Updated October 18, 2026 · NurseryCue Editorial Team
Elvie vs Lolalykke
Elvie
Lolalykke
Higher score in this comparison
What sets them apart
| Compare | ElvieReviewVisitVisit | LolalykkeReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $169.99 | €6.80 |
| Maximum suction (mmHg) | 300 | 339 |
| Mobile app | YesHas it | No |
| US insurance eligible | YesHas it | No |
| Flange sizes | 15mm, 17mm, 19mm, 21mm, 24mm, 28mm | 25 mm, 21 mm, 19 mm, 17 mm, 15 mm |
| Markets | US | FI, SE, GB, IE, NO, CH, CY, MT, IS, US, CACovers more |
| Battery runtime (minutes) | Not confirmed | 5.5 |
| 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.
- Mobile app: only Elvie.
- US insurance eligible: only Elvie.
- Support channels: only Elvie offers Phone.
- Support channels: only Lolalykke offers Email.
- Founded is lower at Elvie: 2013 vs 2018.
- Products: only Lolalykke offers Bottle.
- Flange sizes: only Elvie offers 15mm, 17mm, 19mm.
- Flange sizes: only Lolalykke offers 25 mm, 21 mm, 19 mm.
- Markets: only Lolalykke offers FI, SE, GB.
Our verdict on each
Elvie
Elvie suits parents who want a discreet wearable pump and will pay for it, and suits them less if they also need bottles or a manual pump. The Elvie pump starts at $169.99 and pulls 300 mmHg, sold into US with a 1 year warranty.
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 | Elvie | Lolalykke |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.1Entry price of $169.99 sits well above Willow at $15.99. | 9.8HigherEntry pricing of €6.80 sits under the €64.47 median for wearables, with no subscription attached. |
| Offer | 9.1HigherMobile app, US insurance eligibility and a spare parts shop, all attached to breast pump. | 8.5Closed system, spare parts shop, the wearable format and flange sizes of 25 mm, 21 mm and 19 mm. |
| Trust | 9.2HigherRegistered as Willow Innovations, Inc. in US, selling into US with 1 year of cover. | 8.3Trades as Lola&Lykke Oy in FI since 2018, with email, chat and help centre for customer help. |
Choosing between them
Pick Elvie if offer, trust, mobile app, and us insurance eligible matter most.
Pick Lolalykke if markets matter most.
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Elvie | Lolalykke |
|---|---|---|
| Breast pumps | 4 of 21 | 13 of 21 |
| Wearable breast pumps | 4 of 13 | 10 of 13 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Elvie | Lolalykke |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Breast pump | Breast pump, BottleCovers more |
| Legal entity | Willow Innovations, Inc. | Lola&Lykke Oy |
| Headquarters | United States | Finland |
| Founded | 2013Lower | 2018 |
| Support channels | Chat, Phone, Help centre | Email, Chat, Help centre |
Cribs and bassinets
| Fact | Elvie | Lolalykke |
|---|---|---|
| Sleep safety standard | Astm f2194 | Not confirmed |
| Maximum age | 5 months | Not confirmed |
| Maximum child weight (kg) | 10 | Not confirmed |
| Mattress included | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Smart features | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Rental option | No | Not confirmed |
| Warranty | 1 year | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Elvie | Lolalykke | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum suction (mmHg) | 300above the median | 339highest quarter | 295 |
| Battery runtime (minutes) | Not confirmed | 5.5lowest quarter | 100 |
Median across 13 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Elvie
Pros
- A wearable design that pumps inside a bra, reaching 300 mmHg of suction.
- A closed system, so milk stays in a contained assembly rather than moving through open tubing.
- Flanges come in 15mm, 17mm and 19mm sizes, which matters as breasts change through feeding.
Cons
- Product lines cover breast pump, so a bottle or a different pump type means another maker such as Lansinoh or Evenflo Company.
- Willow starts at $15.99, a lighter outlay than the $169.99 entry price here.
- Support runs on chat, phone and help centre, so email is not among the channels.
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
Elvie
Who it suits
- Parents pumping on the move who want a pump that fits inside a bra
- Families in the US who can use insurance to offset the purchase
- Anyone who prefers a contained assembly to open tubing
Who should look elsewhere
- Parents who also need bottles, where Lansinoh covers breast pump and bottle
- Shoppers watching the outlay closely, since Willow starts at $15.99
- Buyers who want a pump and bottles from a single maker, where Evenflo Company covers breast pump and bottle
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 | Elvie | 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
Elvie
What does the Elvie pump cost?+
The Elvie pump starts at $169.99, paid in full rather than hired, and the rental option is no. US insurance eligibility means eligible families can claim part of that cost, so the outlay at the till can be lower than the ticket price suggests.
Is Elvie a wearable pump?+
Yes. The Elvie pump is wearable, worn inside a bra rather than held or strapped outside, and it runs as a closed system so milk stays in a contained assembly. Maximum suction reaches 300 mmHg, matching the strongest figure seen across compared pumps.
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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