For US buyers, SnoreRx is the clear choice: it’s sold in the US, FDA-cleared as an aid to reduce snoring, custom-molded to your teeth and adjustable in 1 mm steps, with a 30-night money-back guarantee. SnoreMender is a slim, one-piece, no-boil design from Europe, but the brand says it is currently sold only in Germany, the old SnoreMender PS model is gone, and we found no FDA clearance under its name.
How we tested: We bought and tested SnoreRx ourselves (see our hands-on notes and video review below). We haven’t tested SnoreMender; its details come from the brand’s own product information, and we found no FDA clearance under its name.
SnoreMender still has a real design advantage for some people: it’s small, flexible, and lets you open and close your mouth. This page compares the two honestly and explains when each makes sense.
Quick Verdict
- Choose SnoreRx if you live in the US, want a secure custom fit, and want to fine-tune how far your jaw sits forward. It scores 8.8/10 on our SnoreRx review scorecard.
- Choose SnoreMender only if you’re in Germany or elsewhere in Europe and specifically want a minimal one-piece device that needs no boiling.
- Want SnoreMender’s no-boil feel in the US? Look at ZQuiet, which is ready to wear and lets your mouth open (compared in ZQuiet vs SnoreMender).
- Our hands-on test: SnoreRx fitted well and clearly reduced our tester’s snoring over three nights. We haven’t tested SnoreMender.
SnoreRx vs SnoreMender: Side-by-Side
| Feature | SnoreRx | SnoreMender (5) |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Two-tray MAD, boil-and-bite | One-piece flexible MAD, no boil-and-bite |
| Price | $59.99 (2 for $99.99) | Sold in euros; Premium Edition listed at €69.90 (Oct 2026) |
| Guarantee | 30-night money-back (new customers buying direct) | Not stated in English; buying from Germany makes returns impractical |
| Adjustment | Numbered 1 mm steps, re-adjustable any time | Connector with 8 settings in 1–2 mm steps (Premium: 6) |
| Fit method | Molded to your teeth in hot water | Stock shape; usually no fitting, per the brand |
| Mouth can open? | Limited | Yes, it flexes open and closed |
| FDA status | 510(k) cleared (K153200) as an aid to reduce snoring, adults 18+ | No clearance found under the SnoreMender name |
| Where to buy | snorerx.com and US retailers | Germany only, per the brand; no US store found |
| Best for | Most US snorers who want adjustable, secure fit | European buyers who want a minimal, no-boil device |
Prices are indicative. Check the merchant for current pricing.
Is SnoreMender Still Available?
This is the first thing to know. As of October 2026, the brand’s UK site says SnoreMender is “currently only available in Germany” and sends UK buyers to German eBay listings. The current models are the SnoreMender 5, 5 Premium Edition, 3 “easy” and Lady. The SnoreMender PS that was marketed in English-speaking countries is no longer listed, and the old snoremender.com address no longer serves a store. Our full SnoreMender review covers each model.
SnoreRx, by contrast, is made and sold in the US, and you can read where to get the genuine product in where to buy SnoreRx.
How Each One Works
Both are mandibular advancement devices. They hold the lower jaw slightly forward so the tongue and soft tissue at the back of the throat are less likely to fall back and vibrate. The difference is the build.
SnoreRx
SnoreRx has separate upper and lower trays lined with a material you soften in hot water and bite into, leaving an impression of your teeth. Between the trays is a numbered adjustment mechanism. It ships at 1 mm of advancement and you move it forward 1 mm at a time, wearing each setting for a few nights, until the snoring stops. Most users settle between 3 and 5 mm, according to the instruction booklet.
SnoreMender
SnoreMender is one thin piece of flexible plastic. It grips the inside of the lower teeth and the outside of the upper teeth, and a springy section pulls the lower jaw forward. Because it flexes, the mouth can open and close while it’s in. The brand says its “pressure shift” shape moves force away from the lower front teeth and tooth tips. On the SnoreMender 5, a connector sets the advancement in 8 steps.
Fit and Adjustment
SnoreRx wins on fit. A boil-and-bite impression grips your own teeth, so the device is less likely to slip and spreads force across more teeth. The trade-off is a fitting step you have to get right; you get two attempts, and a shallow impression is the most common reason it doesn’t work. Our fitting guide walks through it.
SnoreMender skips the fitting step, which is convenient, but a stock shape relies on your teeth matching it. Some buyers find it presses on particular teeth or edges rub. Both devices let you adjust advancement after you start; SnoreRx uses a clearly numbered 1 mm scale.
Winner for fit and adjustment: SnoreRx.
