Ultrasound Probes 2026: 11 Probe Systems Ranked by Scan Coverage, Image Specs and 3-Year Cost

01 Suresult D3Ultra — Best Overall: Convex, Linear and Phased Imaging in One Wireless Probe

Score: 93/100

$2,976 · no subscriptionConvex · linear · phased192 elements · 64 channelsConvex and phased to 30 cm263 g · iOS, Android, Windows

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Verdict: Buy the D3Ultra if your scan list runs across the abdomen, the surface and the heart and you want one probe, one price and no plan. It is my pick for most clinicians who buy their own probe.

• Probe formats: Convex at 3.2 and 5.0 MHz with depth presets of 90–300 mm. Linear at 7.5 and 10 MHz, presets at 20, 40, 60 and 100 mm. Phased at 3.2 and 5.0 MHz, 90–300 mm.
• Image specs: 192 elements and 64 channels; B, M, Color, Power and PW Doppler; Needle Enhance with in-plane and out-of-plane puncture guides
• Price and plan: $2,976; no subscription; lifetime free software updates; DICOM export
• Connection / build: built-in Wi-Fi (2.4/5 GHz) that needs no external internet signal; iOS, Android and Windows; 263 g; 2 h of scanning per charge

Why it ranks here. Convex, linear and phased imaging from one wireless probe earns the full 25 for scan coverage: the convex format reaches the abdomen, pelvis and lungs to 30 cm, the linear face covers vessels, nerves, joints and soft tissue with presets from 20 to 100 mm, and the phased format images the heart between the ribs. ^[1]

Image quality scores 24 of 25 on 192-element arrays and 64 processing channels, with convex and phased imaging to 30 cm. Among the 11 ranked probes, it is the only one with published figures for both 192 elements and 64 channels. ^[1]

Cost to own scores 16 of 20, with no plan to add in any year: “No Subscription Cost. Lifetime Free Software, Unlimited Scans.” The checkout total already includes shipping, customs clearance, duties and applicable taxes, with No Hidden Fees. Connection earns the full 15 for a cordless probe on iOS, Android and Windows, and purchase terms earn 13 of 15: a public store price, a 2-year warranty that extends to 3 or 5 years at checkout, and a 30-day worry-free trial. ^[1][6][7]

Best for: clinicians whose scan list runs from FAST and lungs to lines, joints and a cardiac view.Choose a family model if: you scan one region all day: the L14Pro (14 MHz) or L20Pro (20 MHz) for targets under 4 cm, the PD2 with Continuous Wave Doppler for valve work, or the T8 for transvaginal scans.

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Suresult D3 3-in-1 probe

$2,232

The same three imaging formats and presets with 128 elements and 32 channels, at 150 g and 1.5 h per charge. ^[8]

Score: 91/100

Suresult D3Pro 3-in-1 probe

$2,697

192 elements and 32 channels across the same three imaging formats, with a 4,200 mAh battery for 3 h of scanning. ^[9]

Score: 90/100

Suresult PD2 phased probe

$2,316

Suresult’s cardiac specialist: a phased array imaging at 2.2, 2.8 and 3.6 MHz down to 240 mm on 192 elements and 64 channels, and the one Suresult probe that carries Continuous Wave Doppler. ^[3]

Score: 80/100

Suresult L10H linear probe

$2,325

A 7.5/10 MHz linear with 192 elements and 64 channels, Needle Enhance plus Visualized Needle Guidance, and 5 h per charge, the longest in the range. ^[10]

Score: 78/100

Suresult L14Pro linear probe

$3,441

Linear at 10 and 14 MHz, 256 elements over 64 channels, presets from 20 to 80 mm; it weighs 145 g and runs 4 h on a charge. ^[2]

Score: 75/100

Suresult L20Pro linear probe

$3,720

A 16/20 MHz linear with 256 elements and 64 channels for targets inside 40 mm: skin, small joints, superficial vessels and facial anatomy. ^[11]

Score: 75/100

Suresult T8 endocavity probe

$1,953

An endocavity probe at 6/8 MHz, 30–120 mm, with 192 elements, for gynecology, obstetrics and urology. ^[4]

