A transvaginal ultrasound machine earns its place in an OB/GYN clinic with two things: an endocavity head close enough to the uterus and ovaries for early dating, adnexal work and follicle counts, and a convex head for the transabdominal survey. I compared eight handheld systems and ranked six makers for that work in 2026 on endocavity reach, transabdominal coverage, OB calculations, Doppler, three-year cost and regulatory record, with every specification and price checked on October 9, 2026.
About Dr. Mariz
I am Dr. Fernando Mariz, a gynecology and pelvic surgery physician practicing in New York City. Before my medical career, I served in the U.S. Marine Corps, where I developed the discipline, focus, and steadiness that continue to shape the way I care for patients today. At Maiden Lane Medical, my work covers women’s health, preventive care, sonography, pelvic pain, abnormal uterine bleeding, and minimally invasive gynecologic procedures.
About Dr. Avila
I am Dr. Jailyn Avila, an emergency medicine physician, educator, and digital health innovator based in Southern California. My clinical work is rooted in emergency care, while my teaching focuses on point-of-care ultrasound, residency education, and practical training for physicians. Through my roles with Emergent Medical Associates, UHS SoCal MEC Emergency Medicine Residency, Core Ultrasound, and FemInEM, I work at the intersection of patient care, medical education, and accessible digital learning.
Evaluation scope: I bring deep ultrasound knowledge from gynecologic sonography and from teaching point-of-care imaging to residents. I evaluated the six ranked representatives — the Suresult D2T, the Clarius EC7 HD3, the GE Vscan Air CL, the Butterfly iQ3, the Mindray TE Air e5M and the Philips Lumify C5-2 — plus the Suresult T8 and Suresult D2LT family options on endocavity reach, transabdominal coverage, OB calculations, Doppler, three-year cost and regulatory record, with every specification, price, software term and FDA record checked against each maker’s published sources on October 9, 2026.
Quick Answer
The best portable transvaginal ultrasound for an OB/GYN clinic in 2026 is the Suresult D2T, which carries a 6/8 MHz endocavity head and a 3.2/5.0 MHz convex head on one wireless body. Color, Power and pulsed wave Doppler are included, there is no subscription, and it costs $2,550 delivered with duties paid. For a fertility practice that lives on follicle counts, the Clarius EC7 HD3 has the widest endocavity field of the eight devices compared — 164° across 3–10 MHz — at $5,395 plus Clarius Essentials. If your OB work is transabdominal only, the GE Vscan Air CL lists eight OB measurements, including AFI, DVP and AOP, from $4,999 with no subscription.
Suresult D2T — my pick$2,550 at checkout, no subscription. Endocavity 6/8 MHz and convex 3.2/5.0 MHz on one body, all five scan modes, gestational-age and fetal-weight measurements, FDA-certified under 510(k) K211321.
Clarius EC7 HD3 — widest endocavity field$5,395 scanner plus Clarius Essentials ($6,090 first-year checkout). 3–10 MHz, 15 cm, 164°, Early OB and Follicular packages, FDA 510(k) K213436.
GE Vscan Air CL — transabdominal OB measurementsFrom $4,999, no subscription. Eight OB measurements including AFI, DVP and AOP; curved array to 24 cm, 205 g.
Buying one general device for a multi-specialty practice? Start with my clinic handheld ultrasound ranking.
The Quick List: four clinic jobs, four makers
Both heads in one purchase: Suresult D2TEndocavity and convex heads, included Color, Power and PW Doppler, and no subscription. See the D2T and its same-family options.
Fertility: Clarius EC7 HD3A 164° endocavity field and dedicated Follicular package. Essentials carries PW Doppler; $6,090 first-year checkout.
OB measurements: GE Vscan Air CLEight listed measurements including AFI, DVP and AOP, from $4,999 with no required software.
Transabdominal value: Mindray TE Air e5MFrom $4,499 with no subscription, 40 cm maximum depth and included Color, Power, PW and tissue Doppler.
