The Top 5 Ultrasound Systems for Women’s Health: Facility and Mobile Excellence in 2026

For more than 35 years, Preferred Medical has guided clinicians, imaging directors, and practice administrators through the evolving landscape of women’s health ultrasound. Today’s systems deliver unprecedented image quality, workflow integration, and mobility—yet the challenge remains: identifying the right balance of performance, cost-efficiency, and long-term support for your specific care environment.

Whether you operate a high-volume hospital department, an outpatient OB/GYN clinic, or a growing mobile imaging service, these five ultrasound systems represent the best in reliability, innovation, and value across women’s health. Below, we rank our top recommendations for 2026—starting with the industry leader and extending through cost-efficient, agile systems ideal for mobile providers.

1. Philips EPIQ Elite – The Gold Standard for Comprehensive Women’s Health Imaging

Best For: Hospitals, imaging centers, academic and fertility institutions requiring high-end performance and advanced integration.

Overview:
Philips continues to lead the global ultrasound market with the EPIQ Elite, a platform designed to meet the full spectrum of women’s health needs—from routine OB/GYN to complex fertility, breast, and interventional imaging. The EPIQ Elite combines PureWave crystal technology and nSIGHT imaging architecture, delivering exceptional penetration and resolution, even in technically challenging patients.

Key Technical Advantages:

• PureWave single-crystal transducers for superior tissue uniformity and sensitivity.
• AI-powered automation for fetal biometry and breast lesion assessment.
• Elastography and contrast imaging capabilities expand diagnostic depth in breast and pelvic applications.
• Integrated workflow tools such as a 21.5” HD display, voice control, and Philips’ anatomical intelligence suite.

Cost and Support:
As a premium system, the EPIQ Elite typically starts around $150,000–$220,000, depending on configuration and probe selection. Philips provides robust service and upgrade programs, and Preferred Medical offers customized acquisition models—including lease and service-inclusive programs that preserve capital budgets while ensuring top-tier uptime.

Why It’s #1:
From precision imaging to long-term system value, Philips EPIQ Elite represents the highest standard in women’s health ultrasound. For institutions committed to clinical leadership and longevity, it remains the benchmark platform.

2. Philips Affiniti 70 – High-End Performance in a Mid-Tier Package

Best For: Busy OB/GYN practices, outpatient women’s imaging centers, and fertility clinics seeking premium performance in a compact form factor.

Overview:
The Philips Affiniti 70 delivers many of the core imaging technologies of the EPIQ platform in a more accessible package. Built for high throughput and intuitive operation, it excels in environments where patient flow and exam variety are high but space and budget are limited.

Key Technical Advantages:

• PureWave transducer compatibility for high-resolution fetal, gynecologic, and breast imaging.
• Workflow acceleration features like automated measurements and SmartExam protocols.
• Lightweight, ergonomic design ideal for smaller rooms and operator comfort.
• Optional battery operation for transport between exam suites.

Cost and Support:
Typical configurations range from $80,000–$120,000, offering exceptional performance-to-price value. Philips’ service infrastructure ensures reliable uptime, and Preferred Medical’s regional teams in Florida, the Southeast, and the Mid-Atlantic provide responsive local support.

Why It’s a Top Pick:
For clinicians seeking EPIQ-level image quality in a more compact system, the Affiniti 70 delivers the best balance of power, price, and ease of use.

3. Mindray Resona I9 – Innovation and AI Integration for Growing Practices

Best For: Multi-provider OB/GYN groups, maternal-fetal medicine practices, and imaging startups requiring flexibility, automation, and strong ROI.

Overview:
Mindray’s Resona I9 brings an impressive blend of high-end imaging and operational efficiency to the mid-to-upper tier of ultrasound systems. Leveraging ZST+ (Zone Sonography Technology Plus), it delivers image clarity that rivals higher-cost competitors. The system’s design—sleek, modular, and transportable—caters to fast-paced women’s health environments.

Key Technical Advantages:

• ZST+ architecture for consistent resolution across depths and tissue types.
• Smart OB and Smart Pelvic tools automate measurements and streamline routine workflows.
• Ergonomic, height-adjustable control panel and folding 23.8” display for portability.
• Compatible with a broad range of women’s health probes, including 3D/4D transvaginal options.

Cost and Support:
Typical system cost falls between $65,000–$95,000, offering substantial value against larger OEM competitors. Mindray’s extended warranty programs and on-site service partnerships through Preferred Medical provide strong lifecycle support and predictable total ownership cost.

Why It’s a Favorite:
The Resona I9 combines innovative AI-driven automation with robust imaging performance, giving women’s health specialists a forward-looking toolset that enhances accuracy and efficiency.

4. Alpinion E-CUBE i7 – Portable Excellence for Mobile Women’s Health

Best For: Mobile imaging providers, fertility specialists, and clinics requiring transportable performance without sacrificing image quality.

Overview:
Compact and rugged, the Alpinion E-CUBE i7 is among the most powerful portable ultrasound systems in its class. Its single-crystal transducer technology and powerful signal processing engine deliver clinical-grade imaging in a laptop form factor—ideal for mobile women’s health services or satellite clinics.

Key Technical Advantages:

• Crystal Signature™ transducer technology provides high sensitivity for OB/GYN, fertility, and breast applications.
• Built-in SSD storage for rapid boot-up and exam retrieval.
• Lightweight, durable magnesium-alloy design for transport between sites.
• Compatible with a wide range of probes, including convex, linear, and endocavitary options.

Cost and Support:
The i7’s cost-efficiency is one of its greatest strengths, typically ranging from $25,000–$40,000, depending on configuration. Preferred Medical supports Alpinion systems with regional technical teams and upgrade options that allow seamless transition to the company’s higher-end E-CUBE platforms.

Why It’s a Mobile Leader:
For mobile ultrasound professionals, the E-CUBE i7 delivers exceptional portability, robust imaging, and reliability—all at a price that enables business scalability.

5. Philips Lumify – Smartphone-Based Portability for Point-of-Care Imaging

Best For: Mobile OB/GYN providers, fertility specialists, and telemedicine programs requiring compact, immediate imaging access.

Overview:
The Philips Lumify system redefines point-of-care ultrasound by transforming a compatible Android or iOS device into a high-quality imaging platform. Its app-based interface and wireless cloud connectivity make it ideal for mobile services, fertility assessments, and tele-ultrasound consultation models.

Key Technical Advantages:

• Direct USB or wireless transducer connection to mobile devices.
• Preset-based scanning modes for OB/GYN and general abdominal applications.
• Cloud storage and DICOM integration for secure data management.
• Portable, pocket-sized design enables rapid deployment across sites.

Cost and Support:
Pricing typically starts around $6,000–$12,000 per transducer, with flexible subscription models for software updates and image storage. Philips’ enterprise-grade support and Preferred Medical’s onboarding programs make deployment and scaling seamless for mobile practices.

Why It’s an Essential Addition:
For clinicians extending care into homes, fertility centers, or community clinics, Lumify delivers the access and convenience of mobile imaging with the reliability of Philips’ imaging ecosystem.

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