EchoNous Kosmos Torso-One and Lexsa probes compared with Suresult D3Ultra

EchoNous Kosmos starts at $7.7K for the Kosmos Mobile package, with Vascular Access under $12K and Kosmos Plus under $21K (EchoNous US pricing, checked October 9, 2026). Buy it when CW Doppler and the Kosmos AI cardiac workflow are requirements; for convex, linear and phased coverage in one wireless probe, my pick is Suresult D3Ultra at $3,200.

11 exact routes reviewedPrices and product facts checked October 9, 202611 exact-model videos verified
Dr. Fernando Mariz

Dr. Fernando MarizCo-author · Independent device reviewer · Gynecology, pelvic surgery and sonography
Acerca de la Dra. 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.

Dra. Jailyn Avila

Dra. Jailyn AvilaCo-author · Independent device reviewer · Emergency medicine and POCUS education
Acerca del Dr. Ávila

Soy la Dra. Jailyn Avila, médica especialista en medicina de urgencias, formadora e innovadora en el ámbito de la salud digital, con sede en el sur de California. Mi labor clínica se centra en la atención de urgencias, mientras que mi labor docente se centra en la ecografía en el punto de atención, la formación de residentes y la formación práctica para médicos. A través de mis funciones en Emergent Medical Associates, el programa de residencia en medicina de urgencias de UHS SoCal MEC, Core Ultrasound y FemInEM, trabajo en la intersección entre la atención al paciente, la formación médica y el aprendizaje digital accesible.

Evaluation scope: Drawing on deep ultrasound knowledge across clinical scanning and POCUS education, I evaluated every exact route in the table: EchoNous Kosmos Mobile, Suresult D3Ultra, Mindray TE Air e5M, Vscan Air CL by GE, Exo Iris, Vave Universal, Butterfly iQ3, Clarius C3 HD3, Philips Lumify S4-1, Philips Lumify L12-4 and Philips Lumify C5-2. I use the same buyer-fit and ownership criteria for every route.

Respuesta rápida

EchoNous Kosmos starts at $7.7K for the Kosmos Mobile package (Apple iPad Air or Pro, choice of probes, advanced Doppler and AI), and I recommend it when CW Doppler and the Kosmos AI cardiac and FAST workflow are requirements. Vascular Access sells for under $12K and Kosmos Plus for under $21K; EchoNous quotes the final configuration of probes, host and licensed features.

My best-value pick is Suresult D3Ultra at $3,200: convex, linear and phased arrays in one wireless probe, no subscription, and delivery with tax and duties paid. For TDI without a CW requirement, Mindray TE Air e5M is the closest Doppler match at $4,499 with no subscription.

EchoNous Kosmos pricing

EchoNous Kosmos price: three packages, configured by quote

MobileFrom $7.7KApple iPad Air or Pro, Kosmos Essentials Bag, choice of probes, advanced Doppler features and AI.
Acceso vascularUnder $12KAll-inclusive package: medical-grade stand, tablet, Lexsa, Color, Color Power and Pulsed Wave Doppler.
PlusUnder $21KMedical-grade stand, 13-inch Apple iPad, choice of probes, AI and advanced Doppler.

EchoNous US package prices, checked October 9, 2026; each figure is a complete package.

Complete buyer comparison

EchoNous Kosmos and ten alternatives on the same decision fields

Seven routes publish a fixed US price: Suresult D3Ultra at $3,200, and six external scanners from $3,795 (Clarius C3 HD3) to $5,499 (Exo Iris). Kosmos starts at $7.7K and the three Philips Lumify transducers sell by quote. Prices checked October 9, 2026.