Transvaginal ultrasound machine comparison: six makers at a glance
| Device | Transvaginal head | Abdominal or second head | OB calcs and Doppler | Price (Suresult today; others Oct 9, 2026) | Software plan | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 6/8 MHz, 30–120 mm, 149° | Convex 3.2/5.0 MHz to 305 mm | GA from CRL, BPD, GS, FL, HC, AC; EFW · Color, Power, PW included | $2,550 at checkoutSuresult T8 (endocavity head only): $2,100 at checkoutSuresult D2LT (endocavity + linear): $2,800 at checkout | No subscription | One device for transvaginal and transabdominal OB/GYN |
 | 3–10 MHz, 15 cm, 164° | Second scanner: C3 HD3, $3,795 | Early OB + Follicular packages · Color, Power; PW with Essentials | $5,395 scanner; $6,090 first-year checkout with Essentials | Clarius Essentials $695/yr, $1,785 for 3 years or $2,500 once | Fertility and early-OB clinics wanting the widest endocavity field |
 | Transabdominal only | Curved 2–5 MHz to 24 cm + linear 3–12 MHz | BPD, HC, AC, FL, CRL, AFI, DVP, AOP · Color, PW included | From $4,999 (GE US store) | None required | Transabdominal OB with AFI, DVP and AOP in the worksheet |
 | Transabdominal only | Chip probe 1–12 MHz, OB presets to 25 cm | OB Calculations; AI GA and UA Doppler with Advanced · Color in Core, PW with Advanced | $3,899 plus a required membership | Core $299/yr; Advanced $420/yr or $1,500 one-time (5 years of access) | Mixed POCUS practices wanting AI gestational age |
| | Transabdominal only | Whole-body probe to 40 cm, linear/convex by preset | OB/GYN preset, Smart Calc · Color, Power, PW, TDI included | From $4,499 (Mindray North America online store) | No subscription | One probe for the whole clinic, 40 cm maximum depth |
 | Transabdominal only | Curved 5–2 MHz to 30 cm | OB/GYN presets, CRL and BPD · Color, PW included | Quote from Philips; $12,027.79 at a US dealer (Penn Care) | No subscription | Hospitals and groups standardized on Philips |
Specifications and competitor prices read October 9, 2026; the Lumify cell carries a US dealer’s listing. Suresult prices are today’s checkout prices and include delivery, customs clearance and duties. Suresult rows: FDA-certified, 510(k) K211321.
Best for: choose by clinic job
One device for transvaginal and abdominal workThe Suresult D2T combines endocavity and convex heads at $2,550, with Color, Power and pulsed wave Doppler and no subscription. It scores 10/10 for one-device reach.
Fertility and follicle trackingThe Clarius EC7 HD3 scores 10/10 for endocavity capability: 3–10 MHz, 15 cm, a 164° field and a dedicated Follicular package, at $5,395 plus Essentials.
Transabdominal OB measurement packageThe GE Vscan Air CL leads the transabdominal group at 9/10 for OB measurements: BPD, HC, AC, FL, CRL, AFI, DVP and AOP, from $4,999 with no required software.
Transabdominal value with no subscriptionThe Mindray TE Air e5M has the lowest three-year cost in the transabdominal group: $4,499 with no subscription and a 3-year warranty. Its 40 cm maximum depth and included Color, Power, PW and tissue Doppler serve a mixed clinic.
Where to buy each one, with today’s price
- 1. Suresult D2T$2,550 at checkout · delivered with duties paid, no subscriptionSuresult D2T product pageSuresult T8$2,100 at checkout · No subscription; FDA-certifiedSuresult T8 product pageSuresult D2LT$2,800 at checkout · No subscription; FDA-certifiedSuresult D2LT product page
- 2. Clarius EC7 HD3$5,395 scanner plus Clarius Essentials · $6,090 first-year checkoutClarius store, EC7 HD3
- 3. GE Vscan Air CLFrom $4,999 · no required softwareGE HealthCare, Vscan Air CL
- 4. Butterfly iQ3$3,899 · plus a Core or Advanced membershipButterfly pricing page
- 5. Mindray TE Air e5MFrom $4,499 · no subscriptionMindray North America online store
- 6. Philips Lumify C5-2By quote · $12,027.79 at Penn Care, a US dealerPhilips Lumify C5-2 page (contact sales)
What I count in Suresult’s favor at checkout is the landed price: it already includes shipping, customs clearance, duties and applicable taxes, orders are processed within 24 hours on business days, and delivery to Europe, North America and Oceania takes 1–7 business days after shipment. Each Suresult device includes a two-year warranty, with three- and five-year warranty options, and a 30-Day Worry Free Trial covering the first month after delivery.