Comfort
This is where SnoreMender makes its case. It’s smaller and lighter than a two-tray device, you can open your mouth, and breathing through your mouth is unrestricted. People who feel claustrophobic with bulky trays may prefer it.
SnoreRx is bulkier, and the most common early complaints are jaw soreness, sore teeth and extra saliva in the first week or two. Its advantage is that you can step the advancement back 1 mm if your jaw aches, rather than just enduring it. See jaw pain from a snoring mouthpiece for what’s normal.
Winner for comfort: SnoreMender, on design, for people who dislike bulky trays. If that’s you and you’re in the US, ZQuiet is the closest available equivalent.
Value and Guarantee
SnoreRx costs $59.99, or $99.99 for two, with a 30-night money-back guarantee for new customers who buy from the maker. SnoreMender’s Premium Edition was listed at €69.90 by the brand’s German distributor in October 2026, before shipping. For a US buyer, international shipping and the difficulty of returning a product to Germany make it the worse value even before you consider FDA status.
Both wear out. SnoreMender’s distributor says to replace it every 12–15 months; boil-and-bite devices like SnoreRx typically last around a year to 18 months, less for heavy grinders. More in how long snoring mouthpieces last.
Winner for value (US buyers): SnoreRx.
Want More Adjustment? SnoreRx Plus
If you’re choosing SnoreRx anyway, the upgraded SnoreRx Plus ($99.99, 30-night guarantee) is our top-rated mouthpiece overall at 9.0/10. It keeps the 1 mm adjustment and boil-and-bite fit. See SnoreRx vs SnoreRx Plus for the differences.
Our Hands-On Test: SnoreRx
We bought SnoreRx and tested it ourselves. The box held the mouthpiece, a storage case and an instruction booklet. The parts that touch your teeth are a soft, moldable lining over a firm frame, and after fitting we had deep, clear tooth impressions. You adjust it by pressing the sides and pulling the lower tray forward a step at a time. The front airway opening is about 3 mm: enough to breathe through, but too small to push your tongue through. Our tester recorded their snoring before using it, then wore SnoreRx for three nights, and the snoring-app recordings showed a significant drop in snoring each night. An overnight oxygen recording made while wearing it stayed above the report’s warning line. We found it comfortable as well as effective.
Full details, photos and screenshots are in our SnoreRx review.
What our testing adds to this comparison: SnoreRx is the only one of the two we have used. It molded cleanly to the teeth and cut snoring on every night of our test, which backs up our pick for US buyers. Our SnoreMender notes rely on the brand’s published specs.
One tester’s nights are a real-world example, not a clinical trial. Snoring varies from person to person and night to night, and a snoring app or fingertip oxygen recording is not a sleep test.
Who Should Skip Both
Snoring can be a sign of obstructive sleep apnea. If you snore loudly and also have pauses in breathing, gasping or heavy daytime sleepiness, see a doctor and get a sleep test first. Neither device is a sleep apnea treatment; SnoreRx is FDA-cleared only as an aid to reduce snoring.
Ask a dentist or doctor before using either if you have TMJ problems, loose teeth, gum disease, dentures, recent dental implants or major dental work, or central sleep apnea, and don’t use either under age 18. See who should not use a snoring mouthpiece.
The Bottom Line
SnoreRx is the better buy for nearly everyone reading this in the US: a secure custom fit, precise 1 mm adjustment, FDA clearance and a guarantee you can actually use. SnoreMender is a clever minimalist design worth considering only if you can buy it locally in Europe. If what you liked was its no-boil, open-mouth feel, try ZQuiet instead.
FAQ
Is SnoreRx better than SnoreMender?
For US buyers, yes. SnoreRx is FDA-cleared, sold in the US, molds to your teeth and adjusts in 1 mm steps. SnoreMender is sold only in Germany, according to the brand, and we found no FDA clearance for it.
Can I buy SnoreMender in the US?
Not from a US store that we could find. The brand directs UK buyers to German eBay listings, limited to two per order. Importing to the US means paying in euros plus shipping, with returns that are hard in practice.
Which is more comfortable, SnoreRx or SnoreMender?
SnoreMender is smaller and lets your mouth open, which some people find more comfortable. SnoreRx is bulkier but lets you reduce the advancement in 1 mm steps if your jaw aches.
Does either need boiling?
SnoreRx is boil-and-bite. SnoreMender is not; you put it in straight from the box.
Can I use either one for sleep apnea?
No. Neither is a sleep apnea treatment. If you suspect sleep apnea, see a doctor first. More in can snoring mouthpieces treat sleep apnea?
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Sources: SnoreRx’s instructions and website, the FDA 510(k) database, and SnoreMender’s German and UK brand sites and distributor listing. Last checked October 24, 2026.
