SONOSITE S-Nerve vs TOSHIBA Viamo (SSA-640A)
SONOSITE S-Nerve and TOSHIBA Viamo (SSA-640A) differ in 3 of the 11 specifications recorded for both models. Indicative prices run $1,170 – $3,080 for the SONOSITE S-Nerve (Used) and $2,930 – $8,030 for the TOSHIBA Viamo (SSA-640A) (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 SONOSITE S-Nerve and the TOSHIBA Viamo (SSA-640A) are compared here on 11 specifications that current listings report for both of them. They differ on 3 of those lines.
Price by condition
| Condition | SONOSITE S-Nerve | TOSHIBA Viamo (SSA-640A) |
|---|---|---|
| Used | $1,170 – $3,08012 priced · median $1,850 | $2,930 – $8,03016 priced · median $4,170 |
Middle 80% of asking prices. Configuration, probes and shipping are not included.
Specifications compared
| Specification | SONOSITE S-Nerve | TOSHIBA Viamo (SSA-640A) |
|---|---|---|
| Monitor size | 10.4″ | 15″ |
| Tissue harmonic imaging | Optional | Yes |
| Pulsed wave Doppler (PW) | Optional | Yes |
| Transducer ports | —Not specified | 2 |
| Built-in battery | —Not specified | Yes |
| B-mode | —Not specified | Yes |
| Anatomical M-mode | —Not specified | Yes |
| Continuous wave Doppler (CW) | Optional | —Not specified |
| Tissue Doppler | Optional | —Not specified |
| Cardiology package | —Not specified | Yes |
| OB/GYN package | —Not specified | Yes |
| Needle visualisation | Yes | —Not specified |
| DICOM | Optional | —Not specified |
| USB port | Yes | —Not specified |
| SonoHD | Yes | —Not specified |
| Multi-beam | Yes | —Not specified |
| AIO (Automatic Image Optimization) | Yes | —Not specified |
| SonoADAPT Tissue Optimization | Yes | —Not specified |
| System class | Entry-level | Entry-level |
| System type | Portable | Portable |
| LCD display | Yes | Yes |
| M-mode | Yes | Yes |
| Color Doppler | Yes | Yes |
| Power Doppler | Yes | Yes |
| General measurements | 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.
SONOSITE S-Nerve vs TOSHIBA Viamo (SSA-640A): prices and features
Current offers put the SONOSITE S-Nerve at $1,170–$3,080 in used condition and the TOSHIBA Viamo (SSA-640A) at $2,930–$8,030 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 and M-mode and the TOSHIBA Viamo (SSA-640A) additionally reports Pulsed wave Doppler (PW) and Tissue harmonic imaging.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the SONOSITE S-Nerve and the TOSHIBA Viamo (SSA-640A)?
They differ on 3 lines of the comparison table. Among the differences: Monitor size — 10.4″ on the SONOSITE S-Nerve, 15″ on the TOSHIBA Viamo (SSA-640A); Pulsed wave Doppler (PW) — Optional on the SONOSITE S-Nerve, Yes on the TOSHIBA Viamo (SSA-640A); Tissue harmonic imaging — Optional on the SONOSITE S-Nerve, Yes on the TOSHIBA Viamo (SSA-640A). The full table on this page lists every line where the two disagree, as stated in current listings.
Which is cheaper, the SONOSITE S-Nerve or the TOSHIBA Viamo (SSA-640A)?
In used condition the SONOSITE S-Nerve is the cheaper of the two. Current offers put the SONOSITE S-Nerve at $1,170–$3,080 in used condition and the TOSHIBA Viamo (SSA-640A) at $2,930–$8,030 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 SONOSITE S-Nerve or the TOSHIBA Viamo (SSA-640A)?
Both report vascular work and general imaging, so for that work either one covers the task. The TOSHIBA Viamo (SSA-640A) additionally reports Pulsed wave Doppler (PW) and Tissue harmonic imaging. 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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