Bionet P1 vs Q50 vs Q70: Which ECG Machine to Choose
Pick the Bionet Cardio P1 if you want a PC-based ECG that runs on a Windows computer you already have. Pick the Q50 if you want a standalone machine with its own touchscreen and printer. Pick the Q70 if you want a standalone machine like the Q50, but with a bigger screen and a built-in keyboard.
DocStock sells three 12-lead resting Bionet ECG machines: the Cardio P1, the Q50, and the Q70. They share most of their features. What differs is the hardware around them, and that is what decides which one suits your clinic.
In this article:
- What the three machines have in common
- Bionet P1 vs Q50 vs Q70 at a glance
- Which Bionet ECG machine is best for a small clinic?
- What is the difference between the Bionet Q50 and Q70?
- Does the Bionet Cardio P1 need a computer?
- Can Bionet ECG machines connect to patient records?
What the three machines have in common?
All three are 12-lead resting ECG machines with interpretation. Each lists Bionet’s ST Map display, live arrhythmia detection, an Auto ECG button, up to 30 minutes of recording, and PDF export. The Q50 and Q70 use the Glasgow interpretation algorithm. The P1 lists diagnostic interpretation with 120 diagnoses.
Bionet P1 vs Q50 vs Q70 at a glance
| Feature | Bionet Cardio P1 | Bionet Q50 | Bionet Q70 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | PC-based, runs on a Windows 10 or 11 PC | Standalone | Standalone |
| Screen | Your PC’s screen | 8 inch colour touchscreen | 10.1 inch colour touchscreen |
| Keyboard | Your PC’s keyboard | On-screen keypad, no built-in keyboard | Built-in alphanumeric keyboard |
| Reports | PDF export | Built-in A4 printer and PDF export to USB | Built-in A4 printer and PDF export to USB |
| Storage | On your PC | Memory for up to 500 tests | Memory for up to 500 tests |
| Portability | Depends on your PC, optional mobile cart | Carry handle, battery for up to 10 hours, optional mobile cart | Carry handle, battery for up to 10 hours, optional mobile cart |
| Records connection | PDF export, optional ThinkSmart Health link (subscription required) | LAN, WiFi and DICOM capability, PDF export to USB | LAN, WiFi and DICOM capability, PDF export to USB |
| Optional extras | Mobile cart | Spirometry module, bar-code scanner, mobile cart | Spirometry module, bar-code scanner, mobile cart |
Which Bionet ECG machine is best for a small clinic?
It comes down to how you work. If your clinic already has a Windows computer where the ECG will be done, the P1 means you don’t buy a second screen and printer. If you want a machine you can carry between rooms and print an A4 report from on the spot, the Q50 does that. If staff will type patient details straight into the machine, the Q70’s built-in keyboard is the difference that matters.
What is the difference between the Bionet Q50 and Q70?
The screen and the keyboard. The Q70 has a built-in physical keyboard and the Q50 doesn’t. On the Q50 you enter patient details on the touchscreen. The Q70 also has the larger 10.1 inch screen against the Q50’s 8 inch.
Does the Bionet Cardio P1 need a computer?
Yes. It needs a PC running Windows 10 or 11 with two available USB ports, and it includes CardioSync software for Windows. The ECG is acquired, viewed, and reported on that computer. You can read more about the software in our Cardio P1 announcement.
Can Bionet ECG machines connect to patient records?
The P1 exports reports to PDF so you can import them into your records manually. It also lists an optional direct connection to patient medical records through ThinkSmart Health, which needs a subscription. The Q50 and Q70 list LAN, WiFi, and DICOM capability, and export PDF reports to USB. If you use a particular practice management system, check compatibility with us before you buy.
Not sure which one suits your setup?
Browse the Bionet range or see all ECG machines, or get in touch with the DocStock team and we’ll help you choose.