Score: 73/100

Suresult C5SH-Pro convex probe

$4,185

A single convex head at 3.2/5.0 MHz to 300 mm with 256 elements, 64 channels and Needle Enhance, at 150 g. ^[12]

Score: 72/100

Suresult D3Ultra 3-in-1 probe: product page and checkout · All 30 Suresult handheld probes

02 Clarius PAL HD3 — Best Phased-and-Linear Dual-Array with 40 cm Depth

Score: 85/100

$5,395 + EssentialsPhased + linear arrays1–15 MHz · 40 cm307 g · about 60 minIP67 · 3-year warranty

Verdict: Buy the PAL HD3 if you want deep cardiac and abdominal reach and 15 MHz superficial detail from one cordless scanner, and the Essentials plan fits your budget.

• Probe formats: one head with two arrays: a low-frequency phased array for deep cardiac, lung and abdominal imaging to 40 cm and a high-frequency linear array for superficial imaging; 1–15 MHz combined
• Image specs: 192 piezoelectric elements; B, M, Color and Power Doppler; PW Doppler, Needle Enhance and elastography in Essentials
• Price and plan: $5,395 (Clarius store, checked October 15, 2026); Essentials $695/year, $1,190 for 2 years, $1,785 for 3 years or $2,500 one-time; Clarius states Essentials is “not required to use the scanner”
• Connection / build: Wi-Fi Direct to iOS and Android; 307 g; about 60 min of scanning; IP67; 3-year warranty

Why it ranks here. Clarius pitches the phased array for deep cardiac, lung and abdominal imaging to 40 cm and the linear array for superficial imaging, which earns the full 25 for scan coverage; a 15 MHz top frequency, 40 cm of depth and 192 elements bring image quality to 22 of 25. ^[5]

PW Doppler sits in Essentials, so 3 years of every imaging mode costs $7,180 and cost to own scores 8. Purchase terms score 15: a public store price, a 3-year warranty and a 30-day return window. ^[13][14][15]

Best for: clinicians who scan deep cardiac and abdominal targets and fine vascular or MSK detail on one cordless scanner.Skip it if: you want every imaging mode with the device alone, or more than about 60 minutes of scanning per charge.

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Clarius C3 HD3

$3,795 plus Essentials

A 2–6 MHz convex to 40 cm with 192 elements at 308 g; Clarius pitches it to “Scan from the abdomen to the extremities”. ^[16]

Score: 78/100

Clarius PA HD3

$3,795 plus Essentials

A 1–5 MHz phased array to 40 cm with 80 elements, for cardiac and deep abdominal work. ^[17]

Score: 73/100

Clarius L7 HD3

$3,795 plus Essentials

A 4–13 MHz linear to 15 cm with 192 elements at 288 g, for vascular, MSK, breast and small-parts work. ^[18]

Score: 71/100

Official Clarius PAL HD3 specifications · Official purchase and pricing · Clarius prices and Essentials plans

03 Butterfly iQ+ — Best-Value Single-Chip Whole-Body Probe

Score: 84/100

$2,699 + membershipLinear · convex · phased formats1–10 MHz · 30 cm309 g · 2 hIPX7 · 1-year warranty

Verdict: Buy the iQ+ if you want one chip for every preset at the lowest chip-probe price, and a membership fits your budget.

• Probe formats: single Ultrasound-on-Chip probe with linear, convex and phased formats; abdominal assessments to 30 cm
• Image specs: 1–10 MHz; CMUT semiconductor chip; B, harmonic, M and Color Doppler; Power Doppler and PW Doppler in Advanced
• Price and plan: $2,699 (Butterfly store, checked October 15, 2026) plus Core ($299/year) or Advanced ($420/year, $1,000 for 3 years, or $1,500 for 5 years of software access)
• Connection / build: USB-C or Lightning cable to iOS and Android; 309 g; 2 h of continuous scanning; IPX7; 1-year warranty

Why it ranks here. One CMUT chip forms all three image formats, which earns the full 25 for scan coverage and full marks for elements; a 10 MHz top frequency and 30 cm of depth bring image quality to 21 of 25. ^[19]

Power and PW Doppler sit in Advanced, so 3 years of every imaging mode costs $3,699 and cost to own scores 16. The probe connects by cable, so connection scores 11, and purchase terms score 11: a public store price, a 1-year warranty on the iQ+ (3 years on the iQ3) and a 30-day money-back guarantee from delivery, with a prepaid return label. ^[20][21][22]

Best for: clinicians who want one chip for every preset at the lowest chip-probe price.Skip it if: you want every imaging mode with the device alone, a cordless probe, or more than 1 year of warranty in the base price.

