Medela vs Spectra

Spoiler: I’m pro Spectra. But both are very nice.

I was fortunate enough to be on both my parents’ insurances when Dakota was born so each one supplied me with a breast pump. So I have the Spectra Baby USA S2 Double/Single Breast Pump, 3.3 Pound and the Medela Pump in Style Advanced Breast Pump with On the Go Tote . In th hospital I was in they recommended the Spectra because they said its closer to hospital grade. Both work great and get the job done but here are the things I’ve found with each:

Noise- I find the Spectra a lot quieter generally (obviously not a huge factor)
Traveling - my Spectra is my at home pump because it’s a bit bigger and not as convenient as the Medela that I can just stick in a small bag and take to work or wherever. That’s prolly my favorite part of the Medela.
Parts - so as far as the parts, they both have the same basic set up, however, the Spectra parts are SO MUCH easier to take apart and clean. On of the biggest complaints I have about the Medela is that the hoses get moisture in them pretty quick. How? No clue. Potentially just my user error but I was told if they get moisture in them to replace them so I’ve gone through 3 sets already.
Pricing - obviously both pumps themselves were free but as far as replacing parts the Medela is a bit more convenient because Wal Mart carries their parts where as Spectra you have to order them from Amazon or online. From pretty quick research, the Medela parts seem to be cheaper if you’re buying a whole set. I have had to replace my Spectra parts because Diesel decided to eat them or play with them or hide them🙄
Extras - my favorite thing about the Spectra is that it has basically a stop watch on it that keeps track of how long you’ve been pumping on a little digital screen while the Medela doesn’t have a screen so I have to use my phone to time myself. Also, the Spectra has a convenient light built in which is kinda cool.

So there you have it, my little review of Spectra 2 vs Medela In Style. I’d say both are awesome and get the job done but I definitely prefer the Spectra.