Our pick
HairMax PowerFlex 272
HairMax's cap: 272 lasers and only 21 minutes of use a week, with a short warranty.
8.8Very good$1,799, checked Nov 11, 2026
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HairMax PowerFlex 272 vs Theradome PRO LH80
A laser cap and a helmet, $1,004 apart. Here is which one to buy, and for whom.
Short answer
The HairMax PowerFlex 272 wins, 8.8/10 against 8.7/10, mostly on light sources and weekly time it asks of you; the Theradome PRO LH80 hits back on price. Pick the HairMax PowerFlex 272 for a 272-laser cap with the shortest cap routine: 7 minutes, three times a week. 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 HairMax PowerFlex 272 $1,799, a $1,004 gap (checked Nov 11, 2026).
- Light: the HairMax PowerFlex 272 has 272 light sources (272 lasers), the Theradome PRO LH80 80 (80 lasers), as each brand counts them.
- Routine: HairMax PowerFlex 272 7 minutes, 3 times a week, Theradome PRO LH80 20 minutes twice a week. That is about 21 against 40 minutes a week, in favour of the HairMax PowerFlex 272.
- Hands-free: HairMax PowerFlex 272 hands-free, cordless; Theradome PRO LH80 hands-free, cordless.
- Guarantee: HairMax PowerFlex 272 6-month money-back; Theradome PRO LH80 6-month money-back. Warranty: HairMax PowerFlex 272 1 year, Theradome PRO LH80 1 year.
- FDA wording: HairMax writes: "FDA Cleared* for Men & Women." 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 | HairMax PowerFlex 2728.8 | Theradome PRO LH808.7 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,799 | $795 |
| Format | Laser cap | Helmet |
| Light sources | 272 lasers | 80 lasers |
| Wavelength | 655 nm | 680 nm |
| Total output (brand figure) | 1,360 mW | Not stated |
| Routine | 7 minutes, 3 times a week | 20 minutes twice a week |
| Time per week | 21 min | 40 min |
| Hands-free | Hands-free, cordless | Hands-free, cordless |
| Money-back window | 6 months | 6 months |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Weight | Not stated | 0.94 lb |
| FDA wording (brand) | "FDA Cleared* for Men & Women" | "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 HairMax PowerFlex 272 if
- You want the least time per week of any cap
- You trust a brand with a long clinical history
- You want a cap that looks like a normal cap
The catch: A 1-year warranty on an $1,799 device is the shortest among the premium caps; Capillus gives three years for less.
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
HairMax PowerFlex 272 or Theradome PRO LH80?
Which is better, the HairMax PowerFlex 272 or the Theradome PRO LH80?
The HairMax PowerFlex 272 wins, 8.8/10 against 8.7/10, mostly on light sources and weekly time it asks of you; the Theradome PRO LH80 hits back on price. Pick the HairMax PowerFlex 272 for a 272-laser cap with the shortest cap routine: 7 minutes, three times a week. 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 $1,799, both checked November 11, 2026. HairMax PowerFlex 272: Price on hairmax.com, with free gifts 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 HairMax PowerFlex 272. HairMax says 7 minutes, 3 times a week for the HairMax PowerFlex 272; Theradome says 20 minutes twice a week for the Theradome PRO LH80.
Are both FDA cleared?
HairMax writes: "FDA Cleared* for Men & Women." 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?
HairMax PowerFlex 272: A 1-year warranty on an $1,799 device is the shortest among the premium caps; Capillus gives three years for less. 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.