ALOKA ProSound Alpha 6 vs ALOKA ProSound F37
ALOKA ProSound Alpha 6 and ALOKA ProSound F37 differ in 3 of the 12 specifications recorded for both models. Indicative prices run $1,880 – $8,360 for the ALOKA ProSound Alpha 6 (Used) and $3,960 – $6,900 for the ALOKA ProSound F37 (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 F37 are compared here on 12 specifications that current listings report for both of them. They differ on 3 of those lines.
Price by condition
| Condition | ALOKA ProSound Alpha 6 | ALOKA ProSound F37 |
|---|---|---|
| Used | $1,880 – $8,36010 priced · median $3,670 | $3,960 – $6,9007 priced · median $4,790 |
Middle 80% of asking prices. Configuration, probes and shipping are not included.
Specifications compared
| Specification | ALOKA ProSound Alpha 6 | ALOKA ProSound F37 |
|---|---|---|
| 4D imaging | Yes | Optional |
| Continuous wave Doppler (CW) | Yes | Optional |
| E-FLOW | Yes | Optional |
| LCD display | Yes | —Not specified |
| M-mode | Yes | —Not specified |
| Anatomical M-mode | Yes | —Not specified |
| Tissue harmonic imaging | Yes | —Not specified |
| 3D imaging | —Not specified | Optional |
| STIC (fetal heart) | Yes | —Not specified |
| Power Doppler | Yes | —Not specified |
| Tissue Doppler | Yes | —Not specified |
| High PRF Doppler | Yes | —Not specified |
| OB/GYN package | —Not specified | Yes |
| Vascular package | —Not specified | Yes |
| Stress echo | Yes | —Not specified |
| ECG module | Yes | —Not specified |
| CD/DVD drive | Yes | —Not specified |
| System class | Expert | Expert |
| System type | Stationary | Stationary |
| Transducer ports | 3 | 3 |
| Monitor size | 17″ | 17″ |
| Color Doppler | Yes | Yes |
| Pulsed wave Doppler (PW) | Yes | Yes |
| General measurements | Yes | Yes |
| Cardiology package | Yes | Yes |
| TDI | 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 F37: prices and features
Current offers put the ALOKA ProSound Alpha 6 at $1,880–$8,360 in used condition and the ALOKA ProSound F37 at $3,960–$6,900 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 and Pulsed wave Doppler (PW) and the ALOKA ProSound Alpha 6 additionally reports Continuous wave Doppler (CW) and 4D imaging.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the ALOKA ProSound Alpha 6 and the ALOKA ProSound F37?
They differ on 3 lines of the comparison table. Among the differences: Continuous wave Doppler (CW) — Yes on the ALOKA ProSound Alpha 6, Optional on the ALOKA ProSound F37; 4D imaging — Yes on the ALOKA ProSound Alpha 6, Optional on the ALOKA ProSound F37. 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 F37?
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 F37 at $3,960–$6,900 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 F37?
Both report cardiology and general imaging, so for that work either one covers the task. The ALOKA ProSound Alpha 6 additionally reports Continuous wave Doppler (CW) and 4D imaging. 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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