GE Vivid T9 vs GE Voluson S8 Touch
GE Vivid T9 and GE Voluson S8 Touch differ in 4 of the 16 specifications recorded for both models. Indicative prices run $16,900 – $30,300 for the GE Vivid T9 (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 T9 and the GE Voluson S8 Touch are compared here on 16 specifications that current listings report for both of them. They differ on 4 of those lines.
Price by condition
| Condition | GE Vivid T9 | GE Voluson S8 Touch |
|---|---|---|
| Used | $16,900 – $30,30012 priced · median $22,200 | $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 T9 | GE Voluson S8 Touch |
|---|---|---|
| Anatomical M-mode | Yes | Optional |
| Color M-mode | Yes | Optional |
| 3D imaging | Yes | Optional |
| 4D imaging | Yes | Optional |
| Monitor size | —Not specified | 23″ |
| LCD display | —Not specified | Yes |
| Touch screen | —Not specified | 10.1 |
| Continuous wave Doppler (CW) | Yes | —Not specified |
| Tissue Doppler | —Not specified | Optional |
| DICOM | —Not specified | Optional |
| TVI ( Tissue Velocity Imaging )-tissue Doppler | Yes | —Not specified |
| SRI, SRI HD | Yes | —Not specified |
| Auto EF | Yes | —Not specified |
| HD-Flow | —Not specified | Optional |
| HDLive | —Not specified | Optional |
| CrossXBeam (CRI) | —Not specified | Optional |
| FDA | —Not specified | Yes |
| System class | Expert | Expert |
| System type | Stationary | Stationary |
| Transducer ports | 4 | 4 |
| 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 |
| Urology 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 T9 vs GE Voluson S8 Touch: prices and features
Current offers put the GE Vivid T9 at $16,900–$30,300 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 T9 additionally reports 3D imaging, 4D imaging and Anatomical M-mode.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the GE Vivid T9 and the GE Voluson S8 Touch?
They differ on 4 lines of the comparison table. Among the differences: 3D imaging — Yes on the GE Vivid T9, Optional on the GE Voluson S8 Touch; 4D imaging — Yes on the GE Vivid T9, Optional on the GE Voluson S8 Touch; Anatomical M-mode — Yes on the GE Vivid T9, Optional on the GE Voluson S8 Touch; Color M-mode — Yes on the GE Vivid T9, 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 T9 or the GE Voluson S8 Touch?
In used condition the GE Vivid T9 is the cheaper of the two. Current offers put the GE Vivid T9 at $16,900–$30,300 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 T9 or the GE Voluson S8 Touch?
Both report OB/GYN, cardiology, vascular work, urology and general imaging, so for that work either one covers the task. The GE Vivid T9 additionally reports 3D imaging, 4D imaging 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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