Our pick
Capillus PRO
Six minutes a day under a cap that looks like a cap, from the brand that says it was first to FDA clearance.
9.0Excellent$1,699, checked Nov 11, 2026
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Capillus PRO vs Theradome PRO LH80
A laser cap and a helmet, $904 apart. Here is which one to buy, and for whom.
Short answer
The Capillus PRO wins, 9.0/10 against 8.7/10, mostly on light sources and warranty; the Theradome PRO LH80 hits back on price. Pick the Capillus PRO for a cordless 272-laser cap with 6-minute daily sessions and a 3-year warranty. Pick the Theradome PRO LH80 for a light, wireless helmet you use twice a week, at a sale price under $800.
Theradome PRO LH80
Twice a week, 20 minutes, no cords: Theradome's 80-laser helmet.
8.7Very good$795, checked Nov 11, 2026
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What decides it
- Price: the Theradome PRO LH80 costs $795, the Capillus PRO $1,699, a $904 gap (checked Nov 11, 2026).
- Light: the Capillus PRO has 272 light sources (272 lasers), the Theradome PRO LH80 80 (80 lasers), as each brand counts them.
- Routine: Capillus PRO 6 minutes daily, Theradome PRO LH80 20 minutes twice a week. That is about 40 against 42 minutes a week, in favour of the Theradome PRO LH80.
- Hands-free: Capillus PRO hands-free, cordless; Theradome PRO LH80 hands-free, cordless.
- Guarantee: Capillus PRO 6-month money-back; Theradome PRO LH80 6-month money-back. Warranty: Capillus PRO 3 years, Theradome PRO LH80 1 year.
- FDA wording: Capillus writes: "Capillus was the first laser therapy cap to be cleared by the US FDA for treatment of androgenetic alopecia." Theradome writes: "Theradome is the first FDA-cleared, Class II laser phototherapy hair growth device for home use."
Side by side
Every spec, compared
A tick marks the better figure in each row.
| Device | Capillus PRO9.0 | Theradome PRO LH808.7 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,699 | $795 |
| Format | Laser cap | Helmet |
| Light sources | 272 lasers | 80 lasers |
| Wavelength | 650 nm | 680 nm |
| Total output (brand figure) | Not stated | Not stated |
| Routine | 6 minutes daily | 20 minutes twice a week |
| Time per week | 42 min | 40 min |
| Hands-free | Hands-free, cordless | Hands-free, cordless |
| Money-back window | 6 months | 6 months |
| Warranty | 3 years | 1 year |
| Weight | Not stated | 0.94 lb |
| FDA wording (brand) | "Capillus was the first laser therapy cap to be cleared by the US FDA for treatment of androgenetic alopecia" | "Theradome is the first FDA-cleared, Class II laser phototherapy hair growth device for home use" |
| Buy | See today's price | See today's price |
Your call
Which one fits you
Pick the Capillus PRO if
- You want the shortest full-coverage routine
- You like buying from an established brand with a physician network
- You want three years of warranty
The catch: You pay about $850 more than the illumiflow 272 Pro for the same laser count. What that buys is a shorter session and a longer warranty, not more light.
Pick the Theradome PRO LH80 if
- You want the fewest sessions per week
- You want a hands-free helmet without a cord
- You like a made-in-USA laser story
The catch: 80 lasers is a third of what the 272-laser caps carry, and the warranty is 1 year. Theradome argues dose per laser matters more than count; our formula counts light sources.
More head-to-heads
FAQ
Capillus PRO or Theradome PRO LH80?
Which is better, the Capillus PRO or the Theradome PRO LH80?
The Capillus PRO wins, 9.0/10 against 8.7/10, mostly on light sources and warranty; the Theradome PRO LH80 hits back on price. Pick the Capillus PRO for a cordless 272-laser cap with 6-minute daily sessions and a 3-year warranty. Pick the Theradome PRO LH80 for a light, wireless helmet you use twice a week, at a sale price under $800.
Which is cheaper?
The Theradome PRO LH80: $795 against $1,699, both checked November 11, 2026. Capillus PRO: Regular price on capillus.com; no sale shown on the day. Theradome PRO LH80: Black Friday price, discount applied at checkout per the page; regular $1,468.99.
Which one asks for less time?
The Theradome PRO LH80. Capillus says 6 minutes daily for the Capillus PRO; Theradome says 20 minutes twice a week for the Theradome PRO LH80.
Are both FDA cleared?
Capillus writes: "Capillus was the first laser therapy cap to be cleared by the US FDA for treatment of androgenetic alopecia." Theradome writes: "Theradome is the first FDA-cleared, Class II laser phototherapy hair growth device for home use." Ask your doctor which kind of device suits your hair loss.
What is the catch with each?
Capillus PRO: You pay about $850 more than the illumiflow 272 Pro for the same laser count. What that buys is a shorter session and a longer warranty, not more light. Theradome PRO LH80: 80 lasers is a third of what the 272-laser caps carry, and the warranty is 1 year. Theradome argues dose per laser matters more than count; our formula counts light sources.