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Babycare Elle TENS vs Babycare Elle TENS 2

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TECH DADGOLD STARBabycare Elle TENS 28.3Around £80Amazon

Point by point

MeasureBabycare Elle TENSBabycare Elle TENS 2
Tech Dad Score7.98.3
Labour features7.89.0
Ease of use mid-contraction8.68.4
Pads & build8.28.2
Value & hire options7.67.8
Use after birth7.07.5
Typical price£70£80
ChannelsDual channelDual channel
Contraction timerNoYes, last 5 contractions and gaps
Power2 x AA batteries2 x AA batteries
Pads4 x 40 x 100mm4 x 40 x 100mm

★ marks the stronger of the two. Scores are out of 10.

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Babycare TENS

Babycare Elle TENS

The long-standing favourite: simple, very well reviewed and the cheapest official hire.

7.9
GoodAround £70

Best for Hirers who want a proven, no-fuss unit and are happy to time contractions another way.

TECH DADGOLD STAR
Babycare TENS

Babycare Elle TENS 2

The labour TENS to beat: a simple boost button, a genuinely useful contraction timer, and you can hire it.

8.3
Gold StarAround £80

Best for Anyone who wants the most complete labour TENS, whether hiring for one birth or buying to keep.

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