Spectra M1 Portable

you get what you pay for – I purchased this pump at a baby expo at an awesome price whilst pregnant with my second child. I expressed with another brand of single electric pump (the yellow one!) with my first son to boost my supply after he was born due to breastfeeding difficulties. This time, I was certain I wanted a double pump to save me half the time. I decided on the… Read more

M1 because its portable, it has a rechargeable battery (so no plugging and unplugging or being tied down to a chair whilst expressing) plus it could be either a single or a double pump and it was half the price of a single electric pump by other brands. I have found the double pump function to be great and I love not having to plug it in every time I use it. I also love I can use wide neck bottles using the adaptors you can purchase. I seem to get as much milk using this pump as I did my other one. The only con that I see is that there's no ability to adjust the suction without changing the speed. That would be the only improvement I could suggest. At times I have found the minimum speed on the pump still to be a little bit strong for me, but it does have a massage/let down mode that you can use.

Unfortunately though this pump is not the quality Id hope for. My original was replaced after under year by spectra because it stopped charging. Spectras service was good. However my new pump which I received only six months ago also has a charging problem and spectra has told me that despite the fact they now offer a 2 year warranty on this pump, in 2013 they did not and therefore I don't get a two year warranty. Im really disappointed I expected better from them. Value for money, portable, rechargeable pump. No ability to adjust suction strength without speed.

My wife loves this pump. So easy to use and powerful – My wife and I did a lot of research into the different breast pumps available and what would suit her the best while keeping the cost down. It wasn’t until she was reading some reviews on other breast pumps that she first saw the Spectra brand. The reviews we saw raved about Spectra so we checked it out for ourselves. We did not see one bad review… Read more

on any of the Spectra pumps which gave us so much confidence. We wanted to spend as little money as possible, and didn’t need a big hospital grade pump so we chose the M1 portable double breast pump. She has actually used the pump a lot more than originally intended as our baby had a low birth weight. It has performed amazingly! As good if not better than the hospital grade Medella Symphony she used in the hospital. It is a god send that it has a reachable battery & doesn’t have to be plugged into the wall to be used. The size is great and is so easy to use. The price is amazing too for the quality and the fact it is a double pump. Well worth the investment. If you are planning to pump for at least a few months it is cheaper than hiring a pump, but delivers a superior output to others on the market. The bottles are great too. Our baby drinks from them with ease. We would recommend Spectra to any new mum.

A great pump at a great price! – I was so glad to stumble across the reviews of this pump before I bought the much more expensive Medela pump. Before I bought this pump I was using a hired Medela Symphony and I actually think the M1 is better because of its portability. The suction on this pump is great and the yield I get is the same as using the hospital pump. The few… Read more

criticisms I have for the pump are that it would be nice to be able to adjust both the suction and the speed. On this pump as you increase the suction the speed decreases. The pump is nosier than the medela symphony but I haven't compared it to other portable pumps. An extra feature would be to have a timer and also to back light the buttons for night time pumping. For the price though, this pump is a bargain and comes with a two year warranty! I also really like the ethos of the Spectra Australia distributor where support staff are mums themselves and can offer honest and good advice on which pump is best for you. Portable, affordable and great service from Spectra Australia. Noisy, cannot adjust both suction and speed.

Really happy I got this, good price too – Actually, my pump died after five months but the warranty was so good I'm still happy with my purchase - the motor went and I was and a loan pump like the next day while they fixed mine, and they did that in like a week!! Use the machine three times or more a week, works as intended and is quick too. Mostly use it plugged in at the moment but happy it has portable option.  Show reply

Love my breast pump! – This breast pump is great! It’s really easy to use, very comfortable. Being portable means I can take it out with me if I know I’ll need to pump and although it can be a bit awkward I can move around the house if needed while pumping also. I find it really easy to keep clean as well.  Show reply