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System / exact model Precio actual Best fit and limitation Required subscription / optional software plan Architecture, deployment and warranty
EchoNous Kosmos Mobile exact productEchoNous Kosmos MobileReviewed platformOfficial details → From $7.7K for the Kosmos Mobile package; EchoNous quotes the final configuration Best fit: CW Doppler, TDI and AI cardiac/FAST workflow, with a Lexsa linear option on the same platform. Limitation: configuration priced by quote, probes cabled to the tablet. No platform subscription; probe licenses register over Wi-Fi and the written quote lists the enabled AI and Doppler features Torso-One phased: 1.5–4.5 MHz, 4–30 cm; Lexsa linear: 3–10.5 MHz, 1–10 cm
Cabled to the included Apple iPad Air or Pro · tablet hosts · 5-year warranty from shipment on Torso-One and Lexsa (EchoNous US schedule)
Suresult D3Ultra exact productSuresult D3UltraBest-value alternativeVer producto → $3,200 direct price, delivered with tax and duties paid Best fit: mixed clinics that want convex, linear and phased coverage in one wireless probe at a fixed price. Limitation: CW Doppler, TDI and the Kosmos AI suite stay with Kosmos. No subscription: lifetime free software, unlimited scans and DICOM export Physical convex + linear + phased arrays · B/M/Color/Power/PW · 192 elements/64 channels
Wireless · iOS/Android/Windows · 263 g · 2-year warranty included, extendable to 5 years · 30-day trial
Mindray TE Air e5M exact productMindray TE Air e5MClosest Doppler matchOfficial details → $4,499 official US starting price; checked October 9, 2026 Best fit: whole-body wireless POCUS with PW and TDI and no subscription. Limitation: one matrix probe for convex and linear formats, without a dedicated phased array or CW Doppler. No required subscription; full app access and DICOM 3.0 connectivity without ongoing fees 2–9 MHz matrix probe switching convex and linear formats · 22 presets incl. cardiac · B/M/Color/Power/PW/TDI · up to 40 cm
Wireless · iOS/Android · 229 g · 90–120 minutes · IP68 · 3-year direct warranty
Vscan Air CL by GE exact productVscan Air CL by GEPremium curved + linearOfficial details → $4,999 official US price; checked October 9, 2026 Best fit: wireless curved-plus-linear POCUS for abdomen, OB, lung, MSK and vascular access. Limitation: cardiac imaging runs on the curved head, without a phased array. No required plan; optional Innovations $500/year or $1,299/3 years; optional Digital Tools $1,080/3 years Physical curved + linear dual head · B/M/Color/PW
Wireless · iOS/Android · 3-year hardware warranty
Exo Iris handheld ultrasound probe beside a smartphoneExo IrisAI-led Apple routeOfficial details → $5,499 direct-store price, no subscription; checked October 9, 2026 Best fit: linear, curved and phased imaging with on-device AI in one probe at one price. Limitation: wired Apple host path (iOS/iPadOS 26+). No login, no subscription; AI software included. Optional Exo Works Connect $500/year (cloud, DICOM/PACS, team workflow) Single 3-in-1 pMUT probe: linear, curved and phased · 1.5–12 MHz · up to 30 cm · B/M/Color/Power/PW
Wired · compatible iPhone/iPad · iOS/iPadOS 26+ · 300 g · warranty included; optional one- or two-year extended warranty at $200 per year
Vave Universal exact productVave UniversalNo-subscription wireless routeOfficial details → $4,400 official US price; checked October 9, 2026 Best fit: no-subscription wireless scanning from one PZT probe that moves between phased and linear imaging. Limitation: the published mode set is B, M, Deep and Color Doppler. No required subscription; lifetime app access Single PZT probe with phased and linear imaging · B-mode, M-mode, Deep mode, Color Doppler
Wireless · iOS/Android · 335 g with battery · 36-month warranty
Butterfly iQ3 exact productButterfly iQ3One-probe ecosystemOfficial details → $3,899 hardware; checked October 9, 2026 Best fit: one-probe whole-body workflow with a mature app and AI tool ecosystem. Limitation: required membership; PW and Power Doppler sit in the Advanced tier. Required: Core $299/year or Advanced $420/year; Advanced one-time $1,500 guarantees 5 years Single chip-based whole-body probe · Core: B/M/Color · Advanced adds Power, PW, iQ Slice, Biplane and AI tools (Auto B-Lines, Auto Bladder Volume)
Wired to compatible iPhone/iPad or Android host · 3-year warranty
Clarius C3 HD3 exact productClarius C3 HD3Dedicated premium convexOfficial details → $3,795 standalone hardware; checked October 9, 2026 Best fit: premium dedicated convex imaging for abdomen, OB and general work. Limitation: linear and cardiac work need separate scanners; PW comes with Essentials. Optional Essentials: $695/year, $1,785/3 years or $2,500 one-time; standalone includes B/M/Color/Power, and Essentials adds PW and advanced tools Dedicated 2–6 MHz convex · B/M/Color/Power, PW with Essentials
Wireless · iOS/Android · about 60 minutes published scan time · 3-year warranty
Philips Lumify S4-1 exact productPhilips Lumify S4-1Institutional wired sectorOfficial details → Quote only — Philips prices Lumify through its sales team Best fit: Philips sector imaging for cardiac, FAST, lung, abdomen and OB in an institutional purchase. Limitation: quote only, cabled, one physical array. Outright purchase; no subscription, all software and features included Dedicated S4-1 wired sector transducer · 4–1 MHz · up to 30 cm · 2D, M-mode, Color and PW
USB-C wired · Android devices, or iOS through the Lumify Power Module · 3–5-year warranty
Philips Lumify L12-4 exact productPhilips Lumify L12-4Institutional wired linearOfficial details → Quote only — Philips prices Lumify through its sales team Best fit: Philips linear imaging for vascular, MSK, lung and superficial work. Limitation: quote only, cabled, one physical array. Outright purchase; no subscription, all software and features included Dedicated L12-4 wired linear transducer · 12–4 MHz · up to 12 cm · 2D, M-mode, Color and PW
USB-C wired · Android devices, or iOS through the Lumify Power Module · 3–5-year warranty
Philips Lumify C5-2 exact productPhilips Lumify C5-2Institutional wired convexOfficial details → Quote only — Philips prices Lumify through its sales team Best fit: Philips curved-array imaging for abdomen, gallbladder, OB and lung. Limitation: quote only, cabled, one physical array. Outright purchase; no subscription, all software and features included Dedicated C5-2 wired curved transducer · 5–2 MHz · up to 30 cm · 2D, M-mode, Color and PW
USB-C wired · Android devices, or iOS through the Lumify Power Module · 3–5-year warranty

