Our pick for most familiesBreast pumps & nursingFrom late pregnancy (to get ready) through the first year
Spectra S1+ double electric pump
A quiet, efficient double pump with a built-in battery, so you can pump away from a power point.
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We used a Spectra pump ourselves, and it's the brand we'd send a friend to. The S1+ is a double electric pump with adjustable suction and cycle speed, a let-down mode and a built-in rechargeable battery, so you aren't tied to a power point. BabyGearLab's lab testing named it the most efficient pump they tested. It suits parents expressing daily or heading back to work. Trade-offs: it costs more than the plug-in S2+, which is otherwise the same pump, it's bulkier than wearable pumps, and there are several parts to wash.
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Pros
- Rated the most efficient pump in BabyGearLab testing
- Built-in rechargeable battery (about 2–2.5 hours)
- Adjustable suction and cycle speed, with let-down mode
- Closed system keeps milk out of the tubing
- Quiet, with a night light for night feeds
Cons
- Costs more than the corded S2+, which is otherwise the same
- Bulkier than wearable pumps
- Several parts to clean after every session
Who it suits
- Expressing daily or returning to work
- Pumping away from a power point
Who should look elsewhere
- Occasional expressing (a manual pump may do)
- Premature or unwell babies — hire a hospital-grade pump
Price
$250–400
Typically $379–$379 at our last check (8 Nov 2026). Prices change — check the retailer.
Specs
| Type | Portable double electric (maker describes it as hospital grade) |
|---|---|
| Suction | Up to 320 mmHg |
| Flange sizes | Check the retailer listing for the sizes in the box; other sizes are sold separately |
| Parts dishwasher safe | Check the manual |
| Battery life | About 2–2.5 hours of pumping |
| Noise | Quiet in testing |
| Hire | Hospital-grade pumps can be hired, including through the ABA, when needed |
| Sub role | pump |
| Warranty | 2-year Australian warranty (maker) |
What to look for
- Correct flange size — ask a lactation consultant if pumping hurts
- Spare valves and membranes on hand
- Clean parts after every use
Where to buy in Australia
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Other breast pumps & nursing picks
Budget pickFrom late pregnancy (to get ready) through the first year
Medela Harmony manual breast pump
A well-regarded hand pump for occasional expressing or as a backup; no power needed and nearly silent.
Also goodNewborn months onward
Haakaa Generation 3 silicone breast pump (160 ml)
A one-piece silicone collector that catches let-down milk from the other side while you feed.
Sources
Last checked 8 Nov 2026 · Report a problem with this pick