Sonosite Edge II Versus the Top Portable Ultrasound Machines
Portable ultrasound machines are one of modern medicine’s most valuable diagnostic tools. They allow medical units to easily transport imaging equipment in and out of exam rooms, between distant clinical locations, and even remote locations.
But amongst similarly priced portable ultrasound units, there’s a lot of variability in system features and clinical performance. Finding the best portable ultrasound machine for your medical practice can be difficult with so many different options.
This article aims to make your ultrasound purchasing decision easier by introducing the Sonosite Edge II and comparing it to three top portable ultrasound machines – the Chison SonoBook 9, the GE Logiq E, and the Philips CX50.
We compare each ultrasound machine’s standout features, clinical strengths and weaknesses, and price-to-performance value to help you determine the best ultrasound machine for your medical practice.
Ultrasound Machine | Details |
Sonosite Edge II | Price Range: $15,000 to $25,000 Monitor Size: 12.1 inches Imaging Modes: 2D Probe Ports: 1 probe port Controls: Trackpad, knobs, and buttons Applications: Cardiac, OB/GYN, Emergency medicine, MSK, Vascular, Veterinary Key Features: M-Mode, Velocity color doppler, Power Doppler, PW Doppler, CW Doppler, Tissue Doppler, Tissue harmonic imaging, IMT, Speckle reduction, Compound imaging, DICOM 3.1, Needle recognition, Auto optimization |
Chison SonoBook 9 | Price Range: $25,000 to $35,000 Monitor Size: 15″ HD LED Imaging Modes: 2D, 3D, and 4D Probe Ports: 1 probe port Controls: Knobs, buttons, and trackball Applications: Cardiac, OB/GYN, Anesthesia, Vascular, and Emergency Medicine Key Features: Fast boot up (<1 minute), AIO (Automatic Image Optimization) for B-Mode and D-Mode, User-defined workflow, Auto IMT, Auto NT, Auto-trace for PW |
GE Logiq E | Price Range: $15,000 to $22,500 Monitor Size: 15 inches (20 inches option) Imaging Modes: 2D Probe Ports: 1 probe port Controls: Knobs, buttons, and trackball Applications: MSK, OB/GYN, Emergency Medicine, Cardiac, Vascular, Urology, Veterinary, Portable Key Features: M-Mode, Anatomical M-Mode, Auto optimization, Stress Echo, Panoramic, DICOM 3.1, SRI, ECG, On-board patient data management, Color Doppler, Auto Tissue Optimization, Auto Spectrum Optimization, Auto CMF Optimization, Adaptive Color Enhancement, 15″ High-Resolution color LCD screen, USB DVD-RW drive ( external ) |
Philips CX50 | Price Range: $20,000 to $40,000 Monitor Size: 15” LCD Imaging Modes: 2D, 3D, and 4D Probe Ports: 1 probe port Controls: Knobs, buttons, and trackball Applications: Cardiac, OB/GYN, Vascular, MSK, Urology, and Emergency medicine Key Features: Compatible with PureWave transducers, Strain Quantification, MicroVascular Imaging, 3D quantification, Live3D (4D) TEE, ICE Intracardiac Echo |
Sonosite Edge II Vs Similar Models
The Sonosite Edge II is one of Sonosite’s most advanced portable ultrasound machines. It replaces several of Sonosite’s older models with improvements in the user interface, the system hardware, and the image quality.
While the Sonosite Edge II provides exceptional imaging performance for most practices, its alternatives are equally note-worthy. Could the Chison SonoBook 9, the GE Logiq E, or the Philips CX50 be a better fit for your healthcare team?
Read on for a comparison of the pros and cons, distinguishing features, price, and performance of each of these top portable ultrasound machines.
Sonosite Edge II
The Sonosite Edge II is highly-regarded for its portability and durability. Its solid aluminum core offers tough resistance to wear and tear within the busiest of healthcare settings. The device also has a splash-resistant silicone keyboard that can be easily cleaned and disinfected.
Despite its small, compact frame, the Sonosite Edge II is a fully shared service ultrasound machine with clinical applications for:
- Cardiac
- OB/GYN
- Emergency Medicine
- Musculoskeletal
- Vascular
- Veterinary
A standout feature of the Sonosite Edge II is DirectClear. This breakout technology enhances transducer performance and provides deeper penetration and sharper image resolution.
The Sonosite Edge II is also capable of Dual Imaging, Duplex Imaging, and 2X pan/zoom, allowing clinicians to view patient scans with greater scope and clarity.
