Nitrogen vs Argon Wine Preservation Comparison
Nitrogen | Argon | |
| Available Sizes | Disposable 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