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Medela Sonata Smart Double Electric Breast Pump Lactation Support from 24 7 LC Connects to MyMedela Mobile Breastpump App Hospital Performance Quiet Touch Screen Display
Last Updated: July 4, 2019 (Refresh Now)
6.8
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Battery Life
21pump, pumping, charge, battery life, sessions
+76%
-24%
" ... The battery life is also less than ideal when compared to the Spectra pump, like that of an old flip phone to an iPhone. ... "
" ... I like that it runs cordless but the battery life isn’t great. ... "
" ... Being that it is battery operated you can easily bring it around the house, and care for the baby while pumping. ... "
" ... I pump 10-15 mins every time when I'm at work, and 20-30 mins when I'm at home, a battery charge lasts 4-5 pumps before the battery needs recharging. ... "
" ... This one is so much quieter and the rechargable battery in it is amazing to have. ... "
" ... I love that it works while plugged in or just on the battery. ... I am able to get 3-4 pumping sessions in on the battery. ... Even if you run out the battery, it is easy to continue while plugged in. ... "
" ... Charge lasts a long time. ... "
" ... The battery feature is a Must and allows you to continue to live while pumping - I would not even consider a pump without a battery. ... I have been using my current pump for 6 months and can still get 3 pumping sessions per charge. ... "
Product Reliability
14months, 2 months, stopped working, stopped, pumping
+21%
-79%
" ... Stopped working after I used 5 times. ... "
" ... Unfortunately I have only had it working for 2 months and the CALL error message came up telling me it’s not in working condition anymore. ... "
" ... Had to do a hard reset a week after I got the second one. ... "
" ... I also contacted the company about this, as I thought it was a defective device. ... "
" ... The only negative I have is that I get thrown a random "CALL" error once in a while but it goes away after I turn it off and on. ... "
" ... MY product is faulty! ... I do not want a refund as I will be paying a higher price and I should not be penalised for a faulty product. ... "
" ... I purchase two of these pumps in August 2017 and pumped exclusively with them for 3 months. ... Neither will work unless the pump is plugged in. ... It did not matter that I said I only used it for three months and the fact that I had two of the same type of pump fail in the same manner. ... "
" ... I was told no claims are made about how long the pump is guaranteed to work, even though it broke after only 2 WEEKS!!!! ... "
Ease of Use
13pump, easy, user, single, setting
+77%
-23%
" ... So many different settings, easy to use, and works better than the symphony in my opinion. ... "
" ... The pump is also very user friendly and easy to increase or decrease pumping pressure, as well as change the rhythm. ... "
" ... The instructions were clear and it is easy to put together. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... Definitely recommend if you're looking for an awesome and easy to use double pump! ... "
" ... I often pump on one side while feeding and find it immensely easier than the Pisa. ... "
" ... So efficient and painless. ... Easy to use and SO nice. ... "
" ... Easy to assemble and very easy to wash. ... "
Cleaning
13pisa, easy to clean, clean, sonata, pump
+85%
-15%
" ... 1) cleaning the parts is a million times better. ... They go in the dishwasher without getting lost and are so much easier to handle. ... "
" ... Pump parts are also easier to clean. ... "
" ... It is easy to assemble and clean and you can but additional spare parts on Amazon. ... "
" ... It does seem like there are more parts to clean on a daily than the others but less parts to replace in the long run. ... "
" ... The pump is quiet, easy to use, easy to clean and easy to pack up for on the go use. ... "
" ... It’s easy to use and keep clean and quieter than I was expecting. ... "
" ... The parts are also so easy to clean and are not as finicky as the freestyle parts. ... "
" ... The flanges are a little different but easier to clean in my opinion. ... "
Build Quality
10pump, pisa, tubing, pieces, difficult
+60%
-40%
" ... - sturdy/reliability - I take cabs and trains to work, people run into me, my son plays with the pump and knocks it to the floor a few times, the pump is durable and unaffected in the least bit ... "
" ... But it is also much more portable than the Symphony, has really durable parts that seem like they will last as long as the pump, and has even handier timer features. ... "
" ... The parts all feel much better than the PISA. ... "
" ... I love these parts. ... Parts are expensive ... "
" ... The initial jolt always feels very strong but isnt as stromg as the pisa. ... "
Sound Quality
9pump, super quiet, pumps, pumping, noise
+100%
" ... First of all, it is super quiet, so the middle of the night pumps and pumping at work are done without a loud soundtrack. ... "
" ... I mainly wanted one that was quiet. ... I watched videos over the different sounds that the different types of pumps make and decided to go with this pump. ... "
" ... Works better than the madela freestyle best thing about it is that it does make a sound while pumping . ... "
" ... Makes very less noise and is effective ... "
" ... The sonata is more quiet, but works just as well. ... "
" ... It is very quiet. ... "
" ... It's hospital grade and super quiet. ... "
Price
9money, worth every, penny, waste, pump
+67%
-33%
" ... Worth every penny. ... "
" ... Worth the money. ... "
" ... Worth every penny. ... "
" ... More expensive than other pumps, but seems to be well worth the money. ... "
" ... Totally worth the 400 (even though insurance covered it 100%) ... "
" ... So much better than the Freestyle, worth the extra money (more powerful and quieter than the Freestyle). ... "
Size
9pump, bag, weight, travel, pumping
+89%
-11%
" ... First time mom and I wanted a good pump that will be able to travel with me when necessary. ... This is pretty compact and love that I can charge it and or bring the plug. ... "
" ... It’s also great now that I’m back at work, it’s easy to travel with. ... "
