Electric breast pumps save time and effort, so many mothers choose a bilateral electric breast pump when choosing a breast pump. Many mothers online have mentioned that Spectra's electric breast pump is also very easy to use, and some mothers even think it is better than Medela. So who is better, Medela or Spectra Baby? What is the difference between these two brands of electric breast pumps? How should mothers choose? Today, let's compare Medela and Spectra Baby's hot-selling electric breast pump to see which one is the best choice~



1. Medela's best-selling electric breast pump

The Medela brand originated in Switzerland and is one of the best-selling electric breast pump brands in the United States. It is very popular in the United States and China, and is the first choice for many mothers to buy breast pumps. There are many series of Medela electric breast pumps. At present, mothers mainly use three models: classic in style, lightweight free style and smart sonata.

In style is Medela's classic electric breast pump. It adopts dual-rhythm pumping mode technology. There are two pumping modes. When pumping, it can automatically switch from stimulation mode to pumping mode. to adjust manually. It has a large suction power, can suck out more milk in a short time, and is very efficient.



Medela has a lot of accessories, in addition to the necessary accessories such as bras, bottles, hoses, etc., it also comes with accessories that are convenient to take away, such as carrying bags, mobile batteries, cooler bags and refrigeration accessories, etc. However, it has a large host and takes up a lot of space. It takes about 3kg to carry a bag when going out, so it is more suitable for home use than take-out. And this breast pump can not free your hands, you must support it with your hands when pumping. There is also no night light, which can be troublesome at night.

Freestyle is a streamlined and upgraded version of In style. It also uses a dual-rhythm pumping mode. Although the suction is not as powerful as in style, the pumping speed is slower, but it is very portable. Its main unit is very compact, only the size of a palm, only 370 grams, and is also equipped with rechargeable batteries, portable bags, ice packs, etc., which is very convenient for mothers who often have to carry milk out.



There is an electronic display on the main unit, which can display different degrees of suction and pumping time, which is convenient for mothers to adjust to the most comfortable suction and calculate the pumping time, and adjust the negative pressure and frequency of pumping with one button. At the same time, it is equipped with a backlight, which is very convenient for feeding at night.

In addition, the freestyle does not need to hold your hand when expressing, and the breast pump can also be hung on the belt it comes with, so you can put it there and let it pump on its own. So the mother can completely free her hands, read books, read magazines, watch TV, and move around while pumping. However, Freestyle is more than 100 knives more expensive than in Style. If mothers do not have a strong need to go out and carry milk, they can consider it carefully.

Sonata is Medela's first smart breast pump and has been certified by the US FDA. It can be connected to the Meile Feeding WeChat platform to access and track breastfeeding data in real time, formulate scientific feeding plans for mothers and babies, as well as one-key pause, one-key mute and air leak reminders, and Bluetooth functions. It can be said that Sonata has added elements of intelligent science to the upgrade of in Style functions, so the price is not cheap.

Sonata has strong suction and has two pumping modes, comfort mode and power saving mode. It is very quiet at work, only 31.9 decibels, which will not affect the baby's sleep, and can bring a comfortable experience to mothers.

The disadvantage of Sonata is that the weight is relatively heavy, and the host plus other accessories also exceed 1.5kg, so if it is carried out, it will be a little burdensome.

2. Spectra's best-selling electric breast pump

Spectra is a brand from South Korea and was established in 1999. Its breastfeeding products are developed and manufactured by UZINMEDICARE in South Korea, and have obtained KGMP, ISO9001, ISO13485, CE, FDA and other international certifications and 2 patents. At present, Spectra is sold in 25 countries and regions around the world, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, China, and South Korea. Spectra Baby USA S1 and S2 are called "medical grade" breast pumps, and many mothers like to use them. Let's introduce the difference between the two series S1 and S2.

The S1 is a blue version. It is an efficient, quiet, hygienic, comfortable and relatively portable breast pump, but the price is relatively high. It simulates the sucking of a baby, and the suction is so powerful that it is called "medical grade", even more powerful than the Medela in style. Good anti-reflux effect, clean and hygienic.



It has two pumping modes, direct pumping mode and massage mode, which can stimulate the milk array very well.

The pumping mode, intensity and time will be displayed on the display, and mothers can adjust it according to their own feelings. The pumping efficiency is high, and there is basically no discomfort. It is also very quiet when working, with an average decibel of 42.5, and has a night light, so even if it is pumped at night, it will not affect the sleep of the baby and family. Its battery is rechargeable, no need to buy additional batteries.

Its disadvantage is that its weight and volume are relatively large, about 1.5kg, and the host is very large, so it is not very convenient to carry it out. And Spectra has very few accessories, there is no special carrying bag, cold storage bag, etc., mothers need to prepare by themselves.

The difference between S2 and S1 in function is not big. In other aspects, it is more streamlined, and the price is cheaper, even a little cheaper than Medela in style. It can be said that it is a very cost-effective one. If the mother mainly considers portability and budget, she can consider the S2 which is more cost-effective and more affordable.



But it should be noted that the S2 does not have a rechargeable battery, and mothers have to buy additional batteries by themselves, but this also makes it lighter than the S1, weighing less than 1kg. In addition, the night light of the S2 is slightly different from that of the S1. The night light will be turned off when the S1 is turned off, and the night light will not be turned off when the S2 is turned off.

On Meiya, Medela's three breast pumps and Spectra's two breast pumps are very popular styles. Many mothers may be tangled in these models. Here we also provide mothers with some choices for comparison. Tips, it is suggested that when you choose, you mainly consider the price, suction, comfort, and portability. As for whether there is a night light, free hands, etc., these are not hard requirements, it mainly depends on personal preferences.

Let's compare these five breast pumps in detail:

1. Price: From the price point of view, Spectra S1> Freestyle> Sonata> in Style> Spectra S2, mothers with sufficient budget can choose the first three, and those with insufficient budget can consider the latter two;

2. Suction power: From the evaluations of Meiya and online mothers, the suction power of Spectra S1, S2, in Style and Sonata should be comparable, while Freestyle is relatively weaker, and some mothers still cannot suck milk; There are two types of breast pumping modes, the strength can be adjusted, and the adjustment of Spectra S1 and S2 is more flexible;

3. Comfort: Each mother’s situation is different in terms of comfort, and their feelings about the same product will also be different. Every product has good and bad experiences. Sonata can adjust it intelligently, and the evaluation of good experience is relatively more;

4. Portability: The weights of these models are Sonata > in Style > Freestyle > Spectra S1 > Spectra S2 in descending order. Although the Freestyle main unit is the lightest, only 370g, it is also heavier with other accessories such as batteries and feeding bottles. 

5. Other functions: in Style and Sonata do not have night lights, while Freestyle, Spectra S1, and S2 have night lights; only Freestyle can liberate your hands, and other hands-free ones need to buy a matching nursing bra.

Finally, to sum up, if the mother only uses it at home and does not take it out, the most cost-effective is Spectra S2, followed by Medela in Style; if you want a smarter and more advanced experience, you can try Medela Sonata; if you need to go out, Especially for working nursing mothers, if the budget is sufficient, it is recommended to choose Freestyle or Spectra S1. If the budget is not so sufficient, you can consider the slightly heavier in Style.

In addition, I would like to remind mothers in the United States that the price of electric breast pumps is not cheap, but many insurances in the United States can cover the cost of breast pumps, and some even offer free delivery, so mothers can contact the insurance company to ask before buying Look, ask your insurance to see if you can cover the cost of a breast pump, as well as the range and price range that can be covered.

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