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Butterfly iQ3

$3,899 plus membership

The newer chip: 1–12 MHz to 30 cm with Biplane Imaging in Advanced, 300 g, up to 2 h per charge and a 3-year warranty; 3 years of every imaging mode cost $4,899. ^[23][24]

Score: 84/100

Official Butterfly iQ+ specifications · Official purchase and pricing · Butterfly iQ3 review

04 GE Vscan Air CL — Best Curved-and-Linear Dual-Head Probe

Score: 84/100

$4,999 · no required planCurved 24 cm · linear 8 cm128 + 192 elements205 g · 50 minIP67 · 3-year warranty

Verdict: Buy the CL if you want curved and linear imaging in a light, sealed probe from GE HealthCare at a fixed price.

• Probe formats: wireless dual-head: curved array 2–5 MHz (128 elements) to 24 cm and linear array 3–12 MHz (192 elements) to 8 cm; GE lists abdominal, obstetric, gynecological, urological, lung, cardiac, vascular, musculoskeletal and pediatric exams
• Image specs: B, M, Color Doppler and PW Doppler
• Price and plan: $4,999 (GE HealthCare US shop, checked October 15, 2026); Innovations (Auto Bladder Volume, Lung Guidance, HD-SRI) optional at $500/year or $1,299 for 3 years
• Connection / build: wireless to iOS and Android; 205 g; 50 min total scan time; IP67; standard 3-year warranty

Why it ranks here. GE lists abdominal, obstetric, lung and cardiac exams on the curved array and vascular, musculoskeletal and small-organ exams on the linear array, which earns the full 25 for scan coverage; 12 MHz on the linear head, 24 cm on the curved head and 192 elements bring image quality to 21 of 25. ^[25]

Every imaging mode comes with the $4,999 device and Innovations is optional, so cost to own scores 12. Purchase terms score 11: a public store price and a 3-year warranty; GE states that Vscan Air cannot be returned after delivery, and cancelling before shipment carries a restocking fee of up to 10% of the price. ^[26][27]

Best for: clinicians who want a light, sealed dual-head probe at a fixed price from a major cart maker.Skip it if: you need more than 50 minutes per charge, linear depth beyond 8 cm, or a phased head for routine echo.

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GE Vscan Air SL

$4,999

The same 192-element linear head paired with a 1.6–3.7 MHz sector head (64 elements) to 24 cm, at 218 g; GE positions it for fast cardiac and vascular assessments. ^[28][27]

Score: 84/100

Official GE Vscan Air CL specifications · Official purchase and pricing · Vscan Air prices and plans

05 SonoQue C5PL — Best Low-Cost Three-Array Probe for iPhone and iPad

Score: 82/100

$3,150 · no subscriptionConvex · linear · cardiac192 elementsConvex to 30.5 cm250 g · iPhone and iPad

Verdict: Buy the C5PL if you scan from an iPhone or iPad and want three arrays at a low price.

• Probe formats: convex 3.5–5 MHz, 90–305 mm; linear 7.5–10 MHz, 20–80 mm; cardiac 3.5–5 MHz, 90–160 mm
• Image specs: 192 elements; B, B/M, Color, PW and PDI
• Price and plan: $3,150 (SonoQue store, checked October 15, 2026); “no subscription fees or hidden costs”; warranty +1 year $399 or +2 years $798
• Connection / build: wireless; iOS devices only (iPhone and iPad); 250 g; 1-year warranty

Why it ranks here. Convex, linear and cardiac arrays in one probe earn the full 25 for scan coverage, and 192 elements with 30.5 cm of convex depth bring image quality to 21 of 25. At $3,150 with no subscription, it carries the lowest rival 3-year cost here, and cost to own scores 16. ^[29]

SonoQue supports iPhone and iPad only, so connection scores 11 of 15. Purchase terms score 9: a public store price, a 1-year warranty and a 10-day return window counted from the ship date; original shipping charges are not refunded. ^[30][31][32]

Best for: iPhone and iPad users who want three arrays at a low price.Skip it if: you use Android or Windows, need cardiac depth beyond 16 cm, or want more than 10 days to return the probe.