No complaints at all - a great pump – I purchased a couple of months ago before my daughter was born - have been using since she was a couple of weeks old for occasional pumping, once every couple of days. Super easy to use and clean. Works really well and the battery seems to last for ages, I rarely have to plug it in to recharge. All in all a great buy, would definitely recommend!  Show reply

Not as good as S2 – We have both the M1 which we bought directly when there was a 20% sale and our friends S2. From using both we reckon the S2 is way better. Well atleast my wife reckons she gets more milk out of the S2 than the M1. Now if you really want portability then you need to get the M1.. It has a battery.. does a good job anyways.. but if you plan to sit at home most of the time S2 beats the M1...

horrible pump and customer service – I used the m1 spectra pump for maybe a week before it lost all suction. I called them and they said they were sending me a replacement. Something got messed up in their shipping dept and it never got sent so i called back and they said there wasn't anything they could do until they find it. Keep in mind this is a week after i first called. I then… Read more

just ask for a refund ans they wouldnt give my money back but instead offered to upgrade my pump and overnight it to me. Its 2 days later and still no pump! I will never buy anything from them or recommend them ever!

Didn't meet expectations – I was really looking forward to using the M1 especially as I've just started studying and in another couple of months will be returning to work so did some research into a double pump. Spectra had great reviews for their s2 and a friend of mine loves her dew350. I needed something more portable so opted for the M1. I was dismally disappointed the… Read more

first time though as after 20 minutes of trying different settings, different seating positions and even trying the pump with the avent soft petal inserts, still nothing but a couple of slow drops - not what I got up at 2am for and then to go back to the old avent manual and getting 80odd mls in under 10mins.

It does get better with every use but i also have to use my old Avent silicone inserts as the pump is too big for me so it still takes 20-25mins to get 120mls or so. Also, the pump is not something I would use next to a sleeping baby or partner due to the noise when pump is on the top two stronger settings.

I'm sure the pump would be fine for a bigger person but its not for me -$180 down the drain :(

On a plus side, their customer service is very good. Different settings and portability, customer service Too big, needs different size shields or inserts because not all mums are the same size

Love it – It is really easy to use. I have been using this machine for 10 months already. Very easy to clean and maintain. It very light, so it easy for me to carry when i'm going out. If i have second one, i wil use this product again. I definitely recommened this product. Very resonable price  Show reply

perfect pump – I found this pump is amazing. Easy to clean and with closed tubing no need to worry about sharing. Have tried other pumps but they did not work as well. Different levels makes it easy to choose your comfort level. Small and light so easy to travel with. Would highly recommend.  Show reply

Amazing – Great pump. So easy to use. So easy to clean. Easily transportable and not too many parts. The only thing I don’t like are the attachments can come off fairly easily and we nearly lost a bit due to this. Otherwise it’s great and would recommend this product to people.  Show reply

Wonderful pump – Very efficient pump! I had the pump for 4 months now and it has helped with my milk supply. It is light, quiet and portable. The cost is much less than Medela it Avent. I love also how easy the parts can be cleaned and assembled. It is also easy to get spare parts from the website so there is always clean Breastshields to use. You can also get spare bottles from avent which fits perfectly with the pump! I would recommend this pump to anyone.  Show reply

Amazing service - easy to use on the go – I was given this by one of my mummy friends. It’s super simple to use and stays charged for ages. All the bits are easy to use and clean. Can get a decent 120 mls from both boobs in about 2.5mins. The only thing I would add is something to hold the express pumps to the breast so I don’t have to hold them up, but otherwise wouldn’t change a thing. Fantastic online support service if you need help.  Show 2 replies

Powerful portable double breast pump – The Spectra M1 does the job and is relatively quiet. Obviously the S1 and S2 are the best sellers in this brand, but this one is very efficient and portable. Highly recommended double electric pump from a reputable company. Great for using at work, on the run or at home.  Show reply

