Stethoscope reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 512 Reddit reviews across 45 subreddits and 100 posts to rank the best Stethoscope brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/nursing, r/NewToEMS, r/Paramedics, r/respiratorytherapy, r/physicianassistant. Top-rated brands include Littmann (4.4/5), 3M Littmann (4.5/5), Eko (4.5/5).
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Reviews512
Subreddits45
Posts100
Brands52
Products59
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#1
Littmann
4.4
(175)
"Littman, worth it din naman po."
"Just get Littmann, doc."
"I got my first littman 7 years ago. And i still use it up to now."
"Invest ka na sa Littmann, sobrang worth it."
"Just buy the littman!!!"
"Just buy littman. i had mine since first year medschool."
"Littman, will last many years."
"I have heard the difference between a littman and a cheap steth side by side."
"Get the Littman. They can last you from first year to fellowship single purchase."
"If you're eventually going to buy Littmann, might as well buy now."
#2
3M Littmann
4.5
(94)
"I’m going to start saving and invest in a littman. appreciate everyone’s advice!!"
"I get all my nursing stuff from Medshop including my Littmann - they are the best!"
"Littmann is always the way to go they are slightly more expensive but you won't need to replace it anytime soon!"
"I got the littmans core it is noise cancelling and amplifies the sound it’s expensive like 600 bucks but amazing"
"I got a Littman Classic III from MedShop who do free optional engraving, so I got my name on the bell."
"Highly recommend investing in a Littmann when you can bc it’s so durable. I bought an engraved Classic 3 in 2018 and to this day I still use it, and there’s literally no wear and tear."
"Spend the Littmann money, or ask someone to buy it for you as a new grad gift. The classic 3 is perfect. I use mine every single day.The sound is crystal clear."
"Littman are pretty good. I have several classmates that have started with MDF stethoscopes switch to Littman because of the ability to hear better out of them."
"I have always owned Littmann and recently purchased a titanium one! I love it and have no complaints!"
"Just got Littmann III for $60"
#3
Eko
4.5
(44)
"I have a Ekos and it’s worth every penny"
"Eko Core 500: Blood expensive. Best colours are sold throu"
"I've had the core for 2 years and just purchased a 500 to replace it."
"Five years later she still uses it daily for the amplification and noise cancellation."
"It's the best investment I've made."
"Eko Core hands down."
"Another vote for the Eko. Shit’s magic."
"You can use your HSA money to buy a eko attachment."
"I love my Eko."
"Eko of any variety."
#4
MDF
4.2
(42)
"Easily outperforms the Littman cardiology IV that I lost."
"Their business model is, “make every component better than Littmann then sell it for less”."
"As others have said, the MDF ones are awesome. They’re inexpensive and you can hear WELL with them."
"Fantastic for what I need it for on the ambulance and it won’t break the bank."
"I have my MDF for 5 years now and it works perfectly."
"I got a MDF after my Littman broke and I can’t believe how much better it is at such a lower price."
"Everyone praises the Littman ... until I compared it to the MDF and I noticed a way better sound on the MDF then the littman."
"I use the $25 MDF from Amazon and it literally is as loud and clear as my littman cardiology 3 but 10x lighter around my neck"
"Mdf. Best scopes for the money, better warranty than littman, and generally a better stethoscope overall in my experience"
"MDF ProCardial. Awesome sound, good price point"
#5
Littmann Classic III
4.6
(25)
"Littmann classic 3 is what most new grads get and is a great option."
"Gonna go with the 3, seems to be consensus and should serve my needs nicely."
"My husband got me a litman classic III when I got into fellowship w my name engraved on it and I still use it."
"Is the gold standard as far as I'm concerned."
"I like my littmann classic 3."
"Classic III is the go-to for a reason."
"I have the Littman Classic III and it's great."
"I love my Littmann Classic III."
"Theres a reason it's so popular."
"Go with a lit 3."
#6
Littmann Cardiology IV
4.7
(23)
"The Littman Cardiology IV is the most popular among PA students and medical professionals."
"Littmann is still the gold standard."
"Littman Cardiology IV"
"Having a nice stethoscope is super important."
"Many schools will require this."
"BPT: cardio4 or master cardio."
"Littman Cardiology IV & Master Cardiology series are still top of the line."
