Both of these MRI systems are excellent and would enhance any practice, hospital, or imaging center’s profile and clinical capacity
MRI COMPARISON CHART
Siemens Magnetom Espree vs. Siemens Magnetom Avanto
| MRI Model | > Magnetom Espree | > Magnetom Avanto |
| Company | Siemens Healthcare | Siemens Healthcare |
| FDA Clearance | YES | YES |
| Clinical Application | Whole Body | Whole Body |
| >> MAGNET | ||
| Configuration | Ultra-short open bore | Short bore |
| Type | Superconducting | Superconducting |
| Field Strength | 1.5 T | 1.5 T |
| Homogeneity (35 or 40cm DSV), Vrms | <5ppm @ 40cm DSV (24 plane plot) | 1.2ppm typ. @ 40 cm DSV (24 plane plot) |
| 5-Gauss Fringe Field Radial Axial, m | 2.5 4 | 2.5 4 |
| Cryogen Refill Period | Approximately 10 years | Approximately 10 years |
| Finished Gantry Weight, kg (Covered) | 5,100 in operation | 5,500 in operation |
| Finished (Covered) Gantry Dimension, cm (L x W x H) | 125 x 230 x 225 | 160 x 230 x 230 |
| MRI Model | > Magnetom Espree | > Magnetom Avanto |
| >> PATIENT COMFORT | ||
| Minimum Finished Bore L-R Diameter, cm (Closed Magnet) | 120 without covers | 150 without covers |
| Minimum A-P Dimension w/ Table Inserted | 70 cm | 60 cm |
| Table Width (moving portion) | 54 cm | 54 cm |
| Table Capacity | 550 lbs | 550 lbs |
| Table Vertical Travel, cm (Min height-scanning height) | 47 Min H | 47 Min H |
| Table Lateral Movement Range | 243 cm | 243 cm |
| Patient Cooling Features | In-bore ventilation (3 levels) | In-bore ventilation (3 levels) |
| Patient Illumination Features | In-bore lighting (3 levels) | In-bore lighting (3 levels) |
| Patient Operator Call & Intercom | YES | YES |
| >> GRADIENT | ||
| Maximum Amplitude Single Axis, mTm | 33 | 45 |
| Maximum Slew Rate Single Axis, Tms | 170 | 200 |
| Cooling System Type | Water | Water |
| >> COMPUTER SYSTEM | ||
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon 2x Dual Core | Intel Xeon 2x Quad-Core |
| CPU Memory Size, MB | 4 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Reconstruction Hardware | 2 x AMD Opt. 252 CPU (Linux 64 bit) | 1 Intel Xeon Quad Core |
| Reconstruction Memory Size | 180GB HD, 8GB RAM | 438GB HD, 8GB RAM |
| Image Storage Memory Type | CD-ROM, DVD-R | CD-ROM, DVD-R |
| Image Storage Media Image Capacity | 25,000 256 x 256 | 25,000 256 x 256 |
| DICOM 3.0 Classes Supported | YES | YES |
| Display Monitor Displayable Area (L x W), cm | 1280 x 1024 full screen | 1280 x 1024 full screen |
| Simultaneous Scan & Reconstruction | YES | YES |
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| MRI Model | > Magnetom Espree | > Magnetom Avanto |
| >> COMPUTER SYSTEM | ||
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon 2x Dual Core | Intel Xeon 2x Quad-Core |
| CPU Memory Size, MB | 4 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Reconstruction Hardware | 2 x AMD Opt. 252 CPU (Linux 64 bit) | 1 Intel Xeon Quad Core |
| Reconstruction Memory Size | 180GB HD, 8GB RAM | 438GB HD, 8GB RAM |
| Image Storage Memory Type | CD-ROM, DVD-R | CD-ROM, DVD-R |
| Image Storage Media Image Capacity | 25,000 256 x 256 | 25,000 256 x 256 |
| DICOM 3.0 Classes Supported | YES | YES |
| Display Monitor Displayable Area (L x W), cm | 1280 x 1024 full screen | 1280 x 1024 full screen |
| Simultaneous Scan & Reconstruction | YES | YES |
| >> RF SYSTEM | ||
| Channels (Min, Max Configuration) | 8, 18, 32 | 8, 18, 32 |
| Parallel Imaging Features (name, imageK-space) | iPAT, mSENSE & GRAPPA | iPAT, mSENSE & GRAPPA |
| >> COILS (StandardOptional, #of elements, RF channels, parallel imaging support) | ||
| Brain | NS | NS |
| Head | 12, 32 opt; 8, 18, 32 opt; iPAT | 12, 32 opt; 8, 18, 32 opt; iPAT |
| Spine | 24; 8, 18, 32 opt; iPAT | 24; 8, 18, 32 opt; iPAT |
| Neck | 4, 16 opt; 8, 18, 32 opt; iPAT | 4, 16 opt; 8, 18, 32 opt; iPAT |
| Shoulder | Opt 4, 4chan, iPAT | Opt 4, 4chan, iPAT |
| Body Torso | 6, 32; 8, 18, 32 opt; iPAT | 6, 32; 8, 18, 32 opt; iPAT |
| Knee | Opt 8; 8 chan; iPAT | Opt 8, 15; 8, 15 chan; iPAT |
| Cardiac | 6; 8, 18, 32 opt; iPAT | 6; 8, 18, 32 opt; iPAT |
| Breast | Opt 4, 7, 16; 4, 7, 16; iPAT | Opt 4, 7, 16; 4, 7, 16; iPAT |
| Wrist | Opt 8; 8 chan; iPAT | Opt 8; 8 chan; iPAT |
| Neurovascular | Up to 28 chan in combination w/ Tim; iPAT | Up to 28 chan in combination w/ Tim; iPAT |
| Peripheral Vascular | Opt 16; 8, 18, 32 opt; iPAT | Opt 16; 8, 18, 32 opt; iPAT |
| TMJ | Opt 2; 8, 18, 32 opt; iPAT | Opt 2; 8, 18, 32 opt; iPAT |
| Others | Foot ankle coil 8 chan | Foot ankle coil 8 chan |
| >> IMAGING FEATURES | ||
| Noncontrast Angiography | YES | YES |
| Spectroscopy | CSI & SVS | CSI & SVS |
| Motion Compensating Radial Techniques | Std 2-D PACE | Std 2-D PACE |
| Brain Volume Imaging | YES | YES |
| Minimum Repetition Time | 3-D GRE: 1.6 (256 matrix) | 3-D GRE: 0.91 (256 matrix) |
| Minimum Echo Time | 3-D GRE: 0.66 (256 matrix) | 3-D GRE: 0.22 (256 matrix) |
| FOV (AP, RL, HF, Min to Max) | 0.5cm – 45cm | 0.5cm – 50cm |
| >> POWER REQUIREMENTS | ||
| Voltage (line voltage, phases) | 380 400 420 440 460 480V | 380 400 420 440 460 480V |
| kVA | 85 | 110 |
| AC, BTUhr (for entire system) | 10 kW34, 146 | 10kW34, 146 |
The Bottom Line: Both of these MRI systems are excellent and would enhance any practice, hospital, or imaging center’s profile and clinical capacity. What stands out for the Espree is the 70cm bore, which is an important feature for most diagnostic centers. What makes the Espree difficult is the supply and the cost. These units are difficult to locate on the used market and there are great deals of people who are waiting to acquire such a nice MRI. The Avanto is less expensive but can also prove to be difficult to locate on the used market. So if your budget and timeframe allow, the Espree may be the MRI for you.
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Posted by:
Bobby Serros
MRI Specialist
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