Prices and purchase routes checked October 9, 2026; each model name links to its official destination.

Decision routes

Choose by the requirement that would make the wrong system unusable

CW Doppler + AI cardiacEchoNous KosmosTorso-One with CW, PW and TDI plus the AI workflow; add Lexsa when linear guidance is also required.
Best value, mixed clinicSuresult D3UltraConvex, linear and phased arrays in one wireless probe at a fixed price, with no subscription.
TDI without CWMindray TE Air e5MPW and TDI in one wireless whole-body probe at $4,499, with no subscription.
Curved + linear POCUSVscan Air CL by GEAbdomen, lung and vascular access on GE’s wireless dual-head probe at $4,999.
AI on AppleExo IrisLinear, curved and phased imaging with on-device AI for $5,499, no subscription; iOS/iPadOS 26+.
No subscription, phased + linearVave UniversalOne wireless PZT probe for cardiac and superficial scans at $4,400 with a lifetime app.
One-probe ecosystemButterfly iQ3A mature single-probe ecosystem; budget $299–$420 a year for the required membership.
Convex-first serviceClarius C3 HD3Premium wireless convex imaging at $3,795 standalone; Essentials adds PW.
Institutional wiredPhilips Lumify familyQuote S4-1, L12-4 and C5-2 together when Philips standardization leads the purchase.

Who should not buy Kosmos: clinics that need a physical convex probe, a phone host or a fixed checkout price; D3Ultra and Mindray TE Air e5M serve them better. Who should not buy D3Ultra: buyers whose requirement names CW Doppler, TDI or the Kosmos AI suite; Kosmos serves them better.

Suresult D3Ultra convex linear phased ultrasound probe

Best-value alternative

Suresult D3Ultra

$3,200

Convex, linear and phased arrays in one wireless probe for iOS, Android and Windows; no subscription; free worldwide shipping with tax and duties paid; 2-year warranty and 30-day trial. Choose Kosmos instead when CW Doppler or its AI workflow is mandatory.

Deep review

What EchoNous Kosmos actually is

Kosmos is a configurable platform: two cabled PZT transducers, Torso-One phased and Lexsa linear, on an approved tablet host. Torso-One is the phased route for cardiac, thoracic/lung and abdominal imaging. Lexsa is the 38 mm linear route for MSK, vascular, nerve, lung and guidance.