"TLDR: Cardiology III was the gold standard for decades."
"The first stethoscope i owned where I could hear anything was the Cardiology IV."
"Cardiology IV is definitely worth it."
#7
Baxtel
3.9
(12)
"Baxtel ✨"
"Baxtel may parang deluxe sila na malakas din naman if not littmann."
"Baxtel supremacy if ayaw pa talaga bumili Littmann ngayon"
"Goods na ang Baxtel may kasama na sphyg, ingat lang sa mga fake na baxtel if sa Bambang ka bibili."
"Go for Baxtel stet and sphyg na yun nasa 1k plus lang"
"Baxtel! if pang matagalan and may laban sya sa littmann"
"Stethoscope and sphygmo - baxtel"
"Baxtel- stethoscope and sphygmomanometer"
"Baxtel or mdf! i have both and malakas naman sila."
"Baxtel."
#8
Littmann Master Cardiology
5.0
(6)
"I like my master cardiology one."
"I got my single sided master cardiology for $120."
"I absolutely love it and it works tremendously well for my needs."
"I love my master cardiology."
"Personally, I have always used Littman stethoscopes."
"I'd recommend the Master Cardiology. Great sound quality."
#9
ADC
4.0
(7)
"Second-hand ADC is my go to."
"ADC makes exact copies of litmans for a fraction of the price."
"I like ADC brand as an alternative Litman. Work well and much less expensive."
"Adscope was pretty inexpensive and works well."
"My ADC was great before I switched to the EKO."
"ADC's quality, had one during medic school and internship and they are a solid (cheaper) alternative to big Littman"
"ADC and littman cardiology have served me well all these years. And are affordable"
#10
Thinklabs
4.5
(6)
"ThinkLabs is loudest."
"Thinklabs is awesome! I’m a nurse and I use it on babies it’s great."
"I had a friend in school who has implants and used the thinklab stethoscope because she could just plug in any headphones."
"The thinklabs one is one that uses earphones and amplifies the sound very very loudly."
"Thinklabs or Eko- check out AMPHL.org , they have a comparison chart of stethoscopes"
"I have a thinklabs one due to wearing hearing aids."
#11
Littmann Core
4.8
(5)
"I gifted the Littmann Core and received one for Christmas."
"Highly recommended."
"The Littman CORE stethoscopes are amazing! A little more expensive but they are absolutely worth it."
"The Littman CORE is so freaking cool."
"I get them to try out the Littmann CORE because it is less expensive."
#12
Littmann Classic
4.0
(5)
"Used the classic as a student and had no issues."
"Littman classic. Damn good."
"Get a Littman Classic."
"Littman Classic is my go to recommendation."
"I have littman classic from my EMS days and cardiology from PA school."
#13
Littmann Cardiology III
5.0
(4)
"In my opinion, the best all around is the Littmann Cardiology 3 or 4."
"I’ve used the classic and littman cardiology 3 and 4. The cardiology is significantly better."
"I'm a little deaf and sounds come in very clearly. Totally recommend it."
#14
Ultrascope
4.0
(4)
"I recommend Ultrascope."
"I like my ultrascope because it’s way lighter than the Littman and the heavy Littman makes my neck hurt."
"I like my Ultrascope. The sound is good. Company was responsive and helpful."
"I have an Ultrascope and I love it!"
#15
Microtone
3.8
(4)
"Microtone has worked fine for me during MBBS"
"Microtone,used it throughout my MBBS."
"Microtone"
"Microtone stethoscope."
#16
Littmann Cardiology
4.7
(3)
"I’m a huge fan of the littman cardiology ones."
"I love my Littman cardiology."
"I use a Littman cardiology."
#17
Electronic Stethoscope
4.0
(3)
"Anyone I know with hearing problems uses an electronic stethoscope."
"The new cheaper electronic stethoscopes are great if you don't mind some occasional feedback."
"Yea we have one that can connect directly to a hearing aid."
#18
Adscope
4.0
(3)
"Just as good as a Litmann and usually cheaper."
"Agree with the adscope as people stated."
"The higher end adscopes are pretty good for your money."
#19
Littmann Lightweight
4.0
(3)
"They're like $60 and do the job."
"I personally wouldn't go too much below a Littmann Lightweight."
