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PortaLite MkII

By Artinis Medical Systems

Identity

Manufacturer
Artinis Medical Systems
Model number
Codename
Aliases
Artinis PortaLite MkII, PortaLite Mk II
Generation
Country of origin
NL
Released
Announced
Discontinued
Status
shipping

Classification

Invasiveness
non-invasive
Modalities
fNIRS
Primary modality
fNIRS
Direction
read
Categories
research-grade
Form factor
forehead-patch
Use cases
muscle-oxygenation in sport science, prefrontal cortical hemodynamics in psychology research
Target users
neuroscience-researcher

Electrodes

Total channels
6
Recording channels
6
Reference channels
Electrode type
optical
Material
10-20 positions
Requires gel
No
Requires saline
No
Prep time
Reusable
Yes
Disposable
No

Auxiliary sensors

IMU
Yes
IMU axes
6
Accelerometer
Yes
Gyroscope
Yes
Magnetometer
No
PPG (heart rate)
ECG
No
EMG
No
EOG
No
EDA / GSR
No
Temperature
No
Respiration
No
Microphone
No
Eye tracking
No

Signal acquisition

Sampling rate
?–100 Hz (typ. 50 Hz)
ADC resolution
Notch filters
Onboard artifact rejection

Stimulation

Capable
No

Connectivity

Protocols
bluetooth-le
Bluetooth
Bluetooth profiles
Concurrent mode
Encryption (transit)
Pairing methods
Cloud sync
No
Offline recording
Yes

Power

Sources
rechargeable-li-po
Battery life (active)
30 hr
Charging port
Charging time
Battery replaceable
Notes

Physical

Weight
Dimensions
Materials
Sizes
Head circumference
Operating temp

Software & data

Mobile app
No
Cloud platform
No
Offline mode
Yes
Subscription required
No
Raw data access
Yes
Export formats
LSL support
Data ownership
user
Apps
OxySoft

SDK & developer access

Has SDK
Yes
Open source
No
Languages
Web Bluetooth
No
Raw sample access
Yes
BCI paradigms
passive-monitoring
3rd-party integrations
Docs

Regulatory & clinical

FDA status
none
CE mark
No
Certifications
Prescription required
No
Pediatric approved

Pricing & availability

MSRP
Current price
Subscription
Warranty
Return policy (days)
Where to buy
Buy at artinis.com

Editor’s take

In favor

  • Truly pocket-sized fNIRS
  • 30-hour battery
  • Cross-purpose (muscle + cortex)

Against

  • Only 6 channels
  • Limited spatial coverage

Sources & provenance

Last reviewed