GE Vivid S60N vs GE Voluson S8 Touch
GE Vivid S60N and GE Voluson S8 Touch differ in 5 of the 15 specifications recorded for both models. Indicative prices run $17,000 – $28,200 for the GE Vivid S60N (Used) and $18,300 – $27,200 for the GE Voluson S8 Touch (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 GE Vivid S60N and the GE Voluson S8 Touch are compared here on 15 specifications that current listings report for both of them. They differ on 5 of those lines.
Price by condition
| Condition | GE Vivid S60N | GE Voluson S8 Touch |
|---|---|---|
| Used | $17,000 – $28,2007 priced · median $22,300 | $18,300 – $27,20010 priced · median $24,900 |
Middle 80% of asking prices. Configuration, probes and shipping are not included.
Specifications compared
| Specification | GE Vivid S60N | GE Voluson S8 Touch |
|---|---|---|
| System class | Mid-range | Expert |
| Transducer ports | 3 | 4 |
| Monitor size | 19″ | 23″ |
| Touch screen | 12 | 10.1 |
| Anatomical M-mode | Yes | Optional |
| Color M-mode | —Not specified | Optional |
| Trapezoid (virtual convex) | Yes | —Not specified |
| 3D imaging | —Not specified | Optional |
| 4D imaging | —Not specified | Optional |
| Power Doppler | Yes | —Not specified |
| Continuous wave Doppler (CW) | Yes | —Not specified |
| Tissue Doppler | —Not specified | Optional |
| Urology package | —Not specified | Yes |
| DICOM | —Not specified | Optional |
| USB port | Yes | —Not specified |
| B-flow | Yes | —Not specified |
| AIO (Automatic Image Optimization) | Yes | —Not specified |
| ASO Automatic Spectrum Optimization | Yes | —Not specified |
| HD-Flow | —Not specified | Optional |
| HDLive | —Not specified | Optional |
| CrossXBeam (CRI) | —Not specified | Optional |
| FDA | —Not specified | Yes |
| System type | Stationary | Stationary |
| LCD display | Yes | Yes |
| B-mode | Yes | Yes |
| M-mode | Yes | Yes |
| Color Doppler | Yes | Yes |
| Pulsed wave Doppler (PW) | Yes | Yes |
| General measurements | Yes | Yes |
| Cardiology package | Yes | Yes |
| OB/GYN package | Yes | Yes |
| Vascular 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.
GE Vivid S60N vs GE Voluson S8 Touch: prices and features
Current offers put the GE Vivid S60N at $17,000–$28,200 in used condition and the GE Voluson S8 Touch at $18,300–$27,200 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) and M-mode and the GE Vivid S60N additionally reports Anatomical M-mode.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the GE Vivid S60N and the GE Voluson S8 Touch?
They differ on 5 lines of the comparison table. Among the differences: System class — Mid-range on the GE Vivid S60N, Expert on the GE Voluson S8 Touch; Monitor size — 19″ on the GE Vivid S60N, 23″ on the GE Voluson S8 Touch; Transducer ports — 3 on the GE Vivid S60N, 4 on the GE Voluson S8 Touch; Anatomical M-mode — Yes on the GE Vivid S60N, Optional on the GE Voluson S8 Touch. The full table on this page lists every line where the two disagree, as stated in current listings.
Which is cheaper, the GE Vivid S60N or the GE Voluson S8 Touch?
In used condition the GE Vivid S60N is the cheaper of the two. Current offers put the GE Vivid S60N at $17,000–$28,200 in used condition and the GE Voluson S8 Touch at $18,300–$27,200 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 GE Vivid S60N or the GE Voluson S8 Touch?
Both report OB/GYN, cardiology, vascular work and general imaging, so for that work either one covers the task. The GE Vivid S60N additionally reports 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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