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SonoQue C4PL

$2,700

The same three-array build and depths with 128 elements. ^[33]

Score: 79/100

SonoQue L8P

$3,450

A 16–20 MHz linear with 192 elements and 10–30 mm depth for superficial work. ^[34]

Score: 64/100

Official SonoQue C5PL specifications · Official purchase and pricing

06 Mindray TE Air e5M — Best IP68 Linear-and-Convex Probe

Score: 79/100

From $4,499 · no subscriptionLinear + convex modesConvex to 40 cm229 g · 90–120 minIP68 · 3-year warranty

Verdict: Pick the e5M for a sealed, cordless probe that toggles linear and convex imaging, with every mode in the price.

• Probe formats: convex presets at 2.0–5.0 MHz and linear presets at 5.0–8.2, 4.0–7.4 and 2.0–5.2 MHz from 128 elements in a single sealed head, imaging to 40 cm; listed applications run from cardiac, abdominal and thoracic to obstetric, vascular, MSK and nerve work
• Image specs: B, M, Color, Power and PW Doppler and TDI; iNeedle and VA Grid
• Price and plan: from $4,499 (Mindray North America store, checked October 15, 2026); “No subscription required”
• Connection / build: wireless to iOS and Android; 229 g; 90–120 min of B-mode; IP68; 3-year warranty included

Why it ranks here. One sealed head covers cardiac and abdominal work in convex mode and vessels, MSK and nerves in linear mode, which earns the full 25 for scan coverage, with Color, Power and PW Doppler and a 3-year warranty in the price. Image quality holds at 16 of 25: 40 cm of depth, 128 elements and an 8.2 MHz top linear preset. ^[35]

With no subscription, cost to own scores 12, and purchase terms score 11: a public store price and a 3-year warranty on direct purchases from Mindray North America. ^[36]

Best for: clinicians who want one sealed cordless probe for general scanning with no plan.Skip it if: you want 10 MHz or more for superficial work.

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Mindray TE Air i3P

From $6,699

A wireless phased array at 2.0–4.0 MHz with 64 elements for cardiac work, IP68, with “no subscription plan associated with this probe”. ^[37]

Score: 61/100

Official Mindray TE Air e5M specifications · Official purchase and pricing · Mindray handheld price guide

07 Vave Universal — Best Probe with a Removable Battery

Score: 77/100

$4,400 · no subscriptionRemovable battery2–8 MHz335 g with batteryIP67 · 3-year warranty

Verdict: Buy the Universal if you want to swap batteries through a long day and keep every feature without a plan.

• Probe formats: one probe, “three probes in one”; Vave lists cardiac, lung, OB/GYN and abdominal imaging, with MSK and soft-tissue presets
• Image specs: 2–8 MHz; B-mode, Deep mode, M-mode and Color Doppler
• Price and plan: $4,400 (Vave store, checked October 15, 2026); “LIFETIME FREE APP | NO SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED”; extra battery $129
• Connection / build: wireless to iOS and Android; 220 g without battery, 335 g with it; “One charge will typically last a full clinical shift”; IP67; 36-month warranty

Why it ranks here. Vave lists cardiac, lung, OB/GYN and abdominal imaging plus MSK and soft-tissue presets, which earns the full 25 for scan coverage; image quality scores 10 of 25 on an 8 MHz top frequency, with no depth, element or channel figures from Vave. ^[38][39]

Every feature comes with the $4,400 device, so cost to own scores 12, and purchase terms score 15: a public store price, a 3-year warranty and a 30-day return window from receipt, with no return shipping cost and no restocking fee. ^[38][40][41]

Best for: clinicians who scan through long shifts and want a spare battery.Skip it if: you need superficial detail above 8 MHz.

