Medela Freestyle Hands-Free vs Spectra S1 Plus

Head-to-head in best breast pumps, scored on our six-axis safety-first system.

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Breast Pumps
Medela Freestyle Hands-Freerobincove.

Medela Freestyle Hands-Free

8.4/10$350–$380
Our pick
Breast Pumps
Spectra S1 Plusrobincove.

Spectra S1 Plus

8.7/10$160–$216

Our verdict

Spectra S1 Plus takes it on our safety-first score (8.7 vs 8.4), helped most by strong, gentle suction. The Medela Freestyle Hands-Free still makes sense if its price or feature mix fits you better.

Who wins each category

8.8Safety9.2
8.8Ease of use8.6
6.8Value7.8
8.6Durability8.8
8.8Comfort9.0
9.0Features8.6
Breast Pumps
Medela Freestyle Hands-Freerobincove.

Medela Freestyle Hands-Free

$350–$380

Breast Pumps
Spectra S1 Plusrobincove.

Spectra S1 Plus

$160–$216

Safety
8.8
9.2
Ease of use
8.8
8.6
Value
6.8
7.8
Durability
8.6
8.8
Comfort
8.8
9.0
Features
9.0
8.6

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