Torso-One1.5–4.5 MHz, 4–30 cm, 267 g. 2D, Color, PW, TDI and CW Doppler, plus the Kosmos AI applications in the licensed configuration.
Lexsa3–10.5 MHz, 1–10 cm, 280 g, 38 mm aperture, 64/128 channels. MSK, vascular, nerve, lung and guidance, with PW angle correction, Color and Power Doppler and Vascular Auto Flow.
2026 software expansionEchoNous added OB/GYN and vascular/DICOM SR tools in February 2026, then Vascular Auto Flow, tricuspid Doppler calculations and DICOMweb in June 2026. Name the releases you need in the configuration quote.
Host and hardwareEach probe cables to an approved iPad, an Android tablet, the rugged Kosmos Tablet G1 or the Bridge platform. Torso-One’s phased array covers abdominal imaging, so the platform runs without a separate convex probe.

Ownership questions

The quote matters more than the headline price

Kosmos is a capital purchase with no platform subscription. Probe licenses register over Wi-Fi, and the itemized quote names the enabled AI and Doppler features for the selected probes, host and market.

List every enabled modeB, M, Color, CPD, PW, CW, TDI, AI FAST, Auto EF, Auto Preset, Auto Doppler, VAF and OB/GYN tools—each by probe, host and market.
Name the exact hostiPad model, Android tablet or the rugged Kosmos Tablet G1, Bridge or Link route, connector/SKU, included charger, carrying case or stand, and supported OS version.
Separate hardware warrantiesTorso-One, Lexsa, Kosmos Link and the Bridge tablet carry five years from shipment in the US and the Kosmos Tablet G1 two; record the coverage of an Apple or Android consumer tablet separately.
Price the data workflowDICOM, DICOMweb, structured reporting, cloud export, user seats and future upgrades, each marked included or optional.
Match the destination marketEchoNous enables features by market; the quote for your country lists the feature set cleared there.
Request a five-year totalHardware, licensed features, host replacement, accessories, service, freight and taxes belong in one ownership worksheet.

Detailed exact-model reviews

How each alternative changes the buying decision

EchoNous Kosmos Mobile ultrasound system

Reviewed platform

01EchoNous Kosmos Mobile

Kosmos is the best fit in this comparison when CW Doppler, TDI and AI-assisted cardiac or FAST workflow are requirements. Kosmos Mobile starts at $7.7K with an Apple iPad Air or Pro; the clinic chooses Torso-One, Lexsa or both, and the written quote lists every licensed feature.

Torso-One handles cardiac, lung and abdominal work through a small-footprint phased array; Lexsa handles MSK, vascular, nerve, lung and guidance through a 38 mm linear array. Together they cover cardiac, abdominal and linear work, and the quote names the probes, the tablet host, the software version and the licensed features.

Precio actual
From $7.7K for the Kosmos Mobile package; EchoNous quotes the final configuration
Software
No platform subscription; probe licenses register over Wi-Fi and the written quote lists the enabled AI and Doppler features
Arquitectura
Torso-One phased: 1.5–4.5 MHz, 4–30 cm; Lexsa linear: 3–10.5 MHz, 1–10 cm
Deployment
Cabled to the included Apple iPad Air or Pro · tablet hosts · 5-year warranty from shipment on Torso-One and Lexsa (EchoNous US schedule)
Decision
Best fit: CW Doppler, TDI and AI cardiac/FAST workflow, with a Lexsa linear option on the same platform. Limitation: configuration priced by quote, probes cabled to the tablet.
Independent exact-model video from Peachtree POCUS: hands-on Kosmos review, checked October 9, 2026.
Suresult D3Ultra ultrasound system

Best-value alternative

02Suresult D3Ultra

D3Ultra is my best-value pick in this comparison for a clinic that scans the abdomen, superficial structures and the heart: convex, linear and phased arrays sit in one wireless probe at a fixed direct price of $3,200. The price includes door-to-door delivery with tax and duties paid, and the warranty runs two years, extendable to five.

Choose D3Ultra when broad routine coverage, wireless deployment and predictable ownership lead the requirement. Choose Kosmos when CW Doppler or the Kosmos AI suite is written into it, and Mindray TE Air e5M when TDI is the one advanced mode the clinic needs.