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Vave Phased

$3,500

A wireless 1–5 MHz phased array for cardiac work with B, M and Color and the same lifetime free app. ^[42]

Score: 73/100

Official Vave Universal specifications · Official purchase and pricing

08 Exo Iris — Best Matrix-Array Probe for iPhone

Score: 74/100

$5,499 · no subscription4,096-pMUT matrix1.5–12 MHz · 30 cm300 g · up to 2 hIP67

Verdict: Pick the Iris for iPhone or iPad scanning with AI-guided exams; a single probe handles linear, curved and phased imaging.

• Probe formats: 2D matrix of 4,096 individually controlled pMUTs; linear, curved and phased imaging; 22 exam types including abdomen, cardiac, lung, breast and deep vein
• Image specs: 1.5–12 MHz; to 30 cm; B, M, Color, Power and PW Doppler with Auto Color, Auto M-Mode and Auto PW
• Price and plan: $5,499 (Exo store, checked October 15, 2026); “No login. No subscription. AI software included”; Exo Works Connect cloud optional at $500/year
• Connection / build: Duo Cable (Lightning and USB-C) to iOS and iPadOS 26 and later; 300 g; up to 2 h; IP67; 1-year warranty plus a 1-year extension included free on the Exo store, with a further year available

Why it ranks here. One matrix array forms all three image types, which earns the full 25 for scan coverage and full marks for elements; 12 MHz and 30 cm bring image quality to 21 of 25. ^[43]

Every imaging mode comes with the $5,499 device, which scores 12 for cost to own. A cabled probe for Apple devices scores 7 for connection, and purchase terms score 9: a public store price and 2 years of warranty with the extension the Exo store includes free; a delivered Iris goes back only with Exo’s prior written approval. ^[44][45]

Best for: iPhone and iPad users who want AI-assisted exams and deep reach on one probe.Skip it if: you scan from Android or Windows, or want a cordless probe.

Official Exo Iris specifications · Official purchase and pricing · Exo Iris review

09 EchoNous Kosmos Torso-One — Best Cardiac Probe with CW Doppler and a 5-Year Warranty Included

Score: 64/100

$5K list · no subscriptionPhased · CW and TDI4–30 cm275 g · 1.5 m cable5-year warranty

Verdict: Buy the Torso-One if your scanning centers on the heart, you want CW Doppler and TDI, and a 5-year warranty matters more than a cordless probe.

• Probe formats: phased array, 1.5–4.5 MHz, 4–30 cm; the Kosmos Lexsa linear is a separate probe
• Image specs: 2D, M-mode, Color, PW, CW and TDI
• Price and plan: list price $5K (EchoNous comparison page, checked October 15, 2026), with subscription listed as “No”
• Connection / build: 1.5 m cable to iOS, Android or the Kosmos Bridge tablet; 275 g; IPX7; 5-year warranty

Why it ranks here. One phased array images cardiac and abdominal targets to 30 cm with CW Doppler and TDI, which scores 17 for scan coverage; image quality scores 14 of 25 on a 4.5 MHz top frequency. ^[46]

The $5K list price scores 12 for cost to own, the cabled probe scores 11 for connection, and purchase terms score 10: a 5-year warranty and a 30-day cancellation window from shipment for new, unopened probes, returned at the buyer’s cost; Kosmos is sold by quote through the EchoNous sales team. ^[47][48][49]

Best for: clinicians focused on cardiac work who want CW Doppler, TDI and a long warranty.Skip it if: you want a cordless probe, superficial imaging on the same probe, or a store checkout price.

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EchoNous Kosmos Lexsa

$5K list

A linear probe at 3–10.5 MHz, 1–10 cm, with 64/128 channels, 280 g and the same 5-year warranty. ^[50]

Score: 58/100

Official EchoNous Kosmos Torso-One specifications · EchoNous list price and quote · EchoNous Kosmos review

10 Chison SonoEye P3 — Best Android Cardiac Probe

Score: 57/100

$5,299 store pricePhased arrayCardiac and abdominal presetsTo 22 cm194 g · Android

Verdict: Pick the SonoEye P3 for cardiac and abdominal scanning from an Android phone, bought at a public store price.

