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
8.8Safety✓ 9.2
8.8 ✓Ease of use8.6
6.8Value✓ 7.8
8.6Durability✓ 8.8
8.8Comfort✓ 9.0
9.0 ✓Features8.6
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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