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Institutional clinical feedback
“We were particularly impressed by the quality of the linear probe. Both instructors and participants noted its excellent image clarity and ease of use.”
Tri-scan Max combines Linear, Convex, and Phased Array scanning in one wireless handheld, with the core clinical app and essential scanning tools included.
Core app and included tools stay available without an annual renewal.
Review institutional purchase records, clinician feedback from real-world use, and verified customer experiences before deciding whether Tri-scan Max is right for your workflow.
Organization names reflect customer purchase records and do not imply endorsement, sponsorship, or formal partnership.
“We were particularly impressed by the quality of the linear probe. Both instructors and participants noted its excellent image clarity and ease of use.”
Short excerpts and summaries are used for readability. Complete reviews remain available on the original third-party platforms.
DRSONO Tri-scan Max starts $300 lower. Over five years, the estimated difference grows to $1,800 when Butterfly Advanced software is included.
“I had a Butterfly for years and got tired of having to pay for connectivity and having it ‘go down’ because it could not connect to the internet.”
“This is a VERY impressive piece of equipment. I have had it for almost a week now and it has performed flawlessly. Excellent image quality and connects wirelessly to my iPhone or my iPad.”
Butterfly iQ3 offers a deeper software and organizational platform. Tri-scan Max offers a more direct way to own and use whole-body POCUS without a required annual software plan.
You need to standardize and manage POCUS across multiple clinicians, departments or locations.
If you do not need centralized program management, a simpler local workflow means less software overhead and fewer services to keep paying for.
Butterfly is the stronger choice for building and managing a larger POCUS program. Tri-scan Max is the more direct fit for an individual clinician, mobile provider or small practice.
Software capabilities and services remain connected to the selected Butterfly membership or fixed-term software offering.
If your greater concern is recurring software cost or losing access to functions you already use, the simpler ownership model may matter more than the longer standard warranty.
Choose Butterfly when longer standard protection and published ruggedness validation justify the added commitment. Choose Tri-scan Max when predictable ownership matters more.
A predictable plug-in connection matters more than unrestricted movement between the probe and viewing screen.
Initial setup requires selecting the scanner’s Wi-Fi network and enabling the necessary device permissions. Once connected, the probe remains physically untethered during the exam.
Butterfly removes wireless setup. Tri-scan Max removes the physical cable and adds the flexibility of supported Windows displays.
These tools will be used routinely or will support a broader organizational workflow. Availability varies by plan, software version and region.
If your daily workflow is primarily to scan, measure, guide and save, you are not paying annually for a larger ecosystem that may go unused.
Butterfly offers the deeper software platform. Tri-scan Max delivers broad core POCUS capability without making that platform the product.
Watch real clinical scans demonstrate image acquisition, measurements, anatomical visualization, and focused examinations across multiple applications.
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The clinician centers a superficial breast mass, freezes the image, and places on-screen distance calipers to document an approximate 19 × 15 mm measurement.
High-frequency near-field detail works together with the app’s freeze and distance-measurement tools, allowing the clinician to acquire, evaluate, and document the finding in one handheld workflow.
Clinical videos are for educational demonstration and should be interpreted by appropriately trained medical professionals.
Regulatory clearance, electrical safety and quality management behind every scan.
Regulatory documentation available upon request.
Explore five included imaging modes through real tablet and phone recordings.
Available controls and measurements may vary by probe, preset, imaging mode and software version.
These are real-world images of clinicians using Tri-scan Max in patient care, bedside scanning, and hands-on training.
BEFORE YOU CHOOSE AN ECOSYSTEM
Butterfly’s ecosystem can be valuable when AI guidance and enterprise workflows are essential. But if your real need is to scan, measure, guide and save, Tri-scan Max keeps the complete core experience in the scanner you own.
SOFTWARE ACCESS
Tri-scan Max includes B, M, Color, PDI and PW without a required software renewal.
BEDSIDE FREEDOM
Built-in Wi-Fi leaves the cable behind and connects across compatible iOS, Android and Windows devices.
REAL-WORLD VALUE
If they are not central to your daily workflow, buy the scanning capability—not the overhead.
