Eko CORE 500™ Digital Stethoscope — 40x Amplification, Active Noise Cancellation, 3-Lead ECG, FDA-Cleared AI with Eko+, Full-Color Display, Reimbursement Eligible — Silver, COR503-SLV

Worth every penny. Clear, specific sound for easy diagnosis. EKG trace very useful for rapid interpretation, saves record to your cell phone. Never going back to "normal" stethoscope. NOTE: buy a case to protect it. TIGA brand highly recommended.

I love my ECHO Core. So many ways to use it. I can get through 3 twelve hour shifts before I need to recharge the battery. The color is beautiful. I love the recording option and the feedback. It is a little heavy and takes some getting used to. Overall great too for teaching or for someone who has difficulty hearing with a regular stethoscope. Easily wipes clean. It comes with multiple ear pieces for a better fit. For the price, they should have thrown in the screen protector.

I am a medical student with graduate-level experience in signal processing. An early academic project of mine involved work on a portable ECG device, so I have a general understanding of the core ideas and challenges that come with designing such a device. I own a KardiaMobile portable 6L EKG device and a Littmann stethoscope with a tunable diaphragm which provide great points of comparison. My overall experience with this stethoscope is quite positive. I can see it being an useful learning tool as well, saving example EKG AND PCG recordings (simultaneously!!) of heart conditions as I observe them in the clinic. The EKG feature is easy to use, and finds a signal quite quickly (even faster than my KardiaMobile device). While it finds a signal super quick, it'd be nice to have some translation of the 3 plotted leads to the standard EKG leads found on a regular hospital system-- right now it requires some user interpretation. As far as the acoustics on this stethoscope go, it's handy to have the amplification, and I could see how it might help some clinicians with mild hearing loss. The noise-cancelling feature is also handy, reducing some of the artifactual noise you pick up with stethoscopes like the standard Littmann. HOWEVER, I find that turning the noise-cancelling can sometimes help pick up some of the higher-frequency sounds (the pulmonary setting also helps with this). Also, (nitpicking here) I've noticed the diaphragm paired with the Eko signal processing seems to be a bit different than I'm used to with the Littmann, especially on the cardio setting. Higher pressure on the Littmann emphasizes the higher frequency sounds, but on the Eko, it oddly seems to emphasize the lower frequency sounds. Also, sometimes the pressure optimal for clean EKG is not optimal for listening (in some cases). So it might require a little playing around and getting used to. Also, when using the stethoscope head paired with Bluetooth instead of the wired earpiece, there's a slight delay in the connection which is noticeable but at the end of the day is probably not a big deal, and could just be my earbuds. It is still pretty cool to be able to keep the head in my bag or pocket without the earpiece in case I see something interesting I want to record (and its fairly easy to tell on the app whether the acoustic/electric signal quality is good, even without listening). Overall, it's been both super educational and fun working with this stethoscope, and I look forward to using it more!

This review is the Eko 500 Core. It's an exceptional tool for medical professionals, offering advanced functionality and superior sound quality. Here’s a breakdown: Pros: Outstanding Sound Quality: Lungs: Clear, detailed sounds, allowing pinpoint precision. Heart: Deep, rich audio with med-to-low bass for valve and contraction clarity. Wideband Mode: Balanced sound similar to traditional stethoscopes. Professional Enhancement: Allows users to hear intricate details, creating an immersive experience (e.g., "inside the lungs" or "inside the heart"). Ideal for professionals who want to refine their diagnostic capabilities. Build and Features: Durable and high-quality build that feels substantial. Intuitive screen for ease of use. Bluetooth functionality for connecting to earbuds, which is especially helpful in noisy environments like for flight medics. Capability to use without earpieces, enhancing versatility. Recording and Playback: Ability to record sounds for later review or teaching purposes. Playback allows for comparisons or consultations, adding value for diagnostic accuracy. Cons: Price: The higher price point might deter some buyers, though the review clearly shows it's justified. Overall Impression: The Eko 500 Core is not just a stethoscope but a professional-grade investment. Its cutting-edge technology, exceptional sound quality, and versatile features make it a standout choice for those serious about elevating their practice. Despite the cost, the value it provides in enhancing diagnostic precision and convenience appears well worth it. If you're in the healthcare field or looking for a gift for a dedicated professional, this seems like an extraordinary option.

