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Thousands of people have come to us with a wide variety of MRI needs and, depending on what those needs were, we've directed them to many different models from many different manufacturers.

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Why? Not all MRI scanners perform equally across all the aspects that users value. And ultimately you want to know which is the best MRI machine for your purposes.

To help you build an idea of what to expect, we'll share some of the big considerations we've seen buyers grapple with.

Individual cases vary but, in our experience and the experiences our partners have shared with us, the following is a snapshot of what each of these "major player" MRI manufacturers looks like on the third-party market. 

• Top MRI Manufacturers Compared Video Overview
• GE MRI machines
• Philips MRI machines
• Siemens MRI machines
• Toshiba MRI machines
• Top MRI machines sold at Block Imaging
• Which is the best MRI machine for you?

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Top MRI Manufacturers Compared Video Overview

GE MRI Machines

With GE MRI systems, your up-front costs (the purchase of the equipment) will be higher than with other manufacturers, but your ongoing service costs will be significantly lower. Parts availability is very high for GE scanners and many engineers are trained to work on them. GE also makes their systems very upgradeable and taking a scanner to the next level frequently costs less, compared to upgrading models from other makers. 

Since this article's last update, the Optima 450W has risen in availability on the secondary market. This fact makes it more affordable than ever for those leaning toward a GE purchase to begin offering wide-bore access to larger or claustrophobic patients.

On the flip side, the higher up-front cost of a GE scanner sometimes steers those with tighter budget constraints to consider one of the other manufacturers we'll discuss below.

Pros: Plenty of parts availability and lots of service options. Also very upgradeable.

Cons: Somewhat limited availability these days, which can make acquisition costs a little higher.

Top GE MRI Models:

1.5T Signa Artist

1.5T Signa Explorer

1.5T Optima 450W

1.5T Excite HDXt

Philips MRI Machines

Purchasing a Philips MRI scanner on the secondary market generally offers lower upfront costs, but higher ongoing service costs. Philips magnets typically have very powerful gradients and usually offer some of the best images available for their price bracket. Be aware though, that most Philips magnet designs do consume cryogen, especially older models. If you choose a Philips system, we recommend also purchasing a service contract that includes cryogen coverage for liquid helium loss.

Pros: Great technology and Image quality with lower up-front costs

Cons: Not as many service options and less parts availability than GE

Top Philips MRI Models:

1.5T Achieva with REX magnet (zero boil-off)

1.5T Ingenia 1.5T with D-Stream

Siemens MRI Machines

Upfront cost for a Siemens MRI scanner will be comparable to Philips. The ongoing service costs will be more in line with those of a GE scanner. These factors make Siemens scanners a strong value proposition.

In terms of features, Siemens scanners have some offerings that some other makes do not. Siemens has had wide-bore systems on the secondary market for several years now, allowing for the prices to inch downward as the equipment has matured. Siemens also offers TIM (Total Imaging Matrix) which allows for whole-body imaging without patient repositioning. Unlike Philips, Siemens has “zero boil-off” magnet designs which are incredibly efficient and burn very little cryogen.

Pros:  Ease of use, popular with technologists, and good availability on the secondary market

Cons: Siemens Systems tend to be the most expensive of the “big 3”

Top Siemens MRI Models:

1.5T Aera

1.5T Altea

1.5T Avanto FIT (60cm bore magnet with Aera functionality)

1.5T Espree

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Toshiba MRI Machines

Last, but certainly not least, are Toshiba magnets. Service costs will be higher but, many times, the up-front cost of the equipment is low enough that the net impact is similar to makes we mentioned earlier. 

In terms of features not seen in other MRI product lines: All of their models are “wide-bore” (65cm or 71cm) and have excellent gradients for superior images. Toshiba also has Pianissimo technology in their magnets which allows for near-silent scanning for some sequences. 