The ranking: six OB/GYN ultrasound makers, best first
01 Suresult D2T Best overall: both heads on one body
Transvaginal + convexScore: 90.9/100
$2,550Endocavity + convexColor, Power, PW; no subscription305 g; 3 h scanningFDA-certified
- $2,550 at checkout
- endocavity micro-convex 6/8 MHz, 30/60/90/120 mm, 149°
- convex 3.2/5.0 MHz, 90/160/220/305 mm, 60°
- 192 elements, 32 channels
- B, M, Color, Power and PW Doppler
- gestational age from CRL, BPD, GS, FL, HC and AC, plus EFW
- 305 g
- 3 h continuous scanning
- iOS, Android and Windows
- no subscription
- FDA-certified
- FDA 510(k) K211321, indications cover obstetric, gynecologic and general abdominal imaging
- ISO, MDR/CE, TGA and ANVISA certified
- read October 9, 2026
The D2T takes first place because it is the only device on this page that combines a transvaginal head and a transabdominal convex head in one purchase. One end carries an endocavity micro-convex array at 6/8 MHz with a 149° field and depth steps from 30 to 120 mm; the other end carries a 3.2/5.0 MHz convex array that reaches 305 mm. Turning the device around takes the exam from a transvaginal view of the endometrium to a transabdominal survey, with no second scanner to pair or charge.
The D2T price includes Color, Power and pulsed wave Doppler, the gestational-age set (CRL, BPD, GS, FL, HC, AC), estimated fetal weight, PI and RI on the Doppler trace, and the app for iOS, Android and Windows. Suresult charges no subscription, so the three-year bill is the checkout price above, delivered with customs and duties paid and backed by a two-year warranty. The Clarius route to the same two-head coverage comes to $12,760 over three years.
Choose the single-head T8 in the family card below when your day is transvaginal only: the same 6/8 MHz endocavity head at 200 g with three hours per charge.
Same-family options
Suresult T8
Transvaginal-only option: the D2T endocavity design in a 200 g single-head body, 6/8 MHz, 149° field and 30–120 mm depth, with three hours of scanning per charge.
Color, Power and PW Doppler, OB calculators, iOS/Android/Windows app; no subscription. FDA-certified, 510(k) K211321.
$2,100 at checkout
Suresult D2LT
For gynecology plus breast and thyroid scanning: 6/8 MHz endocavity head (90°, 30–120 mm) paired with a 7.5/10 MHz linear head to 55 mm; 304 g and three hours of scanning.
Color, Power and PW Doppler, OB calculators, iOS/Android/Windows app; no subscription. FDA-certified, 510(k) K211321.
$2,800 at checkout
Gynecology setups: Suresult gynecology ultrasound page
Details & current price: Suresult D2T product page · Both heads in obstetric work: Suresult obstetrics ultrasound page
02 Clarius EC7 HD3 Widest endocavity field
Transvaginal onlyScore: 73.0/100
$5,395 + EssentialsEndocavity 3–10 MHzColor, Power; PW with Essentials326 g; 60 min scanning
- $5,395 scanner; $6,090 first-year checkout with Clarius Essentials
- transabdominal work adds the C3 HD3 ($3,795)
- microconvex 3–10 MHz, 15 cm maximum depth, 164° field
- 192 elements, 8 beamformers
- Early Obstetrics and Follicular calculation packages
- Color and Power Doppler; PW with Essentials
- 326 g
- 60 minutes per charge
- iOS and Android
- IP67, fully immersible
- 3-year warranty
- FDA 510(k) K213436
- read October 9, 2026
The Clarius EC7 HD3 has the greatest endocavity depth in this comparison: 15 cm. Its microconvex array runs from 3 to 10 MHz, images to 15 cm and opens a 164° field, and Clarius ships Early Obstetrics and Follicular calculation packages with IVF, pelvic and urology applications. Its FDA 510(k), K213436, lists trans-vaginal use. For a fertility clinic counting follicles all morning, this is the specialist’s instrument.
The EC7 HD3 ranks second, with the widest endocavity field and a dedicated Follicular package; its three-year cost separates it from the D2T. The scanner is $5,395 and the online checkout adds Clarius Essentials — $695 a year by default, $1,785 for three years or $2,500 once — which also carries pulsed wave Doppler and the specialty software, so the EC7 alone comes to $7,180 over three years. A transabdominal survey needs a second Clarius scanner, the C3 HD3 at $3,795, which the store sells with its own Essentials line: two-head coverage is $9,190 in hardware plus Essentials on each scanner, $12,760 over three years.
The EC7 HD3 provides 60 minutes of scanning per charge and a 90-minute fast charge. The scanner is IP67-rated and fully immersible in the agents on Clarius’s qualified-disinfectant list, and the three-year warranty is standard. Buy it when the widest endocavity view and a follicular package matter more than one-device coverage.