Additionally, the Sonosite Edge II has multiple advanced Doppler settings for improved visualization of blood flow, including:
- Velocity Color Doppler
- Power Doppler
- Pulsed-Wave (PW) Doppler
- Continuous-Wave (CW) Doppler
- Tissue Doppler
The price of the Sonosite Edge II ranges between $15,000 and $25,000.
Pros:
- M-Mode for accurate, real-time measurements of various echocardiographic parameters
- Tissue Harmonic Imaging improves image clarity by enhancing edge detection, so patient anatomy is clearly defined
- Auto Intima-Media Thickness (IMT) measurement of anterior and posterior walls for accurate carotid status
- Speckle Reduction feature improves the quality of B-Mode scanning by reducing artifacts
- Compound Imaging feature that combines sonographic information from different angles for improved image detail
- Auto Optimization
- Needle Recognition for precise needle and catheter placements
- DICOM 3.1 compatibility
Cons:
- No 3D/4D imaging modes
- No Strain elastography
- No Shear wave elastography
- No Stress Echo
Chison SonoBook 9
The Chison SonoBook 9 offers serious competition to the Sonosite Edge II when it comes to image quality.
This powerful, durable device uses the latest transducer technology for deeper tissue penetration, increased sensitivity, and an improved signal-to-noise ratio. As a result, clinicians receive scans with superior structural detail and crystal clear resolution, especially with hard-to-image patients.
The Chison Sonobook9 excels in cardiac imaging and also has clinical applications for:
- OB/GYN
- Anesthesia
- Vascular
- Emergency Medicine
The Chison SonoBook 9 raises the bar on the Sonosite Edge II with the introduction of 3D and 4D imaging capabilities, allowing clinicians to view patient anatomy in real-time.
Another distinguishing feature of the Chison Sonobook9 is its internal Solid State Drive (SSD), which provides incredibly fast processing speeds.
Using the Chison SonoBook 9, clinicians can instantaneously save loops, adjust image quality, change modes, and export files. Whereas some portable ultrasound machines experience delays while saving cine clips, the Chison Sonobook9 has nearly no lag.
If you value high-speed processing, you won’t mind the slightly higher starting price point for the Chison Sonobook9, which costs between $25,000 and $35,000.
Pros:
- Fast boot-up speeds (<1 minute)
- Instant switch between different ultrasound modes and measurements
- AIO (Automatic Image Optimization for B-Mode and D-Mode)
- 2-hour battery life with active mode
- Auto Intima-Media Thickness (IMT) measurement of anterior and posterior walls for accurate carotid status
- Auto Nuchal Translucency (NT) for automatic, standardized measurements of fetal nuchal translucency
- User-defined workflow for improved ease-of-use
- Auto-trace for PW
Cons:
- Smaller display some alternatives
Buying a New Vs. Refurbished Ultrasound Machine
All Chison brand ultrasounds offered by Strata Imaging are brand new units. Purchasing a new machine may translate into higher cost savings for your business over time.
New ultrasound machines tend to require less repair throughout their lifetime and are typically less vulnerable to wear and tear.
Contact us today if you’d like to learn more about new versus refurbished ultrasound machines, and our knowledgeable support team will gladly assist you.
GE Logiq E
The GE Logiq E has an excellent price-to-performance ratio, providing an impressive set of advanced features for a machine at its price point. Similar to the Sonosite Edge II, the GE Logiq E is a share service device with clinical applications for:
- Musculoskeletal
- OB/GYN
- Emergency Medicine
- Cardiac
- Vascular
- Urology
- Veterinary
The GE Logiq E is also on par with the Sonosite Edge II when it comes to visualizing and measuring blood flow through patient vessels. Its Doppler modes include:
- Velocity Color Doppler
- Power Doppler
- Pulsed-Wave (PW) Doppler
- Continuous-Wave (CW) Doppler
- Tissue Doppler
The GE Logiq E’s impressive array of advanced imaging features includes stress echo for evaluating heart function under stress, and panoramic imaging to measure objects/masses larger than the field of view.
The price of the GE Logiq E ranges between $15,000 and $22,500.
