HITACHI HI VISION Avius vs HITACHI ProSound Alpha 7
HITACHI HI VISION Avius and HITACHI ProSound Alpha 7 differ in 1 of the 13 specifications recorded for both models. Indicative prices run $2,670 – $6,730 for the HITACHI HI VISION Avius (Used) and $1,920 – $5,170 for the HITACHI ProSound Alpha 7 (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 HITACHI HI VISION Avius and the HITACHI ProSound Alpha 7 are compared here on 13 specifications that current listings report for both of them. They differ on 1 of those lines.
Price by condition
| Condition | HITACHI HI VISION Avius | HITACHI ProSound Alpha 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Used | $2,670 – $6,73020 priced · median $4,840 | $1,920 – $5,1709 priced · median $3,340 |
Middle 80% of asking prices. Configuration, probes and shipping are not included.
Specifications compared
| Specification | HITACHI HI VISION Avius | HITACHI ProSound Alpha 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Monitor size | 17″ | 15″ |
| LCD display | —Not specified | Yes |
| Anatomical M-mode | Yes | —Not specified |
| Trapezoid (virtual convex) | —Not specified | Yes |
| Panoramic imaging | —Not specified | Optional |
| STIC (fetal heart) | Yes | —Not specified |
| Continuous wave Doppler (CW) | Yes | —Not specified |
| Tissue Doppler | Yes | —Not specified |
| High PRF Doppler | —Not specified | Optional |
| Stress echo | Yes | —Not specified |
| ECG module | Yes | —Not specified |
| System class | Expert | Expert |
| System type | Stationary | Stationary |
| Transducer ports | 3 | 3 |
| M-mode | Yes | Yes |
| Color Doppler | Yes | Yes |
| Power 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.
HITACHI HI VISION Avius vs HITACHI ProSound Alpha 7: prices and features
Current offers put the HITACHI HI VISION Avius at $2,670–$6,730 in used condition and the HITACHI ProSound Alpha 7 at $1,920–$5,170 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 M-mode.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the HITACHI HI VISION Avius and the HITACHI ProSound Alpha 7?
They differ on 1 lines of the comparison table. Among the differences: Monitor size — 17″ on the HITACHI HI VISION Avius, 15″ on the HITACHI ProSound Alpha 7. The full table on this page lists every line where the two disagree, as stated in current listings.
Which is cheaper, the HITACHI HI VISION Avius or the HITACHI ProSound Alpha 7?
In used condition the HITACHI ProSound Alpha 7 is the cheaper of the two. Current offers put the HITACHI HI VISION Avius at $2,670–$6,730 in used condition and the HITACHI ProSound Alpha 7 at $1,920–$5,170 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 HITACHI HI VISION Avius or the HITACHI ProSound Alpha 7?
Both report OB/GYN, cardiology, vascular work, urology and general imaging, so for that work either one covers the task. 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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