Nomad Pro 2 vs Competitors
Aribex · Dental Equipment · $4,000 – $8,000
Typical pricing - Nomad Pro 2
Nomad Pro 2 - Key specifications
- 60 kVp max, 2.5 mA output - enough to grab bitewings and PAs without repeat exposures, which is what keeps patient dose reasonable and keeps your hygienists moving
- Handheld design at 1.5 lbs with dead-man switch - operators can position intraorally or extraorally, and the switch means zero accidental exposures if someone puts it down mid-procedure
- 0.4mm focal spot - sharper image than the older Nomad (0.5mm), cuts the difference between needing a retake and moving forward in one shot
- ~2,000–3,000 exposures before tube replacement at $1,200–$1,600 - this is your biggest consumable cost after purchase, so ask about hour history before committing
Nomad Pro 2 price overview
A unit with under 1,500 tube hours and a clean service log runs $7K–$8K; anything over 2,500 hours drops to $4K–$5.5K because you're buying tube replacement risk. If the seller can't show maintenance records or has a gap over 6 months, knock off 15–20%.
Buyer's checklist for Nomad Pro 2
Pull the tube hours off the display menu - non-negotiable. Pop the battery out and check for corrosion or swelling; replacements are $80–$120 and a red flag about storage conditions. Listen for any grinding noise when you power it on; that's a bearing issue and means the tube is next.
US Market overview
California DSOs are heavy buyers because portable units solve the hygiene scheduling bottleneck in multi-op suites; Heartland Dental practices in the Midwest run these for rural operatories where a fixed unit payback doesn't make sense.
Nomad Pro 2 vs alternatives
| Model | Brand | Used Price | Key Spec | Value Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nomad Pro 2 ✓ | Aribex | $4,000–$8,000 | Handheld portable X-ray... | ●●●●● |
| ProMax 3D Plus | Planmeca | $40,000–$85,000 | CBCT 3D imaging, cephalometric, 23x26cm FOV... | ●●●●○ |
| OP 3D Pro | KaVo | $35,000–$70,000 | CBCT 3D, 16x13cm FOV, low dose... | ●●●●○ |
| Orthophos SL 3D | Dentsply Sirona | $38,000–$75,000 | CBCT panoramic ceph, 11x10cm FOV... | ●●●●○ |
Nomad Pro 2 - FAQ
The focal spot. Pro 2 is 0.4mm, original is 0.5mm. Sounds tiny, but that's 36% sharper geometry. You'll see it in PA detail and it kills retakes. Image sensor is also faster - 0.8 second capture versus 1.2 seconds. In a hygiene bay doing 12 exams a day, that adds up.
Yes. Always ask the seller how many exposures are on the tube and confirm the number matches the maintenance log. A tube at 2,800 hours is 93% of its life - you're buying a $1,400 replacement in the next 2–3 months. Factor that into your offer.
It depends on your PACS vendor, but most of the big ones - Dexis, Sopro, PatientKeeper - integrate fine. The images are DICOM-compliant. Check with your IT person before you buy; if there's a compatibility issue, you're looking at $400–$800 for a third-party bridge license.
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Why buy through TechCosmetic broker?
I move 8–12 of these a year for consolidators exiting older locations. Buying used saves a practice $12K–$15K versus new, and a clinic switching from fixed to portable recoups the equipment cost in 14–18 months through higher daily patient throughput.