Handheld ultrasound for obstetrics, from the first sac to the second trimester
This page shows seven unedited buyer captures on a Suresult D2T, from an 8.73 mm gestational sac at 4w+6d to a 37.37 mm biparietal diameter at 16w+0d. A transvaginal Suresult scanner starts at $1,953, with the software included.
Quick answer
A handheld ultrasound for obstetrics is a wireless probe that images the fetus through a tablet, letting a clinician date a pregnancy at the bedside. The Suresult D2T carries a convex head for transabdominal scanning and an endocavity head for transvaginal scanning on one body.
- The convex head runs 3.2/5.0 MHz and steps out to 305 mm, which covers a transabdominal survey in any trimester.
- The endocavity head runs 6/8 MHz across 30 to 120 mm, the depth range that early pregnancy actually needs.
- The Obstetric preset writes the gestational age and the due date onto the frame beside the caliper.
- Color Doppler, biometry and DICOM export ship with the D2T, T8, C5SH and C5SH-Pro at no yearly fee.
The capture atlas
Seven real obstetric windows, from 4 weeks to 16 weeks, captured by buyers on the Suresult D2T
Unedited clinical captures · select any image to enlarge
4 to 8 weeks2 windows
Gestational sac at 4w+6d on the endocavity head
The earliest scan in this set is an 8.73 mm sac measured transvaginally, with the app reading 4w+6d beside the caliper. Harmonic imaging at 8 MHz holds the sac wall at 6 cm of depth.
captured on a D2T at 60 mm depth, H8.0 MHz, gain 101 dB
8w+3d on the Obstetric preset, whole app screen
The same endocavity head at 12 cm of depth, with the Obstetric preset named in the app header and the gestational age reading 8w+3d. The frame shows the full interface, including the measurement and save controls.
photographed off the tablet mid-scan on a D2T, 120 mm depth, H8.0 MHz11 to 13 weeks3 windows
Crown-rump length at 11w+0d on the convex head
A dating measurement taken transabdominally at 16 cm of depth, with the caliper laid along the fetal pole. The app returns the gestational age and the estimated due date from that single length.
captured on a D2T at 160 mm depth, H5.0 MHz, gain 94 dB
Crown-rump length 60.73 mm at 12w+5d
The same measurement on another patient, 60.73 mm read at 3.2 MHz. Dropping the convex head to 3.2 MHz buys penetration when the uterus sits deeper in the pelvis.
captured on a D2T at 160 mm depth, 3.2 MHz, gain 69 dBFetal survey frame from the same session as the 60.73 mm dating scan
The survey frame at 9 cm of depth, taken about three minutes before the dating measurement above. The fetal head and trunk separate clearly before any caliper is placed.
captured on a D2T at 90 mm depth, 3.2 MHz, gain 68 dB; the header carries no gestational age, so the 12w+5d is carried over from the dating capture in the same session14 to 16 weeks2 windows
Femur length 15.39 mm at 14w+0d
A femur measured on the convex head at 5 MHz harmonic, dating the pregnancy at 14w+0d. Femur length is one of the standard biometry measurements after the first trimester.
captured on a D2T at 90 mm depth, H5.0 MHz, gain 105 dBBiparietal diameter 37.37 mm at 16w+0d
The caliper crosses the fetal skull with the measurement grid switched on, and the midline is visible between the calipers. The app converts 37.37 mm into 16w+0d.
captured on a D2T at 90 mm depth, H5.0 MHz, grid overlay on
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Technique basics
How the exam comes together, probe to report
- Start on the convex head.
A transabdominal survey answers most obstetric questions after the first trimester. The convex head on the D2T runs 3.2/5.0 MHz and steps out to 305 mm.
Convex 3.2/5.0 MHz · 90 to 305 mm - Switch to the endocavity head when the dates are early.
An early pregnancy sits close to the probe and rewards the higher frequency. The endocavity head runs 6/8 MHz over a 149 degree sector, from 30 to 120 mm.
Endocavity 6/8 MHz · 149 degree sector - Read the adnexa before you trust the dates.
The endocavity head resolves a cystic pelvic structure at 6 cm with a caliper on screen. The capture here measures one at 16.61 mm.
6 MHz · 60 mm depth - Measure, label and save inside the app.
The Obstetric preset puts gestational age and estimated due date next to the caliper. Files leave the app as JPEG, PNG, MP4 or DICOM.