Precio actual
$3,200 direct price, delivered with tax and duties paid
Software
No subscription: lifetime free software, unlimited scans and DICOM export
Arquitectura
Physical convex + linear + phased arrays · B/M/Color/Power/PW · 192 elements/64 channels
Deployment
Wireless · iOS/Android/Windows · 263 g · 2-year warranty included, extendable to 5 years · 30-day trial
Decision
Best fit: mixed clinics that want convex, linear and phased coverage in one wireless probe at a fixed price. Limitation: CW Doppler, TDI and the Kosmos AI suite stay with Kosmos.
Official exact-model video from Suresult: D3Ultra unboxing, setup and sample scans, checked October 9, 2026.
Mindray TE Air e5M ultrasound system

Closest Doppler match

03Mindray TE Air e5M

TE Air e5M is the closest Doppler match to Kosmos in this comparison: it is the only alternative here that lists TDI alongside PW, the app carries no subscription and the starting price is $4,499. One matrix probe switches between convex and linear formats across 22 presets, cardiac included.

IP68 construction, a 229 g body and a published 90–120 minute runtime suit bedside and emergency work, and DICOM 3.0 connectivity comes without a fee. Choose e5M for whole-body wireless scanning with TDI at a fixed price; choose Kosmos when CW Doppler or a dedicated phased array for cardiac windows is required.

Precio actual
$4,499 official US starting price; checked October 9, 2026
Software
No required subscription; full app access and DICOM 3.0 connectivity without ongoing fees
Arquitectura
2–9 MHz matrix probe switching convex and linear formats · 22 presets incl. cardiac · B/M/Color/Power/PW/TDI · up to 40 cm
Deployment
Wireless · iOS/Android · 229 g · 90–120 minutes · IP68 · 3-year direct warranty
Decision
Best fit: whole-body wireless POCUS with PW and TDI and no subscription. Limitation: one matrix probe for convex and linear formats, without a dedicated phased array or CW Doppler.
Independent exact-model video from Peachtree POCUS: TE Air e5M comprehensive review, checked October 9, 2026.
Vscan Air CL by GE ultrasound system

Premium curved + linear

04Vscan Air CL by GE

Vscan Air CL is a strong general POCUS purchase: curved and linear heads in one wireless probe at a published $4,999, built for abdominal, OB, lung, MSK and vascular-access work. Three-year Innovations brings the total to $6,298, and Digital Tools adds $1,080 for three years.

Choose CL for curved-plus-linear coverage on GE’s service route, with a 3-year warranty and a 45-minute remote training session included. Choose Kosmos, Vave Universal or D3Ultra when focused cardiac work needs a phased array.

Precio actual
$4,999 official US price; checked October 9, 2026
Software
No required plan; optional Innovations $500/year or $1,299/3 years; optional Digital Tools $1,080/3 years
Arquitectura
Physical curved + linear dual head · B/M/Color/PW
Deployment
Wireless · iOS/Android · 3-year hardware warranty
Decision
Best fit: wireless curved-plus-linear POCUS for abdomen, OB, lung, MSK and vascular access. Limitation: cardiac imaging runs on the curved head, without a phased array.
Independent exact-model video from Maverick Medical Education: introducing the GE Vscan Air CL, checked October 9, 2026.
Exo Iris handheld ultrasound probe beside a smartphone

AI-led Apple route

05Exo Iris

Exo Iris is the AI-led alternative in one compact probe: linear, curved and phased imaging with on-device AI for $5,499, with no login and no subscription. Exo Works Connect adds cloud storage, DICOM/PACS and team workflow for $500 a year.

Choose Iris when Apple hardware, single-probe deployment and Exo’s AI workflow fit the clinic. Choose Kosmos when CW Doppler, TDI and the Torso-One plus Lexsa pair are the requirements.

Precio actual
$5,499 direct-store price, no subscription; checked October 9, 2026
Software
No login, no subscription; AI software included. Optional Exo Works Connect $500/year (cloud, DICOM/PACS, team workflow)
Arquitectura
Single 3-in-1 pMUT probe: linear, curved and phased · 1.5–12 MHz · up to 30 cm · B/M/Color/Power/PW
Deployment
Wired · compatible iPhone/iPad · iOS/iPadOS 26+ · 300 g · warranty included; optional one- or two-year extended warranty at $200 per year
Decision
Best fit: linear, curved and phased imaging with on-device AI in one probe at one price. Limitation: wired Apple host path (iOS/iPadOS 26+).
Independent exact-model video from Peachtree POCUS: Exo Iris hands-on review, checked October 9, 2026.
Vave Universal ultrasound system

No-subscription wireless route

06Vave Universal

Vave Universal is the no-subscription wireless route at $4,400: one PZT probe moves between phased and linear imaging, and the app is free for life. The published mode set is B, M, Deep and Color Doppler.

