MINDRAY DP-50 vs PHILIPS Sparq
MINDRAY DP-50 and PHILIPS Sparq differ in 5 of the 11 specifications recorded for both models. Indicative prices run $2,540 – $4,720 for the MINDRAY DP-50 (Used) 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 and the PHILIPS Sparq are compared here on 11 specifications that current listings report for both of them. They differ on 5 of those lines.
Price by condition
| Condition | MINDRAY DP-50 | PHILIPS Sparq |
|---|---|---|
| Used | $2,540 – $4,7209 priced · median $3,170 | $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 | 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 |
| Pulsed wave Doppler (PW) | —Not specified | Yes |
| Continuous wave Doppler (CW) | —Not specified | Yes |
| Tissue Doppler | —Not specified | Yes |
| Cardiology package | —Not specified | Yes |
| System class | Entry-level | Entry-level |
| LCD display | Yes | Yes |
| M-mode | Yes | Yes |
| General measurements | 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 vs PHILIPS Sparq: prices and features
Current offers put the MINDRAY DP-50 at $2,540–$4,720 in used 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 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 and the PHILIPS Sparq?
They differ on 5 lines of the comparison table. Among the differences: System type — Portable on the MINDRAY DP-50, Stationary on the PHILIPS Sparq; Monitor size — 15″ on the MINDRAY DP-50, 17″ on the PHILIPS Sparq; Transducer ports — 2 on the MINDRAY DP-50, 3 on the PHILIPS Sparq; Color Doppler — Optional on the MINDRAY DP-50, Yes on the PHILIPS Sparq; Power Doppler — Optional on the MINDRAY DP-50, Yes on the PHILIPS Sparq. The full table on this page lists every line where the two disagree, as stated in current listings.
Which is cheaper, the MINDRAY DP-50 or the PHILIPS Sparq?
In used condition the MINDRAY DP-50 is the cheaper of the two. Current offers put the MINDRAY DP-50 at $2,540–$4,720 in used condition and the PHILIPS Sparq at $3,180–$7,570 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 MINDRAY DP-50 or the PHILIPS Sparq?
Both report OB/GYN, 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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