JPEG · PNG · MP4 · DICOM
What the research says
The evidence, three studies checked
- Handheld obstetric findings agreed with the full-feature machine in 307 women.
Among 307 women needing urgent obstetric diagnosis, handheld point-of-care ultrasound reached 95.5% mean aggregated accuracy against a full-feature machine, with a kappa of 0.90.
Kodaira et al., Int J Gynaecol Obstet 2021 - Estimated fetal weight tracked conventional ultrasound almost exactly.
In 100 pregnant women between 17 and 41 weeks, a chip-based handheld device agreed with conventional ultrasound on estimated fetal weight at 0.98.
Plöger et al., Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand 2024 - Trained community health workers read a handheld against the reference machine.
Across 460 women scanned between 20 and 24 weeks in the Philippines, readings taken on the handheld agreed with the validation machine in about 99% of cases.
Dalmacion et al., BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2018
Pick your model
Pick the model that fits your day
An OB clinic that scans both windowsD2TThe D2T puts both heads on one 305 g body, so early pregnancy needs no second purchase. Every fetal capture in the atlas above came off this model.
both heads, one body, convex + endocavity
$2,372 D2T · Convex-Transvaginal WirelessBuy nowView D2T →Early pregnancy and fertility work onlyT8The T8 is the endocavity scanner on its own, 6/8 MHz across four depth steps to 120 mm. Its 4,200 mAh battery holds 3 hours of continuous scanning.
3-hour battery, one head
$1,953 T8 · Portable Handheld UltrasoundBuy nowView T8 →Third-trimester scanning through the wallC5SHThe C5SH is convex only, with 192 elements on 64 channels and needle enhancement in the puncture tools. It suits a practice that never needs a transvaginal window.
64 channels, convex only
$2,139 C5SH · 64 Channels High-Res Convex Buy nowView C5SH →
A practice where obstetrics is one examD3UltraThe D3Ultra carries convex, linear and phased formats in one probe on 64 channels. Obstetric depth comes off its convex head, out to 300 mm.
three formats, one probe
$2,976 D3Ultra · Convex Linear Phased MultipuBuy nowView D3Ultra →Scanner comparison
Seven Suresult scanners for obstetric imaging, compared
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| Model | Price | Frequency | Depth | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D2T | $2,372 | Convex 3.2/5.0 MHz + endocavity 6/8 MHz | Convex 90 to 305 mm; endocavity 30 to 120 mm | Transabdominal and transvaginal scanning on one body |
| T8 | $1,953 | Endocavity 6/8 MHz | 30, 60, 90 and 120 mm | Early pregnancy, with 3 hours of continuous scanning |
| C5SH | $2,139 | Convex 3.2/5.0 MHz | 90 to 300 mm | Convex-only imaging, 192 elements on 64 channels |
| C5SH-Pro | $4,185 | Convex 3.2/5.0 MHz | 90 to 300 mm | The densest convex array here, 256 elements |
| C5B | $1,581 | Convex 3.2/5.0 MHz | 90, 160, 220 and 305 mm | B-mode and power Doppler at the entry price |
| D3Ultra | $2,976 | Convex 3.2/5.0 + linear 7.5/10 + phased 3.2/5.0 MHz | Convex 90 to 300 mm | Obstetrics alongside abdominal, vascular and cardiac work |
| D3Pro | $2,697 | Convex 3.2/5.0 + linear 7.5/10 + phased 3.2/5.0 MHz | Convex 90 to 305 mm | Three formats with a 3-hour battery |
Against the known brands
Suresult vs Clarius C3 + EC7, Butterfly iQ3 and GE Vscan Air CL for obstetrics
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| Suresult | Clarius C3 + EC7 | Butterfly iQ3 | GE Vscan Air CL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obstetric imaging | The D2T carries a convex 3.2/5.0 MHz head and an endocavity 6/8 MHz head on one body. | C3 HD3 convex is published as 2-6 MHz to 40 cm; EC7 HD3 endocavity as 3-10 MHz to 15 cm. | One probe, published at 1-12 MHz for whole-body imaging. | A dual-array pocket probe; GE lists the curved array for abdominal and obstetric assessments. |
| Transvaginal access | The D2T and the T8 both scan transvaginally at 6/8 MHz across 30 to 120 mm. | The EC7 HD3 is a separate scanner, published at $5,395. | Butterfly publishes a single probe for the iQ3. | GE publishes CL and SL dual-array probes for Vscan Air. |
