Momcozy V1 Pro Breast Pump review: how does it compare to the V2 Pro?

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Our verdict

If you're looking for a well-made, wearable breast pump with an impressive range of suction levels and strength, the V1 Pro Breast Pump - an upgrade to the popular V1 Pump - from breast pump connoisseurs Momcozy is a solid, four star option. With a suction strength of up to 300 mmHg, the V1 Pro boasts hospital-grade strength comparable to elite electric pumps such as the Spectra S1 (up to 320 mmHg) and the Elvie Stride 2 (300 mmHg).

Our tester Sarah liked the pump's strong battery life, its well-made sturdiness and its overall efficiency. However, she said that the remote was a little bulky (particularly compared to the Momcozy V2 Pro's remote) and the cups were not the most discreet. She also found the paper instructions a bit tricky to understand and needed to use a video tutorial to get to grips with the pump.

Bottom line: The V1 Pro is a solid option for at-home pumping, though if you're looking for a pump you can use on the move or out and about, it might be worth shopping around.

How does the V1 Pro compare with the V2 Pro?

Our tester Sarah compared the V1 Pro directly to the V2 Pro to see which breast pump performed best - and the results were extremely close. While both pumps scored similarly highly for battery life, hygiene and ease of cleaning, noise level and discretion, the V2 Pro just pipped the V1 Pro to the post for ease of use and comfort/fit. Ultimately, the V1 Pro scored 75 while the V2 Pro's score was 79.

Although it boasts more suction levels - 15 versus nine - and longer battery life than the V2 Pro, the larger size of the V1 Pro's remote made it a less practical option for Sarah, who pointed out: "The remote is bulkier than the V2 Pro which meant I found I had to sit down more when pumping with the V1 Pro."

Sarah also used a Tommee Tippee electric pump as well as a manual pump and found both Momcozy wearable pumps outstripped both easily in terms of overall performance.

How we tested the V1 Pro

New mum Sarah used the V1 Pro pump a few times a week over a testing period of several weeks to pump milk for her newborn baby, who was aged just two weeks when she first start using it. During the testing time frame, she paid close attention to how easy the pump was to set up and use, how comfortable it was, discretion, noise level and battery life among other things. She also directly compared the pump to the V2 Pro model as well as a Tommee Tippee electric pump and a manual breast pump.

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What's included with the V1 Pro?

• Pump motor

• 2 x Milk collectors

• 2 x Tubing

• 2 x Flange covers

• Flange inserts: 2 x 17 mm, 2 x 19 mm, 2 x 21 mm

• Double-sealed flange (24 mm x 2)

• USB Type-C cable

• Quick Start Guide

• Valve x 4

• Nipple ruler

• User manual

Does the V1 Pro require assembly?

Sarah said that the V1 Pro appeared to be "designed very well" and was "very similar to set up as the V2 Pro pump". Putting the pump together was slightly tricky when using the paper instructions; Sarah found a video tutorial more intuitive and found the pump straightforward to use once assembled.

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How comfortable is the V1 Pro pump?

Sarah found the pump "fairly comfortable", adding that getting the right size of flange insert made a big difference in overall comfort levels when pumping. She added that the milk collectors were "quite bulky to wear underneath a bra" and that the bulkier remote of the V1 Pro sometimes made it feel a little more awkward to use than the V2 Pro.

How hands-free is the V1 Pro?

As a wearable pump, the V1 Pro is marketed as completely hands-free. Sarah said that she found this to be true, but only to a point.

What is the suction strength like and how does this feel?

With a suction range to rival hospital-grade electric pumps such as the Spectra, the V1 Pro packs a real punch when it comes to powerful pumping. Sarah said that the suction level was "really good," and praised the number of different settings. "I found the higher settings were effective at pumping in less time."

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Does the V1 Pro leak at all?

Sarah said that she only found leaking to be an issue when the pump or inserts had not been fitted correctly. Otherwise she did not have any issues with leaking.

How discreet is the V1 Pro?

With a noise level under 48 dB, the V1 Pro is pretty quiet (for reference, a normal conversation is estimated to fall between 50 - 60 dB). Sarah said, "It's not that noisy, but I personally wouldn't be comfortable using it in an office or outside of my home."

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How is the battery life with the V1 Pro?

According to Momcozy, the V1 Pro's 2300 mAh battery level should last between 7 - 9 pumping sessions. Sarah said that she needed to charge the pump every two days which, bearing in mind she used the pump only a few times a week, appears to fall a little short of this claim. Battery life appears to be a common bugbear with other V1 Pro users on the manufacturer's website, which is definitely worth taking into consideration.

How easy is it to clean?

With many dishwasher-safe parts, Sarah gave the V1 Pro full marks for ease of cleaning and hygiene. "I wash it after each use and sterilise it daily," she said. "There are a lot of parts to clean but you can put most in the dishwasher, which is useful."

How sturdy is the V1 Pro?

The V1 Pro feels sturdy and hard-wearing overall, which was one of the first things Sarah noticed about it, pointing out that it felt very "well-designed" straight out of the box. However, some aspects are slightly less hard-wearing in daily use. "The seal can feel slightly flimsy if not fitted correctly to the breast," said Sarah. "And the plastic tubing can feel a little flimsy and bends easily."

Does the Momcozy V1 Pro offer good value for money?

At £200, the V1 Pro is fairly mid-range when it comes to good wearable pumps. It's comparable to the Momcozy M5 (£180), M6 (£230) and M9 (£270) while the V2 Pro is also £200.

On the other hand, you can pick up the Lansinoh Discreet Duo pump for just £150 at full RRP while the Elvie Stride 2 is a more eye-watering £300.

Sarah said she felt that the V1 Pro represented good value for money, given its design and overall performance.

About the author

Jenny Wonnacott is a Content Editor for Mumsnet, specialising in pregnancy and baby care content. She researches, writes, edits and optimises reviews, features and buyers' guides with one overriding aim in mind: making parents' lives easier through thorough research and hands-on experience.

As the resident Feeding & Changing editor in Mumsnet's Baby & Child editorial department, Jenny has spent years researching and reviewing breast pumps alongside a panel of discerning parent-testers. She regularly consults lactation experts on the latest breast feeding and milk expression guidelines and best practices, including independent lactation consultants, midwives and leading charities such as La Leche League.

As a mum of three, Jenny clocked up more than 40 months of exclusive breastfeeding and expressing breast milk using a range of pumps including electric and manual (hands-free sadly not being a thing back then). She is passionate about bringing her own experiences as a mum as well as an editor to all of her content to help make parents' lives easier.

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