Portable ultrasound pricing spans four tiers:
Budget: $6,000-$9,000
Mid-Range: $11,000-$17,000
Premium: $18,000-$20,000
High-End: $24,000-$28,000
The tier you choose depends on your specialty, volume, and feature requirements. Most practices find excellent value in the mid-range tier, where you get 4D capability and full Doppler without premium pricing.
Point-of-care ultrasound prioritizes speed, portability, and reliability over feature richness. For POCUS, weight and battery life matter more than processing power, so selecting an ultrasound with these key features is optimal.
Battery life varies by model. In high-volume clinical environments, most departments keep spare batteries on hand or operate portables near charging stations. Continuous all-day mobile scanning without access to power is uncommon. For departments doing point-of-care imaging in fixed locations (OR, ICU, ER), battery life is less critical. For mobile teams or remote imaging, longer battery life becomes more important.
Buy if:
- You’ll use it regularly (3+ times per week)
- You have 3+ year ownership horizon
- Your practice is stable and growing
- You want to build equity in equipment
Rent/Lease if:
- You need temporary coverage
- Your workload is unpredictable
- You want to avoid capital expenditure
- You want hassle-free service and support
Most practices buy their primary portable ultrasound. Some practices rent a secondary system for peak periods or to trial a system before full purchase. Probo offers both sales and support. We can discuss financing, leasing, or rental options based on your specific needs. One of our knowledgeable sales specialists can walk you through the math for your practice.
Yes. Probo Medical includes training as part of the full-lifecycle partnership. When you purchase or lease a portable ultrasound through Probo, we offer:
- Applications training on your specific system
- Free video library with technique guides and troubleshooting
- Ongoing technical support – call or email with questions
- Specialty-specific training (cardiac, OB, vascular, MSK, emergency medicine)