Pros: Lower up front costs

Cons: only the newer Toshiba MRI’s are zero boil-off

Top Toshiba MRI Models:

1.5T Vantage

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1.5T Titan

Top MRI machines sold at Block Imaging

Closed MRI - 1.5T

Closed MRI - 3.0T

Siemens 1.5T Avanto MRI

Siemens 3.0T Verio MRI

GE 1.5T EXCITE HDXt MRI

GE 3T Discovery MR750 MRI

Siemens 1.5T Essenza MRI

GE 3.0T EXCITE HDXt MRI

Siemens 1.5T Espree MRI

Siemens Prisma FIT 3.0T MRI

GE 1.5T SIGNA Explorer MRI

Siemens 3.0T Trio TIM MRI

Philips 1.5T Achieva MRI

Siemens 3.0T Skyra MRI

GE 1.5T Optima 450W MRI

Which is the Best MRI Machine for You?

Whether your facility's concerns are related to budget, ongoing maintenance, or technology that enhances the services you provide your patients, the third-party market can offer equipment that fits those needs through the diversity of makes and models now available.

Are you looking for an MRI to fit the needs of your imaging facility? Whether you have an imaging department in a hospital, urgent care, veterinary practice, imaging facility or ER, you have a wide range of MRIs to choose from. MRI Machines from GE, Philips, Toshiba and Siemens all have their strengths and weaknesses. The experts at Atlantis Worldwide have put together this list of considerations as the first step in your search for the ideal MRI for your needs.

What You Should Know About GE MRI Machines

GE is a well-respected and popular manufacturer of MRIs—and their price point will reflect that. You can expect to pay more for the equipment itself than with other manufacturers, but the service costs will be much lower as a rule. Why? Because GE MRI parts are readily available and most engineers have been trained to work on them. In addition GE MRI machines are easily upgradable, so the cost of taking an MRI to the next level can be very affordable when compared to MRI machines and parts from other manufacturers.

The downside? Finding refurbished or used GE MRI machines can be more challenging than by other manufacturers, making acquisition costs higher.

You’ll want to check out the GE 1.5T Signa Artist, 1.5T Signa Voyager, 1.5T Signa Explorer, 1.5T Optima 450W and 1.5T Excite HDXt models.

Pros & Cons For Philips MRI Machines

You’ll get lower upfront costs and higher ongoing service costs with the purchase of a Philips MRI Scanner on the secondary market. You’ll get superior images for the cost of the equipment because Philips magnets have powerful gradients. However, the magnet designs consume cryogen, especially on older models. It’s wise to purchase a service contract that includes cryogen coverage for liquid helium loss.

If you purchase a Philips MRI Machine, you’ll get top notch technology and superior image quality as well as lower up-front costs. The downside? You’ll have fewer service options and parts are not as available as those from GE.

You’ll want to take a look at the 1.5T Achieva with REX magnet (zero boil-off) or the 1.5T Ingenia with D-Stream.

What You’ll Get With Toshiba MRI Machines

These MRI Machines have a low up-front costs and higher service costs. All of the Toshiba models are wide-bore (65cm or 71cm) and you get excellent images thanks to excellent gradients. Toshiba magnets have Pianissimo technology which delivers near-silent scanning for some imaging sequences. Keep in mind, only newer Toshiba MRI Machine are zero boil-off.

Take a close look at the Toshiba 1.5T Vantage and 1.5T Titan on the secondary market.

What Siemens Has To Offer

Siemens MRI Machines have upfront costs that are similar to Philips. However, when it comes to ongoing service costs, they are more in line with GE MRI Scanners. They are easy to find on the secondary market but tend to be the most expensive.

Siemens MRI Machine deliver features that other manufacturers don’t—like wide-bore systems, Total Imaging Matrix and zero boil-off magnet designs.

Wide bore systems allow prices to inch downward as the equipment ages. TIM allows whole-body imaging with having to reposition the patient. Zero boil-off magnet designs are extremely efficient and burn very little cryogen.

You’ll want to take a closer look at the Siemens 1.5T Aera, 1.5T Altea, 1.5T Avanto FIT and 1.5T Espree.

Talk To An Expert

Buying used or refurbished MRI Machines on the secondary market can deliver equipment that fits your budget, provides ongoing maintenance and service and delivers the performance you want. If you need assistance finding the ideal equipment to fit your unique needs, talk to the experts at Atlantis Worldwide.

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