TRI-SCAN MAX
$3,599 one-time purchaseIncludes B, M, Color Doppler, PDI, PW and core measurement tools without a required software renewal. It supports compatible iOS, Android and Windows devices through built-in Wi-Fi.
BUTTERFLY iQ3
$3,899 hardware plus a membership choiceCurrent U.S. individual pricing lists Core at $299 per year and Advanced at $420 per year. Advanced is also offered as a $1,500 one-time payment with software access guaranteed for five years.
Comparison reflects publicly available U.S. individual pricing and product information reviewed July 22, 2026. Pricing and features may change or vary by market. Review the official Butterfly pricing page, iQ3 specifications and Tri-scan Max product page for current details. DRSONO is not affiliated with Butterfly Network.
Two physical scanning ends combine Linear, Convex, and Phased Array capability in one wireless handheld.
Superficial detail, vascular imaging, small parts, MSK, nerves, and guided procedures.
Broad deep-tissue coverage plus focused cardiac and intercostal imaging.
Long-press the probe button for about three seconds to switch the active scanning end - without pairing another probe or changing devices.
Tri-scan Max includes the app and the core clinical tools needed to move from a live image to a saved result.
View anatomy in real time and adjust the image without leaving the examination.
Freeze the frame and place calipers directly on the anatomy you are viewing.
Save the image or clip, then return to live scanning in the same session.
Straight answers about ongoing costs, compatibility, delivery, clinical capabilities, support, and how Tri-scan Max compares with Butterfly.
No vague software terms, unexpected access fees, or required cloud membership after purchase.
No. Your Tri-scan Max purchase includes access to the supported core scanning app and its included functions.
There is no mandatory monthly or annual membership, activation fee, or fixed software-access term required to continue live scanning, measuring, reviewing cine loops, and saving files locally.
Routine updates to the supported core scanning app are provided without a separate update charge or software subscription.
Because iOS, Android, and Windows platforms continue to evolve, we recommend confirming compatibility before changing devices or installing a major operating-system update.
No required activation fee, paid cloud plan, annual software license, or per-scan charge applies to the included core workflow.
Optional accessories, extended warranty coverage, expedited shipping, taxes, and applicable import charges are separate and are shown during ordering or on your quotation.
No active internet connection is required for routine scanning. Tri-scan Max creates its own wireless network and communicates directly with the connected phone, tablet, or Windows computer.
Your display device may show a “No Internet” notification while connected. This is expected because the wireless connection is transmitting ultrasound imaging rather than providing internet access.
Supported screens, included imaging tools, file handling, and intended clinical applications.
Tri-scan Max supports selected iPhone and iPad models, Android 12 or later on compatible non-Samsung devices, and Windows 10/11 computers.
Samsung Android devices are currently not supported. Compatibility can also vary by exact device model and operating-system version, so we recommend confirming your device before ordering.
Confirm your device compatibilityYes. The included app provides B Mode, B/M Mode, Color Doppler, Power Doppler/PDI, and Pulsed Wave Doppler/PW without requiring a separate software upgrade.
Included tools cover general distance, area, trace, and angle measurements; obstetric biometry with gestational age and estimated delivery date calculations; PW Doppler velocity and hemodynamic measurements; and needle guidance and enhancement tools.
Available controls and measurements vary according to the selected probe type, imaging mode, and preset.
Yes. Images and recorded video clips can be saved locally on the connected viewing device without purchasing a cloud membership.
The supported workflow also provides static DICOM image export. Cine loops are saved locally as video files rather than exported as DICOM cine studies.
Customers requiring a specific PACS, EMR, worklist, or institution-level integration should confirm that workflow before ordering.
Tri-scan Max combines convex, linear, and phased-array scanning capabilities in one handheld device.
The convex array supports deeper abdominal, obstetric, gynecological, kidney, and urological imaging. The linear array supports vessels, thyroid, breast, nerves, musculoskeletal anatomy, and other superficial structures. The phased array supports cardiac, lung, and intercostal imaging through a smaller acoustic window.
