ALOKA ProSound Alpha 6 vs ALOKA ProSound F31
ALOKA ProSound Alpha 6 and ALOKA ProSound F31 differ in 7 of the 16 specifications recorded for both models. Indicative prices run $1,880 – $8,360 for the ALOKA ProSound Alpha 6 (Used) and $3,470 – $5,820 for the ALOKA ProSound F31 (Used) — the middle 80% of current listings. Both are available from verified suppliers: send one request for either model and we negotiate the price and arrange delivery.
The ALOKA ProSound Alpha 6 and the ALOKA ProSound F31 are compared here on 16 specifications that current listings report for both of them. They differ on 7 of those lines.
Price by condition
| Condition | ALOKA ProSound Alpha 6 | ALOKA ProSound F31 |
|---|---|---|
| Used | $1,880 – $8,36010 priced · median $3,670 | $3,470 – $5,8205 priced · median $4,450 |
Middle 80% of asking prices. Configuration, probes and shipping are not included.
Specifications compared
| Specification | ALOKA ProSound Alpha 6 | ALOKA ProSound F31 |
|---|---|---|
| System class | Expert | Mid-range |
| Monitor size | 17″ | 15″ |
| Anatomical M-mode | Yes | Optional |
| Power Doppler | Yes | Optional |
| Tissue Doppler | Yes | Optional |
| High PRF Doppler | Yes | Optional |
| E-FLOW | Yes | Optional |
| B-mode | —Not specified | Yes |
| M-mode | Yes | —Not specified |
| Color M-mode | —Not specified | Optional |
| Trapezoid (virtual convex) | —Not specified | Yes |
| 4D imaging | Yes | —Not specified |
| STIC (fetal heart) | Yes | —Not specified |
| OB/GYN package | —Not specified | Yes |
| Vascular package | —Not specified | Yes |
| Urology package | —Not specified | Yes |
| Stress echo | Yes | —Not specified |
| ECG module | Yes | —Not specified |
| DICOM | —Not specified | Optional |
| CD/DVD drive | Yes | —Not specified |
| TDI | Yes | —Not specified |
| AIO (Automatic Image Optimization) | —Not specified | Yes |
| System type | Stationary | Stationary |
| Transducer ports | 3 | 3 |
| LCD display | Yes | Yes |
| Tissue harmonic imaging | Yes | Yes |
| Color Doppler | Yes | Yes |
| Pulsed wave Doppler (PW) | Yes | Yes |
| Continuous wave Doppler (CW) | Yes | Yes |
| General measurements | Yes | Yes |
| Cardiology package | Yes | Yes |
Highlighted rows are where the two machines differ. A dash means the specification is not recorded for that model, which is not the same as the machine not having it. Values come from current supplier listings of each model, so options fitted on an individual unit may vary.
ALOKA ProSound Alpha 6 vs ALOKA ProSound F31: prices and features
Current offers put the ALOKA ProSound Alpha 6 at $1,880–$8,360 in used condition and the ALOKA ProSound F31 at $3,470–$5,820 in used condition. Each figure is the range for that model's own condition, so read the labels before comparing: new, refurbished and used units trade differently.
Both report Color Doppler, Pulsed wave Doppler (PW), Continuous wave Doppler (CW) and Tissue harmonic imaging and the ALOKA ProSound Alpha 6 additionally reports Power Doppler, Tissue Doppler and Anatomical M-mode.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the ALOKA ProSound Alpha 6 and the ALOKA ProSound F31?
They differ on 7 lines of the comparison table. Among the differences: System class — Expert on the ALOKA ProSound Alpha 6, Mid-range on the ALOKA ProSound F31; Monitor size — 17″ on the ALOKA ProSound Alpha 6, 15″ on the ALOKA ProSound F31; Power Doppler — Yes on the ALOKA ProSound Alpha 6, Optional on the ALOKA ProSound F31; Tissue Doppler — Yes on the ALOKA ProSound Alpha 6, Optional on the ALOKA ProSound F31; Anatomical M-mode — Yes on the ALOKA ProSound Alpha 6, Optional on the ALOKA ProSound F31. The full table on this page lists every line where the two disagree, as stated in current listings.
Which is cheaper, the ALOKA ProSound Alpha 6 or the ALOKA ProSound F31?
In used condition the ALOKA ProSound Alpha 6 is the cheaper of the two. Current offers put the ALOKA ProSound Alpha 6 at $1,880–$8,360 in used condition and the ALOKA ProSound F31 at $3,470–$5,820 in used condition. These are ranges of current offers and move with configuration and age, so treat them as a starting point, not a price tag.
Which should I choose, the ALOKA ProSound Alpha 6 or the ALOKA ProSound F31?
Both report cardiology and general imaging, so for that work either one covers the task. The ALOKA ProSound Alpha 6 additionally reports Power Doppler, Tissue Doppler and Anatomical M-mode. We do not rank the two: beyond the specifications, the choice comes down to the configuration each supplier actually offers, the transducers included and the price you are quoted.
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