• Probe formats: phased array at 1.5–4.0 MHz (2.5 MHz nominal), depth 1–22 cm; Chison lists cardiac, abdominal, lung and transcranial presets; the P5 convex, P6 micro-convex and P1/P2 linear are separate probes
• Image specs: B, M, Color, PW, CPA, DPD and 2B display modes on the US store listing
• Price and plan: $5,299 on the CHISON USA store (checked October 15, 2026), shown against a $6,999 list price
• Connection / build: USB-C cable to an Android 9 or newer phone or tablet, which powers the probe; 194 g; IP67 on the US store; 2-year warranty on chisonsonoeye.com

Why it ranks here. The P3 carries cardiac and abdominal presets, which scores 17 for scan coverage, and images to 22 cm. Image quality scores 12 of 25 on a 4 MHz top frequency. ^[51][52][53]

At a $5,299 store price, cost to own scores 12. A cabled, Android-only probe scores 7 for connection. Purchase terms score 9: a public store price and a 2-year warranty; CHISON USA returns need an RMA number and carry a minimum 20% restocking fee, and shipping is invoiced after the order. ^{[51][54][55][56]}

Best for: Android users who want a light cardiac and abdominal probe at a public store price.Skip it if: you scan superficial structures or work from an iPhone: superficial, OB and pediatric scanning each need another SonoEye probe at $5,299.

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Chison SonoEye P6

$5,299

A micro-convex probe at 4.0–8.0 MHz to 15 cm with pediatric abdominal presets; 195 g. ^[57]

Score: 57/100

Chison SonoEye P5

$5,299

A convex probe at 2.0–4.5 MHz to 19.5 cm with abdominal, OB/GYN, kidney, bladder and lung presets; 213 g. ^[58]

Score: 50/100

Chison SonoEye P2

$5,299

A linear probe at 4.5–10.0 MHz to 9.9 cm for vascular, MSK, nerve, small-parts and lung presets; 200 g. ^[59]

Score: 50/100

Chison SonoEye P1

$5,299

A linear probe at 6.0–11.0 MHz to 9.9 cm with carotid, thyroid, MSK, nerve and vascular-access presets; 195 g. ^[60]

Score: 50/100

Official Chison SonoEye P3 specifications · Official purchase and pricing

11 Philips Lumify S4-1 — Best Lightweight Phased Transducer

Score: 52/100

Dealer price · no subscriptionPhased 1–4 MHzTo 30 cmUnder 136 g · battery-free3–5-year warranty

Verdict: Buy the S4-1 if you want a light, battery-free phased transducer from Philips and a sales or dealer purchase suits you.

• Probe formats: phased array 1–4 MHz to 30 cm; Philips lists abdomen, cardiac, FAST, lung and OB/GYN applications; the C5-2 curved and L12-4 linear are separate transducers
• Image specs: 2D, PW and Color Doppler, M-mode
• Price and plan: Philips US shows “Contact sales”; Penn Care lists $12,027.79 (checked October 15, 2026); “No subscriptions and flexible pricing. Purchase outright and get access to all software and features.”
• Connection / build: USB cable; battery-free, powered by the phone or tablet; under 136 g; iOS and Android; 3–5-year warranty

Why it ranks here. The S4-1 covers cardiac and abdominal scanning to 30 cm, which scores 17 for scan coverage; image quality scores 14 of 25 on a 4 MHz top frequency. ^[61]

Philips sells Lumify through its sales team and dealers, so cost to own scores 4 and purchase terms score 6: a 3–5-year warranty, with every order placed through Philips Lumify Support or a sales representative. A cabled transducer with iOS and Android support scores 11 for connection. ^[62][63][64]

Best for: clinicians who want a light phased transducer from Philips that draws power from the phone or tablet.Skip it if: you want one probe for every region, a cordless transducer, or a published store price.

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Philips Lumify L12-4

$10,307.95 at PartsSource

A linear 4–12 MHz transducer to 12 cm for vascular, MSK, soft-tissue and abdominal work. ^[65][66]

Score: 50/100

Philips Lumify C5-2

$12,027.79 at Penn Care

A curved 2–5 MHz transducer to 30 cm for abdominal, OB and lung work. ^[67][68]

Score: 45/100

Official Philips Lumify S4-1 specifications · Penn Care listing (Philips: contact sales) · Lumify purchase and pricing guide