Choose Universal when recurring fees are unacceptable and the daily work is cardiac screening plus superficial and vascular scans. When PW Doppler or a physical convex array belongs in the routine, Mindray TE Air e5M and D3Ultra cover it with no subscription.

Precio actual
$4,400 official US price; checked October 9, 2026
Software
No required subscription; lifetime app access
Arquitectura
Single PZT probe with phased and linear imaging · B-mode, M-mode, Deep mode, Color Doppler
Deployment
Wireless · iOS/Android · 335 g with battery · 36-month warranty
Decision
Best fit: no-subscription wireless scanning from one PZT probe that moves between phased and linear imaging. Limitation: the published mode set is B, M, Deep and Color Doppler.
Official exact-model video from Vave Health: Universal Probe cardiac scan, PLAX and short axis, checked October 9, 2026.
Sistema de ecografía Butterfly iQ3

One-probe ecosystem

07Butterfly iQ3

Butterfly iQ3 is the one-probe ecosystem pick: a chip-based whole-body probe with a mature app and AI tools. The hardware costs $3,899, and the required membership sets year one at $4,198 with Core or $4,319 with Advanced annual.

Advanced membership unlocks PW and Power Doppler, iQ Slice, Biplane imaging and AI tools such as Auto B-Lines and Auto Bladder Volume. Choose iQ3 when single-probe convenience and ecosystem familiarity lead; choose Kosmos when CW Doppler and TDI define the cardiac requirement.

Precio actual
$3,899 hardware; checked October 9, 2026
Software
Required: Core $299/year or Advanced $420/year; Advanced one-time $1,500 guarantees 5 years
Arquitectura
Single chip-based whole-body probe · Core: B/M/Color · Advanced adds Power, PW, iQ Slice, Biplane and AI tools (Auto B-Lines, Auto Bladder Volume)
Deployment
Wired to compatible iPhone/iPad or Android host · 3-year warranty
Decision
Best fit: one-probe whole-body workflow with a mature app and AI tool ecosystem. Limitation: required membership; PW and Power Doppler sit in the Advanced tier.
Independent exact-model video from Core Ultrasound: Butterfly iQ3 review, part 1, checked October 9, 2026.
Clarius C3 HD3 ultrasound system

Dedicated premium convex

08Clarius C3 HD3

Clarius C3 HD3 costs $3,795 standalone and delivers premium wireless convex imaging for abdomen, OB and general work. Adding Essentials for PW and advanced tools makes year one $4,490 on the annual plan, or $6,295 with the one-time Essentials license.

Choose C3 for a convex-first service. A mixed clinic that also needs linear guidance and cardiac work adds a Clarius linear or phased scanner, which is why Kosmos, D3Ultra and the one-probe routes rank higher for this brief.

Precio actual
$3,795 standalone hardware; checked October 9, 2026
Software
Optional Essentials: $695/year, $1,785/3 years or $2,500 one-time; standalone includes B/M/Color/Power, and Essentials adds PW and advanced tools
Arquitectura
Dedicated 2–6 MHz convex · B/M/Color/Power, PW with Essentials
Deployment
Wireless · iOS/Android · about 60 minutes published scan time · 3-year warranty
Decision
Best fit: premium dedicated convex imaging for abdomen, OB and general work. Limitation: linear and cardiac work need separate scanners; PW comes with Essentials.
Independent exact-model video from Dr Kevin Zorn / BPH Canada: Clarius C3 HD3 convex scanner walkthrough, checked October 9, 2026.
Philips Lumify S4-1 ultrasound system

Institutional wired sector

09Philips Lumify S4-1

Lumify S4-1 is the Philips route closest to Torso-One: a 4–1 MHz sector transducer with cardiac, FAST, lung, abdominal and OB presets, PW and Color Doppler, and depth to 30 cm. Philips sells it outright with all software included and prices it through its sales team.

Choose S4-1 inside a Philips-standardized institution that wants sector imaging on an Android or iOS host. A Philips counterpart to Torso-One plus Lexsa pairs S4-1 with L12-4 in one quote; Kosmos adds CW Doppler, TDI and its AI suite to that pairing.