Fantastic – I did heaps of research for my wife in regards to breast pumps and the customer service from these guys was great. Couldn't fault them. No issues with recommending this product. We found this better than the initial Medela one which we were loaned at the beginning. It's pretty quiet which was a definite plus!  Show reply

Perfect Mobile Pump! – I used the Spectra M1 portable pump for 8 months of exclusive pumping during working hours, and it has since been borrowed by two of my friends to use while pumping and traveling. It's compact, quiet and can double pump without losing any suction or effectiveness. I highly recommend this pump to anyone looking for a pump that is easy to travel… Read more ·  1

with or take to work. The battery life was perfect for my needs and always far exceeded my expectations. The spectra sales reps are incredibly good as assisting in any way they can. An excellent experience from the moment of purchase onwards!

Fantastic pump! – I've had 2 prem babies and had to exclusively pump for the first few months for both... my M1 has been fantastic. Portable, reliable, quiet... better than the hospital pumps. My Spectra pump has been a good friend to me for 3 years now without ever missing a beat. Love it!  Show reply

Awesome pump – I've owned three breast pumps, one Medela, one Ameda and now this Spectra M1. The Spectra is my favourite by a country mile. I love how comfortable it is to use, I especially love that it's portable and I don't have to pump next to a power outlet, it pumps effectively, it's so easy to use, I love the hygiene aspects that not all pumps (even… Read more ·  1

expensive ones) have, it's nice and quiet, I honestly can't fault it. I put off pumping this time around because I hated it so much last time, just wish I'd had one of these earlier in my breastfeeding career.

Spectra M1 - 5 Stars!!! – Great price Great customer service Excellent suction and life expectancy Affordable extra parts including turning a single to a double for $30 Portable Quiet As a first time mum this pump is amazing. Highly recommend  Show reply

My first Spectra pump – I used Medela with my first and found it very uncomfortable. A friend recommended Spectra and the M1 is not uncomfortable at all. It is very compact, portable and easy to assemble. It will be the pump i bring to work, I have just ordered the S1 as well during the sale because I'd like to have a pump at home. I cant wait to try that.

So easy, effective & quiet – I just had my first baby 2 weeks ago and was a bit unsure what I needed in a pump. But for being s first time mum this pump has been perfect. Really easy to use, doesn't hurt and expressed lots in a short amount of time. Love it. Wouldn't buy anything else.  Show reply

best nursing purchase i have made! – the brand didn't cheat my expectations! in maternity i used a professional Medela but it was way too expensive to buy it at home. Spectra was by far my choice. the price, the characteristics, accesibility, the design make it for me the best pump at the moment. i couldn't breasfeed without its help.  Show reply

Beautiful design, very portable and effective – We ordered the M1 on recommendation from a friend. It's a beautifully designed pump, very portable and effective. The build quality is also great. Hard to imagine this sleek and tiny device can perform a double pump function but it works well. The back flow filter also effectively stops moisture from entering the tubes and pump itself unlike… Read more ·  1

the Medela Symphony my wife used in hospital.

You need to order it online but delivery was prompt.

Only feedback is that the standard issue teats are a little fast flowing for a newborn.

Excellent pump for an active mom – M1 pump is the best pump for an active mom like me. Despite its small size, this never disappoint me on clearing my breast. Been using avent pump and I always get mastitis every 2 weeks. Been using this pump for 2 months but not even once I get mastitis. Love it to the max! Most of all, I really love the customer service. Prompt on replying my queries. I couldn't be more happier small, inexpensive

Great portable pump, fantastic – Bought this pump after reading the reviews on this site. Fantastic little system which makes pumping on the go so convenient. Love being able to give my LO breast milk anywhere!

:-) – This is a small pump which is great to carry around. I am happy with suction, the pump is quick and really works for me. Great product for a great price. I bought a pack of Avent bottles before bub was born and recetly discovered that the wide neck Spectra breast shield fits Avent bottles which is a big bonus. I checked the YouTube instructions… Read more

for help as the manual wasn't very clear.