Love love love this stethoscope! I honestly cannot say enough good things about it. This is a heavy duty yet light weight wonder. As an actual stethoscope I have yet to find another that is comparable in sound quality - and the ability to change 'systems' (ie heart vs lungs) is incredible. There's definitely a difference that can be heard. The additional offerings as far as EKG functions as well as ability to connect to the app for recording digital vitals/EKG's makes this stethoscope one of a kind. It's certainly not cheap and having to pay for the app yearly at about $100 isn't ideal but until there's anything close to this available I'll keep buying and recommending. I do wish that a screen protector and bell protector were sent with the original purchase vs being a separate option to buy. I also was a little disappointed that it was $100 more to get the 'limited edition' color (purple) that I really wanted- I couldn't justify that extra expense no matter how pretty it was. Something for the company to consider - since they already have this amazing app- think about also adding/selling a pulse ox, BP cuff, thermometer that would integrate with the current app, even a possibile quick note/dictation area for each patient. While these items may not be used by a physician I can promise pretty much any nurse would find it invaluable. Signed- a RN

Truly appreciated this stethoscope when I figured out how to use it and how to manually turn it off. Battery lasts a long time. It is amazing with the tinnitus ringing in my ears constantly. It has been amazing to be able to hear murmurs and subtle sounds I couldn’t before due to the ringing. I realize everyone is different when it comes to tinnitus, but it’s been a game changer for me. Great quality and although expensive, I have been super happy with my purchase.

Great for listening to rhythms if you clean the head with alcohol every time you use it. I only use it in on one person but I have to clean it every time I use it or I can’t get an accurate reading. I love that I can record and send the audio to the physician too. The ability to hear it both through the headphones and the phone is a great feature too.

I wanted to love this, I really did. I've been in the ER, med surg, oncology, post op, and now critical care. I've got decent experience across specialties as a a nurse, and while I can certainly see where this would be a stellar product, especially for professionals who are hard of hearing, there were just too many downsides to justify the price. For one, the increased audio volume actually made it harder to identify the sounds you were trying to hear. There's this constant white noise the drowned out everything-I couldn't even identify normal inhalation and exhalation on myself while testing this product out. Switch back to my basic Littman? Easy. I also worry about the battery life. It felt like even touching it turned it back on, and once that battery is dead, it's unuseable and you'd be back to the hospital stock Fischer Price stethoscope. I also felt like the ekg feature, while also kind of fun to play with, isn't much benefit either. It might be able to point you in the right direction with very basic abnormal rhythms like afib, but in a hospital setting, afib isn’t going to get anyone very excited. That patient is probably on more accurate monitoring, the different views on a diagnostic 12-lead are more crucial in identifying the truly scary rhythms, you could likely hear and feel the irregularity with a basic stethoscope or the advanced technology of having fingertips on a radial pulse, and unless its afib rvr, you're unlikely to need rapid interventions. This may be helpful in a primary care setting, but not for your run of the mill hospital nurse. I never tested out the AI features because I couldn't justify the price on top of an already expensive piece of equipment, and I wish I could have tried that. I liked seeing my own lub dub on the screen, but that doesn't serve me any purpose, and the white noise was visible too. If there were any subtle adventitious sounds-a murmur or fine crackles, I feel like those would be hard to identify even with a visible tracing because they'd get drowned out, and it makes me curious if the AI features could see through that. I do think that healthcare is one of the few places where AI can be a tool for good, but I just don't know if we're fully there yet. I think if we continue developing this scope, and maybe release an upgrade in the future I'd consider trying again, but for now, for what I use this for, my Littman cardiology and classic will do me just fine.

Esta increíble la calidad, el sonido y lo del electrocardiograma. Creo hasta el momento es el mejor estetoscopio que existe.

Amazon delivered my parcel on time today. I received a refund from my earlier seller and bought this equipment straight from the manufacturer, EKO Health Inc, USA, excellent product. Amazon, EKO Health and IOM Postal Service receive my thanks and top marks!

Awesome stethoscope worth every rupees Sound quality was much better than the litmann digital stethoscope Strongly recommend to buy this

El producto viene con su empaque íntegro y bien protegido. Es increíble cómo mejora la auscultación cardíaca y registra telemetría de forma rápida y guarda una copia en el celular. He tenido algunos problemas para modificar el registro de los pacientes en la aplicación pero son cosas menores que seguramente repararan en actualizaciones.

Very good contact from the store Very Good product