lighter Than Air
Requires More Space
Heavier Canisters
More Expensive
More Scarce
Lower Capacity

Nitrogen

Available Sizes:
Disposable Canister (20-24 Bottles)
Refillable 2.5 lb (12-15 Cases)
Refillable 5.0 lb (20-25 Cases)

Canister Cost:
Disposable Canister: $20
Refillable 2.5 lb: $116
Refillable 5 lb: $155

Hazmat Shipping:
$30 (Disposable / Refillable)

Pros:
More Affordable
Easy to Obtain
Higher Capacity

Cons:
Heavier Than Air
Small, Convenient Canisters
Better Sparging Capability

Argon

Available Sizes:
Disposable Canister (15 Bottles)
Large Disposable Canister (100 Bottles)
Refillable 2.5 lb (12-15 Cases)
Refillable 5.0 lb (20-25 Cases)

Canister Cost:
Disposable Canister: $18
Large Canister: $65
Refillable 2.5 lb: $116
Refillable 5 lb: $155

Hazmat Shipping:
$0 (Disposable), $30 (Large Disposable)

Pros:
Heavier Than Air
Small, Convenient Canisters
Better Sparging Capability

Cons:
More Expensive
More Scarce
Lower Capacity