Updated September 30, 2026 · NurseryCue Editorial Team
Ardo vs Lolalykke
Ardo
Lolalykke
Higher score in this comparison
Where Ardo and Lolalykke differ
| Compare | ArdoReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | LolalykkeReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $149 | €6.80 |
| Maximum suction (mmHg) | 260 | 339 |
| Battery runtime (minutes) | 100Higher | 5.5 |
| Mobile app | YesHas it | No |
| US insurance eligible | YesHas it | No |
| Flange sizes | 17 mm, 19 mm, 24 mm, 27 mm | 25 mm, 21 mm, 19 mm, 17 mm, 15 mm |
| Markets | CH, DE, NL, GB, US, CN | FI, SE, GB, IE, NO, CH, CY, MT, IS, US, CA |
| Subscription | Not confirmed | No |
Same on both: Pump type (Wearable), Closed system (Yes), Spare parts shop (Yes).
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Key differences
- Lolalykke scores higher overall: 9.0 vs 8.7.
- Battery runtime (minutes) is higher at Ardo: 100 vs 5.5.
- Mobile app: only Ardo.
- US insurance eligible: only Ardo.
- Support channels: only Ardo offers Phone.
- Support channels: only Lolalykke offers Chat.
- Products: only Lolalykke offers Bottle.
- Flange sizes: only Ardo offers 24 mm, 27 mm.
- Flange sizes: only Lolalykke offers 25 mm, 21 mm, 15 mm.
- Markets: only Ardo offers DE, NL, CN.
Our verdict on each
Ardo
Ardo suits parents who want a wearable pump they can wear while working, and the Melia starts at $149 for that entry point. Battery life of 100 minutes, a closed system and US insurance eligibility cover what a pumping parent checks first.
Lolalykke
Lolalykke suits parents who want a wearable pump they can wear rather than hold, and who are buying outright rather than on a plan. It holds a score of 9, with entry pricing of €6.80, a closed system and a spare parts shop for replacements, and email, chat and help centre for support.
Score breakdown
| Area | Ardo | Lolalykke |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.2Entry price of $149 for the Melia sits near the cheap end of the field, matching a cost score part of 8.2. | 9.8HigherEntry pricing of €6.80 sits under the €64.47 median for wearables, with no subscription attached. |
| Offer | 9.1HigherClosed system, mobile app, US insurance eligibility and a spare parts shop back an offer score part of 9.1. | 8.5Closed system, spare parts shop, the wearable format and flange sizes of 25 mm, 21 mm and 19 mm. |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 8.3Trades as Lola&Lykke Oy in FI since 2018, with email, chat and help centre for customer help. |
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | Ardo | Lolalykke |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Switzerland | Finland |
How they place
| Ranking | Ardo | Lolalykke |
|---|---|---|
| Breast pumps | 15 of 21 | 13 of 21 |
| Wearable breast pumps | 11 of 13 | 10 of 13 |
Also worth a look
MomMed has battery runtime (minutes) at 150, against 100 for Ardo and 5.5 for Lolalykke.
MomMed reviewEvery fact side by side
| Fact | Ardo | Lolalykke |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Breast pump | Breast pump, BottleCovers more |
| Legal entity | Ardo medical AG | Lola&Lykke Oy |
| Headquarters | Switzerland | Finland |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2018 |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre | Email, Chat, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Ardo | Lolalykke | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum suction (mmHg) | 260lowest quarter | 339highest quarter | 295 |
| Battery runtime (minutes) | 100at the median | 5.5lowest quarter | 100 |
Median across 13 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Ardo
Pros
- A closed system is listed for the range, keeping milk in a contained path through every session.
- Battery life of 100 minutes ranks 5 of 10 brands on runtime, ahead of much of the field.
- A mobile app and US insurance eligibility are both listed, so a US family can check coverage before committing money.
Cons
- Entry price for the Melia of $149 sits above the $15.99 starting figure listed for Willow.
- Ardo's catalogue covers breast pump only, while Lansinoh lists breast pump and bottle and Evenflo Company lists breast pump and bottle.
- Support runs on email, phone and help centre only, without live chat for a quick question between feeds.
Lolalykke
Pros
- Entry pricing of €6.80 compares closely with Lansinoh at $7.47, making the pair a close call for a new buyer.
- Closed system on the electric pump, the same design 100% of the brands compared share.
- Maximum suction of 339 mmHg sits above the 295 mmHg median recorded across the category.
Cons
- No mobile app, which puts the pump outside the 71.4% of compared brands that do ship one.
- Minimum battery of 5.5-minute places the brand at 9 of 10 on the battery comparison, so pumping away from a charger stays brief.
- Support runs on email, chat and help centre, while 57.2% of compared brands add a phone line.
Who each suits
Ardo
Who it suits
- Parents who pump away from a socket, since the Melia is a wearable pump with 100 minutes of battery.
- US families who can use insurance, as US insurance eligibility is listed for the range.
- People whose flange fit changes often, with 17 mm, 19 mm and 24 mm on offer and a spare parts shop replacing worn pieces.
Who should look elsewhere
- Lansinoh, if a wider feeding range matters, since it lists breast pump and bottle.
- Willow, if the lowest starting figure decides it, at $15.99 against the Melia at $149.
- Evenflo Company, if bottles alongside pumps are the goal, with breast pump and bottle listed.
Lolalykke
Who it suits
- Parents who pump while working or moving, since the wearable pump is worn rather than held.
- Shoppers who want a closed system and replacement parts from the same brand, with a spare parts shop in place.
- Buyers in the FI, SE and GB markets, where the breast pump and bottle in breast pump and bottle are both listed.
Who should look elsewhere
- Parents who want app control. There is no mobile app here, while 71.4% of the brands compared offer one, so Lansinoh or Willow may suit better.
- Parents planning long sessions away from a charger. 5.5 minutes of battery ranks 9 of 10, so another name may serve longer unplugged.
- US buyers counting on insurance reimbursement, since US insurance eligibility is not offered. Buyers in that position should check coverage per brand before settling.
Country by country
| Country | Ardo | Lolalykke |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | No | Yes |
| Cyprus | No | Yes |
| Finland | No | Yes |
| Iceland | No | Yes |
| Ireland | No | Yes |
| Malta | No | Yes |
| Norway | No | Yes |
| Sweden | No | Yes |
8 of 11 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
Ardo
How much does the Ardo Melia cost?+
The Melia lists an entry price of $149 for the pump itself. Treat that as the cost of the device and check what the box holds before paying. US families can use the listed insurance eligibility to see how much of that price a plan may cover.
How long does the battery last on a charge?+
The Melia runs for 100 minutes on a charge, and that runtime ranks 5 of 10 brands on the measure. It covers a run of pumping sessions in a shift without a socket nearby. Longer-running pumps exist in the same field, so a parent pumping all day should compare first.
Lolalykke
How much does a Lolalykke pump cost at entry?+
Prices start at €6.80 on the current range, and that is the figure the comparison ranks, placing the brand at 5 of 50 on entry price. Lansinoh lists $7.47, so the two sit close together on the published numbers.
Is there a subscription or renewal charge to plan for?+
Subscription is not offered, so nothing recurs after the purchase and no renewal charge follows. The range listed is breast pumps and bottles per breast pump and bottle, with no ongoing plan attached to either. Buyers who would rather pay a flat cost than manage a repeat order will find that arrangement suits them.
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