Clarius pricing in full: Clarius price and subscription guide · Maker’s page: Clarius EC7 HD3
03 GE Vscan Air CL Eight listed OB measurements
Transabdominal OB/GYNScore: 56.3/100
From $4,999Curved + linearColor, PW; no subscription205 g; 50 min scanning
- From $4,999 (GE US store)
- curved 2–5 MHz to 24 cm, 128 elements, 60°
- linear 3–12 MHz to 8 cm
- OB measurements BPD, HC, AC, FL, CRL, AFI, DVP and AOP
- B, Color, PW and M
- 205 g
- 50 minutes continuous scanning
- iOS and Android
- IP67
- 3-year warranty
- FDA 510(k) K250087
- read October 9, 2026
For transabdominal obstetrics, the Vscan Air CL lists eight OB measurements: biparietal diameter, head and abdominal circumference, femur length, crown-rump length, amniotic fluid index, deepest vertical pocket and angle of progression, on GE’s curved array to 24 cm. At 205 g it weighs less than the iQ3 (300 g), and it needs no subscription.
The Vscan Air CL covers transabdominal work; pair it with a separate transvaginal scanner for first-trimester imaging. Battery runs 50 minutes of continuous scanning, and charging from 10% to 90% takes 75 minutes.
Buy it for a midwife-led or OB office that runs transabdominal growth and fluid checks and wants GE’s OB worksheet; pair it with a transvaginal device when early dating matters.
GE pricing in full: GE Vscan Air price guide · Maker’s page: GE Vscan Air CL
04 Butterfly iQ3 AI gestational age on one chip
Transabdominal OB/GYNScore: 56.1/100
$3,899 + membership1–12 MHz chip probeColor in Core; Power, PW in Advanced300 g; up to 2 h battery
- $3,899 plus a required membership: Core Technology $299/yr; Advanced Technology $420/yr or $1,500 one-time with five years of software access
- single chip probe 1–12 MHz, OB1/GYN and OB2/3 presets to 25 cm
- OB Calculations; umbilical artery Doppler and AI gestational age with Advanced
- M and Color (Core); Power and PW (Advanced)
- 300 g
- up to 2 h battery
- iOS and Android
- IPX7 and IP6X
- 3-year warranty
- FDA 510(k) K232808
- read October 9, 2026
The iQ3 puts obstetric presets, OB calculations and Butterfly’s AI gestational-age tool on one silicon-chip probe that also scans lungs, heart and vessels. Its umbilical artery Doppler workflow, shown in the video below, makes it a strong teaching device for a residency or a mixed practice.
Butterfly sells the probe with one: Core at $299 a year includes OB calculations, M-mode and Color, while Power and pulsed wave Doppler, umbilical artery Doppler and the AI gestational-age tool sit in Advanced at $420 a year or $1,500 one-time for five years of software access. The OB configuration, Advanced, comes to $5,159 over three years ($4,796 at Core), with no endocavity option at any tier.
Buy it if your OB scanning is transabdominal and you value AI assistance and a wider POCUS range over a dedicated OB device.
Full review: Butterfly iQ3 review · Maker’s page: Butterfly iQ3 pricing
05 Mindray TE Air e5M 40 cm depth, no subscription
Transabdominal OB/GYNScore: 52.0/100
From $4,499Whole-body probe; 40 cmColor, Power, PW, TDI; no subscription90–120 min per charge
- From $4,499 (Mindray North America online store)
- whole-body probe, linear/convex settings by preset, depth to 40 cm
- OB/GYN among 22 presets; Smart Calc and PW Auto Calc
- B, M, Color, Power, PW and TDI
- 90–120 minutes per charge
- iOS and Android
- IP68
- 3-year warranty from Mindray North America
- FDA 510(k) K240906
- read October 9, 2026
Mindray’s TE Air e5M switches one whole-body probe between linear and convex behavior by preset, and Mindray specifies a maximum imaging depth of 40 cm, the deepest on this page. Color, Power, pulsed wave and tissue Doppler are all included, and Mindray charges no subscription.
The TE Air e5M offers 22 presets, including OB/GYN, with Smart Calc and PW Auto Calc. K240906 lists fetal, abdominal, pediatric and small-organ applications. Choose the D2T or EC7 HD3 for transvaginal scanning.
Buy it when one wireless probe has to serve the whole clinic and OB scans are part of the mix; IP68 sealing and a charge to 90% in about 35 minutes suit a busy shared room.
