Skip to main content
. 2024 May 13;19(5):e0300451. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0300451

Table 1. Comparisons of commercially available handheld ultrasound instruments.

Device Manufacturer Transducer Base Unit Price (USD) Yearly Subscription System compatibility Approved for ophthalmic use
iQ Butterfly CMUT $2699 $420/year iOS/Android Yes
Vscan Extend R2 GE Piezoelectric $4995 - Provided tablet Yes
L20 Clarius Piezoelectric $6900 - iOS/Android Yes
iViz Sonosite Piezoelectric Discontinued - Provided Tablet L38V and L25v probe required
300L Healcerion Piezoelectric $4,995 - iOS/Android No
Lumify Philips Piezoelectric $6,000 or subscription $2388/year iOS/Android No
Biim Biim Piezoelectric $2000–5000 - iOS/Android No
L38-22 & Kolo Medical CMUT $19,750 (L38-22v) - Requires Verasonic Vantage instrument No
L22-8 $18,750 (L22-8v)
4Sight Accutome Piezoelectric $20,000 - Provided Tablet Yes
ABSolu Quantel Medical Piezoelectric $70,000 - Provided Tablet Yes

Prices adapted from manufacturer websites or representatives.