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OpenBCI Ultracortex

Dry-electrode EEG recording with separately purchased acquisition board

Keep in mind Specialized research product; specifications are manufacturer documentation, not our independent performance test.

BrainBit Headband Pro

Non-medical EEG acquisition and neurofeedback for research and developer workflows.

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OpenBCI Ultracortex versus BrainBit Headband Pro
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OpenBCI Ultracortex - Original manufacturer product imagery.
Neurotech & body control · OpenBCIOpenBCI UltracortexDeveloper kit
BrainBit Headband Pro - Manufacturer photograph of BrainBit Headband Pro.
Neurotech & body control · BrainBitBrainBit Headband ProReleased
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$899.99 USD≈ €804 EURECB 2026-10-13US · Store price · Out of stock
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$899.99 USD≈ €804 EURECB 2026-10-13 US · Store price
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OpenBCI official

Ultracortex "Mark IV" EEG Headset

Manufacturer listed price; final destination checkout not verified. Structured offer availability is manufacturer data.Check merchant offer ↗Price source ↗ Checked 2026-10-12
$1,199 USD≈ €1,072 EURECB 2026-10-13US · New · Store price · Manufacturer listing; checkout and stock not independently verified
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$1,199 USD≈ €1,072 EURECB 2026-10-13 US · New · Store price
Manufacturer listing; checkout and stock not independently verified

BrainBit

Headband Pro

New condition. Exact configuration: standard manufacturer listing. Tax, delivery and any additional components follow the merchant terms.Check merchant offer ↗Price source ↗ Checked 2026-10-12
Designed forDry-electrode EEG recording with separately purchased acquisition board ↗Non-medical EEG acquisition and neurofeedback for research and developer workflows. ↗
Form factor3D-printed EEG headset kit ↗Extendable modular EEG headband ↗
EEGUp to 16 channels ↗Not applicable to this category
Construction3D-printed open-source frame ↗Not applicable to this category
ElectrodesDry electrodes included in kit ↗Replaceable dry gold-plated pogo contacts ↗
SizesSmall, Medium and Large ↗Not applicable to this category
AssemblyUnassembled, print-it-yourself and pro-assembled options ↗Not applicable to this category
Acquisition BoardCyton, CytonDaisy or Ganglion required and sold separately ↗Not applicable to this category
ChannelsNot applicable to this category8 ↗
Electrode SitesNot applicable to this categoryFp1 / Fp2 / T3 or C3 / T4 or C4 / T5 / T6 / O1 / O2 ↗
Sampling rateNot applicable to this category250 Hz ↗
PlacementNot applicable to this categoryCentral strap option for C3/C4 ↗
Developer SupportNot applicable to this categoryBrainBit SDK ↗
AvailabilityManufacturer documentation checked; local stock, final checkout and destination delivery not verified.Manufacturer product listing verified. Shipping territory and exact stock require checking the configured merchant listing.
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  • Specialized research product; specifications are manufacturer documentation, not our independent performance test.
  • Manufacturer specifications; no hands-on verification or independent efficacy assessment.
Editorial pick & releaseNo editorial ranking recorded#8 · Our Top 10 Neurotech & body controlRelease date not verifiedFirst retail release
EvidenceManufacturer source Checked 2026-10-12Manufacturer source Checked 2026-10-12

Battery claims use different conditions and are not a controlled benchmark. “Not verified” is an evidence gap, not a missing feature. Prices are dated regional snapshots. Deposits, bundles and historical launch prices are labelled. Brightness measurement methods and battery workloads vary by manufacturer.