PHILIPS ClearVue 550 vs PHILIPS HD15
PHILIPS ClearVue 550 and PHILIPS HD15 differ in 3 of the 17 specifications recorded for both models. Indicative prices run $2,320 – $10,900 for the PHILIPS ClearVue 550 (Used) and $4,010 – $9,450 for the PHILIPS HD15 (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 PHILIPS ClearVue 550 and the PHILIPS HD15 are compared here on 17 specifications that current listings report for both of them. They differ on 3 of those lines.
Price by condition
| Condition | PHILIPS ClearVue 550 | PHILIPS HD15 |
|---|---|---|
| Used | $2,320 – $10,9006 priced · median $5,260 | $4,010 – $9,45011 priced · median $5,550 |
Middle 80% of asking prices. Configuration, probes and shipping are not included.
Specifications compared
| Specification | PHILIPS ClearVue 550 | PHILIPS HD15 |
|---|---|---|
| Transducer ports | 4 | 2 |
| Monitor size | 19″ | 20″ |
| Tissue Doppler | Yes | Optional |
| Anatomical M-mode | —Not specified | Optional |
| Panoramic imaging | —Not specified | Optional |
| 3D imaging | Yes | —Not specified |
| Continuous wave Doppler (CW) | Yes | —Not specified |
| High PRF Doppler | —Not specified | Optional |
| DICOM | Yes | —Not specified |
| CD/DVD drive | —Not specified | Yes |
| SonoCT | Yes | —Not specified |
| System class | Mid-range | Mid-range |
| System type | Stationary | Stationary |
| LCD display | Yes | Yes |
| M-mode | Yes | Yes |
| Tissue harmonic imaging | Yes | Yes |
| Trapezoid (virtual convex) | 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.
PHILIPS ClearVue 550 vs PHILIPS HD15: prices and features
Current offers put the PHILIPS ClearVue 550 at $2,320–$10,900 in used condition and the PHILIPS HD15 at $4,010–$9,450 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 Tissue harmonic imaging and the PHILIPS ClearVue 550 additionally reports Tissue Doppler.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the PHILIPS ClearVue 550 and the PHILIPS HD15?
They differ on 3 lines of the comparison table. Among the differences: Monitor size — 19″ on the PHILIPS ClearVue 550, 20″ on the PHILIPS HD15; Transducer ports — 4 on the PHILIPS ClearVue 550, 2 on the PHILIPS HD15; Tissue Doppler — Yes on the PHILIPS ClearVue 550, Optional on the PHILIPS HD15. The full table on this page lists every line where the two disagree, as stated in current listings.
Which is cheaper, the PHILIPS ClearVue 550 or the PHILIPS HD15?
In used condition the PHILIPS ClearVue 550 is the cheaper of the two. Current offers put the PHILIPS ClearVue 550 at $2,320–$10,900 in used condition and the PHILIPS HD15 at $4,010–$9,450 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 PHILIPS ClearVue 550 or the PHILIPS HD15?
Both report OB/GYN, cardiology, vascular work, urology and general imaging, so for that work either one covers the task. The PHILIPS ClearVue 550 additionally reports Tissue 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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