Vetus M11 | Mindray
Independent machine review
Dr Camilla Edwards reviews the Vetus M11.
Read the full review, along with more about the expert behind this review below.
About Camilla...
The expert behind this independent review!
Dr Camilla Edwards, a peripatetic veterinary ultrasonographer in
Cambridge, founded FOVU First Opinion Veterinary Ultrasound in
2018 after earning her veterinary degree in 2006. Camilla's
veterinary ultrasound expertise is widely recognised through her
numerous lectures, ultrasound machine reviews, podcasts, online courses, and exclusive membership to help veterinary professionals master and confidently use ultrasound.
FOVU is a worldwide source of veterinary ultrasound expertise, with
a primary mission to educate, support, and empower veterinary
professionals in improving their ultrasound skills. FOVU’s goal is to
increase confidence in operating ultrasound machines and improve
scanning skills to diagnose patients effectively.
Mindray Vetus M11 Review
What the manufacturers say:
The Mindray M11 is a highly portable and robust veterinary ultrasound system, ideal for practices that require mobility without compromising image quality. Built on Mindray’s Premium Intelligent mQuadro+ platform, it delivers clear and consistent imaging. The Mindray M11 excels at cardiac applications as well as being capable of abdominal, musculoskeletal, and reproductive applications for small animals and equines. With its laptop-style design, long battery life, and lightweight construction, the M11 is perfectly suited for peripatetic vets, ambulatory equine practitioners, and point-of-care use. Despite its compact size, the system includes a range of smart tools and veterinary-specific features to support efficient and accurate diagnosis.
PRICE: £20-30K
Specifications
Standard Configurations
390mm W x 362mm D x 59mm H, 6.5kg
15.6'' High Resolution LED monitor with anti-glare
Durable, spill-resistant keyboard designed for field conditions
Smart tools such as Auto Measurements, iTouch, and Needle Visualisation
Up to 90 minutes battery life, ideal for mobile and off-site use
What do I think?
I recently had the opportunity to trial the Mindray Vetus M11, and came away genuinely impressed — particularly by its cardiac imaging capabilities. Priced at £20K + VAT with one probe, this is not a budget machine, but for what it delivers, especially on echo, it makes a compelling case.
Cardiac Focus
If cardiac imaging is central to your practice, this machine deserves serious consideration. Both the phased array and microconvex probes delivered strong cardiac views, and the colour flow mapping was excellent. This is a machine I would describe as more cardiac-focused than many of its portable competitors — and that is very much meant as a compliment.
Portability and Robustness
Both portability and robustness score 4/5 — solid marks that reflect a well-built machine you can move around with confidence, even if it isn't quite as featherlight as the very smallest laptop systems on the market.
Image Quality
User Interface and Controls
Overall Value
Summary
In summary, the Mindray Vetus M11 is an impressive, cardiac-forward portable ultrasound machine with excellent image quality across both its phased array and microconvex probes. If echo is important to your practice, this machine is well worth a demo.
Mindray Vetus M11 Overall Score
My scores
Ease of settings ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Image quality ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Value for money ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Robustness ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Portability ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Images from the Vetus M11
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