Suitability still depends on the anatomy, scanning depth, clinical objective, and the user’s professional training. Tri-scan Max is intended for trained healthcare professionals or users operating under appropriate professional supervision.
Ask about your intended useFrom order confirmation and delivery to setup, evaluation, warranty protection, and ongoing product support.
After your order is placed, you will receive an email confirmation with your order details. Most orders are prepared for shipment within 1–2 business days, and tracking information is emailed once the package has been dispatched.
U.S. orders typically arrive approximately 3–5 business days after shipment. International delivery times vary by destination, shipping method, and customs requirements.
Once the scanner arrives, follow the included quick-start instructions to charge the device, install the appropriate app, and connect directly to the scanner’s Wi-Fi network. The DRSONO support team can assist if you encounter a setup or connectivity issue.
DRSONO provides a quick-start guide, full user manual, practical video resources, and product support covering app installation, wireless connection, imaging controls, measurements, saved files, and troubleshooting.
Product support explains how to operate the scanner and its software. It does not replace accredited ultrasound education, procedural training, clinical supervision, or medical judgment.
View training resourcesThe 14-day evaluation period begins on the delivery date and gives you time to assess the scanner with your compatible display device, intended application, and working environment.
Returns require prior authorization and must meet the applicable timing, product-condition, accessory, packaging, and shipping requirements. For returns not related to a confirmed product defect, return shipping is the customer’s responsibility.
We recommend contacting support promptly if you encounter a setup, image-quality, or compatibility issue so the team can help before the evaluation period ends.
Every new Tri-scan Max includes a one-year standard warranty. Optional extended warranty coverage can be selected separately during purchase.
Warranty eligibility depends on the nature of the issue and the applicable warranty terms. The support team may request troubleshooting information, images, or videos before arranging service.
Both systems support portable whole-body ultrasound, but their connectivity, software, storage, and ownership models are different.
This comparison focuses on practical workflow differences. Butterfly features and software terms may vary by product, selected plan, organization, and region.Tri-scan Max prioritizes a wireless probe-to-screen connection, local file saving, support for compatible iOS, Android, and Windows devices, and access to its included core scanning app without a required recurring software fee.
Butterfly uses a cabled probe-to-display connection and is built around the Butterfly app and connected software ecosystem. Available cloud, collaboration, and organization-level capabilities depend on the selected Butterfly product and software offering.
The two systems are not identical replacements. The more appropriate choice depends on the connectivity, storage, software, IT, and organizational workflow you require.
Tri-scan Max includes its supported core scanning app without a mandatory monthly or annual membership. There is also no fixed five-year software-access term required to continue using the included core functions.
Butterfly currently provides different software options, including annual membership tiers and an upfront Advanced software-access option with a stated five-year term. Available pricing and included services depend on the selected offering and may change over time.
When comparing cost, consider both the initial hardware purchase and any software access, cloud, collaboration, or organization-level services your workflow requires.
Tri-scan Max connects wirelessly to the viewing device through the scanner’s own Wi-Fi network. This keeps the probe physically untethered during an exam and does not require an active internet connection for routine scanning.
It supports selected iPhones and iPads, compatible non-Samsung Android 12 or later devices, and Windows 10/11 computers. Samsung Android devices are currently not supported.
Butterfly scanners use a physical cable between the probe and the supported viewing device. Exact device support depends on the Butterfly scanner generation and current compatibility requirements.
Wireless scanning, no required recurring fee for the core app, iOS, compatible Android, and Windows flexibility, local saving, and a straightforward individual or small-team workflow.
Butterfly-specific cloud services, connected organization-level workflows, or capabilities associated with a particular Butterfly software offering.
Your final decision should reflect your clinical application, display devices, IT requirements, storage policies, integration needs, and expected total cost of ownership.
Evaluate the scanner with your own compatible device and real clinical workflow, with standard warranty protection included after purchase.
Core scanning app included. No required annual core software fee.
Assess how Tri-scan Max fits your compatible device and workflow.
Standard product protection is included with every new scanner.
Continue using the included core scanning workflow after purchase.