Precio actual
Quote only — Philips prices Lumify through its sales team
Software
Outright purchase; no subscription, all software and features included
Arquitectura
Dedicated S4-1 wired sector transducer · 4–1 MHz · up to 30 cm · 2D, M-mode, Color and PW
Deployment
USB-C wired · Android devices, or iOS through the Lumify Power Module · 3–5-year warranty
Decision
Best fit: Philips sector imaging for cardiac, FAST, lung, abdomen and OB in an institutional purchase. Limitation: quote only, cabled, one physical array.
Official exact-model video from Philips Healthcare: Lumify focused cardiac teaching case on the S4-1, checked October 9, 2026.
Philips Lumify L12-4 ultrasound system

Institutional wired linear

10Philips Lumify L12-4

Lumify L12-4 is the Philips linear route: 12–4 MHz with depth to 12 cm, vascular, MSK, lung and superficial presets, PW and Color Doppler. Philips sells it outright with all software included and prices it through its sales team.

Choose L12-4 for procedural and vascular work in a Philips-standardized setting; pair it with S4-1 for the cardiac side of a Kosmos-style configuration.

Precio actual
Quote only — Philips prices Lumify through its sales team
Software
Outright purchase; no subscription, all software and features included
Arquitectura
Dedicated L12-4 wired linear transducer · 12–4 MHz · up to 12 cm · 2D, M-mode, Color and PW
Deployment
USB-C wired · Android devices, or iOS through the Lumify Power Module · 3–5-year warranty
Decision
Best fit: Philips linear imaging for vascular, MSK, lung and superficial work. Limitation: quote only, cabled, one physical array.
Independent exact-model video from Engenharia Biomédica PUC-SP: quick Lumify L12-4 probe demonstration, checked October 9, 2026.
Philips Lumify C5-2 ultrasound system

Institutional wired convex

11Philips Lumify C5-2

Lumify C5-2 is the Philips curved-array route: 5–2 MHz with depth to 30 cm, abdomen, gallbladder, OB and lung presets, PW and Color Doppler. Philips sells it outright with all software included, priced by quote.

Choose C5-2 for a Philips-standardized abdominal and OB service. For a Kosmos-style cardiac and linear brief, S4-1 and L12-4 come first in the Philips quote.

Precio actual
Quote only — Philips prices Lumify through its sales team
Software
Outright purchase; no subscription, all software and features included
Arquitectura
Dedicated C5-2 wired curved transducer · 5–2 MHz · up to 30 cm · 2D, M-mode, Color and PW
Deployment
USB-C wired · Android devices, or iOS through the Lumify Power Module · 3–5-year warranty
Decision
Best fit: Philips curved-array imaging for abdomen, gallbladder, OB and lung. Limitation: quote only, cabled, one physical array.
Official exact-model video from Philips Healthcare: Lumify curved-array (C5-2) paracentesis case, checked October 9, 2026.

Transparent ownership arithmetic

I totaled year one and three years from public prices checked October 9, 2026; Kosmos starts at the $7.7K Mobile package and Philips Lumify sells by quote.

KosmosFrom $7.7K Mobile packageThe written quote sets the five-year total once probes, host, licenses, DICOM and accessories are itemized.
D3Ultra$3,200 deliveredOne payment covers the probe plus door-to-door delivery, tax and duties; the software is free for life with unlimited scans.
Mindray e5M$4,499 startingNo required subscription; full app access, DICOM 3.0 connectivity and a 3-year direct warranty.
GE Vscan Air CL$4,999 base$6,298 with three-year Innovations; Digital Tools adds $1,080 for three years.
Exo Iris$5,499No subscription; optional Exo Works Connect adds $500 per year.
Vave Universal$4,400Lifetime app access and no required subscription.
Butterfly iQ3$4,198 Core year 1$3,899 hardware + $299 Core; Advanced annual makes year one $4,319.
Clarius C3 HD3$3,795 standaloneYear one with annual Essentials is $4,490; the one-time Essentials license totals $6,295.
Philips LumifyQuote all 3 probesQuote S4-1, L12-4 and C5-2 together to compare a full Lumify kit with Kosmos or D3Ultra.

Purchase questions

Preguntas frecuentes sobre EchoNous Kosmos

How much does EchoNous Kosmos cost in 2026?

