MINDRAY DP-50 Expert vs PHILIPS Sparq
MINDRAY DP-50 Expert and PHILIPS Sparq differ in 5 of the 13 specifications recorded for both models. Indicative prices run $5,290 – $9,400 for the MINDRAY DP-50 Expert (New) and $3,180 – $7,570 for the PHILIPS Sparq (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 MINDRAY DP-50 Expert and the PHILIPS Sparq are compared here on 13 specifications that current listings report for both of them. They differ on 5 of those lines.
Price by condition
| Condition | MINDRAY DP-50 Expert | PHILIPS Sparq |
|---|---|---|
| New | $5,290 – $9,4005 priced · median $6,950 | — |
| Used | — | $3,180 – $7,57014 priced · median $4,490 |
Middle 80% of asking prices. Configuration, probes and shipping are not included.
Specifications compared
| Specification | MINDRAY DP-50 Expert | PHILIPS Sparq |
|---|---|---|
| System type | Portable | Stationary |
| Transducer ports | 2 | 3 |
| Monitor size | 15″ | 17″ |
| Color Doppler | Optional | Yes |
| Power Doppler | Optional | Yes |
| B-mode | Yes | —Not specified |
| Anatomical M-mode | —Not specified | Yes |
| Trapezoid (virtual convex) | —Not specified | Yes |
| Continuous wave Doppler (CW) | —Not specified | Yes |
| Tissue Doppler | —Not specified | Yes |
| Urology package | Yes | —Not specified |
| Automated IMT | Yes | —Not specified |
| System class | Entry-level | Entry-level |
| LCD display | Yes | Yes |
| M-mode | 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.
MINDRAY DP-50 Expert vs PHILIPS Sparq: prices and features
Current offers put the MINDRAY DP-50 Expert at $5,290–$9,400 in new condition and the PHILIPS Sparq at $3,180–$7,570 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 Pulsed wave Doppler (PW) and M-mode and the PHILIPS Sparq additionally reports Color Doppler and Power Doppler.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the MINDRAY DP-50 Expert and the PHILIPS Sparq?
They differ on 5 lines of the comparison table. Among the differences: System type — Portable on the MINDRAY DP-50 Expert, Stationary on the PHILIPS Sparq; Monitor size — 15″ on the MINDRAY DP-50 Expert, 17″ on the PHILIPS Sparq; Transducer ports — 2 on the MINDRAY DP-50 Expert, 3 on the PHILIPS Sparq; Color Doppler — Optional on the MINDRAY DP-50 Expert, Yes on the PHILIPS Sparq; Power Doppler — Optional on the MINDRAY DP-50 Expert, Yes on the PHILIPS Sparq. The full table on this page lists every line where the two disagree, as stated in current listings.
Which should I choose, the MINDRAY DP-50 Expert or the PHILIPS Sparq?
Both report OB/GYN, cardiology, vascular work and general imaging, so for that work either one covers the task. The PHILIPS Sparq additionally reports Color Doppler and 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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