| Device price | $2,372 for the D2T and $1,953 for the T8. | $3,795 for the C3 HD3 and $5,395 for the EC7 HD3. | $3,899. | Starting at $4,999. |
| Software fee | None. Color Doppler, biometry, needle guides and DICOM export ship with the D2T, T8, C5SH and C5SH-Pro. | Clarius Essentials is $695 per year, $1,785 for three years, or $2,500 one time. | Core is $299 per year; Advanced is $420 per year or $1,500 for five years. | Digital Tools are sold separately from the device. |
| Platforms | The scanners on this page run iOS, Android and Windows from the same probe. | iOS and Android. | iOS and Android. | iOS and Android. |
| Landed cost | Shipping, duties and taxes are included in the checkout price, delivered in 1 to 7 days. | Clarius publishes a US device list price; shipping and taxes are added at checkout. | Butterfly publishes a US device list price; shipping and taxes are added at checkout. | GE publishes a US starting price; shipping and taxes are quoted separately. |
| Battery and scan time | The D2T and the T8 each carry a 4,200 mAh battery rated for 3 hours of continuous scanning. | Clarius publishes about 60 minutes of scan time and about 90 minutes of charging for the HD3 scanners. | Butterfly publishes a 2,220 mAh battery with battery life up to 2 hours. | GE publishes 50 minutes of continuous scan time for the Vscan Air CL. |
| Regulatory registrations | FDA 510(k) · ISO 13485 · EU MDR (CE) · TGA · ANVISA · Health Canada | FDA 510(k) | FDA 510(k) | FDA 510(k) |
- Seven fetal captures on this page came off buyers' own D2T scanners, spanning 4w+6d to 16w+0d.
- The D2T carries convex and endocavity heads on one body, so the transvaginal window costs no second scanner.
- The D2T, T8, C5SH and C5SH-Pro ship color Doppler, biometry, needle guides and DICOM export with no subscription.
- The checkout price covers shipping, duties and taxes, delivered in 1 to 7 days.
- The D2T saves cine loops up to 1,000 frames, so a fetal window can be reviewed after the probe comes off.
- The Obstetric preset writes gestational age and estimated due date onto the frame at the bedside.
- The T8 holds 3 hours of continuous endocavity scanning on a 4,200 mAh battery.
- The D2T, T8, C5SH, C5SH-Pro, C5B, D3Ultra and D3Pro each run on iOS, Android and Windows.
Clarius Essentials runs $695 per year, which reaches $3,475 over five years, or $2,500 bought one time. A transvaginal window adds the EC7 HD3 at $5,395 as a separate purchase. The D2T is paid once, carries both heads and has no software fee.
Three models, one decision
One conversation gets a direct recommendation: the right Suresult probe, or a straight “neither.”
Top Handheld Ultrasounds for OB Professionals
D3Ultra
D3Ultra Convex Linear Phased Multipurpose Handheld Ultrasound
Frequency: Convex / Phased Probe 3.2/5.0MHz Linear probe 7.5/10MHz
Scanning Depth: Linear: 20-100mm, Convex & Phased: 90-300mm
Obstetrics
D3Pro
D3Pro Dual-Head 3-in-1 Wireless Ultrasound Scanner
Frequency: Convex / Phased Probe 3.2/5.0MHz, Linear probe 7.5/10MHz
Scanning Depth: Convex / Phased Probe: 90-305mm, Linear Probe: 20-80mm
Obstetrics
D2T
D2T Convex-Transvaginal Wireless Ultrasound - 192 Elements, Color Doppler
Frequency: Convex Probe 3.2/5.0MHz, Endocavity probe 6/8MHz
Scanning Depth: Convex Probe 90/160/220/305mm, Endocavity probe 30/60/90/120mm
Obstetrics
What to Consider Before Buying a Handheld Ultrasound for Obstetrics
Before you buy
What to check before buying
What is the best handheld ultrasound for obstetrics?
The Suresult D2T fits most obstetric practices, because one body carries a convex head for transabdominal scanning and an endocavity head for transvaginal scanning. A practice that only scans transvaginally can take the T8 instead.
Can a handheld ultrasound date a pregnancy?
Yes. The Suresult app measures crown-rump length, biparietal diameter and femur length, then prints the gestational age and the estimated due date on the frame. The atlas on this page shows dating from 4w+6d to 16w+0d.
How accurate is a handheld ultrasound in obstetrics?
