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Hitachi Airis II vs. Airis Elite: Open MRI Compared

Open MRI is still in high demand on the secondary market, and the Hitachi Airis II remains one of the most popular systems. How does it compare with the upgraded Airis Elite?

Iconic Radiology Services1 min read

Looking over the wide landscape of secondary-market MRIs, a couple of things become very clear: open MRI is still widely used and in high demand, and the Hitachi Airis II is still one of the most popular open MRIs of them all.

With a 0.3 Tesla permanent magnet and low annual maintenance costs, it's a reliable system that meets a variety of imaging needs.

Airis II vs. Airis Elite

When an Airis II is upgraded to an Airis Elite, the magnet stays the same but everything else changes — including the price. The Elites are newer and faster, and they're in high demand, so if you see one available, act quickly.

Price

Current typical pricing, including installation:

SystemAverage price incl. installation
Hitachi Airis II₹95,00,000
Hitachi Airis Elite₹1,20,00,000

Final pricing depends on the condition and configuration of the individual system. Contact us for current availability.

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Maintenance

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Are Preventative Maintenance Visits Required?

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