Comparison

GE Lunar Prodigy vs Hologic Horizon A

GE Lunar Prodigy and Hologic Horizon A: compare documented specifications, features and limitations. Check the reports and explanation offered by the provider. More features alone do not establish better accuracy.

GE Lunar Prodigy: when to consider it

Lunar Prodigy denotes a GE HealthCare DXA family. It supports bone densitometry and, depending on software, body-composition analysis. A base name does not identify the Primo, Pro or Advance package or table size.

Hologic Horizon A: when to consider it

Horizon A is a specific Horizon DXA model with 216 detectors. Its documentation covers regional bone examinations and whole-body analysis. DXA lean soft tissue is distinct from a direct muscle-strength measurement.

Specifications side by side

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SpecificationsGE Lunar ProdigyHologic Horizon A
MethodDXADXA
Measurement positionSupineSupine
Documented outputsBone mineral density; body composition depending on softwareBone density; fat, lean and bone components with the relevant application
Designation scopeFamily; package and size unspecifiedNot verified
Detector countNot verified216

Fat-free mass is not pure muscle mass. A single result is not a diagnosis. Different devices and similarly named metrics may use definitions that are not interchangeable.

Sources and verification