Kodaira et al. (Int J Gynaecol Obstet, 2021) scanned 307 women needing urgent obstetric diagnosis, and handheld point-of-care ultrasound reached 95.5% mean aggregated accuracy. Intrauterine pregnancy, fetal heartbeat and cephalic presentation each agreed above 90%.
Do I need a transvaginal probe for early pregnancy?
Before about 7 weeks, usually yes. A transvaginal probe sits closer to the target at a higher frequency, so it resolves the early sac better than a transabdominal window. The Suresult D2T and T8 both scan transvaginally at 6/8 MHz.
Can a handheld ultrasound check placental position?
Placental position is the weakest finding on a handheld. Kodaira et al. (Int J Gynaecol Obstet, 2021) scanned 307 women and found low-lying placenta or placenta previa agreed at a kappa of only 0.53.
How much does a handheld obstetric ultrasound cost?
A Suresult endocavity scanner starts at $1,953 and the dual-head D2T is $2,372, software included. Clarius publishes $3,795 for the C3 HD3 convex scanner and $5,395 for the EC7 HD3 endocavity scanner.
Does the Suresult D2T need a software subscription?
No. The D2T ships with color Doppler, biometry, needle guides and DICOM export, and Suresult charges no yearly software fee.
Can a pregnant woman use one of these at home?
No. These scanners are diagnostic devices for trained clinicians, and an obstetric image needs a clinician to interpret it. A home fetal doppler is a different product and produces no image.
Can a handheld ultrasound see the fetal heartbeat?
Yes. Kodaira et al. (Int J Gynaecol Obstet, 2021) found fetal heartbeat agreed above 90% with a full-feature machine. M-mode on the Suresult D2T times the motion.
Which model suits a rural clinic or a midwife?
The D2T covers both windows on one purchase and runs off a tablet, which suits a clinic without a cart machine. Dalmacion et al. (BMC Pregnancy Childbirth, 2018) scanned 460 women in the Philippines and reported about 99% agreement between handheld and validation-machine readings.
How deep does the convex head reach?
The D2T convex head steps through 90, 160, 220 and 305 mm at 3.2/5.0 MHz, which covers a transabdominal survey in any trimester.
Does a Suresult scanner export DICOM?
Yes. The D2T, T8, C5SH, C5SH-Pro, C5B, D3Ultra and D3Pro all export JPEG, PNG, MP4 and DICOM. An obstetric study reaches the record without a cart machine.
What is the five-year software cost against Clarius?
Clarius publishes Clarius Essentials at $695 per year, which totals $3,475 over five years, or $2,500 one time. A Suresult scanner carries no software fee.
Which Suresult scanner has the densest convex array?
The C5SH-Pro carries 256 elements on 64 channels, against 192 elements on the D2T and the C5SH. The C5SH-Pro is convex only, with no transvaginal window.
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B-Mode
- Length, area/circumference, angle, trace, distance
- Depth and angle readouts for needle and injection guidance
- Obstetric biometrics (gestational age, EFW) when your caseload needs them
B+M Mode
- Heart rate, time, distance
- Left Ventricular Internal Diameter (LVIDd, LVIDs)
- Ejection Fraction (EF), Stroke Volume (SV)
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- Peak Systolic Velocity (PS), End-Diastolic Velocity (ED)
- Time-Averaged Maximum Velocity (TAMAX), Time-Averaged Mean Velocity (TAMEAN)
- Pulsatility Index (PI), Resistive Index (RI)
- Vessel Diameter (DIAM), Flow (FL)
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FAQ
Suresult handheld ultrasounds feature multiple probes, Doppler modes, and auto-calibrated tools for quick assessments (fetal position, heartbeat, cervical length), reducing dependency on scheduled ultrasounds. However, you may still need a full-sized machine for advanced imaging needs like 3D scans, elastography, and deeper fetal anatomy studies.
Yes. Suresult's free ultrasound app offers PW Doppler and auto-calibrated measurement tools to quickly evaluate fetal heart rate, along with other key metrics like CRL, BPD, and FL.
Yes. All Suresult models are compact, wireless, and under 300g—perfect to carry with you wherever you go. If you’re trained in basic obstetric POCUS, you’ll find it intuitive and easy to integrate into your routine.
Yes. All scans are saved directly to your connected Android or iOS device in EMR-ready format. You can then export them easily to your hospital’s PACS, DICOM, or cloud system for sharing and archiving.
Minimal. If you’re familiar with standard ultrasound interfaces, you’ll pick it up quickly. We also provide onboarding support to help you get started if needed.