GE Voluson E8 vs PHILIPS iU22
GE Voluson E8 and PHILIPS iU22 differ in 3 of the 19 specifications recorded for both models. Indicative prices run $8,680 – $36,800 for the GE Voluson E8 (Used) and $2,650 – $11,900 for the PHILIPS iU22 (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 Voluson E8 and the PHILIPS iU22 are compared here on 19 specifications that current listings report for both of them. They differ on 3 of those lines.
Price by condition
| Condition | GE Voluson E8 | PHILIPS iU22 |
|---|---|---|
| Refurbished | $11,600 – $45,70022 priced · median $28,700 | — |
| Used | $8,680 – $36,80085 priced · median $20,000 | $2,650 – $11,90047 priced · median $4,500 |
Middle 80% of asking prices. Configuration, probes and shipping are not included.
Specifications compared
| Specification | GE Voluson E8 | PHILIPS iU22 |
|---|---|---|
| Transducer ports | 4 | 3 |
| Monitor size | 23″ | 20″ |
| Anatomical M-mode | Yes | Optional |
| LCD display | —Not specified | Yes |
| B-mode | —Not specified | Yes |
| Tissue harmonic imaging | —Not specified | Optional |
| Panoramic imaging | —Not specified | Yes |
| Strain elastography | —Not specified | Yes |
| Elastography | Optional | —Not specified |
| High PRF Doppler | —Not specified | Optional |
| Veterinary package | —Not specified | Yes |
| Intima-media thickness (IMT) | —Not specified | Yes |
| DICOM | —Not specified | Yes |
| CD/DVD drive | —Not specified | Yes |
| B-flow | Yes | —Not specified |
| Coded Harmonic Imaging | Yes | —Not specified |
| CrossXBeam (CRI) | Yes | —Not specified |
| Coded Excitation | Yes | —Not specified |
| ATO (Auto Tissue Optimization) | Yes | —Not specified |
| ComfortScan | Yes | —Not specified |
| SmartScan | Yes | —Not specified |
| TruAccess | Yes | —Not specified |
| HD-Flow | Yes | —Not specified |
| HDLive | Optional | —Not specified |
| SonoCT | —Not specified | Yes |
| XRES | —Not specified | Yes |
| iOPTIMIZE | —Not specified | Yes |
| iFOCUS intelligent Focus | —Not specified | Yes |
| iSCAN Intelligent Image Optimization | —Not specified | Yes |
| Color Flow | —Not specified | Yes |
| System class | Expert | Expert |
| System type | Stationary | Stationary |
| M-mode | Yes | Yes |
| 3D imaging | Yes | Yes |
| 4D imaging | Yes | Yes |
| STIC (fetal heart) | Yes | Yes |
| Color Doppler | Yes | Yes |
| Power Doppler | Yes | Yes |
| Pulsed wave Doppler (PW) | Yes | Yes |
| Continuous wave Doppler (CW) | Yes | Yes |
| Tissue Doppler | 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 Voluson E8 vs PHILIPS iU22: prices and features
Current offers put the GE Voluson E8 at $8,680–$36,800 in used condition and the PHILIPS iU22 at $2,650–$11,900 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, Power Doppler, Pulsed wave Doppler (PW) and Continuous wave Doppler (CW) and the GE Voluson E8 additionally reports Anatomical M-mode.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the GE Voluson E8 and the PHILIPS iU22?
They differ on 3 lines of the comparison table. Among the differences: Monitor size — 23″ on the GE Voluson E8, 20″ on the PHILIPS iU22; Transducer ports — 4 on the GE Voluson E8, 3 on the PHILIPS iU22; Anatomical M-mode — Yes on the GE Voluson E8, Optional on the PHILIPS iU22. The full table on this page lists every line where the two disagree, as stated in current listings.
Which is cheaper, the GE Voluson E8 or the PHILIPS iU22?
In used condition the PHILIPS iU22 is the cheaper of the two. Current offers put the GE Voluson E8 at $8,680–$36,800 in used condition and the PHILIPS iU22 at $2,650–$11,900 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 GE Voluson E8 or the PHILIPS iU22?
Both report OB/GYN, cardiology, vascular work, urology and general imaging, so for that work either one covers the task. The GE Voluson E8 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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