Mindray pricing in full: Mindray handheld ultrasound price guide · Maker’s page: Mindray TE Air e5M
06 Philips Lumify C5-2 Battery-free Philips curved array
Transabdominal OB/GYNScore: 48.6/100
$12,027.79 at Penn CareCurved 5–2 MHzColor, PW; no subscriptionUp to 7.5 h on display battery
- Quote from Philips; $12,027.79 at Penn Care, a US dealer
- curved 5–2 MHz to 30 cm, 67.5° field, 50 mm radius
- OB/GYN presets with CRL and BPD measurement
- 2D, PW, Color, M-mode, SonoCT and XRES
- battery-free, up to 7.5 h of scanning on the display device’s battery
- Android and iOS models
- 3–5-year warranty
- no subscription
- FDA 510(k) K252558
- read October 9, 2026
Philips’ curved-array Lumify C5-2 transducer carries OB/GYN presets, CRL and BPD measurement, pulsed wave and color Doppler, and Philips’ SonoCT and XRES image processing. The transducer draws power from the phone or tablet, with up to 7.5 hours of scanning and no subscription.
Philips quotes Lumify through its sales team. Penn Care, a US dealer, listed the C5-2 at $12,027.79 on October 9, 2026, with a sixty-month warranty. Its three-year cost is $12,027.79 with no subscription, compared with $12,760 for the two-scanner Clarius configuration. Its combined weighted score places it sixth overall.
Buy it when your hospital or group already runs Philips systems and Reacts tele-ultrasound, and the Philips service relationship is worth the premium.
Philips pricing in full: Philips Lumify price guide · Maker’s page: Philips Lumify C5-2
Two heads, one ruler: how deep each device reaches
Gold bars are endocavity (transvaginal) heads and teal bars are convex or curved transabdominal heads. All depths share one 0–400 mm ruler. The D2T is the only row with an endocavity bar and a convex bar past 300 mm.
Endocavity (transvaginal) headConvex or curved transabdominal head
Suresult D2Tendocavity 6/8 + convex 3.2/5 MHz
120 · 305 mm
Clarius EC7 HD3endocavity 3–10 MHz; C3 HD3 for abdomen
150 mm
GE Vscan Air CLcurved 2–5 MHz + linear
240 mm
Butterfly iQ3chip probe 1–12 MHz
250 mm
Mindray TE Air e5Mwhole-body probe, by preset
400 mm
Philips Lumify C5-2curved 5–2 MHz
300 mm
0 mm100200300400 mm
Depths are each maker’s published maximum, read October 9, 2026. Clarius covers transabdominal work with a second scanner, the C3 HD3, so the EC7 HD3 row shows its endocavity head only. The D2LT’s 7.5/10 MHz linear head reaches 55 mm for breast, thyroid and vascular work; its details sit in the D2T family card.
Suresult T8 vs Clarius EC7 HD3, line by line
These are the two single-purpose wireless endocavity scanners in this comparison, and the choice between them comes down to what your transvaginal day looks like. I lined them up item by item from each maker’s specification page on October 9, 2026.
| What I compared | Suresult T8 | Clarius EC7 HD3 |
|---|---|---|
| Frequency | 6/8 MHz | 3–10 MHz |
| Maximum depth | 120 mm | 150 mm |
| Field of view | 149° | 164° |
| Elements | 192, 32 channels | 192, 8 beamformers |
| Doppler | Color, Power and PW included | Color and Power; PW with Clarius Essentials |
| OB/GYN calculations | Gestational age from CRL, BPD, GS, FL, HC, AC; EFW; PI, RI, S/D | Early Obstetrics and Follicular packages |
| Scan time per charge | 3 hours | 60 minutes |
| Weight | 200 g | 326 g |
| Platforms | iOS, Android, Windows | iOS, Android |
| Reprocessing | Cidex 2.4% glutaraldehyde or Resert XL HLD, fluid below the connection line | IP67, fully immersible in Clarius’s qualified disinfectants |
| Price, Oct 9, 2026 | $2,100, no subscription | $5,395 plus Essentials ($695/yr, $1,785 for 3 years or $2,500 once); $7,180 over 3 years |
| Warranty | 2 years included; three- and five-year warranty options | 3 years; Clarius Care adds $265 per year of cover |
| Transabdominal companion | The D2T carries both heads on one body | A second scanner, the C3 HD3 ($3,795) with its own Essentials |
My verdict: the EC7 HD3 is the instrument for a fertility or IVF practice that wants the widest field, the follicular package and full immersion, and is ready to run Essentials and a second scanner. The T8 is the better buy for a gynecology or early-OB practice: the same 192-element count, a 149° field, Color, Power and pulsed wave Doppler in the price, three times the battery and 126 g less in the hand, on iOS, Android and Windows. If you want that endocavity head and a convex head together, the D2T puts both on one body.
