
ESAOTE MyLab Five vs SONOSITE S-Nerve
ESAOTE MyLab Five and SONOSITE S-Nerve differ in 5 of the 11 specifications recorded for both models. Indicative prices run $2,200 – $4,960 for the ESAOTE MyLab Five (Used) and $1,170 – $3,080 for the SONOSITE S-Nerve (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 ESAOTE MyLab Five and the SONOSITE S-Nerve are compared here on 11 specifications that current listings report for both of them. They differ on 5 of those lines.
Price by condition
| Condition | ESAOTE MyLab Five | SONOSITE S-Nerve |
|---|---|---|
| Used | $2,200 – $4,9605 priced · median $3,950 | $1,170 – $3,08012 priced · median $1,850 |
Middle 80% of asking prices. Configuration, probes and shipping are not included.
Specifications compared
| Specification | ESAOTE MyLab Five | SONOSITE S-Nerve |
|---|---|---|
| Monitor size | 15″ | 10.4″ |
| Tissue harmonic imaging | Yes | Optional |
| Power Doppler | Optional | Yes |
| Pulsed wave Doppler (PW) | Yes | Optional |
| Continuous wave Doppler (CW) | Yes | Optional |
| Transducer ports | 2 | —Not specified |
| Tissue Doppler | —Not specified | Optional |
| Cardiology package | Yes | —Not specified |
| OB/GYN package | Yes | —Not specified |
| Vascular package | —Not specified | Yes |
| Needle visualisation | —Not specified | Yes |
| DICOM | —Not specified | Optional |
| USB port | —Not specified | Yes |
| AIO (Automatic Image Optimization) | —Not specified | Yes |
| Multi-beam | —Not specified | Yes |
| SonoHD | —Not specified | Yes |
| SonoADAPT Tissue Optimization | —Not specified | Yes |
| System class | Entry-level | Entry-level |
| System type | Portable | Portable |
| LCD display | Yes | Yes |
| M-mode | Yes | Yes |
| Color Doppler | Yes | Yes |
| General measurements | 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.
ESAOTE MyLab Five vs SONOSITE S-Nerve: prices and features
Current offers put the ESAOTE MyLab Five at $2,200–$4,960 in used condition and the SONOSITE S-Nerve at $1,170–$3,080 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 M-mode, the ESAOTE MyLab Five additionally reports Pulsed wave Doppler (PW), Continuous wave Doppler (CW) and Tissue harmonic imaging and the SONOSITE S-Nerve additionally reports Power Doppler.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the ESAOTE MyLab Five and the SONOSITE S-Nerve?
They differ on 5 lines of the comparison table. Among the differences: Monitor size — 15″ on the ESAOTE MyLab Five, 10.4″ on the SONOSITE S-Nerve; Power Doppler — Optional on the ESAOTE MyLab Five, Yes on the SONOSITE S-Nerve; Pulsed wave Doppler (PW) — Yes on the ESAOTE MyLab Five, Optional on the SONOSITE S-Nerve; Continuous wave Doppler (CW) — Yes on the ESAOTE MyLab Five, Optional on the SONOSITE S-Nerve; Tissue harmonic imaging — Yes on the ESAOTE MyLab Five, Optional on the SONOSITE S-Nerve. The full table on this page lists every line where the two disagree, as stated in current listings.
Which is cheaper, the ESAOTE MyLab Five or the SONOSITE S-Nerve?
In used condition the SONOSITE S-Nerve is the cheaper of the two. Current offers put the ESAOTE MyLab Five at $2,200–$4,960 in used condition and the SONOSITE S-Nerve at $1,170–$3,080 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 ESAOTE MyLab Five or the SONOSITE S-Nerve?
Both report general imaging, so for that work either one covers the task. The ESAOTE MyLab Five additionally reports Pulsed wave Doppler (PW), Continuous wave Doppler (CW) and Tissue harmonic imaging and the SONOSITE S-Nerve additionally reports Power Doppler. 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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