" ... - size/weight - goes back to the portable issue. ... "
" ... Pump works well and really small and portable. ... "
" ... The size of the pump is great. ... "
" ... It has a lot going for it- quiet, portable, works very well overall. ... "
" ... I love how small and portable it is. ... The bag it comes with is simple and discreet. ... "
Charging
8plug, battery, plugged, pumps, pump
+75%
-25%
" ... I believe the most pumps I’ve gotten between charging is four, spaced out over a six or eight hour time span. ... "
" ... This is pretty compact and love that I can charge it and or bring the plug. ... "
" ... Charge lasts a long time. ... "
" ... I used the PIS previously and the ability to rely on a battery instead of plugging in every time is great. ... "
" ... Even if you run out the battery, it is easy to continue while plugged in. ... "
" ... Learning the charger at my desk and instead of having to plug one more thing in at the comfort room. ... "
Suction
6pump, pisa, stronger, sonata, parts
+83%
-17%
" ... I like that it has extra suction levels, and I’ve found that I usually don’t need to increase it past the number four setting, and it goes all the way up to ten. ... However, I would still recommend this pump because of suction power, quietness, and easy of portability. ... "
" ... The new design has fixed many of the membrane issues with earlier Medela models and allows it to get a much stronger suction. ... "
" ... When I use it in the US without the converter the suction is definitely stronger than when I use the step-down in Asia. ... And yet, the suction still beats the PISA (i'm using level 7 on Sonata vs 10 [max] on the PISA) ... "
" ... In either mode, the suction is very strong. ... "
" ... My breasts were sore from having to use the pump on maximum suction. ... "
Storage
6bottles, bag, pump, parts, pisa
+100%
" ... It is also very quiet and comes with a neat bag that I can take to work. ... "
" ... Comes with a nice bag, but if you need to go somewhere, it s difficult to get the whole pump, bottles, cooler and ice pack in there. ... "
" ... Parts do not fit any current adaptors (storage systems, feemies, tommee tippee bottle adaptors) ... I also make plenty of milk and have NO issues at all with production on this. ... "
" ... I was using the medela PISA daily after BFing since the birth of my baby to build up a freezer stash. ... "
" ... The bag it comes with is simple and discreet. ... "
Comfort
6gentler, freestyle, symphony, pump in style, pisa
+67%
-33%
" ... It has been completely pain free (I feel it is even gentler than my little one), very quiet and I get 3 to 4 ounces in under 5 minutes. ... "
" ... It is quiet, more comfortable than my Pump in Style ... "
" ... They’re way more comfortable. ... "
" ... The initial jolt always feels very strong but isnt as stromg as the pisa. ... "
Software Platform
5call error, sync, tracking, pumping, pump
+20%
-80%
" ... This morning I had a "CALL" error on the phone that required that I call Medela to be walked through a reset process. ... "
" ... Unfortunately I have only had it working for 2 months and the CALL error message came up telling me it’s not in working condition anymore. ... "
" ... The only negative I have is that I get thrown a random "CALL" error once in a while but it goes away after I turn it off and on. ... "
Apps
5sync, record, pump, tracking, pumping
+80%
-20%
" ... Love the app features so I can keep track of feedings and how much baby is eating all in one place. ... "
" ... I really enjoy the app, it's been a lifesaver especially for those late night pumpings where I tend to forget to record them. ... "
" ... - the app - allows you to record pump volumes, times etc ... "
" ... Has a good app for tracking pumping and nursing, I am just not tracking those things. ... "
Display Clarity
5screen, numbers, call, touch, sonata
-100%
" ... On the screen, the message says CALL. ... "
" ... used for a couple days and the touch screen is not working ... "
" ... The problem is the screen and numbers. ... "
" ... The digital display does not function properly. ... I was told that the poor display is typical for the Sonata. ... "
For Travel
4travel, battery, trips, rechargeable, pumps
+100%
" ... I’ve used this thing in an international flight (13 hours) and it was quiet enough to pump in my seat without anyone noticing and battery lasted 3 pumps. ... "
" ... It’s also great now that I’m back at work, it’s easy to travel with. ... "
" ... I take it with me on business trips and for day trips, I don't bother bringing the cables ... "
Capacity
4pumping, house, around the house
+75%
-25%
" ... Allows for discreet pumping (especially in meeting rooms as I don't have access to a pumping/bf facilities at work) ... "
" ... I have been using this pump when on the go and the Symphony hospital grade rental at home. ... "
For Kids
3year, pump, symphony, second child, pumped
+100%
" ... Fast forward a year later to when I had my second child. ... "
" ... I can totally use while the kids are asleep. ... "
" ... First one I've ever owned, got it as soon as we left the hospital with our son. ... "
Controls
3button, 2, turn, timer, rhythm
+100%
" ... This is easily fixed by plugging it in and holding down the power button to force it to turn off. ... "
" ... Goes fast at first for 2 min to encourage let down, or you can skip this by hitting a button. ... Can change strength with + - buttons. ... "
" ... 3) interface - love the timer, and ease of touching buttons. ... "
Volume
3super quiet, pumps, pumping, pump, night
+33%
-67%
" ... The Pisa is soooo Loud. ... "
Device Compatibility
3track, via bluetooth, sync, pump, phone
+67%
-33%
" ... It also connects to your smartphone via Bluetooth to an app, which I felt was really helpful in helping me track my baby’s feeds, diapers, and pump time/ammount pumped when my baby was a newborn. ... "
" ... And I like how the blue tooth app keeps track of everything as well. ... "
Ease of Cleaning
3pump, pisa, easy to clean, easy, easier to clean
+100%
" ... Pump parts are also easier to clean. ... "
Fit
3parts, tubing, suction, freestyle
+33%
-67%
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