"I think a classic is probably the best value overall."
#20
Eko 500
5.0
(2)
"Is amazing. I’m deaf on one side and it’s A game changer."
"Eko 500 is amazing!"
#21
Stethoscope
3.0
(3)
"Any recommendations for a Stethoscope that you can gift your loved one?"
"You can get him a cheap one from Walmart in the Health section."
"Mdf din steth ko, honestly wala naman technically difference haha."
#22
Primus
4.5
(2)
"Primus yung binili ko na stet and malakas yung tunog niya super"
"For steth maganda din yung harmony and primus na brand. life savior namin yan"
#23
Littmann Lightweight II S.E.
4.5
(2)
"3M Littmann Lightweight II S.E. Stethoscope."
"Littmann Lightweight II S.E. - usually around $60 - excellent sound quality."
#24
Dr Morepen
4.0
(2)
"Works so damn good."
"Dr Morepen."
#25
Harmony
4.0
(2)
"For steth maganda din yung harmony and primus na brand. life savior namin yan"
"I'm undecided between harmony and primus rn."
#26
Welch Allyn
4.0
(2)
"I have seen most residents and assistants in my college use WELCH ALLYN stethoscopes."
"Welch Allyn, MDF."
#27
Indosurgicals
4.0
(2)
"Indosurgicals"
"Indosurgicals"
#28
Littmann Classic II
4.0
(2)
"Classic II is great value and acoustics."
"I started with a Littman Classic II. It was great."
#29
3M Littmann CORE Digital Stethoscope
4.0
(2)
"You can get the 3M Littmann CORE Digital Stethoscope using an FSA/HSA."
"3M Littmann CORE Digital Stethoscope"
#30
Hicks Victor
5.0
(1)
"I have used this steth for over 6 years now, it is built pretty sturdily... acoustic performance is almost as good as Littmans classic III."
#31
Core
5.0
(1)
"Core is great, and if you ever need a hearing aid it can connect to it via your phone."
#32
MDF Stethoscope
4.0
(1)
"MDF is a good starter stethoscope and is not that expensive."
#33
LX Stethoscopes
4.0
(1)
"LX Stethoscopes. Something unique, easy to find later, customizable, works just as good as a Littman imo"
#34
EKO
4.0
(1)
"EKO Stethoscope."
#35
Disposable
4.0
(1)
"Best= free and you're forced to use them on 90% of patients these days anyways."
#36
EKO Core 500
4.0
(1)
"EKO core 500. Use it on flight."
#37
Prestige Medical
4.0
(1)
"I always used the Prestige Medical 122 Sprague, currently $20.50 on Amazon."
#38
MDF ProCardial
4.0
(1)
"It works a little better than the Eko."
#39
Cross Instruments
4.0
(1)
"I’d buy a cross instruments cardiology 4, which is a copycat of the Littmann."
#40
Acoustica
4.0
(1)
"These acoustica ones on Amazon are good enough for the ER."
#41
MDF ProCardial Cardiology Titanium
4.0
(1)
"I love my MDF ProCardial Cardiology Titanium."
#42
MDF Instruments
4.0
(1)
"MDF Instruments"
#43
Littmann Neonatal
4.0
(1)
"I like my neonatal, littman I believe."
#44
Thinklabs One Digital Stethoscope
4.0
(1)
"Personally I like the sound on this a little better."
#45
Amphl.org
4.0
(1)
"Amphl.org has a page comparing different stethoscopes."
#46
Sprague Rappaport
4.0
(1)
"Sprague Rappaport, pedes diaphragm and adult diaphragm: covers most of your patients."
#47
MTI France
4.0
(1)
"My MTI France deluxe stethoscope is still carrying me through clerkship."
#48
Litmann
4.0
(1)
"Lit card 4"
#49
ADC Adscope Lite 619
4.0
(1)
"I personally got this one."
#50
Paramed
4.0
(1)
"A $30 one.. its about practice not about the fancy scope or the prettiest scrubs. Paramed Stethoscope Classic Dual Head (22)."
#51
Welch-Allyn
4.0
(1)
"I use the Harvey DLX, using their peds head."
#52
Chad
3.0
(1)
"If you know what your doing you can make do with a red disposable stethoscope."
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