PHILIPS iU22 vs PHILIPS Sparq
PHILIPS iU22 and PHILIPS Sparq differ in 3 of the 16 specifications recorded for both models. Indicative prices run $2,650 – $11,900 for the PHILIPS iU22 (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 PHILIPS iU22 and the PHILIPS Sparq are compared here on 16 specifications that current listings report for both of them. They differ on 3 of those lines.
Price by condition
| Condition | PHILIPS iU22 | PHILIPS Sparq |
|---|---|---|
| Used | $2,650 – $11,90047 priced · median $4,500 | $3,180 – $7,57014 priced · median $4,490 |
Middle 80% of asking prices. Configuration, probes and shipping are not included.
Specifications compared
| Specification | PHILIPS iU22 | PHILIPS Sparq |
|---|---|---|
| System class | Expert | Entry-level |
| Monitor size | 20″ | 17″ |
| Anatomical M-mode | Optional | Yes |
| B-mode | Yes | —Not specified |
| Tissue harmonic imaging | Optional | —Not specified |
| Trapezoid (virtual convex) | —Not specified | Yes |
| Panoramic imaging | Yes | —Not specified |
| 3D imaging | Yes | —Not specified |
| 4D imaging | Yes | —Not specified |
| Strain elastography | Yes | —Not specified |
| STIC (fetal heart) | Yes | —Not specified |
| High PRF Doppler | Optional | —Not specified |
| Urology package | Yes | —Not specified |
| Veterinary package | Yes | —Not specified |
| Intima-media thickness (IMT) | Yes | —Not specified |
| DICOM | Yes | —Not specified |
| CD/DVD drive | Yes | —Not specified |
| SonoCT | Yes | —Not specified |
| iSCAN Intelligent Image Optimization | Yes | —Not specified |
| iFOCUS intelligent Focus | Yes | —Not specified |
| iOPTIMIZE | Yes | —Not specified |
| Color Flow | Yes | —Not specified |
| XRES | Yes | —Not specified |
| System type | Stationary | Stationary |
| Transducer ports | 3 | 3 |
| LCD display | Yes | Yes |
| M-mode | Yes | Yes |
| Color Doppler | Yes | Yes |
| Power Doppler | Yes | Yes |
| Pulsed wave Doppler (PW) | Yes | Yes |
| Continuous wave Doppler (CW) | Yes | Yes |
| Tissue Doppler | 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 iU22 vs PHILIPS Sparq: prices and features
Current offers put the PHILIPS iU22 at $2,650–$11,900 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 Color Doppler, Power Doppler, Pulsed wave Doppler (PW) and Continuous wave Doppler (CW) and the PHILIPS Sparq additionally reports Anatomical M-mode.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the PHILIPS iU22 and the PHILIPS Sparq?
They differ on 3 lines of the comparison table. Among the differences: System class — Expert on the PHILIPS iU22, Entry-level on the PHILIPS Sparq; Monitor size — 20″ on the PHILIPS iU22, 17″ on the PHILIPS Sparq; Anatomical M-mode — Optional on the PHILIPS iU22, 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 PHILIPS iU22 or the PHILIPS Sparq?
In used condition the PHILIPS Sparq is the cheaper of the two. Current offers put the PHILIPS iU22 at $2,650–$11,900 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 PHILIPS iU22 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 Anatomical M-mode. 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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