Pros:
- M-Mode and Anatomical M-Mode for accurate, real-time measurements of various echocardiographic parameters
- Auto optimization automatically improves scan quality
- Auto tissue optimization
- Auto spectrum optimization
- Auto CMF optimization
- Adaptive Color Enhancement
- Speckle Reduction Imaging (SRI) improves the quality of B-Mode scanning by reducing artifacts
- ECG for evaluating heart function and surrounding blood vessels
- On-board Patient Data Management
- DICOM 3.1 compatibility
- USB DVD-RW drive (external)
Cons:
- No 3D/4D imaging modes
- No B-Flow
- No Shear Wave Elastography
- No Strain Elastography
Philips CX50
The Philips CX50 is highly-regarded for its versatility and premium image quality. With both single crystal probes and a 4D TEE probe, the CX50 produces astonishingly high-resolution images, allowing clinicians to monitor and diagnose patients with the utmost accuracy and confidence.
While the CX50’s advanced cardiac imaging features make it one of the best portable ultrasound machines for cardiovascular care units, its compact design, and shared service capabilities allow for easy transport and excellent performance in ER and point-of-care situations as well. It supports additional clinical applications:
- OB/GYN
- Vascular
- Musculoskeletal
- Urology
- Emergency medicine
- Abdominal
The Philips CX50 is fitted with a 15” LCD monitor, two probe ports, advanced imaging optimization, high-performance processing, and DICOM compatibility.
Additionally, the Philips CX50 comes equipped with deep quantification tools for all applications to give you crystal clear imaging on every scan type, from anesthesia to vascular.
The Philips CX50 model sets itself apart with its high-end QLAB software allowing you to expand your patient’s diagnostic information with several QLAB assessment and analysis apps, including:
- Strain Quantification (SQ)
- MicroVascular Imaging (MVI)
- GI 3D quantification
- Live3D (4D) TEE
- ICE Intracardiac Echo
The price of the Philips CX50 ranges between $20,00 and $40,000.
Pros:
- Fully integrated with Philips interventional X-ray systems so you can send, store, query, and retrieve images across devices
- Advanced PureWave Technology allows for improved penetration in hard-to-image patients
- SmartExam protocols that help you perform complete studies on every patient and significantly reduce exam time
Cons:
- No Stress Echo
- No Panoramic Imaging
- 40-minute battery life, shorter than that of alternative portable ultrasound machines
What to Consider When Buying an Ultrasound Machine
To get the most value out of your ultrasound purchase, take time to consider the following:
- The intended clinical use of your device
- Does your practice need a portable or stationary ultrasound machine?
- Should you buy a new or refurbished ultrasound machine?
Intended Clinical Use
The intended clinical use of your ultrasound machine will likely be the determining factor in your purchasing decision. Most healthcare teams benefit from buying a shared service ultrasound machine that they can use across multiple medical specialties.
Another consideration is whether you will use your ultrasound for diagnostic purposes, treatment, or both – this will determine the key features to seek out in your prospective ultrasound system.
For instance, surgical teams and anesthesiologists often use ultrasounds for perioperative purposes. They will benefit from purchasing a device with advanced features like HD Live viewing and Needle Recognition for precise needle or catheter placements.
Do You Need a Portable Ultrasound Machine?
The size of your medical office can help you determine if you need a portable ultrasound machine or a stationary console. You will likely benefit from purchasing a portable ultrasound machine if you practice in a multi-specialty medical office where equipment is frequently moved between units.
New vs. Refurbished Ultrasound Machines
Should you purchase a new or refurbished ultrasound machine? On the one hand, new ultrasound systems often come with longer warranty coverage. On the other hand, refurbished ultrasound machines can provide equal performance to new machines at a fraction of the cost.
If cost is a determining factor for you, consider purchasing a refurbished ultrasound machine from a seller with high-quality after-sales support.
Strata Imaging has a proven track record of excellent after-sale technical support, offering full maintenance and repair services on every purchase. We take customer service seriously and strive for a 24-hour or less response time to all customer repair requests.
Additionally, Strata Imaging has an extensive offering of ultrasound parts to cover you in the event of damages or partial machinery failures.
Why Buy From Strata?
The Sonosite Edge II, Chison SonoBook 9, GE Logiq E, and Philips CX50 are all shared service portable ultrasound machines with phenomenal performance across multiple medical specialties.
In addition to the four ultrasound machines compared in this article, Strata Imaging offers complete rental, maintenance, repair, and sale of almost every type of ultrasound machine and related peripherals to all 50 states.
Browse our extensive catalog of ultrasound equipment to find the best fit for your medical practice.
When you buy from Strata Imaging, you get more than a first-class machine at a great price. You also gain access to our expert repair team and knowledgeable customer service reps.
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