On screen: what the D2T’s two heads deliver
Three D2T frames from Suresult’s clinical image library: the full app during a transvaginal scan on the endocavity head, then femur-length and biparietal-diameter measurements on the convex head of the same body.
The same app and OB calculators run on the T8 and D2LT, so a practice that buys the single-head T8 for the gynecology room and a D2T for the OB room works in one app with one workflow. The Suresult app exports JPEG, MP4 and DICOM files to local storage, with no cloud fee.
What to check in an endocavity head before you buy
An endocavity, or transvaginal, transducer is a micro-convex array on a long, slim neck. Sitting a few centimeters from the uterus and ovaries, it runs at higher frequencies than an abdominal convex head and trades depth for detail, which is why early dating, endometrial measurement and follicle counts start there. Before you buy a transvaginal ultrasound device, check the six points below. For the full family of array types, my guide to ultrasound probe types lays them out side by side.
- The frequency band. Look for a band that reaches 6 MHz and above for pelvic detail. The Suresult heads run at 6/8 MHz; the Clarius EC7 HD3 spans 3–10 MHz, which adds low-frequency reach for a bulky uterus.
- The field of view. Compare the published sector angles: the EC7 HD3 opens 164°, the T8 and D2T 149°, and the D2LT 90°.
- Depth settings. The Suresult heads offer settings of 30, 60, 90 and 120 mm; the Clarius EC7 HD3 reaches 150 mm.
- The second head. Decide whether the same device must also run the transabdominal survey. Only the D2T carries a convex head on the same body; the D2LT pairs a linear head for breast and thyroid work. For convex-array depth across brands, my convex ultrasound ranking compares them.
- Doppler in the price. Pulsed wave Doppler gives you PI, RI and S/D on ovarian, uterine and umbilical flow. Check whether it ships with the device or sits behind a membership tier.
- The reprocessing route. Every endocavity exam runs under a single-use cover; afterwards the transducer is cleaned, taken through high-level disinfection with an agent its maker lists, rinsed and dried. Match the device to the agent your clinic already uses: Suresult lists Cidex 2.4% glutaraldehyde and Resert XL HLD with fluid kept below the connection line, and the EC7 HD3 is IP67-rated and fully immersible in the agents on Clarius’s qualified-disinfectant list.
How I ranked six OB/GYN makers
I scored every device from 0 to 10 on seven criteria and weighted them by how much each one decides an OB/GYN purchase. The weighted total, out of 100, sets the order of the six maker representatives. Each maker gets one ranked slot, represented by its highest-scoring model; sibling models sit inside that card with their own prices.
- Transvaginal (endocavity) capability — 25. Whether an endocavity head exists, and its frequency band, depth and field of view. A device with no endocavity head scores zero here.
- Transabdominal OB/GYN coverage and one-device reach — 20. Convex or curved depth for the transabdominal survey, and whether transvaginal and transabdominal work run on one purchase.
- OB/GYN measurement package — 15. Gestational-age biometry, fetal weight, fluid and follicular packages, scored at the purchase level being compared.
- Doppler included in the purchase — 10. Color, Power and pulsed wave Doppler in the configuration I priced; a mode behind a paid tier is credited at that tier, and the tier’s cost goes into the three-year cost.
- Three-year cost to equip one OB/GYN room — 15. The device or devices behind the coverage a row is scored on, plus the required software for three years on each device. The lowest three-year cost scores 10 and the others score in proportion.
- Regulatory record — 10. The 510(k) number and the indications it lists: a clearance naming both obstetric and gynecologic imaging scores 10, and obstetric use without a separate gynecologic line scores 8.
- Clinic practicality — 5. Scan time per charge, weight, platforms, disinfection route and the standard warranty.
Final weighted scores (out of 100): 1. Suresult D2T 90.9 · 2. Clarius EC7 HD3 73.0 · 3. GE Vscan Air CL 56.3 · 4. Butterfly iQ3 56.1 · 5. Mindray TE Air e5M 52.0 · 6. Philips Lumify C5-2 48.6. Every input was read on October 9, 2026.
