PHILIPS ClearVue 550 vs PHILIPS HD7
PHILIPS ClearVue 550 and PHILIPS HD7 differ in 4 of the 16 specifications recorded for both models. Indicative prices run $2,320 – $10,900 for the PHILIPS ClearVue 550 (Used) and $1,670 – $6,010 for the PHILIPS HD7 (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 HD7 are compared here on 16 specifications that current listings report for both of them. They differ on 4 of those lines.
Price by condition
| Condition | PHILIPS ClearVue 550 | PHILIPS HD7 |
|---|---|---|
| Used | $2,320 – $10,9006 priced · median $5,260 | $1,670 – $6,01011 priced · median $4,680 |
Middle 80% of asking prices. Configuration, probes and shipping are not included.
Specifications compared
| Specification | PHILIPS ClearVue 550 | PHILIPS HD7 |
|---|---|---|
| Transducer ports | 4 | 3 |
| Monitor size | 19″ | 15″ |
| Tissue harmonic imaging | Yes | Optional |
| Tissue Doppler | Yes | Optional |
| Anatomical M-mode | —Not specified | Optional |
| Color M-mode | —Not specified | Optional |
| Panoramic imaging | —Not specified | Optional |
| 3D imaging | Yes | —Not specified |
| Continuous wave Doppler (CW) | Yes | —Not specified |
| Urology package | Yes | —Not specified |
| DICOM | Yes | —Not specified |
| CD/DVD drive | —Not specified | Yes |
| SonoCT | Yes | —Not specified |
| iSCAN Intelligent Image Optimization | —Not specified | Optional |
| System class | Mid-range | Mid-range |
| System type | Stationary | Stationary |
| LCD display | Yes | Yes |
| M-mode | 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 |
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 HD7: prices and features
Current offers put the PHILIPS ClearVue 550 at $2,320–$10,900 in used condition and the PHILIPS HD7 at $1,670–$6,010 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 and the PHILIPS ClearVue 550 additionally reports Tissue harmonic imaging and Tissue Doppler.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the PHILIPS ClearVue 550 and the PHILIPS HD7?
They differ on 4 lines of the comparison table. Among the differences: Monitor size — 19″ on the PHILIPS ClearVue 550, 15″ on the PHILIPS HD7; Transducer ports — 4 on the PHILIPS ClearVue 550, 3 on the PHILIPS HD7; Tissue harmonic imaging — Yes on the PHILIPS ClearVue 550, Optional on the PHILIPS HD7; Tissue Doppler — Yes on the PHILIPS ClearVue 550, Optional on the PHILIPS HD7. 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 HD7?
In used condition the PHILIPS HD7 is the cheaper of the two. Current offers put the PHILIPS ClearVue 550 at $2,320–$10,900 in used condition and the PHILIPS HD7 at $1,670–$6,010 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 HD7?
Both report OB/GYN, cardiology, vascular work and general imaging, so for that work either one covers the task. The PHILIPS ClearVue 550 additionally reports Tissue harmonic imaging and 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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