EchoNous Kosmos starts at $7.7K for the Kosmos Mobile package (EchoNous US pricing, checked October 9, 2026). The Vascular Access bundle sells for under $12K and Kosmos Plus for under $21K. The final price follows the configuration: probes, tablet or Bridge host, licensed features and accessories, itemized in EchoNous’s written quote.

Does EchoNous Kosmos require a subscription?

No. Kosmos is a capital purchase with no platform subscription; probe licenses register over Wi-Fi, and EchoNous enables AI and Doppler features by configuration and market. The written quote lists every enabled capability, its term, upgrade rights and any DICOM or connectivity charge.

Is Kosmos one 3-in-1 wireless probe?

No. Kosmos uses two transducers, Torso-One phased and Lexsa linear, each cabled to an approved tablet or platform host. Torso-One’s phased array covers abdominal imaging, so the platform works without a separate convex probe.

What is the difference between Torso-One and Lexsa?

Torso-One is the 1.5–4.5 MHz phased route for cardiac, lung and abdominal imaging, with a 4–30 cm published range. Lexsa is the 3–10.5 MHz, 38 mm linear route for MSK, vascular, nerve, lung and guidance, with a 1–10 cm published range.

Which Kosmos package should a clinic buy?

Choose Mobile for a hand-carried iPad workflow, Vascular Access for the Lexsa-led all-inclusive stand-and-tablet package, and Plus when a medical-grade stand, multi-probe configuration and advanced POCUS feature set belong in one system. The itemized quote confirms the exact contents.

What is the best lower-cost alternative to Kosmos?

My best-value pick is Suresult D3Ultra at $3,200: convex, linear and phased arrays in one wireless probe with no subscription. Kosmos stays the pick when CW Doppler or its AI suite is required, and Mindray TE Air e5M is the closest Doppler match when TDI is needed without CW. GE, Exo, Vave, Butterfly, Clarius and Philips each win narrower decisions.

Does Kosmos work with phones?

No. EchoNous powers Kosmos transducers from the tablet, and phones cannot supply that power, so Kosmos runs on approved iOS and Android tablets, the rugged Kosmos Tablet G1 or the Bridge platform. The written quote names the exact host, connector and software version.

What does the five-year Kosmos warranty cover?

EchoNous’s US warranty schedule gives Torso-One, Lexsa, Kosmos Link and the Bridge tablet five years from shipment and the Kosmos Tablet G1 two years. Apple and Android consumer tablets and secondary accessories such as the carrying case sit outside that schedule, so the purchase order lists each covered component.

Published evaluation criteria

How I set the buyer order

Kosmos heads the order as the reviewed platform. The ten alternatives follow their weighted totals on these six criteria, scored the same way for every route.

30% weightAdecuación clínicaDoes the physical architecture cover the buyer’s actual cardiac, abdominal and linear workflow?
20% weightOwnership clarityCan the buyer see hardware, required software and quote-only fields before signing?
18% weightAdvanced capabilityAre CW, TDI, PW, AI and workflow tools actually available in the chosen configuration?
14% weightDeploymentWireless or cabled, phone or tablet, supported OS, charging and cleaning affect daily use.
10% weightGarantía y servicio técnicoThe exact transducer, host and accessories can carry different coverage.
8% weightEvidence qualityCurrent primary sources and exact-model media outrank recycled reseller claims.

Metodología

How I researched this review

I checked EchoNous’s platform, cost, Mobile, Plus, warranty-schedule, iOS 4.0 user-guide and 2026 product-update pages on October 9, 2026, and priced every alternative from its manufacturer’s US store or product page the same day. Each of the eleven routes carries its exact product photo, official destination and an exact-model video. For probes grouped by array type, see the ultrasound probe comparison.

Sources · accessed October 9, 2026

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About Dr. Fernando Mariz, MD

Soy el Dr. Fernando Mariz, médico especialista en ginecología y cirugía pélvica que ejerce en la ciudad de Nueva York. Antes de iniciar mi carrera médica, presté servicio en el Cuerpo de Marines de los Estados Unidos, donde desarrollé la disciplina, la concentración y la firmeza que siguen marcando la forma en que atiendo a mis pacientes en la actualidad. En Maiden Lane Medical, mi trabajo abarca la salud de la mujer, la atención preventiva, la ecografía, el dolor pélvico, el sangrado uterino anómalo y las intervenciones ginecológicas mínimamente invasivas.

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