The D2T wins on one-device reach: an endocavity head and a convex head on one body at $2,550, with Color, Power and pulsed wave Doppler included. Its T8 and D2LT siblings retain scores of 74.00 and 73.25 and sit inside its family card. The Suresult line is FDA-certified under FDA 510(k) K211321, whose indications cover obstetric, gynecologic and general abdominal imaging, and earns full marks on the regulatory record. The EC7 HD3 ranks second on its 164° field and Follicular package; its three-year cost includes a second scanner and Essentials on each scanner. GE, Butterfly, Mindray and Philips follow in score order.
Compare carefully: match the scanner to your clinic
You need 3D/4D volume imagingEvery device here is a 2D handheld, and volume imaging needs a volume transducer. For a structured anatomy-scan service with reporting and archiving, compare cart and laptop systems; my ultrasound machine cost guide sets out what they cost.
You scan the abdomen far more than the pelvisIf OB/GYN is a small slice of a multi-specialty day, a general-purpose handheld is the better first purchase. My clinic handheld ranking covers that buyer, specialty by specialty.
Your purchasing runs through one hospital vendorWhen service, archiving and procurement flow through a single hospital contract, buy inside it. The Philips Lumify and GE Vscan Air routes are built for exactly that buyer.
You need a dedicated fertility package from day oneA dedicated Follicular calculation package is a Clarius feature in this comparison. If your IVF protocol depends on it, choose the EC7 HD3 and budget for Clarius Essentials.
OB/GYN ultrasound machine questions buyers ask
What is the best transvaginal ultrasound machine for a clinic?
My 2026 pick is the Suresult D2T: a 6/8 MHz endocavity head and a convex head reaching 305 mm on one wireless body, with Color, Power and pulsed wave Doppler and no subscription. For fertility work, the Clarius EC7 HD3 has the widest endocavity field.
What is the best ultrasound machine for obstetrics in a clinic?
The best OB ultrasound machine for a clinic that scans transvaginally and transabdominally is the Suresult D2T. For transabdominal obstetrics alone, the GE Vscan Air CL lists eight OB measurements: BPD, HC, AC, FL, CRL, AFI, DVP and AOP.
What does an OB/GYN ultrasound machine cost?
Suresult T8 includes duties and needs no subscription, so its checkout price is its three-year cost. On October 9, 2026: Butterfly iQ3, $3,899 plus membership; Clarius EC7 HD3, $6,090 with first-year Essentials; Philips Lumify C5-2, $12,027.79 at Penn Care.
Can one handheld do both transvaginal and abdominal scans?
Yes. The Suresult D2T carries a 6/8 MHz endocavity head on one end and a 3.2/5.0 MHz convex head reaching 305 mm on the other. Clarius covers both halves with two scanners, the EC7 HD3 and the C3 HD3.
Do I need a subscription for a handheld OB ultrasound?
Not with Suresult, GE, Mindray or Philips, which sell outright. Butterfly requires Core ($299/yr) or Advanced ($420/yr or $1,500 one-time), and the Clarius online checkout includes Essentials ($695/yr, $1,785 for three years or $2,500 once), which carries pulsed wave Doppler.
What frequency does a transvaginal transducer use?
Higher than an abdominal head, because the target sits close to the array. In this comparison the Suresult T8, D2T and D2LT run at 6/8 MHz and the Clarius EC7 HD3 spans 3–10 MHz, against 2–5 MHz for GE’s curved abdominal array.
How big is a transvaginal ultrasound tool?
The Suresult T8 measures 336 × 35 × 28 mm and weighs 200 g; the Clarius EC7 HD3 measures 310 × 76 × 32 mm at 326 g. The long, slim neck carries the array close to the cervix and fornices.
Can a clinic buy a transvaginal ultrasound machine online?
Yes. Suresult sells the T8, D2T and D2LT online and Clarius the EC7 HD3, all four transvaginal. Butterfly, Mindray and GE sell their transabdominal handhelds online; Philips sells Lumify through its sales team and dealers. Suresult’s checkout price includes shipping, duties and taxes.
How do you disinfect a transvaginal transducer between patients?
Scan under a single-use cover, then clean the transducer, run high-level disinfection with an agent its maker lists, rinse and dry. Suresult lists Cidex 2.4% glutaraldehyde and Resert XL HLD, fluid kept below the connection line; the Clarius EC7 HD3 is IP67-rated and fully immersible.
What warranty comes with these devices?