I use this pump daily and it really is a great product. I hadn't heard about the brand but couldn't be more satisfied. I'm glad a friend recommended Spectra to me.

Great little pump that easy to use and carry – I am currently using S1 at home which is really powerful and life saver! Because I am returning back to work this month, I need a smaller one. M1 is quite small and convenience - suit my budget!! It is a little bit less powerful than S1 and doesn't have the night light and timer, but for going to work and to shopping centers, this is the best!!!… Read more

After all, at work and shopping centers you have lights! In our mothers' group, some of other mums' breast pumps are slower and less powerful, I recommend them to get Spectra pumps (S1 at home and/or M1 for going out), they all thanked me!! For me, 500ML from S1 needs 30 to 40 minutes and from M1 is about 40 to 50 minutes (using double pumping), really life saver! My little bub does drink a lot! M1 is cheaper than S1 though, I like Spectra products and their good customer services!!

Great pump – This is a good little breast pump - compact, portable and easy to use. I haven't used an electric pump before and I had hoped to be able to pump a greater volume/quicker than what I have so far however this may be due to me being an occasional pumper only. Also the customer service is fantastic. Highly recommend Spectra products.

Awesome breast pump! – I'm an occasional pumper and this pump does everything I need! Single or double, not too noisy. And portable! I bought the bag and ice bricks with it and it's very discreet if you were to take it anywhere with you. It's a small, light weight pump and because it's a double, it takes half the time Great price for a fabulous pump. Reliable, quiet, portable

Wish I'd had it for my 1st baby – Bought this pump to use when I go back to work. It is excellent. Quiet. Easy to use. Compact size. Great results. Makes pumping so easy - I loathed pumping with my first. To the point where I put my bub on formula when i returned to work. If I'd known pumping could have been so much easier I wouldn't have weaned. Customer service is excellent.… Read more

Reasonably priced and does a great job. Instruction manual isn't the best. But I'm sure if you had any questions the customer support could easily help.

Versatile pump with fantastic service!!! – I've been so happy with this pump ever since my little one was born three months ago. Other Mums who I've spoken to who have the common and more pricey brands from pharmacies have struggled with the suction and efficiency of their pumps. I bought my Spectra pump through 'Sweet Beats' while I was pregnant, based purely on the glowing reviews online… Read more

and now I understand why so many Mums love this pump. It's portable, affordable, can single or double pump to reduce pumping time (time is so precious with a newborn!), it's compact, quiet and comes with amazing service/warranty. I couldn't have asked for more. Fantastic service and support! Nothing

Great value double pump – My husband purchased the M1 pump for me as I was in hospital and unable to breastfeed as I wanted. I also had inverted nipples which made it very hard to breastfeed and they got very cracked and sore. The pump is excellent as it doesn’t hurt my nipples when pumping and with the variable controls makes it easy, still allowing me to feed breast… Read more

milk! Great portable pump too as we travel a lot. A carry case for everything would be ideal but I have had to get a small pull string bag to cart it in. Overall its an excellent price for a double pump and being portable is a good plus for me. Price, and the double pump Being portable needs to come with a carry case

Life saver for a new mum – This breast pump has taken the pressure out of the following situations for me: Attending weddings and leaving feeds for our baby Letting my partner bond and feed our baby Emptying full sore breasts Expressing for plane flights Building up milk supply Easing mastitis while in hospital It has literally saved my sanity! It is quiet, efficient… Read more

and hardy. My husband and I recommend it to any one who asks! Quiet efficient sturdy value for money Needs a pumping bra for hands free pumping and a carry case to store all parts

Has saved me! – I love the Spectra M1. Being a double pump it saves me so much time. Previous to this I was unsuccessfully attempting to use a manual pump. This resulted in so much frustration. It was such a relief to use the M1 pump and get milk without to much effort. I have also purchased milk storage bags and bottles that have been fantastic. It's effective, it's a double pump