Suresult includes two years, offers three- and five-year warranty options, and provides a 30-day trial. Clarius, GE, Butterfly and Mindray (bought from Mindray North America) include three years, and Philips lists three to five years for Lumify.
What are the main types of ultrasound probes?
Three geometries cover most work: linear for shallow, high-frequency detail, convex or curved for the deep abdomen and obstetrics, and phased for the heart. The endocavity transducer is a micro-convex array on a slim neck; my probe types guide explains each.
Can I use one of these ultrasound machines at home?
The devices on this page are clinic instruments sold to clinicians and practices. Home use is a separate purchase with its own options, and my home-use ultrasound guide sets them out.
Methodology
I scored all eight devices from 0 to 10 on seven weighted criteria — transvaginal capability (25), transabdominal coverage and one-device reach (20), OB/GYN measurement package (15), Doppler in the purchase (10), three-year cost to equip one OB/GYN room (15), regulatory record (10) and clinic practicality (5). Each maker gets one ranked slot, represented by its highest-scoring model; sibling models sit inside that card with their own prices. Every frequency, depth, field of view, weight, battery figure and warranty term comes from the maker’s own product page, specification sheet or FDA 510(k) summary, read on October 9, 2026, and each 510(k) number was checked against the FDA’s database the same day. Prices come from each maker’s own store or product page that day, with one exception: Philips sells Lumify by quote, and Penn Care, a US dealer, listed the C5-2 at $12,027.79.
Three-year cost counts the device, any second device needed for the coverage the row is scored on, and the software the maker sells with each device at checkout. Paid-tier features are scored at the tier I priced: Clarius with Essentials on each scanner, Butterfly at Advanced. I left out devices with no endocavity head and no obstetric package, previous-generation models, and cart or laptop systems.
Sources & verification dates
- Suresult D2T product page and Technical Data (Measurements row) — suresultmed.com/shop/handheld-ultrasounds/d2t-convex-transvaginal-wireless-ultrasound-192-elements-color-doppler/. Accessed Oct 9, 2026.
- Suresult T8 product page and Technical Data (Measurements row) — suresultmed.com/shop/handheld-ultrasounds/t8-portable-handheld-ultrasound-transvaginal-probe/. Accessed Oct 9, 2026.
- Suresult D2LT product page, specifications and OB calculators — suresultmed.com/shop/handheld-ultrasounds/d2lt-linear-transvaginal-ultrasound-precision-imaging/. Accessed Oct 9, 2026.
- FDA 510(k) K211321, the Suresult line’s wireless ultrasound scanner clearance, decision Oct 13, 2022 — accessdata.fda.gov. Accessed Oct 9, 2026.
- Suresult warranty policy, shipping and tax policy, return and exchange policy, and quick user guide (disinfection table) — suresultmed.com. Accessed Oct 9, 2026.
- Clarius EC7 HD3 specifications — clarius.com/scanners/ec7/; EC7 HD3 and C3 HD3 store pages with Clarius Essentials and Clarius Care pricing — store.clarius.com. Accessed Oct 9, 2026.
- FDA 510(k) K213436, Clarius HD3 wireless ultrasound scanner family, decision Nov 15, 2021 — accessdata.fda.gov. Accessed Oct 9, 2026.
- GE HealthCare Vscan Air CL product page and Vscan Air CL datasheet — gehealthcare.com. Accessed Oct 9, 2026. FDA 510(k) K250087, decision May 1, 2025.
- Butterfly iQ3 pricing and membership page and iQ3 specifications — butterflynetwork.com. Accessed Oct 9, 2026. FDA 510(k) K232808, decision Jan 4, 2024.
- Philips Lumify handheld ultrasound site and Lumify C5-2 curved array transducer page — usa.philips.com. Accessed Oct 9, 2026. FDA 510(k) K252558, decision May 5, 2026.
- Penn Care, Philips Lumify C5-2 Curved Array Transducer listing (US dealer price) — penncare.net. Accessed Oct 9, 2026.
- Mindray TE Air e5M product page and FAQ — mindray.com/na; Mindray North America online store — mindrayna.my.site.com/teair/. Accessed Oct 9, 2026. FDA 510(k) K240906, decision Jul 23, 2024, and K250024, decision May 30, 2025.
- YouTube oEmbed records for every embedded video, verified Oct 9, 2026.
Not sure which head your clinic needs?
Describe what fills your ultrasound day — early dating, follicle counts, transabdominal growth checks, breast or thyroid work — and how many rooms you are equipping. The consult reply names one device, or tells you to keep your money.
